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Enjoy the summertime weather at Garry Point Park. © Robert Plowman

Mayor Brodie re-elected, six incumbents, two newcomers elected as Councillors 
Malcolm Brodie has been re-elected as Mayor of the City of Richmond. The results remain unofficial pending a final declaration made by the Chief Election Officer. 

Richmond RCMP find no evidence of criminality in voter manipulation
Richmond RCMP received two allegations of possible voter manipulation associated to the social media app WeChat. Thus far in their investigation, they have uncovered no evidence to substantiate a criminal or British Columbia Local Government Act charge. 

Richmond wins Public Works Project of the Year Award
The City of Richmond received the 2018 Project of the Year award  for its multi-faceted design of the No.2 Road North Drainage Pump Station upgrade project.  

Richmond businesses transforming in response to exponential growth of global e-commerce
The exponential growth of e-commerce is transforming business models, urbanizing global supply chains, and redefining how goods are ordered, produced and delivered, according to a panel of business leaders.

Richmond announced as host City for 2020 55+ BC Games
The 2020 Games will be a compact event with all venues within 10 kilometres of the Games Village in historic Minoru Park and will feature iconic venues such as the new Minoru Centre for Active Living and the Richmond Olympic Oval.

City of Richmond prepares for potential postal service disruption
Many City departments mail information, notices, bills and payments to residents and customers could be impacted by the postal service disruption.

Richmond’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure wins UBCM Community Excellence Award
Richmond is making history by requiring all residential parking spaces in new property developments to provide charging infrastructure.

Conflict of Interest and other procedural rules for local government explained
There has been considerable public discussion in Richmond recently about conflict of interest and other procedural rules for elected officials in local government.

River Parkway to transform Richmond traffic flow
Construction will begin later this fall and completion is anticipated for early 2020.
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Go wild for Halloween at Richmond Nature Park
Walk a trail lit by hundreds of jack-o-lanterns at Richmond Nature Park’s Wild Things on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Know the rules around cannabis legalization
The City of Richmond is encouraging residents to know the rules and respect the rights of their neighbours now that non-medical cannabis use has been legalized across Canada.

Over 20 un-boo-lievable Halloween events to choose from this year in Richmond
On Halloween night, there are five free community firework displays to choose from.

Vote for your favourite design in Richmond’s 2018 Street Banner Contest
A community volunteer judging panel has narrowed down the competition to 20 semi-finalists and it is now the time for the public is invited to vote until October 24 for their favourite design.

FANFARE artwork honours 50+ years of Minoru Arenas’ history
The two-dimensional artwork, printed on adhesive vinyl and applied to the surface of the pillars, was produced by Faith Moosang, a local Vancouver-based artist.

MyCommunity–MyRichmond’s newest feature is launched
Users can now search for facilities, search the calendar and export registered facilities to your personal calendar.

Richmond expands recycling service to reduce waste Flexible plastic packaging now accepted at Richmond Recycling Depot
This expanded service is being offered as part of the City’s partnership with Recycle BC. It includes a broad range of common household packaging items.

 


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