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20-Dec-11 City Hall Closed For the Holidays: December 26, 2011–January 3, 2012
20-Dec-11 RCMP Auto Crime Prevention Tips - Safeguard Your Vehicle During the Holidays
16-Dec-11 Christmas Tree Recycling - Remove All Tinsel and Ornaments and Bring Your Tree Back to Nature
16-Dec-11 Holiday Recycling and Garbage Collection - Single Family Dwelling Schedule Affected
15-Dec-11 Steveston Intersection Gets Safety Enhancements
06-Dec-11 Holiday Safety Tips from Richmond Fire-Rescue
05-Dec-11 Opportunity for Artists, Appraisers and Conservators - Take Part in Richmond’s Public Art Program
05-Dec-11 Sail In to See the Parade of Lights
05-Dec-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - December 14, 2011
30-Nov-11 Have a Hoot and Learn About Owls in Richmond
29-Nov-11 Chapel Hosts Classical Holiday Music
25-Nov-11 Residents and Businesses Urged to Assist in Clearing Leaves
24-Nov-11 Richmond Seeks Local Organizations to Become Snow Angels
24-Nov-11 Richmond’s Thompson Community Association Receives $10,000 Grant
23-Nov-11 Pedestrian Safety Tips - Be Safe and Dress to Be Seen
23-Nov-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - November 30, 2011
19-Nov-11 Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Six Councillors Re-elected to Richmond City Council
17-Nov-11 Countdown Underway for Civic Elections
10-Nov-11 Recreational Infrastructure Canada Fuels Richmond Solar Energy Improvements
10-Nov-11 Richmond Olympic Oval Wins Prestigious Honours
09-Nov-11 Richmond’s Bog Forest Purchase Contributes to Parkland, Environmental Conservation and Climate Action
09-Nov-11 (Event postponed as of Nov. 18, 2011) - Reception to Honour Plane Crash Heroes - Notice from the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
08-Nov-11 Call to Artists - Request for Qualifications for 2012 Artist Roster
08-Nov-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - November 16, 2011
08-Nov-11 November Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Register For Free Classes
07-Nov-11 Richmond Community Safety Building Officially Opened
07-Nov-11 Richmond Pays Tribute on Remembrance Day
04-Nov-11 Early Birds Encouraged in Richmond Civic Election
04-Nov-11 New Arts and Culture Grants Program Announced
01-Nov-11 Give Jack-O’-Lanterns a New Life
27-Oct-11 Russ Baker Way Closed Due to Aircraft Crash
25-Oct-11 Fun With Fungus at the Richmond Nature Park
24-Oct-11 Halloween Fun without Fireworks
20-Oct-11 Richmond Sunset Rotary Giving Back Through Winter Wonderland
19-Oct-11 Richmond Invites Public to Comment on Noise Bylaw Review and Proposed Amendments
19-Oct-11 Business Start Up in Richmond Made Easier by BizPal
19-Oct-11 Always Wear Your Seat Belts in Vehicles
19-Oct-11 Business Licence Bylaw 7360 - Amendment Bylaws 8799 and 8798
18-Oct-11 Drop, Cover and Hold On For Earthquake Drill on October 20
18-Oct-11 Two Glorious Voices United in Great Music
18-Oct-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - October 26, 2011
18-Oct-11 Fall Leaves and Trimmings - Proper Disposal Supports Recycling and Helps Prevent Flooding
18-Oct-11 Dog Licensing For 2012 - It’s Important For You and Your Dog
17-Oct-11 Meet Some Wild Things at the Richmond Nature Park October 22
14-Oct-11 Richmond Voters to Choose From 29 Candidates
11-Oct-11 Now You Can Recycle Old Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
05-Oct-11 Learn How to Protect You and Your Family From Fire During Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15
05-Oct-11 Halloween Fireworks - Come Out For Free Family Fun
05-Oct-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - October 12, 2011
05-Oct-11 Richmond RCMP Incident Checklist Helps Record Information Needed
05-Oct-11 “Green” Tips For Green Lawns – Going pesticide-Free
04-Oct-11 This Weekend’s Cranberry Sale Supports Environmental Education
04-Oct-11 Richmond Business Directory Now Online and Free
30-Sep-11 Richmond Councillor Harold Steves Recognized For 41 Years of Civic Service
30-Sep-11 Small Appliance Recycling Program Starts October 1
29-Sep-11 Call for Richmond election candidate nominations
28-Sep-11 UPDATE - Richmond RCMP Opens the Doors to Their New Detachment
28-Sep-11 Rooftop Garden Creates an Oasis in the Heart of Richmond
27-Sep-11 Comfort Quilts Created for Children of Onagawa, Japan
26-Sep-11 Community Invited to Steveston Fire Hall Opening
21-Sep-11 Carmen Opens Third Minoru Chapel Opera Season
20-Sep-11 Make Your Mark on the New City Centre Community Centre
19-Sep-11 Minoru Chapel Opera Returns for Third Season
19-Sep-11 Come Out and Experience Culture Days in Richmond
16-Sep-11 Coca-Cola Canada Rolls Rain Barrel Drop Into Richmond in Support of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup - Coca-Cola Canada Notice
15-Sep-11 Richmond’s Water Monitoring Program a Success
14-Sep-11 Richmond Opposes Jet Fuel Shipments in Fraser Estuary
14-Sep-11 Applications Now Accepted for Richmond Advisory Committees
13-Sep-11 Are You Registered For The 2011 General Local and School Election on November 19?
