2022 News & Information


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Dec 23 Info Bulletin 
Richmond Civic Services Holiday Closures
Dec 22 Info Bulletin 
Richmond asks residents to support drain and snow clearing as weather patterns change
Dec 22 Info Bulletin 
Students share ideas to reduce holiday waste
Dec 20 Info Bulletin Service update related to snowfall
Dec 13  News Release 
Richmond approves proposed 2023 budgets and invites public comment on proposed 5 Year Financial Plan
Dec 13 Info Bulletin Richmond seeking members for new Accessibility Advisory Committee
Dec 07  News Release 
City of Richmond goes greener with two innovative electric vehicle initiatives 
Dec 05  What's On 
Walk through a Winter Wonderland with Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset
Nov 29 Info Bulletin Richmond responds to snowfall with comprehensive snow response plan
Nov 29  What's On Richmond’s new Community Services Pop Ups, launching December 8, aim to reduce poverty in the community 
Nov 29  News Release City of Richmond recognizes urban design excellence with 2022 Lulu Awards 
Nov 17  Info Bulletin 
City of Richmond launches call for holiday waste reduction ideas
Nov 16  News Release 
New video series features the experience of newcomers in Richmond
Nov 16  News Release
Richmond seeks feedback on proposed Circular City Strategy
Nov 15  News Release 
City of Richmond seeks public feedback on new MyRichmond mobile app
Nov 10  Info Bulletin Road closures for Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony
Nov 9 News Release Be a Snow Angel this winter and help a neighbour
Nov 07 News Release New Richmond City Council to be sworn in at Inaugural Meeting
Oct 31 Info Bulletin Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony returns in person at City Hall
Oct 25 News Release Richmond’s Inaugural Tree Sale event helps residents grow city’s urban forest
Oct 20 Info Bulletin Keep combustibles out of your fall celebration plans
Oct 19 What's On Fang-tastic Halloween activities in Richmond
Oct 18 Info Bulletin Stay safe in current wildfire smoke conditions
Oct 15 News Release Richmond voters elect two new Councillors and three new School Trustees. Mayor re-elected for seventh term.
Oct 13 News Release Are you ready to vote in the 2022 Richmond Election?
Oct 12 Info Bulletin City of Richmond awarded coveted “Green Fleet” Platinum certification - again
Oct 07  Info Bulletin Civic services closed Thanksgiving holiday
Oct 06 Info Bulletin Stage 1 Water Use Restrictions extended to October 31
Oct 04 Info Bulletin    Richmond City Council breaks ground on new Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library
Oct 03  News Release Advance Voting is underway for the 2022 Richmond Election 
Sep 29  News Release Richmond celebrates businesses’ resiliency through challenging times 
Sep 28  What's On  Vote for your favourite Richmond street banners
Sep 27  News Release Hand-woven blanket by Debra Sparrow installed at Richmond City Hall 
Sep 27  Info Bulletin National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to gain knowledge and reflect
Sep 26 What's On Celebrate National Seniors Day with free activities for all ages
Sep 26 News Release Canada Infrastructure Bank, Lulu Island Energy Company and Corix achieve financial close on $175 million district energy investment
Sep 21 What's On New museum exhibit celebrates the arts in Richmond
Sep 21 What's On Richmond unveils new name for No. 3 Road Dog Park off-leash area
Sep 20 News Release Voters to choose between 45 candidates in the 2022 Richmond Election
Sep 20 News Release New supportive housing building latest in many strategies to address homelessness in City of Richmond
Sep 15 Info Bulletin Richmond seeks input on City’s response to heat and air quality events
Sep 15  Info Bulletin Richmond City Hall and the Works Yard closed for National Day of Mourning 
Sep 14 News Release 
City of Richmond invites applications to City Grant Programs
Sep 08 News Release 
City of Richmond and Richmond Multicultural Community Services collaborate on anti-racism project
Sep 07  Info Bulletin  Eligible voters will be able to vote by mail ballot for the 2022 Richmond Election 
