More than Committees and Council Meetings…
Some people still believe that being an elected official in Richmond Hill and in York Region is a part-time job. It isn’t. Some believe that the job is 9 -5 p.m. But it isn’t. Part of what makes my job...
View ArticleYellow Brick House
This year I had the distinct pleasure of participating in the 9th Annual Yellow Brick House, Mending Hearts…Creating Dreams Gala. This is the 36th year of operation for the Yellow Brick House, a...
View ArticleCommunity Living Tribute Dinner honouring Regional Chair, Bill Fisch
On Thursday, April 24th I celebrated with the Community Living Association the years of work given by the Chair of York Region, Bill Fisch. All proceeds from the event were used to enhance the quality...
View ArticlemyRide – York Region’s Travel Training Program 2014
The myRide awards ceremony was held at the Region of York’s Administrative Centre on Yonge St. in Newmarket on June 5, 2014. This was a moving event – no pun intended – because this program helps...
View ArticleCommunity Living York South – 60 Years of Commitment!!
On Thursday, June 12, 2014, the Community Living York South Association celebrated its 60th anniversary. The BBQ and event held on Edward Ave. included a Silent Auction and Casino Games and was...
View Article21st Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament
Every year the Mayor’s Charity Golf tournament is held at the Richmond Hill Golf Club. This year the benefiting charities were: Hill House Hospice; the York Region Abuse Program; and the Mayor’s...
View ArticleThe MOON FESTIVAL is coming… when the moon is full, Mankind is one.
A Press Conference was held in partnership with the Moon Festival Organizing Committee , chaired by President, Daisy Wai and the York Region District School Board’s Inclusive School and Community...
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2014 Municipal ElectionFest SEE YOU THERE! In Partnership with: The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, the Richmond Hill Liberal Newspaper, The Richmond Hill Markham Chinese Business...
View ArticleELECTION 2014
With the municipal election ending at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27th – I will finally hear from the voters of Richmond Hill. I believe that the voters are motivated this time by a new and unwelcomed...
View ArticleToday is Voting Day!
This election is about values. Your values and community values. Here I would like to outline my priorities and why you should vote for me today. MY PRIORITIES: 1) TRANSIT is the biggest, most...
View ArticleCongratulations to our new citizens!
New Canadians and all other attendees also enjoyed the annual “Tastes of the Hill” event. A multinational, gastronomic event to delight all tastes! Yum!
View ArticleRemembrance Day
It was a brisk but sunny day November 11 at 11:00 am 2016. We gathered as we always do at the Richmond Hill cenotaph on Yonge St. for the Legion’s remembrance ceremony. Such a beautiful service. This...
View ArticleRichmond Hill’s 2016 Santa Claus Parade
Richmond Hill ‘s first Santa Claus Parade at night was amazing! Lots of kids brought their parents and everyone – I said everyone – said, Merry Christmas!! Parking and traffic was the usual mess but if...
View ArticleNew Gormley GO Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Gormley GO Station located at 6 Newkirk Drive ( Stouffville Road and Highway 404) took place on November 24, 2016. The new station is scheduled to open on...
View ArticleThe Premier’s Transit Announcement, Friday, January 27, 2017
Premier Wynne announced the DOUBLING of our Gas Tax SHARES from 2 cents a litre to 4 cents by 2021. The grant money will be used for transit purposes. The Premier, Kathleen Wynne and York Region Chair,...
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