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30-Dec-08 Roads and Drainage Update - Clear the Drains
27-Dec-08 Airport Noise Task Force Seeks Public Input
24-Dec-08 Enjoy the Holiday Season With Canada’s Top Speed Skaters
23-Dec-08 More Snow Expected, Keep Storm Drains Clear
23-Dec-08 Recycling, Garbage Collection Slowed by Snow
19-Dec-08 Outdoor Skating at Garry Point
17-Dec-08 City Crews Working Hard to Keep Major Roads Clear
17-Dec-08 Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force - Public Meetings: January 29 & February 7, 2009
17-Dec-08 Christmas Tree Recycling - Give Your Tree Back to Nature
17-Dec-08 City Hall Closed For the Holidays: December 25, 2008 – January 5, 2009
16-Dec-08 Richmond Olympic Oval Launches New Website and Announces Initial Programming for 2009
16-Dec-08 Richmond’s First Senior Wellness Circuit – At Hugh Boyd Park
12-Dec-08 Richmond Olympic Oval Officially Opened
12-Dec-08 Spectacular Opening Planned for Richmond Olympic Oval December 12 & 13 2008
11-Dec-08 See the World’s Best at Richmond Olympic Oval
10-Dec-08 Public Auction - Bicycles and Miscellaneous Items
09-Dec-08 Transit Best Way to Get to Richmond Olympic Oval Opening
03-Dec-08 Innovative Quebec Skating Show Highlights Entertainment at Opening of Richmond Olympic Oval
03-Dec-08 Relocation of Heritage Building From 4091 Chatham Street - We Want Your Opinion
03-Dec-08 Metro Vancouver Launches Low Waste Holiday Shopping Campaign - Metro Vancouver Notice
03-Dec-08 Hamilton Fire Hall Officially Lights Up - Friday, December 5
03-Dec-08 Musical Expressions - Featuring John Mann
03-Dec-08 Table Tennis Lessons - Grab Your Paddle and Have a Ball
03-Dec-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - December 10, 2008
03-Dec-08 Parade of Lights - Sail In to See
01-Dec-08 Richmond City Council to Hold Inaugural Meeting
27-Nov-08 Canada’s Top Speed Skaters have Post-Christmas Showdown at Richmond Olympic Oval
26-Nov-08 Christmas at London Heritage Farm - Celebrate the Holidays
26-Nov-08 Steveston Community Centre Annual Christmas Craft Fair
24-Nov-08 Calling All Artists
21-Nov-08 Olympic Torch Stops in Richmond Enroute to Opening Ceremony
21-Nov-08 Interested in the Draft Update of the Zoning and Development Bylaw?
19-Nov-08 Mayor, Six Councillors Re-elected in Richmond
19-Nov-08 Caretaker Wanted - Richmond Nature Park
19-Nov-08 Dog Licencing for 2009
19-Nov-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - November 26, 2008
18-Nov-08 Spectacular Opening Planned for Richmond Olympic Oval
17-Nov-08 Enhanced Smoking Regulations - Effective November 30, 2008
15-Nov-08 Mayor, Six Councillors Re-elected in Richmond
14-Nov-08 Japanese Animation in Next Film Series Installment
14-Nov-08 Richmond Launches New Minoru Park Walking Route
14-Nov-08 Advance Voting Up - Richmond Voters Go to Polls Saturday
10-Nov-08 Hungry and Homeless to Get Helping Hand From Rotary Club’s Winter Wonderland
10-Nov-08 City Unveils Riverside Spirit Square
06-Nov-08 Musical Expressions to Showcase Richmond Artists
06-Nov-08 Richmond Remembers on November 11
05-Nov-08 Cultural Olympiad 2009: Where the World Comes to Play
04-Nov-08 City Bike to Work Week is Back: November 17-23, 2008
04-Nov-08 Remembering our Veterans - Ceremonies at City Hall
04-Nov-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - November 12, 2008
04-Nov-08 City Campaigns for High Voter Turnout
03-Nov-08 Richmond Oval Launches Special Program for Students
31-Oct-08 Internationally Renowned Musicians to Perform at Gateway Theatre
30-Oct-08 Musical Expressions
30-Oct-08 Fall Leaves & Trimming
30-Oct-08 Richmond in Focus
30-Oct-08 New Bike Route Pavement Markings - “Sharrows”
28-Oct-08 Adapted Fitness Program Expands at Thompson Community Centre
27-Oct-08 The Great Pumpkin Proves its Worth, Sincerely
24-Oct-08 City Offers a Variety of Ways for Voters to Cast Their Ballot in Civic Election
