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Gillnetters on the water this week for the re-opening of the Sockeye Fishery during what is being called the largest sockeye runs since 1913. Photo © Robert Ploman
Richmond Invites Residents to Start Talking Online
Check out the City of Richmond’s new online community engagement portal launched July 8, 2010 - www.LetsTALKrichmond.ca. more »
Richmond Apartment Fire Investigation Continues
Richmond Fire-Rescue will continue its investigation for the next several weeks; compiling and correlating witness statements, physical evidence and other documentation. If anyone has information they wish to share with Richmond Fire-Rescue they are encouraged to call 604-278-5131. more »
Volleyball Role Model Named Centre of Excellence Head Coach
The Richmond Olympic Oval announced today that Joanne Ross has been named the Head Coach of its Volleyball Centre of Excellence. Ross, a UBC graduate, athlete and coach, joins the Oval as the first professional Head Coach named to the Volleyball Centre of Excellence. more »
Empire Centre Vandalism Hurtful to Community
There has been much public outcry over recent acts of vandalism at Empire Center in Richmond. “I am pleased the Richmond RCMP has proceeded quickly to apprehend one of the suspects in this disgraceful act of vandalism,” says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. more »
Giant Hogweed Control Management Underway in Richmond
Giant Hogweed is an invasive plant that has received much media and public attention in recent weeks due to its presence in Metro Vancouver and its health impacts to people. Contact with the photosensitive toxins in the plant’s sap from the stem, hairs and leaves can badly burn and blister skin, while contact with the eyes can cause temporary or permanent vision problems. more »
Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund
Richmond Centre for Disability has applied for an interest free loan of $25,000 from the Social Financial Assistance Fund as interim financing due to a cash shortage as a result of delays in receiving funding from external funding agencies. more »
Richmond Olympic Oval's 23,000 sq ft Fitness Centre is Now Open
Overlooking all the action on the Oval's massive activity level, the newly expanded Fitness Centre is now open. more »
City Releases its 2009 Annual Report
Interested in finding out more about the City of Richmond’s accomplishments in 2009 as well as reviewing key financial information? If so, Richmond’s 2009 Annual Report is only a click away. more »
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Asphalt Paving Advisory
August 25 - September 30
The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the 6000 Block of No.4 Road. Hours of work will be Monday to Saturday 7 am to 8 pm. more »
Study Circles Launched in Richmond
Participants are wanted for an exciting and innovative project the City of Richmond is launching in partnership with Richmond Civic Engagement Network. more »
Audition Call for New Dance Company
Richmond Arts Centre is pleased to announce the formation of a new dance company. As part of its vision to provide world class arts education at affordable rates, the Richmond Arts Centre has developed a program that will give Richmond youth the experience of auditioning, rehearsing and performing. more »
Got Ping-Pong Game?
Free table tennis skill level assessment classes will be offered at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Saturday, August 28 and Saturday, September 4 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. more »
Please Don't Cycle on Sidewalks
Bicycles belong on the roads. Sidewalks are reserved for pedestrians only, and are intended to provide a safe walking environment that is separate from moving vehicles, both cars and bicycles. more »
2011 City Grant Program Open
The City of Richmond supports the enhancement of a positive quality of life for all its residents, and City Council recognizes that one means of helping to achieve this goal is through an annual Grant Program to support the work of community service groups. more »
Grow Up!
In conjunction with the exhibition Strange Nature, Richmond Art Gallery, in partnership with Richmond Food Security Society, present Grow Up!, with activities for the whole family. more
"End" of Summer Means Return to Heavy Commutes
Children returning to school, workers back from vacation and post-secondary students going back to class create the annual “perfect storm” for commuters in the first half of September. more »
Fire Hazard Triggers Closures of Some Richmond Trails
The City of Richmond has closed trails in Richmond Nature Park and along Shell Road until further notice due to the extreme fire hazard created by dry conditions. more »
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