09-Sep-11 As The School Year Begins – Slow Down
09-Sep-11 Highway 91/Nelson Road Interchange Now Open
08-Sep-11 Voting Made Easier for Richmond Civic Election
08-Sep-11 Culture Days: September 30–October 2
08-Sep-11 September Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Register for Free Classes
08-Sep-11 Amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2011-2015), Bylaw No. 8707
08-Sep-11 Your Input Matters - Get Involved in Planning our New City Centre Community Centre
08-Sep-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - September 14, 2011
08-Sep-11 Grade 5 Active! Pass - Use it for Free Admission to Popular Activities
22-Aug-11 Nelson Road Highway 91 Interchange Opens in Richmond
17-Aug-11 Limited Auditions Offered for Richmond Youth Dance Company
16-Aug-11 Falcons Perform Aerial Acrobatics at Richmond’s Terra Nova Park
16-Aug-11 Outdoor Movie Night September 1 at King George Park
16-Aug-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - August 24, 2011
16-Aug-11 It’s Peak Season for Green Cans
12-Aug-11 Be Prepared - Have an Emergency Plan. Make an Emergency Kit
10-Aug-11 Explore Your SustainABILITY at the Richmond Museum
09-Aug-11 Bloodmobile Comes to Richmond Library - Richmond Public Library Notice
08-Aug-11 Canada Line Service Increase Coming August 10 - TransLink Notice
04-Aug-11 Urban Garden Project Volunteer Opportunity
04-Aug-11 Richmond RCMP Citizens Crime Watch Volunteer Opportunity
04-Aug-11 Salmon Row - A New Play For the Entire Family
04- Aug-11 Summer Art Truck Has Free Programs For Kids
04-Aug-11 Be Water Wise Around Swimming Pools and Open Water
28-Jul-11 Go Recycle! BC’s First Pilot Public Spaces Recycling Program Launched by Canadian Beverage Industry, City of Richmond
28-Jul-11 Rediscover the Past at the 8th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
28-Jul-11 Applications Now Accepted For City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776 (“Bylaw 8776”)
26-Jul-11 Ahoy! Celebrate and Explore the 8th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
22-Jul-11 Provincial Regulation Signed by Lieutenant Governor for City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776 (“Bylaw 8776”)
19-Jul-11 August Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Register for Free Classes
19-Jul-11 Get Healthy in Natural Surroundings - Fitness in the Park
19-Jul-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - July 27, 2011
19-Jul-11 Celebrate International Film and Media Arts at New Richmond Festival
15-Jul-11 Social Financial Hardship Assistance - Chinese Mental Wellness Association of Canada
14-Jul-11 Delay in the Adoption of the City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776 (“Bylaw 8776”)
12-Jul-11 Jampolsky to Represent Richmond on YVR Board
11-Jul-11 Richmond Earns Provincial Child Care Award of Excellence
08-Jul-11 Mortal Coil Performance Society Free Weekend Workshops - Mortal Coil Performance Society Notice
06-Jul-11 Steveston Museum – Where Hair and History Meet
05-Jul-11 July Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Register for Free Classes
05-Jul-11 KidSafe - Celebrate the Safety of Our Children
05-Jul-11 Enjoy Fun in the Sun in East Richmond - Summer Fun Nights and Outdoor Movie Night
05-Jul-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - July 13, 2011
05-Jul-11 Register Now for Art Camps at Richmond Art Gallery
05-Jul-11 Have You Checked Your License Plates Lately? - Beware of License Plate Theft
04-Jul-11 Snuggle up to a Snake at the Richmond Nature Park July 9-10, 2011
30-Jun-11 Events More Sustainable with Tap Water Stations
29-Jun-11 Richmond Students Take Action Against Climate Change
29-Jun-11 Property Tax Exemption Criteria Set for City Centre Area Businesses
28-Jun-11 “Like” Richmond’s Facebook Page and Get your Kicks on Canada Day
27-Jun-11 Be Safe With the BBQ This Summer
