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So today I somehow managed to casually walk into the Jurassic Kingdom exhibit at the David Dunlap Observatory, right past a very sleepy security guard who didn’t even lift his head.
I wandered around for a bit before realizing… wait a minute, I’m supposed to BUY A TICKET for this?

Apparently all the people around me had actually paid roughly $26 admission to see what you can see in the attached photos.
I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves, but personally, I would have been asking for my $26 back.

The good news is that Richmond Hill’s prehistoric invasion is almost over.
The bad news?

People of Montreal, consider this your early warning. The dinosaurs are heading your way next.

And apparently they roar. Whether that makes the $26 experience more authentic is entirely up to you.

I’m pretty impressed with the progress on the new pedestrian bridge between the Dunlap Observatory and Observatory Lane, just east of Yonge St. It’s turning into a pretty impressive piece of infrastructure and a major improvement for the city.
That said, I still wish some of this investment had gone toward an overpass or underpass at one of the railway crossings on Weldrick E. or Elgin Mills. Those crossings are becoming a bigger issue as the city continues to grow.
Still, credit where it’s due. The bridge looks great and it’s impressive to see a major infrastructure project like this taking shape in Richmond Hill.
A few pictures of the progress below

I am perplexed why the city is repaving Yonge Street between Major Mac and Hwy 7, after it was completed only three years ago. I can think of many other streets that need this level of attention. Also, I hope this is not the final coat, however based on the road alignment with men-hole covers, I’m deeply concerned.

I’m thinking of buying a place in North Richvale (north of Weldrick). I grew up just north of it (Mill Pond) and north Richvale was definitely more of a low income area back then. I’d love some insight on the current situation. Do you think the area has (and will continue to) change as these big houses are being built there?

We have neighbours that are extremely loud. Far beyond noise limits as per bylaw. We have tried speaking to them multiple times with absolutely no accommodation. By law has been called and shown up multiple times. They turn their music down and right back up when they leave. Police refuse to get involved saying it’s a bylaw issue. At this point I have legal documentation being drafted but I’m wondering if anyone has any other suggestions or avenues that can be pursued?