2021 News & Information


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Dec 22 Info Bulletin Snow and extreme cold weather lies ahead
Dec 22 Info Bulletin Richmond Civic Services closed for Winter Break
Dec 22 Info Bulletin City fitness centres and fitness classes suspended
Dec 16 News Release
Richmond to continue investment in flood protection
Dec 16 News Release
Public invited to comment on Richmond’s proposed 5 Year Financial Plan
Dec 14  News Release City of Richmond receives two environmental awards 
Dec 13 What's On Stay and play in Richmond this winter break 
Dec 08 Info Bulletin British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) Public Notice
Dec 07 News Release 
Richmond approves proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets
Dec 07  News Release  Richmond’s new Environmental Enhancement Grant launches on December 9
Dec 06  What's On  Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset’s Winter Wonderland returns outdoors 
Nov 29 What's On
Winter on the Waterfront tours at Britannia Shipyards
Nov 29 News Release Richmond Culture Days draws national praise
Nov 24 Info Bulletin
Extreme Weather Update - Stormy Weather Tips
Nov 22 What's On   2021 Writer-in-Residence program closes with public presentation on December 1 
Nov 19 Info Bulletin
Glass and foam recycling collection temporarily suspended effective November 22
Nov 17 News Release 
Calling all Snow Angels to volunteer to help neighbours this winter
Nov 15 Info Bulletin
Extreme Storm Event - City Crews Out in Full Force
Nov 09 News Release
City limits 2022 utility rate changes 
Nov 08 What's On
Richmond Recreation and Sport Job and Volunteer Fair on Thursday, November 18
Nov 05 News Release
Richmond civic services closed Remembrance Day
Nov 03  News Release Minoru Centre for Active Living receives International Olympic Committee architecture award 
Nov 02 News Release
Richmond residents once again encouraged to “Remember In Place” this Remembrance Day
Nov 01  News Release Richmond seeking feedback on Phase 2 of Cycling Network Plan update 
Nov 01  News Release
World Compassionate Communities Day 
Oct 28 News Release UPDATED - Proof of vaccine requirements for City of Richmond
Oct 26 News Release City of Richmond implements staff vaccination mandate
Oct 19 News Release Richmond launches Community Ideas Hub to reduce waste Waste 
Oct 19  News Release Richmond’s Sustainability Report highlights progress
Oct 18 What's On
Richmond’s aviation history takes flight in new self-guided walking tour
Oct 13 News Release   Richmond to provide free menstrual products in civic facilities 
Oct 08 News Release 
Civic services closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Oct 04 What's On
A snapshot of Richmond’s growth and development returns online in 2021
Sep 29 News Release
Richmond celebrates National Seniors Day with positive aging campaign
Sep 28 News Release
Richmond adopts Bylaw 10000 to ban single-use plastic
Sep 27  What's On Voting open for Richmond Street Banner Contest
Sep 24 News Release National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a time for reflection
Sep 22  What's On Richmond Culture Days opening weekend kicks off with in-person activities 
Sep 21 What's On Romance and fiction author Sonya Lalli is Richmond’s 2021 Writer-in-Residence 
Sep 16 News Release New museum exhibit explores Richmond’s changes over time
Sep 15 News Release City of Richmond invites applications to community grant programs
Sep 13 News Release Proof of vaccine requirements for City of Richmond
Sep 07  News Release Richmond invites public to share ideas to its Rethink Waste Think Tank
Sep 02 News Release 
TransLink and City of Richmond break ground on new Canada Line Station
Sep 01 Info Bulletin Richmond civic services closed Labour Day long weekend
Sep 01 News Release Exterior Richmond walls sought for vibrant community murals
Aug 31 Info Bulletin Richmond seeks feedback on outdoor pools
Aug 30 What's On Registration now open for Richmond’s Youth Civic Engagement Program 
Aug 23 News Release Richmond seeks public input on community gardens
Aug 18 What's On Richmond Maritime Festival Re-Imagined 2021 opens this weekend
Aug 18 News Release Richmond awarded funding to support Homelessness Action Plan
Aug 18 News Release Richmond residents invited to volunteer for over 75 Advisory Committee positions
Aug 17 What's On Richmond’s No. 3 Road Art Columns share messages of hope, resilience and strength
Aug 17 News Release Richmond seeks feedback on energy and emissions plan
Aug 16 News Release Discover the stories of the Fraser with a Voyage of the Gikumi river cruise
Aug 11 News Release
Richmond Maritime Festival Re-Imagined 2021 returns to Britannia Shipyards 
Aug 04 Info Bulletin Richmond invites public feedback on City website
Aug 04 What's On
Richmond Street Banner Contest open for submissions
Jul 30 Info Bulletin Richmond civic services closed BC Day long weekend
Jul 29 News Release
Richmond participates in Provincial E-scooter pilot project
Jul 28 News Release
City receives $175,000 grant for Garden City Lands study
Jul 20 News Release
Richmond to celebrate Pride Week July 26 to August 1
Jul 14  News Release History comes to life this summer at Steveston’s heritage sites
Jul 14 Info Bulletin
Conservation grant presented to group in Steveston
Jul 12  What's On Arabic and Farsi speaking newcomers invited to participate in “Stories at Home – Past and Present” art project
Jul 07  News Release
Richmond selected for National Circular Economy Initiative 
Jul 06 News Release
Protect pollinators by expanding the Richmond Nectar Trail
Jun 30 News Release
Richmond civic services closed July 1
Jun 30 News Release
