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Marney Beck

@MarneyBeck

Retired editor of Richmond Hill and Thornhill Liberal newspapers, author, book editor, community booster, volunteer with numerous non-profits.

 Richmond Hill, Ontario
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MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - MULTIPLE PEDESTRIANS STRUCK - RICHMOND HILL - 3:18 PM. - Major Mackenzie Drive/Newkirk Road. - 1 taken to trauma center and all others taken to local area hospital. Intersection at Major Mackenzie and Newkirk closure is in effect. Please avoid the area. Please call York Regional Police 2 District at 905-895-1221 ext 7200 with any info.
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Join us on Sunday, November 8 for our #RemembranceDay Parade and Ceremony, in partnership with the Richmond Hill Legion – Branch 375. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Yonge and Wright Streets followed by a ceremony at the Cenotaph. Lest we forget. ➡️ richmondhill.ca/en/news/lest…
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Don’t miss this Halloween Haunt for Hunger tonight at 249 Taylor Mills Dr S in @myrichmondhill! Bring a food donation for @RHFoodBank & #GiveWhereYouLive & #ScareForGoodCause!
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HAZMAT CALL - PLEASE AVOID THE AREA Yonge St/Major Mackenzie Dr W #RichmondHill 9:11 a.m. - reported gas leak in the area - Major Mackenzie Dr CLOSED from Yonge St to Baker Ave - Church St CLOSED from Roseview Ave to Elmwood Ave - use alternate routes and avoid the area - updates to follow #GO26365337
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that_mikeadler@TMikeadlerOct 27
Well, no one should be surprised: @DavidWestRH out to a huge lead with 84 per cent of votes cast. Seven of 21 polls reporting. ‘It’s over,’ he said.
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A relaxed atmosphere here at Richmond Hill’s Royal Canadian Legion branch as mayoral incumbent David West prepares to breeze back into a second full term. #richmondhill #municipalelections
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"You have taken all my efforts at scheduling the interviews, conducting the interviews and creating the files,” complains well-respected community activist.
that_mikeadler (@TMikeadler) profile picturethat_mikeadler@TMikeadlerOct 22
ELECTION 2026: Did one Richmond Hill group’s AI ‘hijack’ podcast interviews for its analysis of council candidates? yorkregion.com/news/municipa…
Still hoping to understand the election in Richmond Hill. 3 groups provide information, but one...

Still hoping to understand the election in Richmond Hill. 3 groups provide information, but one...

Richmond Hill Talks, Connecting the Community and Strong Towns Richmond Hill all providing information on municipal candidates in this York Region city

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ELECTION 2026: All 3 Richmond Hill candidates for York Region councillor give data centres a cold reception during debate. yorkregion.com/news/municipa…
We're no fans of data centres and don't want a 'strong' York Region chair: Here's what you missed...

We're no fans of data centres and don't want a 'strong' York Region chair: Here's what you missed...

Mayoral candidates and prospective York Region councillors face off at Langstaff Community Centre event hosted by Richmond Hill Board of Trade

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Our @RHFoodBank is closed Monday, Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving, but you can still #GiveWhereYouLive! Any time, day or night, go to richmondhillcommunityfoodban… and click the red ‘DONATE’ button, to make a donation and help feed 4,000+ clients each month who depend on us. Thank you!
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York Regional Police appeal for witnesses, footage in Richmond Hill after woman fatally struck crossing Major Mackenzie Drive. yorkregion.com/news/witnesse…
Were you on Major Mackenzie Drive at Spadina Avenue in Richmond Hill the morning of Sept. 24? York...

Were you on Major Mackenzie Drive at Spadina Avenue in Richmond Hill the morning of Sept. 24? York...

York Regional Police appeal to public for dashcam footage taken on Major Mackenzie Drive East around Spadina Avenue on morning of Sept. 24.

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THIS is Canada!
Anthony Wilson-Smith (@awilsonsmith) profile pictureAnthony Wilson-Smith@awilsonsmithSep 2
Please take 60 seconds to watch our new @HistoricaCanada Heritage Minute on the remarkable efforts of the people of Gander Nfld after terrorist attacks caused the closing of US airspace on 9/11 25 years ago. We encourage you to share. youtu.be/wCjsUk7PchI?si=7DUu…
NEW Heritage Minute: Gander and 9/11

NEW Heritage Minute: Gander and 9/11

Enjoy these Heritage Minutes brought to you by Historica Canada! Wh...

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Appeal For Witnesses Following Arsons in Richmond Hill Full details here: yrp.ca/news/appeal-witnesses…
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“What does @RHFoodBank really need?” Our answer is posted on our website on the Most Urgently Needed Items list… It’s COFFEE! We serve 4,000+ clients a month and many days we run out of coffee! So instant or ground, small jars or large, we always appreciate donations of coffee!
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‘What’s York Region thinking?’: Move of Richmond Hill drop-in for homeless people in ‘challenging circumstances’ sparks fears. yorkregion.com/news/york-reg…
Richmond Hill tenants say they don't feel safe

Richmond Hill tenants say they don't feel safe

Tenants say Krasman Centre appeared in their Essex Avenue building without warning

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Suspects for Identification in Richmond Hill Vehicle Arson Full details here: yrp.ca/news/suspects-identif…
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Come join me on the links for this very good cause, but don't worry, I'll be volunteering, not golfing!
MADD York Region (@YorkMADD) profile pictureMADD York Region@YorkMADDJul 24
Love to golf? Love grilled cheese sandwiches? It’s not too late to register for @YorkMADD Region Chapter’s 9th annual Golf Fore MADD charity tourney Aug 7 at this link: yrp.ca/event/ninth-annual-ma…
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WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? ‘Unmitigated victory’ in Richmond Hill’s Yonge-Bernard area follows a decade of proposals and appeals. yorkregion.com/news/whats-go…
After 10 years of proposals and hearings, these Richmond Hill properties are getting 2 highrises, 2...

After 10 years of proposals and hearings, these Richmond Hill properties are getting 2 highrises, 2...

Richmond Hill properties on Yonge Street from Naughton Road to Brookside Road now slated to get highrises, midrises, townhouses after 10 years of proposals and appeals

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EVENT UPDATE: Power has been restored in the area of Richmond Green Park and Retro Ribfest remains open.
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Alectra@alectranewsJul 18
#Outage in #RichmondHill affecting approx 1509 homes and businesses. Crews are investigating. ETR 4PM - 6PM. For more info, visit tinyurl.com/2h7ttk5h #pwrout ^pa
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⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE: Retro Ribfest is currently suspended until further notice due to inclement weather in the area. The 12:30pm stage performance is cancelled. We hope to open again soon. Watch this space for updates.
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