Sep 07 What's On 
Richmond Culture Days is back with more ways to celebrate creativity
Sep 06  News Release 
Richmond seeking highly-visible walls for colourful community murals
Sep 06  What's On 
Richmond seeks park-users’ feedback on tree planting at No.3 Road Dog Park off-leash area 
Sep 06 What's On  Minoru Centre for Active Living public open house
Sep 02 Info Bulletin City of Richmond civic services will be closed Monday, September 5 for the Labour Day long weekend
Aug 31 News Release 
Richmond’s newest park opens – Tait Riverfront Community Park in Bridgeport
Aug 30 What's On Connect at Richmond community centres trying dozens of free activities September 6 to 11
Aug 30  What's On Big Print steamrolling into Steveston on Labour Day weekend
Aug 29 What's On Award-winning poet Lindi Nolte is Richmond’s 2022 Writer-In-Residence
Aug 29 News Release Richmond Election Nomination Period: August 30 to September 9
Aug 26 News Release Richmond invites residents to participate in local government
Aug 23  What's On Celebrate the Opening of Tait Riverfront Community Park 
Aug 22 News Release Call-To-Action: “Hate Has No Place” in Richmond
Media release issued with the Richmond RCMP
Aug 22 What's On Richmond Street Banner Contest open for submissions
Aug 03 News Release TransLink invests in cycling paths, walkways, and roads
TransLink Media Relations news release
Aug 02 What's On Richmond Garlic Fest returns on August 14
Aug 02 News Release Richmond Maritime Festival sets sail August 20 and 21
Jul 29 Info Bulletin City of Richmond civic services will be closed Monday, August 1 for the BC Day long weekend
Jul 27 News Release Richmond’s second City-owned Early Childhood Development Hub, Seedlings, opens in Brighouse area
Jul 26  News Release
Richmond named British Columbia’s Most Active Community 
Jul 26  News Release Election nomination and candidate information packages now available
Jul 22 News Release City of Richmond opens new animal shelter
Jul 18 News Release Richmond to celebrate Pride Week July 25 to 31
Jul 13 What's On Come celebrate the opening of Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park - phase 2
Jul 12  News Release
Richmond’s Election taking place on October 15
Jul 11  What's On Call for artists and other creatives for Culture Days 2022 
Jul 11 News Release Richmond launches online business licence portal
Jul 08  Info Bulletin Richmond seeks feedback on new neighbourhood park 
Jul 07  News Release
Discover Richmond with car-free transportation options 
Jun 28 What's On Experience the 75th anniversary Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1
Jun 27 What's On Pop-up bat booths coming to Richmond in July
Jun 22 News Release
Richmond first to launch e-scooter sharing in Metro Vancouver
Jun 20 Info Bulletin
Richmond’s property taxes due Monday, July 4
Jun 14 News Release
2022 Richmond Heritage Award recipients announced
Jun 14 News Release
City receives prestigious award for community facility
Jun 13 What's On
Richmond’s City Snapshots returns, online, for fourth year
Jun 08  News Release
Richmond’s newest park opens in the Alexandra neighbourhood
Jun 08 Info Bulletin
Pre-orders for Steveston Salmon Festival BBQ at Home June 15 deadline
Jun 07 News Release
Richmond’s Engaging Artists in Community Program seeking community partners
Jun 07 News Release Celebrate the 75th anniversary Steveston Salmon Festival from June 25 to July 1
Jun 06  What's On
Take a two-wheeled tour of Richmond and discover the island city by bike 
Jun 01  What's On
Richmond to commemorate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day 
May 31  News Release Richmond’s first City-owned Early Childhood Development Hub, Sprouts, opens in Capstan area
May 31  What's On
Get active and join Richmond’s ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge
May 30  What's On
Celebrate Seniors Week in Richmond this June
May 26 News Release Richmond announces new Chief Administrative Officer
May 24 Info Bulletin City opens up community conversation on homelessness in Richmond
May 20 Info Bulletin Richmond Civic Services closed Victoria Day long weekend 
May 19 News Release Richmond celebrates Canadian Bee City designation and launches 2022 Nectar Trail