Masks remain mandatory in City of Richmond facilities
Jun 28 What's On Tune in on July 1 for Canada Day at Home programming
Jun 25 Info Bulletin Richmond residents reminded to keep cool and stay safe during heat wave
Jun 18 Info Bulletin
Richmond’s Railway Granville Bike Park opens Friday, June 18
Jun 16 What's On Pre-order a Salmon BBQ at Home meal for July 1
Jun 16 News Release
2021 Richmond Arts Awards recipients unveiled
Jun 16 Info Bulletin Drop-in COVID-19 first-dose vaccine clinics opening this week for Richmond seniors 65+ 
Jun 14 News Release
Richmond events to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Jun 09 News Release
Canada Day at Home returns
Jun 08 News Release
Get moving and help make Richmond Canada’s Most Active Community
Jun 08 Info Bulletin
Richmond’s property taxes due Friday, July 2
Jun 07 What's On Photo backdrops reinstalled to celebrate grad class of 2021
Jun 02 News Release
Richmond seeking input to update Cycling Network Plan
May 31 News Release
City of Richmond flags lowered in memory of residential school victims
May 31 What's On
Reconnect, Restore and Reactivate during Richmond’s virtual Seniors Week 2021
May 31 What's On
Richmond Museum presents the 14th edition of Doors Open Richmond online
May 29 News Release
Andy Hobbs elected as Richmond City Councillor
May 28 News Release
Saturday, May 29 - By-Election day in Richmond
May 27 News Release
City of Richmond/RCMP call for end to racist behaviours
May 21 Info Bulletin Richmond civic services closed Victoria Day
May 20 News Release
Get active outdoors with the return of group fitness classes
May 17 What's On
Watch for a Whimsical Garden and community murals planned for Richmond schools
May 17 News Release Voting underway in 2021 Richmond By-Election
May 13 News Release Richmond launches new Emergency Notification System: Richmond BC Alert
May 10 News Release Are you ready to vote in the 2021 Richmond By-Election?
May 10 News Release Day of Action a reminder to stand up against racism
May 06 News Release
Asian Heritage Month an opportunity to embrace diversity
May 06 News Release Richmond Food Security Society receives provincial BCRPA award
May 04 News Release
Detailed COVID-19 safety plans in place for Richmond By-Election
Apr 30 Info Bulletin
Lawn watering regulations take effect May 1
Apr 30 What's On
Become a Citizen Scientist - Join Team Richmond in the City Nature Challenge 2021
Apr 29 News Release
Richmond showcases 2021 Capital Projects Highlights online
Apr 28 News Release
Intersection video cameras to positively impact road users in Richmond
Apr 27 News Release
Vote by mail available for all eligible voters for the 2021 Richmond By-Election
Apr 26 News Release Richmond receives $5,000 Infrastructure Grant for upgraded recycling depot
Apr 26 News Release
Voters to choose between 10 candidates in Richmond By-Election
Apr 19 News Release
Have your say in Richmond’s 10-year Youth Strategy
Apr 19 News Release
Richmond targets the creation over 3,700 new child care spaces within 10 years
Apr 15 What's On
Hit the dirt with Richmond’s Earth Week activities
Apr 13 News Release City seeks feedback on food trucks in Steveston
Apr 13 News Release
Richmond granted Ministerial Order for upcoming By-Election
Apr 06 News Release
Celebrate spring with the first virtual Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
Apr 01 Info Bulletin Richmond civic services closed for Easter long weekend
Mar 31 News Release
Racism and hate have no place in Richmond
Mar 18 News Release
By-Election nomination and candidate information packages now available
Mar 16 News Release
Richmond’s By-Election taking place on May 29
Mar 15 What's On
Richmond’s No. 3 Road Art Columns share messages of hope, resilience and strength
Mar 11 News Release
Richmond’s fleet even greener with arrival of new hybrid trucks
Mar 08 Info Bulletin
Richmond re-opens Watermania and two more fitness centres
Mar 08  News Release
Richmond encourages participation in energy benchmarking program
Mar 02 News Release
River Parkway transforms Richmond traffic flow
Mar 02 News Release
Richmond food recovery program smashes expectations
Feb 24 News Release
Mayor’s Address a message of optimism
Feb 24 News Release
Richmond invites public comment on proposed Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan
Feb 23 News Release A record year for the Richmond Street Banner Contest
Feb 22 What's On
Textile Arts Guild of Richmond offers three online presentations
Feb 17 What's On
Plan to wear pink on February 24 in support of ERASE Bullying Day
Feb 17 News Release
City of Richmond encourages public input on new Railway Bike Park design
Feb 12 Info Bulletin
Richmond civic services closed Family Day
Feb 11 News Release
Public invited to provide input on re-imagining the Steveston Museum
Feb 09 News Release
River Run Early Care and Learning Centre now open in Richmond’s Bridgeport area
Feb 09 What's On Family Day weekend activities in Richmond
Feb 04 What's On
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival sparks creativity in schools and at home
Feb 03 What's On
Meet the 2021 Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence
Feb 02 News Release
Richmond calls on public to help design new Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library
Jan 28 News Release
BC SPCA contract means new procedures for animal services and recovery in Richmond from February 1
Jan 27 News Release
Richmond bans rodenticides on City-owned property
Jan 27 What's On
Seeking nominations for Richmond Arts Awards
Jan 27 News Release

Stronger RCMP and Fire-Rescue key focus of Richmond’s proposed 2021 budget

Jan 21 Info Bulletin
City of Richmond snow response plan ready for winter weather