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2018 News & Information

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21-Dec-18 City prepared for predicted high tides over the holidays
20-Dec-18 Stay safe in stormy weather using these tips 
18-Dec-18  Richmond City Hall closed for the holidays 
17-Dec-18 Find over 30 winter activities online in one location
10-Dec-18  Richmond Fire-Rescues adds a Structural Protection Unit to its firefighting arsenal 
07-Dec-18 Snow before you go: get the edge on winter weather with these preparedness tips 
07-Dec-18 Richmond snow response plan ready for winter weather 
07-Dec-18 Site preparations to begin for temporary modular supportive housing 
06-Dec-18 Richmond seeks feedback as it vies for $10 million from Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge 
30-Nov-18 Ready, set, glow: Where to take an insta-worthy holiday photo in Richmond
27-Nov-18 Walk in a winter wonderland at Richmond City Hall
20-Nov-18  Celebrate the holiday season with Steveston Winter in the Village 
19-Nov-18 Warm up to winter this holiday season with Songs in the Snow
08-Nov-18  Richmond moves forward on Smart Cities vision 
07-Nov-18 Richmond seeks public input on Aberdeen Park Playground concept
06-Nov-18 Share your top priorities for the arts in Richmond at an upcoming dialogue session 
06-Nov-18  Quarterly metered utility bill statements now available 
05-Nov-18  Annual Remembrance Day ceremony to take place at Richmond City Hall 
05-Nov-18 Richmond honoured as Global Active City
31-Oct-18 Richmond’s Alexandra District Energy Utility awarded Innovative Energy Project of the Year
29-Oct-18  City Hall closed Remembrance Day long weekend 
22-Oct-18  Go wild for Halloween at Richmond Nature Park
21-Oct-18 Mayor Brodie re-elected, six incumbents, two newcomers elected as Councillors
19-Oct-18  Are you ready to vote in the 2018 Richmond Election? 
19-Oct-18  Richmond RCMP find no evidence of criminality in voter manipulation 
17-Oct-18  Know the rules around cannabis legalization 
16-Oct-18 Over 20 un-boo-lievable Halloween events to choose from this year in Richmond
15-Oct-18  Richmond wins Public Works Project of the Year Award 
12-Oct-18 Richmond investigates voter inducement concerns   
10-Oct-18  Are you ready to vote in the 2018 Richmond Election? 
05-Oct-18  Vote for your favourite design in Richmond’s 2018 Street Banner Contest 
04-Oct-18  Richmond businesses transforming in response to exponential growth of global e-commerce 
03-Oct-18  FANFARE artwork honours 50+ years of Minoru Arenas’ history 
02-Oct-18  MyCommunity–MyRichmond’s newest feature is launched 
02-Oct-18  Richmond expands recycling service to reduce waste Flexible plastic packaging now accepted at Richmond Recycling Depot 
01-Oct-18  Richmond’s clothes washer rebate program returns 
01-Oct-18  Richmond announced as host City for 2020 55+ BC Games 
25-Sep-18 Steveston Nikkei memorial public art project launched 
25-Sep-18 Richmond City Hall closed Thanksgiving long weekend 
25-Sep-18  National Seniors Day to be celebrated in Richmond on October 1 
21-Sep-18  City of Richmond prepares for potential postal service disruption 
19-Sep-18 Watch artists compete at the 8th Annual Grand Prix of Art painting competition
18-Sep-18 Culture Days offers more than 70 free activities across the city
17-Sep-18 Richmond’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure wins UBCM Community Excellence Award
17-Sep-18 Richmond’s ninth City-owned child care facility, Seasong Child Care Centre, opens in Steveston area 
14-Sep-18 Voters to choose between 62 candidates in the 2018 Richmond Election
11-Sep-18  New film celebrates history of Minoru Seniors Society 
10-Sep-18 Every collector has a story
10-Sep-18  Richmond Sports Wall of Fame announces 2018 inductees 
06-Sep-18 More dates added for fitness certification opportunity
06-Sep-18  Conflict of Interest and other procedural rules for local government explained 
05-Sep-18  River Parkway to transform Richmond traffic flow 
30-Aug-18 Crime novelist to be Richmond’s 2018 Writer-in-Residence
27-Aug-18 Richmond World Festival expands to Antarctica and Africa
27-Aug-18 Richmond Council calls for applicants for 2019 advisory appointments 
27-Aug-18  New Brighouse Fire Hall to officially open in Richmond 
24-Aug-18  Richmond calls for continued vigilance to address air quality complaints 
23-Aug-18 Richmond City Hall closed Labour Day long weekend 
20-Aug-18  International flavours fuel Richmond World Festival 
15-Aug-18 Richmond Elections Office now hiring for Youth at the Booth program
14-Aug-18 Submissions are now being accepted for the 26th annual Street Banner Contest
