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Supportive Housing Announcement

Richmond City Council has advised the Provincial Government that it has revoked plans for a 90-unit supportive housing project proposed for the City-owned Cambie Road and Sexsmith Road site in Richmond.

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Pink Shirt Day

The City of Richmond invites everyone to wear pink on Wednesday, February 26 in recognition of Pink Shirt Day, to help promote kindness and raise awareness against bullying.

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Hugh Boyd Park Renewal

The City of Richmond is beginning the process of renewing the Hugh Boyd Community Park playground and is seeking input from Richmond residents.

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City Seeks Committee Members

The City is accepting applications for the newly established Major Construction Projects Oversight Committee until March 4.

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Pink Shirt Day

The City of Richmond invites everyone to wear pink on Wednesday, February 26 in recognition of Pink Shirt Day, to help promote kindness and raise awareness against bullying.

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Civic Services Closures

Richmond Civic Services will be closed on statutory holidays in 2025 and reopen at 8:15am on the weekday immediately following.

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Supportive Housing Announcement

Richmond City Council has advised the Provincial Government that it has revoked plans for a 90-unit supportive housing project proposed for the City-owned Cambie Road and Sexsmith Road site in Richmond.

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City Seeks Committee Members

The City is accepting applications for the newly established Major Construction Projects Oversight Committee until March 4.

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Hugh Boyd Park Renewal

The City of Richmond is beginning the process of renewing the Hugh Boyd Community Park playground and is seeking input from Richmond residents.

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No. 3 Road Art Columns

Travellers along No. 3 Road at Aberdeen and Lansdowne Canada Line Stations can now enjoy a new art exhibition featuring digitally reproduced landscape paintings.

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Black History Month

The City of Richmond is celebrating and honouring Black History Month in February with events and activities that pay tribute to the legacy and rich cultural heritage of the Black community in Canada.

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Housing Priorities Grant

The City’s Housing Priorities Grant Program is open for applications until March 25, 2025.

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Children’s Arts Festival

Richmond Children’s Arts Festival returns with new and diverse family-friendly activities.

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Art at Work Series

Richmond has launched the 2025 Art at Work series of free, professional development workshops designed for artists and arts organizations.

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Community Celebration Grant

Are you a Richmond-based non-profit organization, faith-based group, Parent Advisory Committee, Community Association or Student Council planning a free, public event that fosters community? If so, apply for a Richmond Community Celebration Grant by Sunday, February 9, 2025.

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Richmond Arts Awards

Do you know an emerging or established artist, arts leader, cultural practitioner, educator, group or arts business that has significantly contributed to the arts in Richmond and is deserving of recognition? Nominate them online before 5:00pm on Monday, March 10, 2025.

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Civic Services Holiday Closures

Richmond Civic Services will be closed from Wednesday, December 25, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

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Capstan Station Now Open

Capstan Station on the Canada Line is now open, delivering more efficient rapid transit the the growing Capstan Village area of Richmond. TransLink, the City of Richmond and representatives of the developers who supported the project, officially opened the station to customers on December 20, 2024.

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Update: Canada Post Strike

The City of Richmond is reminding residents, property owners and businesses that many City notification and payment services continue to be impacted by the ongoing Canada Post strike.

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2025 Budgets Approved

– Richmond City Council has approved the proposed operating and capital budgets for 2025 to support ongoing investment in providing and maintaining community assets and infrastructure, providing excellence in customer service, and upholding community safety.

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Collective Agreement with Richmond Firefighters

The City of Richmond has approved a $10 million grant program to encourage the development of at least 220 more affordable rental homes across the city.

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Update: Canada Post Strike

The City of Richmond is reminding residents, property owners and businesses that many City notification and payment services continue to be impacted by the ongoing Canada Post strike.

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Affordable Housing Grant

The City of Richmond has approved a $10 million grant program to encourage the development of at least 220 more affordable rental homes across the city.

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Carols and Crafts

Carols and Crafts takes place at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park (8331 Cambie Road) on Sunday, December 8 from 2:30 to 5:30pm.

