Angel Oceana
Sep 29, 2026
Trivia Question❓Which Canadian rapper, born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, became one of the best-selling music artists of all time and is known by the stage name "The Weeknd"? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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 📸 Monisha Babar |
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Food Drive at Richmond Hill, Ontario |
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The Richmond Hill Community Food Bank is hosting a Food Drive on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and your neighbourhood needs you! The food bank truck will be parked on Mayvern Crescent, between Sanderson and Drumern, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to collect non-perishable food donations. Items urgently needed include drinking boxes, juices, canned meat and fish, crackers, granola bars, cookies, cake and muffin mixes, jello, instant pudding, flour, sugar, salad dressings, flavoured rice packages, mustard, and ketchup. Please ensure all items are unexpired and unopened. Monetary donations are also warmly welcome. This event is organized by Enza Styles. For more information, contact her at 647-406-3602 or enzastyles@gmail.com. |
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Richmond Hill residents are invited to a community conversation about disability awareness on Tuesday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at
Disability advocate Sherry Caldwell will speak about issues facing people with disabilities, followed by a group discussion where neighbours can listen, ask questions and share perspectives.
The meeting offers a chance to consider how everyday places and routines can present barriers that others may not notice.
The group is meeting at Oak Ridges Library rather than its usual Central Library location because finishing work after renovations has left Central Library’s meeting rooms unavailable.
Anyone attending for the first time, or returning after an absence, is asked to contact Marj beforehand. Read More... |
Free Beginners Tai Chi Class at Richmond Hill, Ontario |
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The Richmond Hill Canadian Tai Chi Academy is offering a free introductory Tai Chi class this fall — a perfect opportunity to discover one of the world's most gentle and rewarding movement practices. Regular Tai Chi practice can help you feel less tired, improve circulation, reduce aches and pains, and leave you feeling lighter and happier. Beginners are warmly welcomed with no experience necessary. To reserve your spot at the free class, simply email your full name and phone number to richmondhill@canadiantaichiacademy.org
Canadian Tai Chi Academy - Richmond Hill / Markham, Ontario Location
The fall Beginners course begins in October — don't miss this wonderful chance to get started! |
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Richmond Hill residents can explore Indigenous stories of identity, resilience, and healing through Healing Through Art, an exhibition of paintings by Paul Shilling.
Presented by the Odeiwin Foundation in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the exhibition pairs Shilling’s artwork with reflections and storytelling.
Born in Rama, Ontario, the primarily self-taught artist draws on lived experience to explore personal identity, spirit and relationships within the circle of creation.
Visitors can hear the stories behind his paintings during sessions with Shilling from 10 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m.
The exhibition is open for self-guided viewing from noon to 2 p.m.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required, and visitors must choose a session. Read More... |
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Richmond Hill’s Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is preparing to take another major step in its expansion — performing hip and knee surgeries outside a traditional hospital.
For Richmond Hill residents, the biggest change comes next: if the October timeline holds, hip and knee surgeries will soon be taking place right here on Leslie Street. Read More... |
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Looking for a little more wellness in your weekend? Richmond Hill’s Village is bringing plenty of ways to relax, move, create and connect at the 6 Senses Wellness Expo.
The free community event takes over the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, at 10268 Yonge St., on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Organized by the Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area, the expo will bring together local vendors, facilitators and wellness experts, with everything from meditation and martial arts to dance, doodling and robotics.
Visitors can catch live demonstrations, explore a dedicated movement zone, enjoy live music, stop by the photo booth and enter draws for prizes. There will also be a kids zone where younger visitors can get creative.
And yes, there’s gelato involved!
The Richmond Hill Community Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable food donations during the event. The first 100 people to donate food will receive a free five-ounce gelato as a thank you.
After those are gone, donors will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize.
The expo is part of the BIA’s ongoing efforts to bring more activity to Richmond Hill’s historic Village area along Yonge Street, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Crosby Avenue.
Admission is free. Bring the family — and consider bringing a few non-perishable food items along with you. Read More... |
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Why do Richmond Hill residents never lose arguments? Because they've had years of practice disagreeing about whether the 404 or the 407 is faster — and neither side has ever backed down. |
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Pure + Simple Richmond Hill is a natural and hi-tech spa led by senior Esthetician Tamila, who brings 17 years of hands-on experience to every visit. Her team of six Estheticians begins every appointment with a thorough skin consultation — assessing your skin, understanding your concerns, and customizing each step of your treatment. No two facials are the same.