23-Oct-08 Free Fireworks Light Up Halloween
23-Oct-08 Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force
23-Oct-08 Grade 5 Active! Pass
23-Oct-08 Wild Things Event
21-Oct-08 Richmond Olympic Oval to Open December 12-13
16-Oct-08 Next up for New Asia Film Series: Love
10-Oct-08 38 Candidates File their Nominations for Richmond Civic Election
10-Oct-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - October 15, 2008
10-Oct-08 City Tests Lighting Effects on No. 3 Road
06-Oct-08 Fire Prevention Week Offers Lessons on How to Prevent Home Fires
30-Sep-08 Nominations Open for Richmond Municipal Election
25-Sep-08 Community Input Sought for a New Richmond Museum
25-Sep-08 October Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for Free
25-Sep-08 Walk Richmond - Free Guided Walks for September & October
23-Sep-08 Richmond Receives International Project of the Year Award for Emergency Dyke Improvements
22-Sep-08 Graybar Road Pier opens Friday
22-Sep-08 Free film series at Richmond Cultural Centre hints at what’s to come in 2nd annual New Asia Film Festival
22-Sep-08 King George, Minoru fields reopen with synthetic turf
19-Sep-08 First official visit from Friendly City
Dignitaries from Xiamen visit Richmond
19-Sep-08 Synthetic Turf Fields - Official Opening Celebrations
19-Sep-08 2009 Street Banner Contest - Call for Entries
16-Sep-08 Skaters Begin Testing Ice at Richmond Oval
11-Sep-08     2010 Winter Games Olympic Victory Ceremonies Offer Top Value as Organizers Prepare for Phase 1 Ticket Sales, From October 3 to November 7, 2008
09-Sep-08 Richmond’s Pre-eminent Urban Design to be Recognized with Lulu Awards
04-Sep-08 John Mills Takes Helm at Richmond Oval
03-Sep-08 Looking for Steveston High School Students Involved in Constructing City Buildings From 1971 – 1983
03-Sep-08 September Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for Free
03-Sep-08 Walk Richmond - Free Guided Walks
22-Aug-08 Are You Registered For the 2008 General Local and School Election?
22-Aug-08     Richmond’s Youth Volunteers Kick Up Their Heels at Appreciation Dinner
22-Aug-08 Richmond Olympians Shine in Beijing
21-Aug-08     Richmond Hosts Interactive Reptiles at Risk Road Show
20-Aug-08 Walk Richmond - Free Guided Walks
20-Aug-08 Check Out iMove Before You Get on the Road - Traveller Information Website
20-Aug-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - August 27, 2008
15-Aug-08 Seniors' annual Garden Party celebrates "History of Fishing"
15-Aug-08 Awards celebrate Richmond's green thumbs
15-Aug-08 New Child Care Development Grant Call for Applications
15-Aug-08 City Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
11-Aug-08 The World’s Oldest Flying Show Comes to Richmond
11-Aug-08     Richmond’s 5th Annual Maritime Festival Sets Sail August 15-17
08-Aug-08 London Heritage Farm’s Biggest Family Event of the Year
08-Aug-08 Plan to Stay Active During the Fall and Winter Months
07-Aug-08 Richmond Community Celebration to Mark Opening of Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games
07-Aug-08 Top Chefs Use Local Ingredients for Culinary Competition
07-Aug-08 August Sustainable home and garden workshops - Learn for free
30-Jul-08 Wayne Duzita Reappointed to Games Operating Trust
30-Jul-08 Metro Vancouver Cultural Grants - Apply by August 29, 2008
30-Jul-08 Pin Collectors Gather in Richmond
25-Jul-08 Richmond Resident Singing her Way to Stardom
24-Jul-08 Richmond Gets Active with LocalMotion
24-Jul-08 Chefs to the Field
24-Jul-08 Musical Expressions - Summer Concert Series
18-Jul-08 Watermania Offers Healthier Food Choices in Vending Machines
17-Jul-08 City of Richmond to Host Animal Wellness Expo
16-Jul-08 Richmond Oval to Host World-Class Anti-Doping Program for 2010 Winter Games
09-Jul-08 Kid’s Safe - Celebrate the Safety of Our Children
09-Jul-08 Animal Wellness Expo - Bring Your Pet and Have Fun!