14-Aug-18  All Aboard! is your express pass to Richmond’s transportation history 
13-Aug-18 Look out for 21 artist-designed modular seating units now in Richmond public spaces
13-Aug-18  Richmond Fire-Rescue sponsors first Richmond youth to Camp Ignite 2018 
08-Aug-18 Digital Carnival fuses technology and art at Richmond World Festival
08-Aug-18  Richmond Garlic Fest celebrates 10th anniversary 
07-Aug-18 Richmond farming showcased at Farm Fest
02-Aug-18  Fitness training instructor opportunity offered for Minoru Centre for Active Living and Watermania 
30-Jul-18  No. 3 Road Art Columns exhibit explores migration through food and language 
27-Jul-18  Richmond Fire-Rescue battling wild land fire 
26-Jul-18  Walking tours reveal Steveston’s dark side 
26-Jul-18 Richmond to celebrate Pride Week July 30 to August 5
23-Jul-18 Richmond Maritime Festival marks 15th anniversary with enhanced visitor experiences 
18-Jul-18 City of Richmond’s district energy program wins again
18-Jul-18 Nomination and candidate information packages now available for the 2018 Richmond Election
18-Jul-18 Get on board all that floats at Richmond Maritime Festival
16-Jul-18  Stepping Stones of Diversity, Harmony and Distinctiveness 
11-Jul-18  Lights, Magic! to headline Richmond World Festival 
10-Jul-18  Richmond launches expanded Recreation Fee Subsidy Program 
09-Jul-18  Discover rewarding careers and volunteer opportunities at the Minoru Centre for Active Living Job Fair on July 18 
05-Jul-18 Watch a movie under the stars at Aberdeen Park opening
05-Jul-18 Richmond Maritime Festival celebrates 15th anniversary
29-Jun-18  Gardens Children’s Centre to open in Richmond 
27-Jun-18 Radio volunteers help prepare Richmond for emergencies
26-Jun-18 Richmond City Hall closed for Canada Day
26-Jun-18 Richmond wins dual honours again for Annual Report
26-Jun-18 Richmond Fire-Rescue reignites its fight against preventable fires
25-Jun-18  Free shuttles, bike valet, transit make it easy to get to Richmond Canada Day in Steveston 
25-Jun-18 Four youth to represent Richmond at the BC Provincial Heritage Fair
20-Jun-18  Creative locals are invited to showcase their talents at Richmond’s Culture Days 
19-Jun-18 Public trails now open on Garden City Lands
19-Jun-18 2018 property tax payments are due July 3
18-Jun-18 City of Richmond postpones grand opening of Brighouse Fire Hall No. 1
14-Jun-18   Storeys receives national award for excellence in planning
12-Jun-18 New Brighouse Fire Hall to officially open in Richmond
12-Jun-18  Score at Richmond’s Canada Day Hockey Zone 
12-Jun-18  Help paint pianos for this year’s Pianos on the Streets Program
11-Jun-18  Big Sugar serves up Roots Rock Reggae for Canada Day 
11-Jun-18 Celebrate Indigenous Day at City Centre Community Centre 
05-Jun-18  City seeks public input into Dementia-Friendly Richmond Project 
05-Jun-18 Second round of public input sought for updated Community Wellness Strategy for Richmond
01-Jun-18 City of Richmond selected as finalist in Smart Cities Challenge
31-May-18 2018 Richmond Heritage Award recipients announced 
31-May-18 Buzz on in to Richmond’s second annual Pollinator Picnic June 2
30-May-18 MyRichmond opens portal to enhanced customer service
30-May-18  Meet the artists of the Britannia exhibit The Suitcase: Intergenerational Healing Through Traces of the Past 
28-May-18 Child vibrancy and elder wisdom at heart of Richmond Arts Centre’s dance production
24-May-18 Last chance to complete the Richmond Arts Survey
24-May-18 Ultimate July 1 birthday party features Steveston Salmon Festival, Street Party, fireworks and Big Sugar
22-May-18 Richmond residents invited to contribute to Minoru Centre for Active Living public artwork
22-May-18 Richmond Council approves temporary modular housing
18-May-18  UPDATE: Special Council Meeting on proposed new homes for vulnerable people continues Friday 
18-May-18  Richmond prepared for projected rising river levels 
17-May-18 Announcing the winners of the 2018 Richmond Arts Awards 
17-May-18 Richmond City Hall closed for Victoria Day Holiday
16-May-18  Step into Steveston’s past as history comes to life with the return of Walking Tour Vignettes 
16-May-18  Discover Richmond’s heritage, arts and culture with Doors Open Richmond 2018 
15-May-18  City seeks public input on proposed CF Richmond Centre South Development Plan
14-May-18 Seniors are invited to Explore and Connect during Richmond’s Seniors Week 
10-May-18  Richmond proposes Intelligent Operation Hub In Smart Cities Challenge submission 
10-May-18  Richmond honoured with three awards at BCRPA Provincial Awards of Excellence 
10-May-18  Special Council Meeting scheduled on proposed new homes for vulnerable people 
