The Power of Community Music: York Region Open Mic

The Power of Community Music: York Region Open Mic

In this episode, Steffi Goodfield shares the story behind York Region Open Mic, its impact on local musicians, and details about upcoming performances at the Richmond Hill Center for Performing Arts. Discover how community-driven music events foster diversity, talent, and connection.   Check out Steffi's website YrOpenMic – The Best Open Mic Nights in York Region! [https://yropenmic.com/] Here's a link to the events happening at RHCPA on most Wednesdays in the summer  Open Mic Nights at RHCPA | OnRichmondHill [https://www.onrichmondhill.com/?q=open-mic-nights-rhcpa-2]

Behind the Scenes of 'Gratefully Canadian' with Catherine Hughes

In this episode, Catherine Hughes shares insights about her Canadian-themed musical show 'Gratefully Canadian,' her creative process, and her passion for community and culture. Discover how her work celebrates Canadian identity and supports the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank [https://richmondhillcommunityfoodbank.ca/].    Click HERE [https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=cclub] to get tickets (June 24 & 25) You can follow Catherine at Instagram:  divaintherough [https://www.instagram.com/divaintherough/] Facebook: Catherine Hughes is Diva in the rough  [https://www.facebook.com/divaintherough]

Richmond Hill's Urban Planning Challenges - Community Voices on a Bedford Park Ave Development

In this episode, Marj Andre talks with Peter Szoke about the proposed development at 20 Bedford Park Ave in Richmond Hill, exploring community concerns, zoning variances, environmental impact, and the importance of civic engagement.   Here's some documents to review to help you understand the processes.   COA.26.003 - Request for Approval - MV-26-0010 (20 Bedford Park Avenue) - Committee of Adjustment - June 04, 2026 [https://pub-richmondhill.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c05c818-3d3b-4c68-a0c2-ea5b6f8d36ca&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=8&Tab=attachments]   NoH - June 4, 2026 [https://calendar.richmondhill.ca/council/Detail/2026-06-04-1900-Committee-of-Adjustment2/e478689c-4763-4258-a5b6-b4510153d9ac]

How Richmond Hill Reviews and Updates Its Bylaws

In this episode, Melinda Fartsalas, manager of bylaw policy and adjudication in Richmond Hill, shares insights into the process of reviewing and updating municipal bylaws, including how public consultation and research shape policy changes like fireworks regulations.   Check out the info here By-laws - City of Richmond Hill [https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/living-here/By-laws.aspx]

Building A Liveable Ontario With A Roadmap for Municipalities

In this episode, Franz Hartmann from Alliance for a Liveable Ontario [https://www.liveableontario.ca/]discusses the importance of building liveable communities, the role of municipal government, and actionable strategies for sustainable development and housing affordability. Here's the link to the roadmap The Alliance for a Liveable Ontario [https://www.liveableontario.ca/alliance-resources/roadmap] Here's their Youtube challenge to catch their podcasts (143) Alliance for a Liveable Ontario - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@liveableontario] Consider joining ALO and receiving their updates Join Us [https://www.liveableontario.ca/join-us] You may wish to check out this website that Franz referred to Re-Housing the Yellowbelt [https://rehousing.ca/]