Richmond Hill News

June 12, 2025  RICHMOND HILL – Daisy Wai, MPP for Richmond Hill, was honoured to present the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal to five outstanding Richmond Hill residents at a Thursday ceremony at the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Offices.  Alongside fellow recipients, MPP Daisy Wai and Ross Toms were also presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal by David West, Mayor of Richmond Hill, on behalf of the Premier of Ontario.  “Congratulations to each of the outstanding individuals on being awarded the King…

Support local communities by buying locally grown and made food June 5, 2024 RICHMOND HILL – Protecting Ontario’s local agriculture and food industry is essential to ensuring a strong, self-sufficient food supply chain. This Local Food Week, from June 2-8, 2025, MPP Daisy Wai is inviting the community of Richmond Hill to recognize all of the farmers, food processors, distributors, retailers and restauranteurs that Ontario families depend upon. Now more than ever it is important to buy locally grown and made food in order to…

Province cutting red tape to speed up construction of training centres and support workers impacted by tariffs and economic uncertainty May 26, 2025 Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development RICHMOND HILL — The Ontario government will soon introduce a series of proposed changes to protect workers, including cutting red tape to accelerate the construction of Skills Development Fund (SDF) training centres at a time when these centres are needed to support workers impacted by U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. The government is also proposing a number of…

One of the new Seniors Active Living Centres Ontario is announcing to keep seniors fit, active and socially connected  NEWS                                                                                                        May 20, 2025  [RICHMOND HILL]— MPP Daisy Wai today announced the North American Zhaobao Taichi Chuan Association’s new Zhaobao Tai Chi Senior Active Living Centre in Richmond Hill.  This is one of the up to 100 new SALC programs opening across the province this year to help improve seniors’ quality of life and build community engagement.  “The new Zhaobao Tai Chi Senior Active Living Center…

An Inclusive Nature Retreat project making Richmond Hill more inclusive News                                                     May 8, 2025                                                                RICHMOND HILL— MPP Daisy Wai and MPP Michael Parsa today announced that on behalf of Premier Ford and the entire government, Ontario is investing in An Inclusive Nature Retreat: The Lake Wilcox Fish and Wildlife Sanctuary Accessibility Enhancements Project making Richmond Hill more inclusive for people of…

$670,990 investment will support community initiatives that help prevent violence and support survivors in Richmond Hill News April 25, 2025 Richmond Hill — The Ontario government is taking action to prevent and address gender-based violence and support survivors in Richmond Hill by investing $670,990 over three years in Yellow Brick House and their new project Pathway to Recovery: Family Healing & Preventing Violence that will support women and children impacted by domestic violence through early intervention, trauma-informed mental health care, and culturally sensitive support. “Our…

Community organizations can apply for funding to help deliver programs and services benefiting Ontario’s seniors NEWS November 29, 2024 RICHMOND HILL— MPP Daisy Wai today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program supporting local community groups and not-for-profits that provide services and activities for Ontarians 55+. “Our seniors have spent their lives building and shaping our communities, and the Seniors Community Grant Program ensures they continue to thrive and contribute in meaningful ways,” said Daisy Wai, MPP…

M.I.S. Electronics inc. will create 11 new, good-paying jobs in Richmond Hill NEWS November 8, 2024 RICHMOND HILL — The Ontario government is supporting an investment of more than $3.2 million by M.I.S. Electronics Inc. to boost local manufacturing and create 11 new, good-paying jobs in Richmond Hill. The funding was announced today by Daisy Wai, Member of Provincial Parliament for Richmond Hill alongside Saeid Mohmedi, Chief Executive Officer of M.I.S. Electronics Inc. “Our government is building a strong Ontario and creating the conditions for…

Province tops up gas tax funding to make up for lower gas sales Richmond Hill – The Ontario government is providing more money to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in York Region. The funding is part of the province’s gas tax program which will allocate more than $379.5 million to help 107 municipalities operate and improve local transit. The funding for York Region is as follows: “I am pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing more in the expansion…