24-Jun-11 Canada Day Holiday Hours for Richmond City Hall
24-Jun-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - June 29, 2011
23-Jun-11 66th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival
22-Jun-11 Richmond’s Life and Culture Comes Alive on No. 3 Road
21-Jun-11 Richmond Fire-Rescue Employees Deliver Baby Girl
21-Jun-11 Richmond's Mortal Coil Workshop could Lead to Role in Theatrical Production
17-Jun-11 What Do You Think About Residences in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)? - Ministry of Agriculture Survey
17-Jun-11 South Arm Community Centre Gets Make Over
17-Jun-11 Take a Rare Cruise Along the Mighty Fraser
14-Jun-11 Art to Hit the Pavement in Steveston
09-Jun-11 Turning Fat, Oil and Grease Into BioGas - Metro Vancouver Notice
08-Jun-11 New Provincial Legislation Allows Property Tax Exemptions for Designated Brighouse Area Properties
08-Jun-11 Pedal Along for 11th Annual “Island City, by Bike” Tour
08-Jun-11 Make Your Point - Richmond Updates its Official Community Plan and Wants to Hear From You
08-Jun-11 Working Towards Less Waste - Check Out the City’s Current and Future Recycling and Solid Waste Management Plans
08-Jun-11 Block Watch - Work Together to Keep Your Neighbourhood Safe
08-Jun-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - June 15, 2011
06-Jun-11 Richmond Offers Convenient Online Options for Property Tax Payment and Grant Claims
03-Jun-11 Canuck Nation Sets Sail for Richmond
01-Jun-11 Richmond in Top 10 of “Cities of the Future”
01-Jun-11 Notice of Council Meeting For the Purposes of Presenting the 2010 Annual Report
01-Jun-11 Don't Waste Water on Your Lawn - Metro Vancouver Notice
31-May-11 Get Involved with Public Art in Richmond
31-May-11 Non-stop Excitement at Ships To Shore Steveston
30-May-11 Choose Your Own Adventure at Ships to Shore Steveston
27-May-11 Newly Expanded Hamilton Community Centre Opens its Doors
27-May-11 All Aboard Four Tall Ships Arriving in Steveston
25-May-11 Give Your Kid a Boost
24-May-11 Slugs Are On The Move at The Richmond Nature Park
24-May-11 Richmond Invites Residents to Plan the City’s Future
20-May-11 Can Asian Food Choices be Part of a Local Food System?
19-May-11 City of Richmond Launches Facebook Page
19-May-11 Take a Voyage With the Adventuress
19-May-11 June Environmental Sustainability Workshops/Bike Tour - Register For Free Classes
19-May-11 11th Annual Island City by Bike Tour - Sunday, June 12
19-May-11 Bike to Work Week: May 30 to June 5
19-May-11 Streetwise Cycling Course May 21 at Thompson Community Centre
19-May-11 Register today for Summer Camps and Classes at Richmond Arts Centre and Media Lab
12-May-11 Home & Garden Show at Richmond's Minoru Arenas May 13-15, 2011
12-May-11 Over 200 Richmond Residents Volunteer to Build New Community Garden in Steveston
09-May-11 Ships To Shore Welcomes Tall Ships Back to Steveston
09-May-11 Walk With Richmond’s Mayor to Launch World Move for Health Day
06-May-11 Musical Expressions Featuring Rachael Chatoor
06-May-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - May 11, 2011
05-May-11 Richmond Welcomes Input to Arts Strategy Update
04-May-11 Fire Destroys New Construction Building in Richmond
03-May-11 Hands-On Discovery at Engineering and Public Works Open House
02-May-11 Old Steveston Comes Alive - The Spirit of Steveston Reborn
02-May-11 New Richmond International Film Fest Embraces Community
29-Apr-11 Emergency Preparedness Week - May 1 to 7, 2011
29-Apr-11 Winners of Third Annual Arts Awards Announced
28-Apr-11
Internationally Renowned Architect and Urban Designer to Speak at City Hall
28-Apr-11 9th Annual Richmond-Delta Regional Heritage Fair
27-Apr-11 Richmond Welcomes Asian Heritage Month
27-Apr-11 A Toast to Opera at Minoru Chapel
26-Apr-11 Doors Open Provides Rare Peak at Richmond Treasures