09-Jul-08 July Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for Free
09-Jul-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - July 16, 2008
08-Jul-08 Richmond Residents Give High Rating to Recreation Services
02-Jul-08 City Parking Meter Rates - New Parking Meter Rates in Effect July 7, 2008
30-Jun-08 Richmond to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed New Development Cost Charges
27-Jun-08 Olympic Torch Showcased at the Steveston Salmon Festival
27-Jun-08 Summer at London Heritage Farm - Special Events and Tours
27-Jun-08 Musical Expressions - Summer Concert Series
25-Jun-08 Canada Day Holiday Hours for Richmond City Hall
24-Jun-08 Richmond’s Local Amateur Radio Operators in Action
24-Jun-08 New Corporation to Operate Richmond Oval
19-Jun-08 Richmond to Conduct Survey of Community Needs
19-Jun-08 Reel ‘em in at the Annual Bullhead Derby
19-Jun-08 Kick Off the Arrival of Summer with Recreation
18-Jun-08 Volunteers Needed - Kid’s Safe
18-Jun-08 Notice of Council Meeting for the Purposes of Presenting the 2007 Annual Report
18-Jun-08 Minoru Park Oval and Track - Artificial Turf Sportsfield Construction Notice
18-Jun-08 Be Like Tiger Woods - Learn to Golf
18-Jun-08 2008 Community Needs Assessment - Give us Your Thoughts on City Programs and Services
18-Jun-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - June 25, 2008
16-Jun-08 Local Expert Kick Starts Urban Eagle Summer Series
11-Jun-08 Game Plan 2008 Coming to Richmond
10-Jun-08 Terra Nova Park Project Captures Another National Award
10-Jun-08 A New Way to Play at Garden City Park
09-Jun-08 Metro Vancouver Invites Input on the Future of the Region
09-Jun-08 Step on Board the Niña at Britannia Heritage Shipyard
04-Jun-08 Lawn sprinkling: Restrictions from June 1 – September 30
04-Jun-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - June 11, 2008
03-Jun-08 Children’s Day of Art Activities Comes to Richmond Cultural Centre
03-Jun-08 Richmond Seniors Help Other Seniors Stay Healthy
30-May-08 Telus Pitches in to Help the Environment at Terra Nova
30-May-08 Richmond Seniors Invited to Wellness Fair
30-May-08 Delhi 2 Dublin Wraps Up Asian Heritage Month
28-May-08 Cyclists Invited to Join in Eighth Annual Island Tour
27-May-08 Richmond Takes a Lead in Move for Health Day
26-May-08 Richmond Signs Two Friendship City Agreements in China
26-May-08 Cyclists Take to the Roads During Bike to Work Week
22-May-08 Play with Excavators, Dump Trucks and More at Richmond’s Operations Yard
22-May-08 June Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for Free
22-May-08 Bike to Work Week (May 26 to June 1) - Cyclists Invited to Visit a Commuter Station in Richmond
21-May-08 Donation Boxes for China Relief Effort Being Set up at Richmond Emergency and Community Facilities
21-May-08 Richmond Hosting New Asia Film Festival
21-May-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - May 28, 2008
16-May-08 Cool Off in Steveston’s Outdoor Pool
15-May-08 Local Microsoft Volunteers Enhance Richmond Nature Park
12-May-08 Richmond Fire-Rescue Launches New Program to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
12-May-08 City Tests Alternative Lighting System
