And the winner is...STEVESTON!!!
We're so honoured that
#Steveston
was voted the
#BestNeighbourhood
in Metro Vancouver.
And congratulations to the
@CityofVancouver
's Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood for being a worthy adversary. Cheers to the both of us! ☺️
#RichmondBC
City of
@Richmond_BC
Council calls for full public inquiry on money laundering, plus increased funding and enforcement to combat organized crime, money laundering and illicit gaming.
Please be advised that the City of
#RichmondBC
has implemented a one-way walking route at Garry Point Park. This one-way route has been established to help facilitate physical distancing on the trail:
Happy birthday,
#RichmondBC
! 🥳 Did you know that on this day 30 years ago (Dec 3, 1990), Richmond was designated as a City?
Learn more about the City’s unique history:
The 5-storey “Sea to Sky” integrated glass artwork by Musqueam artist Thomas Cannell was unveiled at the corner of No. 3 & Cook Rd by Keltic Canada Inc. The design features iconography of the Pacific Northwest & the teachings & culture of Cannell’s ancestors.
#RichmondBC
Never a dull moment when co-existing with local wildlife!
#RichmondBC
Sewer & Drainage staff along w/
@BC_SPCA
rescued a family of ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. The ducklings were retrieved successfully, reunited with their mother & have waddled off safely. [1/2
Please join us in congratulating
@EvanDunfee
on the incredible win & all the hard work leading up to this moment.
#RichmondBC
is a proud community today! Go
@TeamCanada
go!
🚨 Bronze medal for
#TeamCanada
🚨
Evan Dunfee wins Team Canada's first ever Olympic medal 🥉 in the 50km race walk at
#Tokyo2020
🎉👏💪
Race walk into the details ➡️
BAYVIEW STREET, between No. 1 Rd & Third Ave now has temporary on-street walking & cycling in the south parking lane to promote physical distancing in this busy
#StevestonVillage
area. The street remains open to 2-way vehicle traffic. We’ll monitor & adjust if needed.
#RichmondBC
ICYMI: The 5-storey “Sea to Sky” integrated glass artwork by Musqueam artist Thomas Cannell was unveiled at the corner of No. 3 & Cook Rd by Keltic Canada Inc. The design features iconography of the Pacific Northwest & the teachings & culture of Cannell’s ancestors.
#RichmondBC
Richmond City Council has approved a temporary modular housing project at 7300 Elmbridge Way that will provide 40 new homes with supportive services for the homeless within the community. For more information on the project, please visit .
🌨 Weather update: Every truck in the fleet is on the road tonight. Drivers are currently changing over to the new shifts. With less traffic on
#RichmondBC
roads now, we will have the trucks work in pairs to try to plow & open all lanes on the priority routes.
#BCStorm
The City of
#RichmondBC
is closing outdoor amenities effective immediately:
❎ Sports fields
❎ Tennis courts
❎ Basketball courts
❎ Volleyball courts
❎ Skate parks
❎ Bike parks
❎ Lacrosse boxes
❎ West Richmond outdoor fitness area
#COVID19
[1/3]
To reduce the spread of
#COVID19
, we have automated 20 high-use pedestrian crosswalks in
#RichmondBC
. That’s right, you don’t have to press the button (but you can), just wait a few minutes & crossings will activate 24/7. There's signage at each location.
#ICYMI
:
#RichmondBC
's first ever permanent rainbow crosswalk was completed this weekend. 🌈 Check it out on Minoru Boulevard + find more
#PrideWeek
fun and events listed at .
The City of is aware that a Pride Week in Richmond event was disrupted today.
While the City respects everyone's right to peaceful protest, we will not tolerate harassment, intimidation or hate.
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Commemorative
#Graduation2020
signs have been installed at picturesque locations across
#RichmondBC
to serve as backdrops for fun & safe photo opportunities.
🎓Download the map of locations here: .
#RichmondHasHeart
Today is International
#BatAppreciationDay
!
The City of
#RichmondBC
became certified as a Bat-Friendly Community in 2020. Today we celebrate all the good things bats do for our ecosystem. 🦇🖤
Learn more about Richmond’s bat population:
With increased salt & ice melt on sidewalks & roads, remember to wipe the chemicals off your pets' paws as chemical burns may occur. Keep paws on grass/snow. Try pet socks, bring a towel on walks, wipe paws down at home & look into pet-friendly de-icing methods
#RichmondBC
And so it ends where it all began! Today is the last day of filming
#OUAT
in
#StevestonBC
! Businesses are open to serve all fans, visitors and locals.
