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@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.socialNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day is Wed, Sep 30.
Let's learn about the lasting impacts of residential schools and reflect on how each of us can contribute to truth and reconciliation.
We invite everyone to wear orange and check out our programs:
richmond.ca/NDTR
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🚲Go by Bike Week is from Sept. 19–25! Join us at the Richmond Celebration Station on Thurs, Sept. 24, 4:00–6:00pm, at the south end of the Canada Line Bikeway Bridge at River Drive and Van Horne Way. Log your trips, kilometres, and greenhouse gas savings to win prizes! 🎉
🔗richmond.ca/CyclingEvents.
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🎉 Culture Days is back!
From Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Oct 4, dive into free and pay-what-you-may arts experiences happening right in your community! Think hands-on workshops, behind-the-scenes studio tours, live demos, and creative activities for all ages!🎨🎭🎶
More information: richmond.ca/CultureDays
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🚧YVR will be implementing overnight closures on Dinsmore Bridge beginning Monday, September 14, Sunday through Saturday from 10:00PM to 6:00AM. Closures may occur up to six nights per week. Traffic will be detoured via the No. 2 Rd. Bridge.
🔗https://news.yvr.ca/dinsmore-bridge-overnight-closures.
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🚧BC Hydro to conduct 24-hour construction work Sept 11, 7:00PM through Sept 13, 7:00PM at the intersection of Westminster Highway & No. 2 Road. • No left turns permitted eastbound, westbound, or northbound • Suggested detour: Dinsmore Bridge via Gilbert Road 📞1-866-647-3334 ✉️[email protected]
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🚧Traffic Advisory: Translink will be closing the northbound slow lane on Knight Street Bridge on Thursday, September 10 from 10:00PM to 5:00AM. One northbound lane will remain open.
📞Translink's Customer Information Centre: 604-953-3333
🔗translink.ca/Bridges
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social♻️Give your items a second life at the Richmond Reuse & Repair Café. At Richmond City Hall on Sept. 12, 10AM-2PM, bring your small, clean, gently used items to swap & donate! Have something that needs fixing? Skilled repair experts will be available by appointment to help.
🔗: richmond.ca/Rethink.
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social📣Review the draft Economic Development Strategy & share your thoughts on how Richmond builds an inclusive & sustainable local economy that supports community well-being while balancing growth & environmental responsibility.
🔗LetsTalkRichmond.ca/EconomicDevelopmentStrategy
📅Deadline: October 25, 2026
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🚧Construction of the Steveston Community Park playground enhancements will begin the week of September 8, 2026 & is expected to take approximately 3-4 weeks. ✅The majority of the playground will remain open. ⚠️The shipwreck structure, wobble boards, & belt swing set will be temporarily fenced off.
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🏢Residents can apply to volunteer on City Advisory Committees, Boards and Commissions. Opportunities are available in areas including arts & culture, environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, economic development & accessibility.
📆Apply by Friday, September 25, 2026
🔗 Richmond.ca/advisory
@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social🎨📸Community members are invited to submit original designs inspired by the people, places, activities and experiences that make Richmond unique for the 2026/2027 Street Banner Contest! Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/StreetBanners2027 to learn more & submit an entry with your LTR account by Sun, Sep 27.
