Carol Davidson, Councillor Ward 1 Oak Ridges

09/25/2025

🚴‍♂️Richmond Hill’s new Micromobility Strategy is here!
On Sept 24, Council approved our new Micromobility Strategy and By-law to guide the safe use of e-scooters, e-bikes, and more across the city.
✅ Personal e-scooters now allowed on roads (≤50 km/h), bike lanes & multi-use paths
🚫 No micromobility devices on sidewalks (except kids under 14 on regular bikes)
👮 Enforcement will begin with education, supported by City by-law officers & York Regional Police
Make sure to stay updated on the regulations and enjoy safer travels! Full details: :

On Sept 24, 2025, Richmond Hill Council approved its Micromobility Strategy and By-law to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar devices. Personal e-scooters are now allowed on roads (≤50 km/h), bike lanes, and multi-use paths. Sidewalk use is prohibited, except for youth under 14 on traditiona...

09/24/2025

This Saturday!

09/23/2025

🛡️Community Safety: York Regional Police is expanding its CCTV network with 22 new cameras, backed by $255K in provincial funding. Richmond Hill’s total rises to 10, all equipped with licence plate readers to detect stolen vehicles in real time. Read more about it here: https://wix.to/38P6LzF

York Regional Police is expanding its CCTV network with 22 new cameras, backed by $255K in provincial funding. Richmond Hill’s total rises to 10, all equipped with licence plate readers to detect stolen vehicles in real time. A pilot in April 2024 saw a 6% drop in violent crime near camera sites. ...

09/23/2025

Family and friends turned out for the York Region Kidney Walk. Each walking for someone special.

09/22/2025

Stay informed of potential flooding, by signing up to receive TRCA flood messages, now available by text message! You can receive flood messages directly to your phone or by email, or both. Sign-up now trca.ca/get-flood-messages.

09/21/2025

Shopping for used laptops, textbooks, or uniforms? Online marketplaces may offer great deals, but it's important to stay vigilant!

Watch for signs something may not be right:
🚩 Unusually low prices
🚩 Sellers with no reviews
🚩 Requests for payment by gift card(s)

Protect yourself:
🤝 Meet in public, well-lit places or police-approved exchange zones (opp.ca/safetrade)
✅ Never share personal or banking information
💳 Never send payment by gift card
📲 Only send an e-transfer after you’ve picked up the item
🚩 Report suspicious ads to the marketplace platform

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

➡️ If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, visit Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm

Learn more at sfo.opp.ca/news

09/20/2025

Kicking off the season of giving with Richmond Hill staff.

09/20/2025

Culture Days on today Saturday September 20th from 12 to 4pm. Check it out!

09/20/2025

Art lovers rejoice - ArtWalk returns Sunday, September 21! Drop by and see the array of talented artists in our artisan marketplace taking place at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. See the full line up at http://RichmondHill.ca/ArtWalk.

09/19/2025

Love tennis and pickleball? Join the discussion at public information centres about the City's upcoming Tennis and Pickleball Strategy, on October 2 or 16. Join the discussion, no registration required. For more information, visit RichmondHill.ca/Tennis.

09/18/2025

🚗 York Region’s speed cameras are working!
✅ Collisions down 53%
✅ Serious injuries dropped from 39 to 8
✅ Speeds reduced by 15 km/h
✅ 35% fewer penalties—drivers are changing habits
📊 73% of Ontarians support ASE in school zones
🚸 Lower speeds = safer streets for kids & pedestrians
Let’s keep driving smart! Let’s keep the momentum going! Learn more about this positive change:

Early data from York Region’s 20 ASE cameras shows major road safety improvements: collisions dropped 53%, serious injuries fell from 39 to 8 annually, and speeds decreased by 15 km/h. Penalty orders declined 35%, indicating changing driver habits. CAA research shows 73% of Ontario drivers slow ne...

09/18/2025

Discover what the residents of Richmond Hill prioritize for the 2026 Budget! From snow clearing to parks, find out the insights from our survey of local residents. Read more: https://wix.to/MJGUI2G

Richmond Hill’s 2026 Budget Survey gathered input from 180 residents, mostly aged 40–64 and living or owning property locally. Top funding priorities were snow clearing, parks, and emergency services. Lower priorities included festivals, climate initiatives, and housing programs. On housing, res...