Connecting the Community

Richmond Hill is recognized at the United Nations as doing lots of great things

Mayor David West tells us about presenting at the United Nations headquarters in New York about Richmond Hill being a Frontrunner City at the Global Forum on Human Settlement at the invitation of the Urban Economy Forum 
What's next? There are lots of opportunities to be a more resilient city.Sign up for David's monthly newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill

Learning about putting the planet first. A Hands & Hearts for Africa event

Peg Hiscoke talks to Marj about the event she is involved with, "Hands & Hearts for Africa - Putting the Planet First", happening Nov. 23 and 24, at the Richmond Hill United Church.   Hands and Hearts for Africa EcoFest | OnRichmondHill
 
Peg hopes you'll learn just one little thing to help protect our planet.

How do we solve the housing problem?

Franz Hartmann outlines An Alliance for a Liveable Ontario's campaign of Five Ways Home.
Build in the Right Place
Build a Wide Variety of Housing Types
Build Smarter & Faster
Invest Heavily in Non-Market Affordable Housing
Make Housing Affordable and Part of Liveable Communities
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If you live in Richmond Hill check out Liveable Richmond Hill

A local retired prof helps us understand the American election

David Leyton-Brown gives us a primer on the American voting system. It is much different than the Canadian system.
He warns us that there are 7 swing states to watch out for
Arizona
Georgia
Michigan
Nevada
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
 

Challenges to the education system - in Uganda

Marj has met someone from Uganda and thought her story was worthwhile for us to hear.  
If you can help out that would be great.  Fundraiser by David Imukat : Help Build a Better Atuitui Primary School
This Go Fund Me campaign does have photos of the project. 
To see photos of the school see the OnRichmondhill.com "Beyond Our Borders" article - Beyond Our Borders - talking with Petronella about a school in Uganda | OnRichmondHill

"Why are you voting for Trump?", Marj asks an American friend.

Many of us have wondered why people would vote for Trump.  Marj reached out to her American friends to find out.
Listen to this conversation with Julie, Marj's friend who lives in Arizona, to hear why she is voting for Trump.

Lauremont, the new name for a school that's been in Richmond Hill for a long time.

Andrew Cross, Head of School, at Lauremont, talks about the school and the name change. 
And he talks about the school being part of the community.
Getting Your Child Future Ready | Lauremont School

The Artists' Coop is a gem, says the artists Andrea End, Sharon Kirsh and Wendy Emery

There are 13 artists displaying their work at this historic home at Richmond Green. It is a beautiful place in all respects. 
Andrea, Sharon and Wendy talk about the local diverse art scene and invite you to come and see it.
Please see their web site for details, including a biography of each artist and the Make & Take opportunities.   SHOP LOCAL ART | Artists Coop Richmond Hill (artistscooprh.ca)

Let's start thinking about supporting those who find themselves homeless

Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door, talks about the work that is being done to provide for those who find themselves homeless.  This includes the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser.  The event date is Feb. 22, 2025.  
 
Find out more about Blue Door
Michael can be reached at michael.braithwaite@bluedoor.ca
Mark your calendars now for Feb. 22nd, about 5 to 8 pm, for the Coldest Night of the Year.  The opportunity to sign up to walk or donate begins December 1st.  Richmond Hill (Blue Door) - Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org) 

Small businesses are celebrated and supported in Richmond Hill

Priti Ruparel from the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) tells us about the special activities planned for Small Business Week (Oct. 19 to 25) and all the support she and the team at SBEC provide to our local businesses throughout the year.
Here's the link to the Oct. 19th Small Business Market at the Central Library
Small Business Market | Richmond Hill Public Library (rhpl.ca)
And to review what Priti talked about please see these 2 links.
Small Business Week - City of Richmond Hill
Small Business Enterprise Centre - City of Richmond Hill
Priti can be reached at priti.ruparel@richmondhill.ca