Services range from deeply relaxing natural facials to advanced treatments like Microneedling, Photodermabrasion, and Sea Salt Microdermabrasion. |
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Pickle & Proof is a Vietnamese café in Richmond Hill serving fresh-baked banh mi, broken rice and vermicelli bowls, Vietnamese coffee, smoothies, and smoothie bowls.
Their menu balances old-fashioned Vietnamese classics with bold fusion creations — think five-spice crispy pork belly banh mi alongside Singaporean chili crab or a torch-seared Coulotte steak over broken rice.
Standout dishes include the Crackling Pork Banh Mi, the Firestorm Steak bowl finished with gochujang glaze, and the Peanut Butter Phin Latte. Every plate feels familiar yet excitingly different.
Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or planning a catering order, Pickle & Proof is well worth a visit. Order online or stop by their Richmond Hill location any day of the week. |
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Anyone searching for a puppy for adoption in Richmond Hill may want to meet Beth, a young Cane Corso currently looking for a home in the community.
Beth is a female Cane Corso puppy under one year old and is expected to grow into a large dog, weighing approximately 61–100 lbs as an adult.
With her short coat and impressive build, Beth represents a breed known for developing into strong, substantial dogs. She is currently vaccinated and has no listed special needs. She has not yet been spayed, and her house-training status is unknown.
Anyone considering a Cane Corso for adoption should keep in mind that these are large, powerful dogs. Early training, consistent routines, exercise and positive socialization can be especially important as a young Cane Corso grows. Read More... |
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For Richmond Hill and Thornhill neighbours struggling to afford groceries, the Richmond Hill food bank offers emergency food assistance to more than 4,000 people each month.
Its support can ease the pressure when rent, bills and food costs stretch a household’s paycheque.
Client hours are Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Visitors should check in at the north-side door marked with orange cones.
Household members aged 19 and older should bring photo identification and proof of address, along with reusable bags to carry food home.
Those able to give can drop off donations on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the rear north-side door and ring the bell.
Volunteers and local organizations also help keep food moving to neighbours who need it. Read More... |
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Lone Star Texas Grill |
📍 157 York Blvd, Richmond Hill, ON 🕓 Daily | 8 PM – Close 💲 $4.99 rail drinks & shooters 💲 $5.99 Texas Gold & Mock-a-ritas 💲 $9.99 lime margaritas & Corona 💲 ½-price calamari, wings & nachos |
All Star Wings and Ribs |
📍 10520 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON 🕓 Sunday-Thursday (12:00pm-1:00am) 🕓 Friday-Saturday (12:00pm-2:00am) 💲 Tuesday: margarita + three tacos for $19.99 💲 Wednesday: $15 burgers with a beverage 💲 Thursday: $5 off Thunder Chicken items with a beverage. |
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Because apparently buying another throw rug wasn't enough. Now we're making one. |
For when Hillcrest somehow doesn't have the outfit your imaginary European vacation requires. |
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Your Skin Doesn’t Need a Fall Wardrobe. But It Might Need a Fall Swap. |
September in Ontario is skincare’s awkward in-between season.
One afternoon still feels like summer. The next morning you’re wondering why your face suddenly feels two sizes too small.
Try adding something hydrating underneath.
LANEIGE Cream Skin Milky Toner is a milky toner formulated with ceramides and peptides and designed to add nourishing hydration while supporting the skin barrier.
Cooler weather has a funny way of making sunscreen disappear from the bathroom counter.
Unfortunately, UV rays did not receive the memo that summer ended.
La Roche-Posay specifically recommends broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the seasons, including when temperatures drop below freezing.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Fluid SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen is a lightweight option for all skin types.
This is a good time to start keeping lip balm somewhere you’ll actually use it — purse, desk, nightstand, coat pocket.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm contains shea and murumuru seed butters and is designed to soothe and condition dry lips.
This one might save your face some unnecessary drama.
If your usual exfoliant suddenly starts stinging or your skin feels unusually tight, consider backing off for a few days instead of doubling down.
Sometimes the most useful skincare product is the one you don't put on your face tonight.
The Beauty Drop
September skincare doesn't need to become a 14-product renovation project.
Keep the SPF. Add a little more hydration. Start protecting your lips.
And don't exfoliate your face into submission.
Your full winter routine can wait.
Congratulations.
You just winterized your skincare routine before Canadian Tire even had the chance to remind you winter was coming. |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) |