Carol Davidson, Councillor Ward 1 Oak Ridges

04/06/2026

📌OAK RIDGES LIONS COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 📌
Let's give Oak Ridges a much needed clean up.
Saturday May 2 at 9:30am
Register Today: https://form.jotform.com/260624824412250

🌱 SAVE THE DATE! 🌱

The Oak Ridges Lions Annual Community Clean Up is back!

🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Académie de la Moraine Elementary School

Help us give our community a fresh start after the long winter! Join neighbours, families, students, and volunteers for a fun morning of cleaning up local green spaces.

✔ Gloves and bags provided
✔ Student community service hours available
✔ Snacks and coffee to start the morning
✔ FREE BBQ appreciation lunch for volunteers
✔ Families and pets welcome!

We’re excited to once again welcome City staff, TRCA representatives, and community groups who help make this event such a success.

It’s a fun, positive way to get outside, meet neighbours, and make a real difference in just a few hours.

👉 Register using the QR code on the flyer or visit:
e-clubhouse.org/sites/oak_ridges/page-9.php

Let’s work together to keep Oak Ridges beautiful!

🦁 Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion.

04/06/2026

🌸Tomorrow! Pick up a free pollinator seed packet at your local library branch!

🌼 Starting tomorrow (April 7), pick up a free pollinator seed packet at your local branch!

We’re partnering with York Region to share native wildflower seeds that help protect vital pollinators and bring beautiful blooms to your backyard.

Available while quantities last.

Find out more: https://rebrand.ly/aeaa2d

04/02/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 for the Easter Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7. For more holiday service hours, including Access Richmond Hill, library hours, emergency services details, and more, visit http://RichmondHill.ca/HolidaySchedule.

04/01/2026

🚨April Waste Collection
🐰Good Friday collection moves to Saturday

🌿Yard Waste Collection begins📍 Blue Zone starts week of April 14📍 Yellow Zone starts week of April 21
✔️ Set-out rules:
• Put yard waste out after 6 PM the night before, and before 7 AM on collection day
• Use paper yard waste bags or rigid open containers (no plastic bags)
• Add a yellow sticker to reusable containers (free at City locations)
• Bundle branches (max 1.2 m long, 10 cm diameter)
• Max weight: 18 kg per bag/container
🚫 Remove uncollected items by 9 PM — do not leave at curb early ♻️ Let’s keep our neighbourhoods clean and safe!
More info: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/living-here/Garbage-and-Recycling.aspx

03/31/2026

🚨REMINDER PAID PARKING AT LAKE WILCOX BEGINS APRIL 1ST!
Richmond Hill residents, don’t forget to pick up your FREE parking permit online. You’ll need it when visiting the Oak Ridges Community Centre or enjoying Lake Wilcox Park. Save yourself the hassle and avoid parking tickets. Visit http://RichmondHill.ca/Parking to get your permit today.

🚗Free Lake Wilcox Parking Permits for Richmond Hill Residents Now Available
Pay parking at Lake Wilcox Park is in effect from April 1 to September 30. Richmond Hill residents can get a FREE seasonal parking permit online at RichmondHill.ca/Parking

If you need help applying, staff are available, just email [email protected] and they’ll walk you through the process.

These permits are linked to a license plate number and residents can obtain one permit per household. Residents who require more than one free permit per household can apply as well. A valid reason is needed, such as:
• Accessibility needs
• Regular use of the Oak Ridges Community Centre
• Tenant/property owner arrangements at the same address

03/31/2026

Are you a full-time student interested in learning what it would be like to be your own boss?

Kick-start your business idea and get funding through Summer Company! Offering free business training, mentorship and an opportunity to get a grant up to $3K! https://bit.ly/4iYJ0Xe



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Small Business Centres Ontario

03/30/2026

Great turnout at the Mayor's Maple Syrup Festival. Congrats to YRP Superintendent Alexander who won the pancake flipping contest!

03/30/2026

🚨Public Warning of Cameras Used for Scouting Residential Break and Enters 🚨
York Regional Police is warning the public after two incidents in which cameras were used to scout residences prior to committing residential break and enters.

Two incidents were reported in Vaughan after cameras and battery packs were located on residential properties, disguised with camouflage. The cameras were hidden near trees and bushes on the properties. A review of the footage revealed the devices were placed to record homeowners’ routines, allowing suspects to scout the properties before committing break and enters.

Homeowners are encouraged to be aware of this crime technique and to report any suspicious people, items, or activity to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7445, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
https://www.yrp.ca/en/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=1e502767-bd9d-4609-a42e-2f02e41e0281

03/29/2026

Too many people assume they don’t have the resume required to lead locally. Serving your community isn’t about what you’ve done, it’s about who you are.

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

Richmond Hill is installing traffic calming measures on Humberland Drive & Greyfriars Avenue to improve safety for residents and pedestrians. Expect flexible bollards, speed cushions, and tiger tail/ladder crossings, with signage in place. Work is planned to finish by June 2026, weather permitting. Read more:

Richmond Hill is implementing traffic calming measures on, Humberland and Greyfriars, based on its Council‑approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installations will include flexible bollards, speed cushions, and tiger tail/ladder crossings. All measures and required signage are planned f...

03/27/2026

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming to Council this week:
• The City is looking to add $4.5M to the Dave Barrow Civic Square project so it can move ahead with an expanded design and new features.
• Staff are seeking direction from Council on how to handle 22 comprehensive zoning by-law appeals currently at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
• A draft Richmond Green Master Plan is on the table, proposing major upgrades.
• Member Motions touch on several topics, including responding to antisemitism, exploring disc golf opportunities, and adding CCTV cameras in select areas. Read the full recap: https://wix.to/mEX1hEt