Global smorgasbord to be served up at Richmond World Festival

An international FEASTival of Flavours with more than 50 food trucks and a Culinary Stage featuring top local chefs will bring the tastes of the globe to the Richmond World Festival on Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2 in Minoru Park, presented by Coast Capital Savings. This year’s Culinary Stage chefs bring worldwide experience … Continued

Sunset Fitness Series to deliver free waterfront fun in Richmond

Get fit, have fun and celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary this summer with the Sunset Fitness Series at the Olympic Riverside Plaza at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The series kicks off this Sunday, July 9 and runs each Sunday through August 27, including a special Canada 150 celebration on Sunday, July 30. Each Sunday, from 5 … Continued

Richmond Maritime Festival gets boost for Canada 150

The 14th annual Richmond Maritime Festival returns to the beautiful Steveston waterfront on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13. This year the festival is bigger than ever in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. The festival will include a wooden boat festival within the site, roving characters, visual artists, puppets, storytellers and more. From performances … Continued

Richmond cherishes the old, welcomes the new

City laying on special luncheon for long-time residents, while non-profit opens it arms with job fair for new immigrants If you’ve been a Richmondite for at least 50 years, the City of Richmond has a very special invitation waiting just for you. Long-time residents are being invited by the city to register for the “Pioneer … Continued

Richmond hearts glowing with Canada 150 pride

Richmond hearts will be glowing all-year long as the City has unveiled plans for more than 60 events to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. From tall ship visits to floral spectacles to major festivals, Richmond will be showing its Canadian pride in ways that celebrate our nation’s history, culture, diversity and uniqueness. Mayor Malcolm … Continued