18-Apr-11 Municipalities #CutMyCommute Campaign Challenges All Parties to Fix Gridlock - Federation of Canadian Municipalitites Notice
15-Apr-11 Nomination Deadline Extended for Richmond’s Heritage Awards
15-Apr-11 Richmond Earth Day Celebrations Emphasize Sustainable Living
15-Apr-11 Richmond Showcases 2011 Construction Projects
14-Apr-11 The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) Awards Sport Events Congress 2012 to Richmond - CSTA Notice
13-Apr-11 Richmond in Focus Winning Street Banners Now on Display
13-Apr-11 Hummingbirds Return to the Richmond Nature Park
12-Apr-11 Richmond Signs Sister City Letter of Intent with Xiamen
12-Apr-11 Richmond Wins Pair of Financial Reporting Awards
11-Apr-11 BC’s Environmental Assessment Office Extends Public Comment Period for Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project
08-Apr-11 Finalists Announced for Third Annual Richmond Arts Awards
07-Apr-11 Earth Day 2011 - Cambie Community Cleanup
07-Apr-11 Green Can - Add Food Scraps and Grass Clippings
07-Apr-11 Tree Pruning - It's a 'Growing Problem' in Our Community
07-Apr-11 April Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Register For Free Classes
07-Apr-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - April 13, 2011
07-Apr-11 Richmond RCMP Crime Prevention Tip - Protect Your Identity
07-Apr-11 Rick Hansen’s 25th Anniversary Relay Coming to Richmond - Enter Today to Win a Spot to Walk, Wheel or Run as a Relay Medal-Bearer
05-Apr-11 Cherry Tree Blossoms Signal Start of New Season
04-Apr-11
City of Richmond, Employees Pledge $27,000 to Japanese Earthquake Relief Efforts
31-Mar-11 District Energy Utility Boosts Richmond’s Sustainability
30-Mar-11 Discover the Value of Your Treasures at the Antique Identification Clinic
30-Mar-11 Richmond Offers Earthquake Preparedness Information Sessions in Cantonese
30-Mar-11 DragonDiva Operatic Showcase at Minoru Chapel
30-Mar-11 Blue Trees Artist to Speak in Richmond
30-Mar-11 Revised - Richmond Appointee for Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors - Extension of Deadline
29-Mar-11 Richmond Calls for Heritage Award Nominations
29-Mar-11 Heritage Bus Tour Explores Richmond’s Fascinating Roots
22-Mar-11 Richmond Residents Urged to Unplug for Earth Hour on March 26
21-Mar-11 Third Annual Art at Work Symposium April 2, 2011
21-Mar-11 Nature Park Exotic Reptile Show March 26 and 27, 2011
17-Mar-11 Media Lab Brings Digital Magic to Richmond
17-Mar-11 Simple Safety Tips Can Prevent Dangerous Home Cooking Fires
16-Mar-11 Night Watch Walk at Terra Nova Park
16-Mar-11 Richmond Council Approves 5-Year Financial Plan
16-Mar-11 Vehicle for Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900 - Amendment Bylaw 8727 
16-Mar-11 Richmond Appointee for Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors
15-Mar-11 Richmond Seeks Partners for Affordable Housing Project
15-Mar-11 Blue Trees Colour Garden City Park
15-Mar-11 Winners of Prestigious Richmond Lulu Awards Inspire Excellence in Urban Design
11-Mar-11 Are You Ready for an Emergency? Attend a Personal Preparedness Information Session
09-Mar-11 Child Care Development Grant Applications Accepted Until May 6
09-Mar-11 Minoru Chapel Opera - DragonDiva Operatic Theatre
09-Mar-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - March 16, 2011
09-Mar-11 When to Call Richmond RCMP - Report All Criminal Activity
08-Mar-11 Richmond Celebrates Long, Healthy Living at ACTIVATE Wellness Fair
04-Mar-11 Richmond Council Supports Regional Growth Strategy
04-Mar-11 Save Money and Water - Learn More at Upcoming Information Sessions
03-Mar-11 Richmond Presents Public Art Expert
02-Mar-11 BC’s Environmental Assessment Office Hosts public open house in Richmond for Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project
01-Mar-11 Richmond Students Invited to Bring City’s Sustainable Vision to Life
28-Feb-11 Ambassador Owls Visit the Richmond Nature Park