Visiting a
#RichmondBC
park this long weekend? Keep an eye out for our
#PhysicalDistancing
Lifeguards, who will be onsite reminding visitors to keep 2 metres apart.
Reminder: No swimming upstream! Garry Point park is a one-way walkway only.
Misting stations are up! Enjoy the refreshing spray if you're out & about at the following locations:
🚿Bayview & No. 1 Rd
🚿 Moncton & 3rd Ave
🚿 Garry Point
🚿 Thompson Basketball Court
🚿 Back side of London/Steveston School Park
🚿 South Arm Basketball Courts
#RichmondBC
Jim Wishlove is the the new Chief of
#RichmondFireRescue
, effective May 1:
Wishlove began his career as a volunteer firefighter before joining RFR in 1990, where he served as a firefighter, dispatcher & instructor before promotion to Deputy Chief in 2009.
@JanetBrown980
Hi Janet. Cowbells are not explicitly prohibited in Richmond Arenas and there is no bylaw against them. There is a fair play code for spectators and we encourage all spectators to be respectful of players, coaches and other spectators.
The City of Richmond does not condone or tolerate racist behaviour. Such incidents do not reflect our cultural diversity or spirit of inclusion. We thank the
@RichmondRCMP
for investigating this concerning incident.
Masks or face coverings will be required on all
@TransLink
vehicles (bus, Canada Line, etc.) as of Mon, Aug 24.
Practice leaving the house prepared:
Wallet ✅
Keys ✅
Phone ✅
Mask or face covering! ✅
#RichmondBC
Now more than ever, we know that
#RichmondBC
has heart. Share uplifting news, cheer on our front line & essential workers, & show support for your community using:
#RichmondHasHeart
. We'll be sharing stories, videos & photos on our channels in the coming days & weeks ahead.
The City of Richmond strives to foster and support a diverse, equitable, inclusive and safe community. Pride Week is a meaningful celebration of this.
We stand by our LGBTQ2S+ communities and celebrate the beauty of self-acceptance and belonging. [2/2]
#RichmondBC
This morning, community members and City Council unveiled 🐕🦺‘BARK PARK’🐕 as the new name for the off-leash area at No 3 Rd Park (at Dyke Rd, at the south arm of the Fraser River). This fitting name was brought forward by community members.
#dogpark
#barkpark
#RichmondBC
City of
#RichmondBC
crews worked non-stop through Christmas into today, rotating on 12-hour shifts to clear and treat roads across the City.
Today’s shift change comes at 10am.
THREAD ⬇️
The City welcomes the appointment of Chief Superintendent Dave Chauhan to the role of Officer-In-Charge for the
@RichmondRCMP
. C/Supt. Chauhan has been with the RCMP for 31 yrs and will begin his new role in the next few weeks. Details:
#RichmondBC
#RichmondBC
is in Zone E, which is NOT in the tsunami advisory area.
Zone E consists of: Strait of Georgia including the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver and Johnstone Strait
ICYMI:
@Translink
selected 3
#RichmondBC
based artists to produce vibrant large-scale murals for the temporary construction fencing at Capstan Station. The artists' community-inspired artwork is now on display.
➡️ Read Translink's Buzzer blog post here:
While
#RichmondBC
library branches are closed, library equipment is being put to good use!
@RPLBC
has partnered up with
@Shop3Dca
to help 3D print face shields, which will contribute to
#COVID19
pandemic response.
Racism and hate have no place in
#RichmondBC
.
The City is committed to fostering an inclusive community — one where everyone feels safe and respected.
Read the full statement:
Government of Canada funding has fitted Brighouse Fire Hall No.1 w/ 136 solar panels. The system could generate 60,000kWh of electricity per year (equiv. of what 5 homes consume per yr) & provides continuous power to fire hall. Project will be complete by end of July.
#RichmondBC
Cool off! The City of
#RichmondBC
has several options in place for people seeking relief from the heat.
🧊 MAP OF PLACES TO KEEP COOL (as well as water fountain locations), available at: .
More ideas [thread] ⬇️
#VancouverHeatWave
#BCHeat
JUST RELEASED:
#RichmondBC
's new Community Safety app is ready to download.
▶️ Report a crime, access emergency alerts, crime prevention info, news & more
▶️ Available in the Apple & Android app stores
▶️ Search Richmond RCMP
▶️ Info:
@RichmondRCMP
We've made it mandatory to wear masks in all indoor City-operated facilities effective Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. This is an additional measure to support public safety and reduce the spread of COVID-19. More info:
#RichmondBC
#COVID19
The City's full complement of trucks have been on all day Sunday working in 12-hr shifts to clear & treat roads. The next team starts at midnight as we head into Monday.
