⚽🔥UNREAL energy at Richmond Celebrates Soccer's Final Event! Yesterday at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park, Richmond came out to celebrate the beautiful game and we watched history get made! 🏆 Thank you for celebrating soccer with us. ⚽💙 #RichmondBC #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup2026

🚧Traffic Advisory: Sidaway Road Closure at Sidaway Rd and Westminster Hwy (July 20-24, 2026) 🕖Work hours: 7:00am-3:30pm daily 🚗Sidaway Rd will be closed during work hours and reopened daily after construction, use No. 5 Rd or No. 6 Rd as a detour. Local access will be maintained.

Hey Richmond, fall registration opens soon! Mark these dates and times to register in your favourite programs. Tue, Jul 21 Online: 8pm (aquatics only) Online: 9pm (all programs) Wed, Jul 22 In-person: when facilities open Phone: Registration Call Centre 8:30am (604-276-4300) richmond.ca/register.

🌟Enjoy movie night at South Arm Outdoor Pool! Have a fun night with family and friends in or out of the water. 📅 Thur, July 23 🕣 8:30 – 11:15 p.m. 🏊 South Arm Outdoor Pool 🎟️ Admission: $2 drop-in or pre-register 🔗 richmond.ca/register, ID: 00547294 Phone: 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-5:00PM

⚽🎉Join us at Richmond Celebrates Soccer, our signature final event, packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, soccer fun, and a public viewing of the final match for first place! 📅Sun, July 19 🕚11AM-6PM 📍Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park ⚽Match Viewing: 12PM 🔗RichmondCelebratesSoccer.ca

Sometimes people don’t have enough food to get through the week /month. We want to better understand how often this happens, what people do when they need food & whether they use supports such as food banks in Richmond. Take part in the survey by Sun, Aug 16. Letstalkrichmond.ca/FoodAccess2026

⚠️⚠️Pool Closure: South Arm Outdoor Pool will be closed for immediate maintenance repairs beginning Friday, July 17 at 12:00 pm and is expected to reopen on Thursday, July 23 for lessons and public swimming. Please visit the City’s other aquatic facilities during this temporary closure.

Metro Vancouver is moving from Stage 3 to Stage 2 water restrictions on Wednesday, July 16, following completion of critical infrastructure work on the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project. Full details at richmond.ca/LawnWatering

🌎Inviting homeowners with climate-friendly homes or gardens to take part in the 2nd annual Climate-Friendly Homes & Gardens Tour! This year’s tour will take place on Sat, Aug 22 and Sun, Aug 30. Interested in participating? Register your home by Fri, Jul 31. https://bit.ly/ClimateFriendlyTour2026

💻 A virtual waiting room will be introduced to our registration system to help manage high traffic and support smooth registration. Not all registrations will require waiting. Smaller programs and low-traffic times will continue without a queue. For more information, visit richmond.ca/Register

♻️Recycle right, Richmond! Take a moment to sort recyclables correctly. Remember: ✅Put glass bottles and jars in the grey glass recycling bin ✅Place recyclables loose in the blue box ✅Use the Recycling Wizard in the free Richmond Recycling app. Visit richmond.ca/RecycleSearch 🔗https://bit.ly/4pnmY4C.

🚧We will be upgrading the No. 4 Rd / Westminster Highway intersection to improve traffic flow and make things safer for pedestrians and cyclists. When: Monday, July 13 – December Please expect potential traffic impacts during this period and plan accordingly.

⚠️Power Outage ⚠️ Cambie Community Centre is currently experiencing a power outage. Drop-in programs are not running and the fitness centre is closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this notice as soon as more information is available.

⚽🎉There's plenty of soccer fun to be had this July. Whether you're a fan, player, or looking for a great event, join us for these upcoming activities. Our signature final event begins July 19: a huge celebration to close out an incredible summer of soccer in Richmond! 🔗RichmondCelebratesSoccer.ca

⚠️A power outage is currently affecting traffic signals in the area of No. 5 Road, Steveston Highway, Bridgeport Road, and the Cambie Road corridor. Please drive with caution. We'll share updates as more information becomes available. Please view the outage map here: https://bit.ly/4y86Sje

⚠️⚠️Pool Closure: South Arm Outdoor Pool is closed for the rest of the day due to bad weather. The pool will reopen as scheduled tomorrow.