May 18  News Release
Richmond invites feedback on exterior character of new Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library 
May 18 News Release Richmond wins national municipal environment award for its City-wide Pollinator Program
Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators news release
May 16 What's On
Doors Open Richmond returns this spring in-person and online 
May 12 What's On
Richmond celebrates Asian Heritage Month
May 10 What's On
Richmond raises flood protection awareness in light of climate-driven flood risks
May 09  News Release 2022 Richmond Arts Awards recipients unveiled 
May 04  Info Bulletin
Richmond opens second intake for Environmental Enhancement Grants
May 03 News Release
City of Richmond launches 2022 Neighbourhood Celebration Grant Program
May 02 What's On Richmond hosts events for Child Care Month
Apr 29  What's On Get ready this Emergency Preparedness Week 2022 
Apr 27 Info Bulletin
Lawn watering restrictions take effect May 1
Apr 27 News Release Youth Week is back in Richmond
Apr 26 News Release
Richmond showcases 2022 Capital Projects Highlights online
Apr 26 News Release City appoints new Richmond Fire-Rescue Chief
Apr 19 What's On 2022 Engaging Artists in Community Projects Launching this Spring 
Apr 14 Info Bulletin Richmond Civic Services closed for Easter long weekend
Apr 12 News Release   Richmond to celebrate new class of local sport icons
Apr 11  Info Bulletin Richmond calls for rain mural artwork submissions 
Apr 08 News Release
Richmond Fire-Rescue chief bids farewell
Apr 06  What's On   Richmond celebrates World Leisure Day with 30+ free and low-cost activities
Apr 05  What's On   Richmond celebrates Earth Week with free planet-friendly programs 
Apr 05  News Release   City seeks public feedback on draft Seniors Strategy 
Apr 04 News Release 
Richmond’s newest community garden unveiled in the City Centre
Apr 04  What's On   Richmond’s virtual Cherry Blossom Festival returns this spring 
Apr 03 News Release CAO announces retirement
Mar 29  News Release
Call for nominations for 2022 Richmond Heritage Awards 
Mar 24  News Release 
Richmond awarded dual honours for financial reporting
Mar 22 What's On
2022 Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence announces free classes and workshops
Mar 22  News Release 
Registration now open for Richmond’s Youth Civic Engagement Program
Mar 21 News Release
Renewal work begins at Richmond’s Minoru Park lakes district
Mar 17  News Release   Richmond continues process to establish underlying zoning for Land Use Contracts 
Mar 16 News Release
Richmond’s single-use plastic ban starts March 27, 2022
Mar 16 News Release
Tax renewal boosts local tourism and business in Richmond
Mar 15 News Release Masks no longer required in City facilities
Mar 15  Info Bulletin Richmond’s street banner ceremony a bright affair
Mar 14  Info Bulletin   Architect announced for new Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library 
Mar 09  News Release   City of Richmond welcomes new RCMP OIC 
Mar 07 News Release Richmond City Hall re-opens to public
Mar 01 News Release City of Richmond voices support for Ukraine
Feb 28 News Release Wellness Strategy Progress Update highlights achievements throughout Richmond
Feb 23 News Release CMHC report paints incomplete picture of Richmond
Feb 18 Info Bulletin Richmond Civic Services closed for Family Day
Feb 17 News Release Mayor’s Address focuses on Richmond’s sustainable future
Feb 15 What's On Wear pink on February 23 in support of Pink Shirt Day
Feb 14 What's On
Family Day Weekend activities in Richmond
Feb 10 What's On Richmond Children’s Arts Festival presents free Family Day fun 
Feb 03 What's On
Richmond Cultural Centre features Black History Month exhibition
Feb 02 What's On New artwork on No. 3 Road Art Columns celebrates the Lunar New Year 
Jan 24 News Release
The Blue Cabin floats to its new home in Richmond
Jan 19 Info Bulletin
Richmond fitness centres and fitness classes return
Jan 18 News Release
Richmond calls for submissions for Lulu Awards celebrating urban design excellence
Jan 07 What's On Richmond calls for annual Arts Awards nominations