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Winter Wonderland

The 23rd edition of Winter Wonderland, presented by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset, returns to Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road) on November 30.

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City Hosts Open Houses

With resiliency, equity, adaptation and completeness as the themes for the City of Richmond’s Official Community Plan (OCP) Update, which is currently underway, there is an upcoming opportunity for community members to learn more and provide input.

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Wayfinding Strategy

The public is invited to learn more and provide feedback from now until Wednesday, December 18.

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Canada Post Strike

The City of Richmond would like to remind property owners and businesses that many of our payment services remain available through alternative methods.

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Passing of John Horgan

Richmond City Council issues a statement on the passing of John Horgan

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Emergency Preparedness

Richmond’s Emergency Programs staff will host an information session on Saturday, November 16.

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Road Closures on Nov 11

The City of Richmond will be holding a Remembrance Day ceremony at Richmond City Hall.

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Remembrance Day 2024

A Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Monday, November 11 at Richmond City Hall.

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Civic Services Notice

City of Richmond in-person civic services will close on the following statutory holidays in 2024

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Visions of Biophilia

Visitors to the Richmond Nature Park can now enjoy the new public artwork, Visions of Biophilia, by artist Desirée Patterson.

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Fireworks Safety

The City of Richmond and Richmond Fire-Rescue are reminding residents it is illegal to possess, buy, sell or detonate fireworks and firecrackers in the city without a permit.

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Halloween Activities and Fireworks

Halloween-inspired events and activities are on now through Thursday, October 31 including the Halloween Fireworks Festival at Minoru Park.

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Halloween Hoot

Drop-in to Halloween Hoot: A Family Spooktacular at the Richmond Nature Park

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City Grant Programs

The City of Richmond is reminding residents and non-profit organizations that the application deadline for the 2025 annual City Grant Programs is Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

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Business & Partner Appreciation Event

The City of Richmond’s 2024 Business and Partner Appreciation Event was held on Thursday, October 3.

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Employment Connections Event

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at the Brighouse Library.

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Street Banner Contest

The City of Richmond is inviting residents to help choose the winning street banner designs that will be displayed on banner poles in 2025.

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National Seniors Day

Join the City of Richmond and its community partners for this annual celebration of National Seniors Day on Tuesday, October 1.

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Election Signage Rules

With the 2024 Provincial Election campaign officially underway, the City of Richmond is reminding candidates, their supporters and residents of the rules around placement of election-related signs.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Monday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

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Arts Strategy Update

The City of Richmond is undertaking work to review and update the Richmond Arts Strategy for the next five years, and community members are invited to contribute their ideas and feedback.

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New Museum Exhibit

The Richmond Museum’s new exhibition, Family Treasures, explores the many ways our belongings reveal our unique histories and surprising shared connections.

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Engaging Artists in Community Program

This program pairs a community partner with an artist or artist team to work creatively on a six-month to year-long project.

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City granted Bill 44 extension

The Province has granted the City of Richmond an extension to comply with Bill 44 rezoning so that critical infrastructure improvements can be done before construction of multiplexes with up to six units on single family lots can occur.

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Feedback on Flood Protection Upgrades

The City is seeking feedback from residents and businesses about proposed Dike Master Plan upgrades.

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Heat Pump Rebates

The City of Richmond is offering new incentives to help residents transition to electric heat pumps as a cost-effective heating and cooling solution for their home.

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Richmond Honours 2024 Olympic Athletes

On September 9, Richmond City Council honoured three Olympians with certificates of achievement for their success in Paris.

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Official Community Plan Update

Richmond is updating its current Official Community Plan (OCP) and is encouraging residents and community members to learn more and provide input.

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City Advisory Committees

Richmond City Council is inviting residents to apply for vacancies on a number of Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions.

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Annual Tree Sale

Trees are being offered to City of Richmond residents only. Trees may be purchased through the MyRichmond online portal from Monday, September 9 to Friday, October 4.

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