Plows have completed passes through all 1st priority routes today & are continuing to address them overnight.
The City of
#RichmondBC
will lower flags on all its buildings to half-mast in memory of the children whose lives were lost at a former residential school in Kamloops.
The flags will remain at half-mast for the next week:
🦝 Earlier this week, a local raccoon decided to treat itself to a private self-guided tour of the
#RichmondBC
Nature Park's Nature House. Our furry friend took a physically distanced tour of the gallery &, satisfied with the experience, escorted itself back outside. [2/2]
The City of
#RichmondBC
will open its new state-of-the-art Indoor Aquatic Centre at
#MinoruCentre
for Active Living on Monday, September 21.
Learn more:
Enjoy the sunny skies 😎 and get some exercise & fresh air while physically distancing on the temporary ON-STREET WALKING & CYCLING section of BAYVIEW ST in
#StevestonVillage
(Between No. 1 Rd. & Third Ave. in the south parking lane.) 👨🏼🦽🚶🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️
#RichmondBC
As part of
#RichmondBC
#PrideWeek
, listen to
@brock_mcgillis
former pro hockey player, talk about his coming out journey & current advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. 🏳️🌈Thu, Jul. 29, Noon -1pm🏳️🌈 Reg required w/ course ID
#95953
at . Info:
Driving in the snow this morning?
‼️Don’t, unless your vehicle has appropriate tires
🔺 FULLY clear snow from car windows, mirrors, headlights, taillights & ROOF before driving (it’s the law)
‼️SLOW DOWN & drive carefully. Give plows lots of distance (50m).
#RichmondBC
#BCStorm
Today marks 10 years since
#RichmondBC
welcomed the world as an official Venue City of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Do you have favourite memories and photos? Share them with us using the hashtag
#Richmond2010
Congratulations to
#RichmondBC
’s own - Olympian race walker
@EvanDunfee
- for winning the bronze medal in the 50 km race walk at
@IAAFDoha2019
World Championships. Happy Birthday Evan! 🥉👟
Show your love and support for our
#HealthcareHeroes
& essential workers who are working hard in response to
#COVID19
. Every day at 7pm, we encourage you to cheer, clap & make some noise in celebration of them. Share your videos with us using the
#RichmondBC
hashtag.
In response to
#COVID19
, programs & services at all
#RichmondBC
community facilities incl. community centres, libraries,
@RichmondOval
, swimming pools, arenas, arts, cultural & heritage buildings will be closed effective end of day today (Mon, Mar 16), until further notice [1/2]
This long weekend, please remember to avoid all non-essential travel & gatherings, both indoors & outdoors. If you go out, consider visiting local parks/trails during off-peak times or taking a walk around your neighbourhood to help prevent crowding.
#RichmondBC
Let's bend the curve, not the rules this
#longweekend
.
✔️ The people you live with are the ONLY people you should hang out with. Connect with others over the phone or online.
✔️ Get outside, but stay close to home and stay 2m away from others.
#COVIDBC
#DoYourPartBC
🦇 The City of
#RichmondBC
has officially been designated as the first certified Bat Friendly Community in Metro Vancouver -- recognizing these these furry, warm blooded mammals as valuable components for a healthy natural environment. Learn more:
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Check out the in-person & virtual events & activities taking place to recognize the heritage & strength of Indigenous Peoples:
#NIPD2022
#RichmondBC
Another first for Richmond! We just paved a portion of No. 5 Road with 40% recycled asphalt (industry standard is 10%). This was possible through a collaboration with
@Lafarge_Canada
through the
@nzwc_ca
. More info at: .
#RichmondBC
#circulareconomy
#RichmondBC
's new Community Safety app is now available for download. 🎇
➡️ Report a crime, access emergency alerts, see crime prevention tips, news and more
➡️In the Android & Apple app store search for "Richmond RCMP"
➡️Learn more:
@RichmondRCMP
⚠️⚠️⚠️We request anyone who may be dependent on Super Grocer and Pharmacy for important medication to please go to another pharmacy or your doctor for emergency supply. Make sure to carry your prescription or pill bottle with a valid piece of ID with you.
Three
#RichmondBC
based artists were selected to produce vibrant large-scale murals for the temporary construction hoarding at Capstan Station. Their community-inspired artwork is now on display.
