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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