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Perfect day for a bike ride. Photo credit Robert Plowman.

Canada Infrastructure Bank signs Memorandum of Understanding with City of Richmond's Lulu Island Energy Company
CIB expands into British Columbia with a district energy project.

Richmond wins award for innovative improvements to non-stormwater management system
Richmond is the first municipality in the Lower Mainland to regulate the quality of non-storm discharge water into its sewer system and watercourses using field-measurable parameters.

Richmond takes lead to ban single-use plastics
The City of Richmond is one step closer to implementing a bylaw to ban single-use plastics within the community.

Richmond offers new database to search Council decisions 
With close to 12,000 entries representing almost 19 years of information, this resource enhances search capabilities currently available on the City’s website.

New shelter offers hope for people in need in Richmond
The 36-bed shelter offers spaces for men and women, with options for couples.

Minoru Centre for Active Living - update
New aquatic and fitness centre opening remains on hold.

City to review change to seniors’ program pricing 
Proposed pricing structure for ages 55 to 64 on hold.

Richmond walls wanted for murals
Richmond’s Public Art Program is in search of walls for a new Community Mural Program.

Richmond continues process to establish underlying zoning for Land Use Contracts
Consistent with the Local Government Act, Richmond City Council must consider bylaws to establish underlying zoning for the 46 remaining Land Use Contracts.

Lawn watering regulations take effect May 1
Annual lawn watering regulations take effect starting on Wednesday, May 1 through Tuesday, October 15.

 
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See meeting summaries with Richmond’s new Council Voting Record System
Information included with each vote includes the item number, resolution number, motion type and overall voting results. 

Submissions now being accepted for the  27th annual Street Banner Contest
Once again, the City of Richmond is inviting artists of all ages and abilities to show their talents and submit entries to the annual Street Banner Contest.

Play on painted pianos in unexpected places around Richmond
The sixth annual Richmond Pianos on the Street program provides five open air publicly accessible pianos throughout the city for the community to enjoy and play. 

No. 3 Road Art Columns exhibition asks, “what are the stories we want to tell future generations?”
A new exhibition of artworks by three Richmond-based artists will be on display for six months starting on Tuesday, August 6.

Richmond World Festival adds Jocelyn Alice and Neon Dreams to festival lineup
Celebrating five years of music, food and culture, the Richmond World Festival has added even more noteworthy Canadian acts to their stage.

Richmond Fire-Rescue reminding residents of fire restrictions and potential fire risks during dry hot weather
Preventable fires, such as carelessly discarded cigarettes, have accounted for 52 fires in Richmond since June 1, 2019.

The Strumbellas, Bedouin Soundclash to headline Richmond World Festival
The festival takes place on the Labour Day long weekend, Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31, in Minoru Park.

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