26-Feb-11 Lansdowne Road Sanitary Sewer Forcemain Failure
24-Feb-11 Vancouver Opera Presents La Traviata Preview
24-Feb-11 March Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Register For Free Classes
24-Feb-11 Kids Only Swap Meet - Saturday, March 12
24-Feb-11 Volunteer Opportunity - Richmond RCMP Victim Services Unit
24-Feb-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - March 2, 2011
24-Feb-11 Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund
21-Feb-11 Lauren Woolstencroft Voted Best Athlete in British Columbia 
- SportBC Notice
21-Feb-11 shOP ART Presents a Window Into the Surreal
21-Feb-11 2011 Lulu Series: Art in the City Presents Engaging Line-Up
18-Feb-11 The Return of Minoru Chapel Opera
17-Feb-11 Call for Submissions to Third Annual Richmond Arts Awards
16-Feb-11 Richmond RCMP Support Fire Safety
10-Feb-11 Richmond Fire-Rescue Offers Public Survey and Open Houses to Set Goals to 2021
10-Feb-11 Call for Nominations - Richmond Arts Awards
10-Feb-11 Minoru Chapel Opera - Vancouver Opera
10-Feb-11 Children's Arts Festival - Saturday, February 19
10-Feb-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - February 16, 2011
10-Feb-11 Is Your Family Safe? Richmond RCMP Offering Free Home Security Checks
8-Feb-11 Forum on Elder Abuse to be Held at Richmond Cultural Centre 
- BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support Notice
09-Feb-11 Green Transportation to Richmond’s Winterfest a Must
07-Feb-11 Film Pays Tribute to Harry Jerome on First Anniversary of Games
07-Feb-11 Children’s Favourites Bobs & Lolo Coming to Winterfest
04-Feb-11 Olympics Spurred $2 Billion-Plus Investment in Richmond
04-Feb-11 Win Big and Go Green at Winterfest Weekend
04-Feb-11 Metro Vancouver Commerce Olympic Business Program generates $306 Million in Economic Impacts One Year After the Games -
Metro Vancouver Commerce Notice
03-Feb-11 Olympic Champions Celebrate First Anniversary of Games
03-Feb-11 Olympic Fever Returns: John Furlong Book Signing Event at Brighouse Library - Richmond Public Library Notice
02-Feb-11 Richmond Asks Public’s Opinion on Purchasing Biennale Artwork
01-Feb-11 Richmond Welcomes the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay - Rick Hansen Foundation Notice
31-Jan-11 Sport Smorgasbord Served up at Winterfest Weekend
26-Jan-11 City of Richmond Approves 2011 Budget
26-Jan-11 Richmond Receives International Recognition as Eco-safety City
26-Jan-11 Richmond Celebrates Winter Festival of the Arts
26-Jan-11 shOP ART Hits Lansdowne Centre
21-Jan-11 Calling All Richmond Olympic Torchbearers
21-Jan-11 Richmond Encourages You to Drop, Cover and Hold On For Two Minutes January 26
21-Jan-11 Richmond Community Celebrates Winter With Sports, Culture and Olympic Memories
20-Jan-11 Richmond Winter Festival of the Arts - February 1 to March 15, 2011
20-Jan-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - January 26, 2011
20-Jan-11 Be Aware of What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood - View RCMP Criminal Activity Maps
20-Jan-11 Inaugural Dance Performance Sees Youth ‘Fly’
20-Jan-11 Richmond Fire-Rescue Offers Safe Driving Tips
15-Jan-11 Richmond Fire-Rescue Long Service Members Honoured by BC’s Lieutenant-Governor
14-Jan-11 Alexandra District Energy Utility Partnering Agreement Notice
14-Jan-11 2011 City Council Meeting Schedule Dates Available Online
13-Jan-11 Who Do You Think is BC’s Best Athlete? - Sport BC Notice
12-Jan-11 Richmond Snow Removal Plans Put Into Action
06-Jan-11 Kids Only Swap Meet - Sunday, January 30
06-Jan-11 Preschool Open House at Steveston Community Centre
06-Jan-11 January Environmental Sustainability Workshop - Register for a Free Class
06-Jan-11 Development Permit Panel Meeting - January 12, 2011
05-Jan-11 ONNI Withdraws its Rezoning Application in Steveston




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