09-May-18  Richmond offers new aquatic fitness instructor opportunities 
04-May-18  24 hour full closure of Steveston Highway between Shell Road and Seaward Gate – CN Rail crossing maintenance 
03-May-18 Youth bring Canada’s history to life at Richmond Regional Heritage Fair
03-May-18 City of Richmond hosts community information session on proposed new homes for vulnerable people
03-May-18  Richmond Maritime Festival announces collaborations with local artists 
02-May-18 Stop by for free family fun at Richmond’s Engineering and Public Works Open House
01-May-18 Richmond residential fire claims life
01-May-18 Upgrade and save with clothes washer rebate program
01-May-18 Get active for Move for Health Week
30-Apr-18 What to do with those pesky weeds and chafer beetles: Richmond raises awareness of Invasive Species Action Month
30-Apr-18 Richmond seeks input on new Arts Strategy
27-Apr-18  Tide Water Tales set to launch at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 
26-Apr-18 Youth Week celebrates with 15 events for Richmond teens starting May 1
26-Apr-18 City of Richmond hosts open houses to explain steps to protect and enhance Riparian Management Areas
25-Apr-18 Annual lawn watering regulations to take effect May 1
24-Apr-18 Richmond’s new smoking regulations will enhance public health and safety
24-Apr-18  Expanded police presence coming to Richmond’s City Centre
23-Apr-18 Richmond residents warned of property tax scam 
23-Apr-18 Finalists announced for the 10th annual Richmond Arts Awards 
20-Apr-18 Local youth to embrace global focus at Richmond Earth Day Summit
13-Apr-18 Richmond seeks public input into the program development phase of a new Steveston Community Centre
12-Apr-18  Capital Projects Open House showcases construction projects in Richmond 
10-Apr-18 City continues dialogue on proposed new homes for vulnerable people 
03-Apr-18 Call for nominations for 2018 Richmond Heritage Awards
03-Apr-18 Celebrate International Dance Day at the Grand Plié
29-Mar-18 Richmond honours Once Upon A Time on last days of filming in Steveston
27-Mar-18 Richmond City Hall closed for Easter holidays 
20-Mar-18 Celebrate spring at the Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
19-Mar-18 Richmond residents asked for their “Smart City” ideas
13-Mar-18 Do you have a memory to share about Minoru Arenas?
12-Mar-18 Find daycamps and 20+ Spring Break event details online in one location
08-Mar-18 Avast ye local artists!
06-Mar-18 Richmond’s 2018 Lulu Series: Art in the City line up announced
02-Mar-18 Safety and security emphasized at Richmond facilities
01-Mar-18 Richmond continues process to establish underlying zoning for Land Use Contracts
27-Feb-18  Richmond seeks input on new Arts Strategy 
26-Feb-18  Richmond Youth Dance Company performs Choices this weekend 
20-Feb-18  Show your support of ERASE Bullying by wearing pink on February 28 
20-Feb-18  Steveston Post Office to remain open for business in historic Steveston Museum
16-Feb-18  Richmond Council approves community grants
14-Feb-18 Public invited to comment on Richmond’s proposed 5 Year Financial Plan 
09-Feb-18 New homes for vulnerable people in Richmond
09-Feb-18 Richmond City Hall closed for Family Day holiday
08-Feb-18 Nominations for 10th annual Richmond Arts Awards open
06-Feb-18  Richmond invites feedback on Proposed Master Land Use Plan for Lansdowne Centre shopping mall site
06-Feb-18 No.3 Road Art Columns exhibit explores migration
05-Feb-18 Richmond seeks public input into the design of a new Steveston Community Centre
01-Feb-18 New growth supports expansion of key Richmond services
01-Feb-18 Richmond Celebrates Black History Month
30-Jan-18 Richmond seeks feedback on potential updates to farmland housing regulations
30-Jan-18  City of Richmond, Passenger Transportation Board, Richmond RCMP target illegal ride sourcing services 
30-Jan-18  Richmond unveils 2018 street banner collection 
30-Jan-18 Cardboard arcade part of free preview of Children’s Arts Festival this weekend 
25-Jan-18 Richmond seeks feedback on Draft Market Rental Housing Policy
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19-Jan-18  Richmond seeks public input on final phase of Draft Affordable Housing Strategy
15-Jan-18  Mayor Malcolm Brodie to deliver annual address
15-Jan-18  Richmond plans change to organics processing site
08-Jan-18  Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival celebrates 10 years of imagination, creativity and fun 
03-Jan-18 City of Richmond promotes workplace inclusion through its customized employment program
03-Jan-18 Richmond 2018 Branscombe House artist-in-residence will find a new home in Steveston
02-Jan-18 Open houses set to discuss Richmond lane standards