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Steveston Salmon Festival

The Steveston Salmon Festival returns for its 77th year on Monday, July 1 with live music, performances, food and the popular Canada Day parade.

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Prepare for Summer

Richmond is reminding residents to remain heat aware and is offering a number of options for people to stay cool as the warmer months approach.

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$29 Summer Active Pass

Children and youth can swim, skate, golf and work out with the $29 Summer Active Pass from Jun 8 through Sep 2

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Seasons of Colour

Seasons of Colour mural welcomes visitors at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex

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MyRichmond Enhances Security

MyRichmond now has enhanced log in and security features along with a refreshed look.

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National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month and the City of Richmond encourages the community to recognize and honour the rich heritage, diverse cultures and significant contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

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Island City, by Bike Tour

Community Services Connectors continues at Ironwood Library through 2024

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Railway Greenway Lighting

The City of Richmond is seeking feedback on the potential for future lighting along the Railway Greenway.

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Community Services Connectors

Community Services Connectors continues at Ironwood Library through 2024

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City Requests Bill 44 Deadline Extension

The City of Richmond is seeking an extension from the Provincial Government’s Bill 44 rezoning deadline of June 30.

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Get Active in June

The City of Richmond is once again encouraging everyone to get up, get out, and get active for the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge.

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BC Seniors Week

Join the celebration with the City of Richmond and its community partners for BC Seniors Week from Jun 3 to 9.

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City Reaches Agreement with CUPE Workers

Richmond City Council has approved a new four-year collective agreement.

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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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Maritime Festival Artist

The deadline to submit is Sunday, June 9, with the winner announced in late June.

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Arts Awards Recipients

This year’s recipients reflect the vibrancy of Richmond’s arts scene, as well as the city’s next generation of creative talent.

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Traffic Advisory

The City will commence repairs to the Cambie Road overpass at Knight Street commencing Mon, May 27, 2024.

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Doors Open Richmond

Doors Open Richmond takes place Sat, June 8 and Sun, June 9 across the city.

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Shoring Up Flood Defences

Federal and provincial governments shore up flood defences in Richmond

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Asian Heritage Month

The City of Richmond is proud to celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May.

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Richmond Heritage Awards

Submit a nomination for a Richmond Heritage Award before Sun, May 26, 2024.

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Watering Restrictions

Stage 1 watering restrictions take effect Wed, May 1 and continue to Tue, Oct 15.

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Youth Week

Richmond youth can celebrate BC Youth Week locally from Wednesday, May 1 to Sunday, May 7.

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New Block Party Program

Applications now accepted for the 2024 Richmond Neighbourhood Block Party Program

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City Nature Challenge

Residents encouraged to record Richmond’s biodiversity for the City Nature Challenge

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World Leisure Day

World Leisure Day is being celebrated in Richmond on Tuesday, April 16 with free and low-cost activities for all ages

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Traffic Advisory

During the operation of the Richmond Night Market, traffic may be heavier than usual.

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Earth Week

Join Richmond’s annual celebration of Earth Week by participating in 30+ programs from April 20-April 28.

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Terra Nova Historical Assets

The City of Richmond is seeking feedback to help with the development of a program plan for the historical assets of Terra Nova Rural Park.

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Cherry Blossom Festival

Celebrate Richmond’s cherry blossoms at Garry Point Park on April 7

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Affordable Homes on the Way

More families and individuals living in Richmond will soon have access to affordable housing as construction begins on the Pathways Clubhouse building.

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2024 Street Banners

Ten colourful and art-filled street banners designed by local artists were unveiled

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Lulu Series

Speakers announced for the 17th annual Lulu Series: Art in the City

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Call for U-ROC Nominations

2024 U-ROC Nominations are open from Mar 4 to Apr 2

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55+ Spring Program Guide

New programs and services available for those 55+ years

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Mayor's Annual Address

Mayor shares vision for affordable, sustainable Richmond in annual address to business community

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Council Statement

Council statement on supervised consumption site

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No Supervised Consumption Site

Richmond will not have a stand-alone supervised consumption site following confirmation from Vancouver Coastal Health

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Pink Shirt Day 2024

Pink Shirt Day promotes kindness and anti-bullying

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Youth Advisory Committee

Enthusiastic youth and young adults are encouraged to submit their application by 5:00pm, Monday, March 4

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Family Day Weekend

Families are encouraged to get active and connected while enjoying time together Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19.

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Media Statement

Clarification of Council discussion on supervised consumption site.

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Cultural Centre Annex Opening

The Richmond Cultural Centre Annex operates as an extension of the arts and culture programs in the existing Richmond Cultural Centre.

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Most Business Friendly

City of Richmond wins the award for “Most Business Friendly” in the annual Awards for Municipal Excellence.

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No. 3 Road Art Columns

Commuters, residents and visitors travelling along No. 3 Road can enjoy a new art exhibition near the Aberdeen and

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Community Celebration Grant

Those eligible are encouraged to apply for a Richmond Community Celebration Grant now through Sunday, February 25, 2024.

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Black History Month

The City of Richmond is celebrating and honouring Black History Month in February with more than a dozen events and activities.

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City of Richmond District Energy receives National Award

The City's award-winning Lulu Island Energy Company has been named winner of the coveted 2023 National Energy Globe Award for the expansion of its City Centre utility.

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Richmond wins two national awards for communication and community engagement

The City of Richmond has received two national Silver Leaf Awards of Merit from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

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Children’s Arts Festival

The event takes place from 10 am to 4 pm on Monday, February 19, 2024.

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Community Services Connectors

The goal of this new pilot program is to contribute to reducing poverty in Richmond by increasing residents’ access to resources and supports needed to move out of poverty.

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Helping build more homes

The Government of Canada and the City of Richmond announced that they reached an agreement to fast track more than 1,000 housing units over the next three years.

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Prepared for Snow

Roads have been pre-treated all day and there will be over a dozen trucks working around the clock tonight and tomorrow to help keep main roads safe.

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Richmond Arts Awards

Nominations are being accepted online until 5:00pm on Monday, March 11.

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Community Services Pop Ups

The City of Richmond and the Richmond Public Library will continue hosting the monthly Community Services Pop Ups throughout 2024.

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Artist-in-Residence

Join the community in welcoming Peisen Ding, Richmond’s eighth Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence at this year’s program launch event on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00pm.

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