08-May-08 Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force - Nominees Sought to Advise Council
08-May-08 Child Care Month - Celebrate the Care of Future Generations
07-May-08 8th Annual Island City, by Bike Tour - Sunday, June 1, 2008
07-May-08 Walk Richmond - Summer Walking Series
07-May-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - May 14, 2008
06-May-08 U-ROC Awards Conclude Richmond’s Youth Week
05-May-08 Richmond Celebrates World Move For Health Day
01-May-08 Caretaker Wanted - Richmond Nature Park
30-Apr-08 Youth Week Launches with Chalk and Chocolate
30-Apr-08 London Heritage Farm - Special Events
30-Apr-08 Asian Heritage Month - Celebrate Richmond’s Diversity
29-Apr-08 Good Asian Drivers Tour Coming to Richmond
28-Apr-08 Richmond to Host Regional Heritage Fair May 2-3
25-Apr-08 Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for Free
25-Apr-08 The 2008 Richmond-Delta Regional Heritage Fair - Learn Canadian History
25-Apr-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - April 30, 2008
24-Apr-08 Richmond’s Seniors Celebrate Vaisakhi
23-Apr-08 Earth Week Celebrations at Terra Nova Rural Park
23-Apr-08 Doors Open Comes to Richmond this Weekend
18-Apr-08 Public Invited to Shed Some Light on Canada Line Guideway Special Effects
17-Apr-08 Roof Protection to be Replaced at Richmond Oval; Project Remains on Schedule and on Budget
17-Apr-08 Kick Off Asian Heritage Month at Richmond City Hall
14-Apr-08 Richmond Museum Receives Cultural DiverseCity Award
14-Apr-08 An Evening of Indian Classical Arts to Benefit Global Relief
10-Apr-08 Explore 31 Sites in Richmond for Free During Doors Open Richmond, April 26 & 27
09-Apr-08 Need to Save Dogs is RAPS’ Greatest Funding Challenge
09-Apr-08 Community Invited to Public Forum to Discuss Snow Geese in Richmond
08-Apr-08 Yard and Garden Trimmings Collection - Set-out Times
08-Apr-08 Earth Day Celebration 2008 - Be Green
08-Apr-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - April 16, 2008
08-Apr-08 Sign Bylaw - To Be Enforced
04-Apr-08 Seeking Seniors for Free Food, Fitness and Friendship
02-Apr-08 Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for free
02-Apr-08 Doors Open - Free Opportunity to Explore April 26 – 27
02-Apr-08 Spring Clean Up - London Heritage Farm
02-Apr-08 Musical Expressions - Cherelle Jardine and Friends
01-Apr-08 Liquid and Solid Waste Management – Public Meetings
01-Apr-08 5 Year Financial Plan (2008-2012) - Public Consultation Meeting
31-Mar-08 Japan and Richmond Celebrate the Roots of a Fruitful Relationship
26-Mar-08 City Calls for 2008 U-ROC Awards Nominations
19-Mar-08 2008 Capital Projects - Public Open House
19-Mar-08 Grant and Arts Opportunities - Information Session
19-Mar-08 Earth Hour - March 29
19-Mar-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - March 26, 2008
17-Mar-08 Think Twice Before Giving a Bunny for Easter
14-Mar-08 The Lulu Series: Learn About the Saving Grace of Glass Art
13-Mar-08 One Day Speed Skating Course Offered to Community
13-Mar-08 Call to Artists - Expressions of Interest to Participate in Richmond Hospital Community Public Art Program
12-Mar-08 Richmond Launches Grease Awareness Program
