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Stay cool

Richmond is a great place for birding with
easy-access spotting in parks and shorelines.

Proof of vaccine requirements for City of Richmond
Effective Mon, Sep 13, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for participation in a variety of City activities and programs.

TransLink and City of Richmond break ground on new Canada Line Station
The future Capstan Station will provide efficient and environmentally sustainable rapid transit to a rapidly developing Richmond community.

Richmond awarded funding to support Homelessness Action Plan
This one-time funding is distributed  to address the impact of homelessness and keep communities safe and healthy as they recover from the pandemic.

Richmond residents invited to volunteer for over 75 Advisory Committee positions
Over 75 positions are now open for terms beginning in Jan 2022.

Richmond seeks feedback on energy and emissions plan
Information and a short survey are available online from now until Sun, Sep 26.

Richmond invites public feedback on City website 
A short online survey is available for the City's website users to share which features and improvements are a priority. 

Richmond participates in Provincial E-scooter pilot project 
The e-scooter pilot project supports a new low carbon mobility option.

City receives $175,000 grant for Garden City Lands study
The grant will support the City's ongoing soil remediation studies on the Garden City Lands.

Conservation grant presented to group in Steveston
The City of Richmond has presented a Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant to the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary.

Keep Cool and Stay Safe
Stay cool, look out for each other and stay informed about heat-related health risks during heat wave.

Andy Hobbs elected as Richmond City Councillor
Andy Hobbs has been elected as Councillor of the City of Richmond in the 2021 By-Election.

City of Richmond/RCMP call for end to racist behaviours
The City and Richmond RCMP are committed to community safety through education, promoting cultural harmony, inclusion and eradicating hate.

 
Events

Due to public health guidelines regarding physical distancing, all in-person City events are cancelled until further notice. To see a list of virtual events being offered, visit the City's event calendar.
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New museum exhibit explores Richmond’s changes over time
The exhibition opens to the public Saturday, September 25 at 10 a.m. in conjunction with Culture Days activities taking place that day at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

City of Richmond invites applications to community grant programs
Applications for grants are now open until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20 2021.

Richmond invites public to share ideas to its Rethink Waste Think Tank
Share your ideas on how everyone can reduce waste by Sunday, October 3 and be entered to win prizes. 

Richmond seeks feedback on outdoor pools
The City would like to learn which times and services offer the greatest benefit to pool users by seeking input until Sep 26.

Registration now open for Richmond’s Youth Civic Engagement Program
Richmond residents aged 15 to 20 years old are encouraged to register for a free eight-session program beginning Thursday, Sep 30, 2021.

Richmond’s No. 3 Road Art Columns share messages of hope, resilience and strength
Until Jan 2022, the works of Aman Aheer, Anja Novkovic and Manuel Axel Strain will be on display at the base of the concrete columns near two Canada Line stations. 

Arabic and Farsi speaking newcomers invited to participate in “Stories at Home – Past and Present” art project
Workshops will be held every Saturday from Aug 7 through Oct 16, 2021 from 10am to noon at Richmond Multicultural Community Services.

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