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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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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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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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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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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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Road Closures on Nov 11

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

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Emergency Preparedness

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

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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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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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Halloween Hoot

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

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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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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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Feedback on Flood Protection Upgrades

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

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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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Gang Prevention Information Sessions

These sessions aim to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for identifying and preventing gang involvement.

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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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Alexandra Community Garden

Do you want to grow your own food and flowers, but do not have the space? Sign up for a garden plot at the new Alexandra Community Garden opening this fall .

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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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Culture Days

Celebrate local arts and culture with more than 80 free events and activities offered during Richmond Culture Days from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, October 13.

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Minister Suspends Cambie/Sexsmith Project

The Province has placed the supportive housing building on hold.

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Public Works Open House

Discover the inner workings of the City of Richmond's essential services at the annual Public Works Open House.

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Minoru Lakes Upgrade

Richmond is among four communities across the province receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure after a combined investment from the federal and provincial governments, and municipal partners.

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Street Banner Contest

From now through Sunday, September 15, artists of all ages and abilities are invited to share their vision of Richmond.

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Chilcotin River Breach Update

An excess of water and wood debris resulting from the Chilcotin River landslide and dam breach is expected to begin to make its way along the Fraser River through Richmond in the coming hours.

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No. 3 Road Art Columns

No. 3 Road Art Columns highlight Richmond’s food culture, natural heritage and the Cherry Blossom Festival

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Community Murals

Property owners, organizations, stratas and non-profit groups with highly visible walls are invited to participate in the City’s Community Mural Program.

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Richmond Garlic Fest

The scent of garlic is set to waft through the air as a backdrop to the 14th annual Richmond Garlic Fest on Saturday, August 17.

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Passing of Former Councillor

It is with sadness the City of Richmond has learned of the passing of former long-time City Councillor and School Trustee Linda McPhail.

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Richmond Maritime Festival

Celebrate the history of Steveston at the Richmond Maritime Festival with free, family-friendly maritime-themed activities such as live music, art installations, puppet shows, community exhibits and more.

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Steveston Community Park

The Steveston Community Park playground will undergo an exciting transformation beginning this summer.

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Community Murals

City of Richmond seeks high profile walls for community murals.

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