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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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Wayfinding Strategy

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

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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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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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Civic Services Notice

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

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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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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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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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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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Canada, Here We Are!

The Richmond Museum is excited to present Canada, Here We Are!, a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum, about the unique contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to our country.

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BC's Most Active Community

Richmond is again British Columbia’s Most Active Community. ParticipACTION, the national organization promoting healthy living and physical fitness, announced the honour today when unveiling the winners of its 2024 Community Challenge, a nation-wide physical activity initiative encouraging Canadians to get active.

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Pride Week

Richmond residents and community members are invited to celebrate Pride Week from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4 with free activities and events for all ages.

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Bill 44

Over 4,000 residents attended a series of in-person open houses and an online consultation over the past two weeks to discuss the background and impact of recent provincial housing legislation on the City of Richmond.

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North Dike Upgrades

The City of Richmond is inviting the public to get more information about upgraded flood protection along the north dike from Lynas Lane to No. 2 Road.

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Cambie and No. 5 Road

The City of Richmond will begin extensive upgrades to the intersection of Cambie Road and No. 5 Road beginning Wednesday, July 17. It is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2024.

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Big Blue Blocks

With the arrival of summer comes warmer weather and, in some cases, heat and air quality warnings.

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MyRichmond Reminder

MyRichmond—the one-stop online portal to access many City services such as recreation program registration, taxes and utilities, permitting, licensing and emergency notifications—now requires two-factor authentication to log in.

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Summer is here

With the arrival of summer comes warmer weather and, in some cases, heat and air quality warnings.

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New Housing Regulations

Provincial housing legislation and you – City of Richmond holds open houses for information and feedback

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Infrastructure Upgrades

Several capital projects to upgrade utilities and infrastructure are coming to the Steveston area this summer. These projects will allow the continued delivery of high quality services including drinking water, sewage management and a robust active transportation pathway network.

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Capstan Station

Richmond requests feedback on Capstan Station public realm

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Child Care Strategy

The City of Richmond is developing a new 10-year Child Care Strategy and is inviting feedback until Sunday August 4.

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Culture Days

Richmond’s arts and culture community invited to host interactive events as part of annual Culture Days

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Community Wellness

Increased activity, healthier eating habits and a desire for even more opportunities for social connections are just some of the highlights of the Richmond Community Wellness Strategy – Progress Update 2022-2023.

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Closure of Park Trails

Richmond has temporarily closed select trails in Garden City Park until further notice.

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Richmond Regional Heritage Fair

Almost 30 students from across the city have been recognized for their commitment to history and heritage as part of the 2024 Richmond Regional Heritage Fair.

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Business Recycling

Richmond businesses now have access to a new Business Recycling Resources Program to support their efforts to increase recycling and reduce waste.

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Steveston Streetscape

The City of Richmond is asking for input in the next phase of the Steveston streetscape vision.

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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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MyRichmond Enhances Security

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

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Seasons of Colour

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

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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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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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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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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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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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City Nature Challenge

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

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New Block Party Program

Applications now accepted for the 2024 Richmond Neighbourhood Block Party Program

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Traffic Advisory

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

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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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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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