➡️ Read the
@TransLink
blog post here:
Great news! 🌎
#RichmondBC
's ban of single-use plastic & other items has been approved by the BC Govt.
Due to COVID-19 impacts, Bylaw 10000 won't be enacted at this time & the City will re-connect with business when timelines are clearer. More info:
Happy
#Pride
,
#RichmondBC
! Join us all week long for inclusive & engaging
#PrideWeek
activities, open to all members of the community.
🏳️🌈 Get the details on all upcoming Pride Week activities at:
#RichmondBCPride
🌈Passing by the City Hall this week? Don't forget to look up! We are proudly displaying the Pride Flag at City Hall during Pride Week as a symbol of support and allyship with 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
🏳️🌈For more information, visit .
#RichmondPride
In support of the sovereign nation of Ukraine and its democratically elected govt. recently invaded by Russia, we are flying the Ukrainian flag at
#RichmondBC
City Hall and sending a letter of support to the Consul General of Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine
Today is acknowledged as a Day of Action against Anti-Asian Racism.
Please recognize & absolutely reject racist attitudes, behaviours & hate-motivated actions.
More info &
#RichmondBC
's statement against racism at:
#AntiAsianRacism
#AsianHeritageMonth
STORM UPDATE:
#RichmondBC
dikes & pump stations continue to do their job.
Expect some minor ponding in the curb lanes as the storm continues. While there are no major road concerns at this time, please drive appropriately for
#BCStorm
weather conditions.
THREAD ⬇️
Grad signs are back! The commemorative signage is up at landmark locations across
#RichmondBC
to serve as backdrops for grad photo opportunities.
Learn more & view the location map:
#RichmondHasHeart
When it’s hot out, leaving pets & children in your car, even for a short amount of time, can be fatal.
If you see an animal in a hot car:
☎️ Call 911 &
@BC_SPCA
distress helpline: 1-855-622-7722
☎️ If pet not in immediate distress, call
#RichmondBC
Animal Services: 604-709-4668
The City of Richmond does not - and never will - condone or tolerate racist behaviour in any form.
On May 25,
#RichmondBC
City Council adopted & endorsed a statement against racism & violence related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1/2]
Congrats to the winners of the 2022
#RichmondBC
Street Banner Contest! 🎉The banners will be displayed on along major streets from now until early 2023. This year, over 550 designs were submitted, all of which can be viewed at
This summer, enjoy 2 new FREE & car-free options to enjoy all that
#RichmondBC
has to offer:
🚍 the Richmond Discovery Shuttle
🚲 the Bike Valet in Steveston Village
Brought to you by the City of Richmond &
@VisitRichmondBC
(and community sponsors)
Info:
FIRE UPDATE:
#RichmondFireRescue
reopened Shell Rd (between Westminster Hwy & Alderbridge Way). The wild land fire on DND land continues to burn, but remains 100% contained & 100% confidence rate. Avoid the area if possible as it's an active wild fire & work site.
#RichmondBC
Today
#RichmondBC
is wearing pink in recognition of ERASE Bullying Day. Wearing pink of any shade represents your commitment to a respectful city & not tolerating bullying on this or any other day of the year.
Learn more:
#RichmondPink
Let’s thank our waste collection crews & other frontline workers with 👍👍 from a min. 2-metre distance. Those carrying out these services are critical for the health & well-being of our community & provide an important role in dealing with the
#COVID19
pandemic.
#RichmondBC
We are actively discussing next steps based on most recent
#COVID19
recommendations & info from medical health officers, while also considering proactive options in regards to
#RichmondBC
facilities & programs. We appreciate your understanding. Updates will be communicated widely
Please look out for your pets in hot weather:
🔺 Provide access to water & shade
🔺 Don't leave pets in cars, even w/ window cracked or for short amounts of time
🔺Beware of hot pavement on paws
🐾
@BC_SPCA
heat safety tips:
#KeepCoolRichmond
#RichmondBC
The new artificial turf field at Minoru Oval is officially open! The surrounding running track is also fully opened to the public.
The new field will continue to accommodate multi-use sports including soccer, football, the game of ultimate & field lacrosse.
#RichmondBC
Cooling centres are open today and tomorrow at the following
@RPLBC
branches:
-Brighouse / Richmond Cultural Centre
-Ironwood
-Steveston
-Cambie
🕘Open during regular library hours: 9am-9pm.
More places to cool off in
#RichmondBC
:
There is a flood event occuring on Mitchell Island. Please avoid the area. Richmond Fire-Rescue, the City and other agencies are onsite. More information to follow.
#RichmondBC
#BCStorm