🌾🍓 Get ready to taste your way through Richmond with the Local Food Map! Your go-to guide for farm stands, bustling farmers markets, fresh seafood, and quality wineries all in one place. Support local, eat fresh, and plan your next flavour-filled outing today! 🔗 richmond.ca/FoodMap

Some things never get old — The Canada Day Parade at the Steveston Salmon Festival is one of them. This photo's from 2013, but the spirit's exactly the same. Come celebrate with us at today's Salmon Fest! Photo credit: Bob Plowman

🏡Please be reminded that property taxes are due Thursday, July 2, 2026. Those who have not received their notice can: • Call the City Tax Department at 604-276-4145 • Visit City Hall with photo ID to request a copy • Access their account at richmond.ca/MyRichmond Learn more: richmond.ca/tax

We are saddened by the loss of former City Councillor and federal cabinet minister, Tom Siddon. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by his presence. The City will lower the flags at City Hall in his honour.

We are committed to making info about how public funds are managed accessible. We're honoured to receive top marks from the C.D. Howe Institute for the 4th year running & two prestigious GFOA awards for financial reporting excellence for the 23rd & 16th consecutive years. https://bit.ly/4wavExm

It's Pollinator Week (June 22-28) and we're relaunching the Nectar Trail! Join in by: 🐝Pollinator-friendly garden space (1 m²) 🌷Planting spring and autumn flowers 🌺Marking your garden on the map 🔗Register your garden: LetsTalkRichmond.ca/NectarTrail

Today (June 21) marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize & celebrate the cultures, achievements & contributions of First Nations, Inuit & Métis. Take part in local workshops & events that encourage learning, reflection & connection. 🔗 richmond.ca/NIHM

🏃‍♀️Let’s get Richmond moving! 🙌 We’re ready to bring the energy again for the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge. June features free & low-cost activities alongside our regular programs for everyone from beginners to fitness enthusiasts! Check it out and join in: richmond.ca/ParticipACTION

We cheered on Canada as we took a massive 6-0 win! Where were you during this incredible game?🍁 This June, amazing community events, soccer themed activities, and public match viewings are happening all throughout Richmond. Find the next event near you at RichmondCelebratesSoccer.ca!⚽

🏃‍♀️🚲 Recreation happens everywhere in Richmond! Explore parks & trails, join outdoor programs, enjoy public art, play sports, or visit the Richmond Nature Park for amazing programs. From family fun to fitness & outdoor adventure, get active this June & in ParticipACTION! 🌞 🔗richmond.ca/RecParksMonth

The Celebrate YOUth Campaign is all about recognizing everything YOU bring to this community and connecting you with the programs, resources and opportunities to help you grow, belong and thrive. 💛 Because Richmond isn't just a place you live. It's a place you help shape. 🔗richmond.ca/CelebrateYouth

PSA for Richmond youth 📣 Join us this summer for a 3-day program where you'll meet the Mayor, work with City staff, and tackle a project that actually matters! 📅 July 7–9 | 10am–4:30pm 📍 MCAL 🎯 Ages 15–20 | Registration now open! Sign up at Richmond.ca/register (Event ID: 00530586)

For $29, the Richmond Summer Youth Pass gives children & youth ages 5–18 get unlimited drop-ins (June 13 to September 7)! 🏊⛸️Swimming & skating ⛳ Pitch & Putt golf 💪🎨Drop-in fitness classes & activities Use your Summer Youth Pass & participate in ParticipACTION this summer! 🔗 richmond.ca/SummerPass

🎨🌿This summer, discover Richmond’s In the Park Series! Join all kinds of inclusive, beginner-friendly creative programs that inspire connection, wellness, & self-expression. 🌐Online: richmond.ca/register 📞Call the Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300 🏢In-person: any community facility