12-Mar-08 Zero Mile Diet Gardening Workshop
11-Mar-08 Richmond Announces Recent Property Acquisitions
06-Mar-08 Richmond’s Postal History Shared in New Book
06-Mar-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - March 12, 2008
06-Mar-08 Come Join Our Team - Employment Opportunities at the City of Richmond
06-Mar-08 Grade 5 Active! Pass - Get Yours Today
05-Mar-08 Richmond Encourages Artists to Take Part in New Immigrant Art Exhibit
29-Feb-08 City Appointments 2008
29-Feb-08 “Keep Our Future Safe” with Traffic Safety Awareness
22-Feb-08 Get Active - Register Today for Spring Programs
22-Feb-08 Musical Expressions - Shanna Lynn
14-Feb-08 Richmond Launches KidSport Richmond “So ALL Kids Can Play”
13-Feb-08 Internationally Renowned Architect Speaks About Cities For People
12-Feb-08 Richmond Urges Residents to Volunteer for 2010
12-Feb-08    Richmond Mayor to Present 2010 Plans at Chamber Lunch
06-Feb-08 Richmond Youth Recognized by International Newspaper Award
05-Feb-08 Richmond Begins Restoration of No. 3 Road to Integrate Canada Line
05-Feb-08 Richmond and Delta Students Help Celebrate BC 150th
05-Feb-08 Business License Infractions Taken Seriously in Richmond
05-Feb-08 The Lulu Series - Art in the City: Placemaking – Cities For People
04-Feb-08 Celebration of Sport Featured at Richmond Winter Festival
02-Feb-08 Granville Avenue Road Closure Notice
04-Feb-08 Join in the Fantasy Parade at Richmond Winter Festival
31-Jan-08 Public Feedback Sought on 2010 Celebration Plan
30-Jan-08 Garden City Lands - Open Houses
30-Jan-08 Richmond Businesses Prepare for 2010 - Learn More About the City of Richmond’s Plans
30-Jan-08 Musical Expressions - Johnny DeMarco
29-Jan-08 Rock Out at the Richmond Winter Festival
28-Jan-08 Richmond Fire-Rescue Looking to Hire Women and Visible Minority Fire Fighters
25-Jan-08 Water Main Upgrades in Richmond
22-Jan-08 Development Permit Panel Meeting - January 30, 2008
22-Jan-08 Single-Family Lot Size Study - Public Information Open House
21-Jan-08 Richmond Fire-Rescue Battles Three Blazes in under 10 Hours
18-Jan-08 Richmond Oval to Host 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships
18-Jan-08 The Metro Vancouver Livable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP) Open House
16-Jan-08 Temporary Service Interruption
15-Jan-08 Roof Completion Marks Major Milestone for Richmond Oval
15-Jan-08 Richmond Winter Festival Hits the Street
14-Jan-08 Newly Announced Provincial Transit Plan Seeks to Lower Emissions by 2020
14-Jan-08 Call for Group Volunteers: Richmond Winter Festival
11-Jan-08 What do you Think about an Artificial Turf Sportsfield in your Community?
10-Jan-08 Weight Restrictions have been Lifted for the Dinsmore Bridge
10-Jan-08 Meet Nigeria’s Imam and the Pastor
10-Jan-08 Beware of Slips, Trips and Falls
09-Jan-08 Richmond’s Building Pace Remains Strong
07-Jan-08 Make Your Mark - Be a Part of Olympic History
04-Jan-08 11th Annual Aquatic Fitness Challenge - Register Today!
04-Jan-08 Musical Expressions - Marq DeSouza
02-Jan-08 Assessment Notices Sent to Property Owners in Richmond and Delta
02-Jan-08 2006 Annual Water Quality Report

 



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