Category: In the News

City of Richmond

The City of Richmond is excited to announce the winners of the Youth Art Contest, which was part of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update. Open to local youth, the contest invited creative submissions of artwork representing Richmond’s future. Twenty youth of diverse ages submitted artwork in various mediums including watercolour, mixed-media and digital art.

“Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the Youth Art Contest,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Your inspiring creativity reflects the spirit of Richmond and shows a deep understanding of our city’s future. Each piece beautifully captures the themes of the Official Community Plan update and highlights the unique vision our youth bring to shaping Richmond. Thank you for sharing your talent.”

Over 400 community members voted for their top three favourite submissions online and at in-person OCP open house engagement sessions. The winning pieces, created by youth who reside in Richmond, were selected for their creativity, relevance to the OCP update, and vision of Richmond’s future.

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Global News

There are new questions about how City of Richmond is spending tax dollars.

A Global News investigation using a freedom of information request has revealed that tens of thousands of dollars were spent on a party.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the holiday party called “Jingle,” cost about $119,000 in total. …

“A year-end party is a time to reflect on what happened in the past, it is an investment in your people, it is a way to build morale,” Brodie told Global News. …

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Richmond News

Dear Editor,

Re: Why aren’t there more pickleball courts in Richmond: Players, Aug. 6, 2025

Pickleball is an enormously popular and fast-growing sport.

To address the comments set out in the recent Richmond News article, the city is actively exploring and implementing more courts for pickleball enthusiasts.

In addition to drop-in pickleball available at six community centres, Richmond currently has nine dedicated pickleball courts, with four new pickleball courts coming to South Arm Park. …

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Vancouver Sun

The province announced Monday it is appealing the B.C. Supreme Court ruling that granted the Cowichan Nation title to large swaths of southeast Richmond and fishing rights in the Fraser River.

“We feel that this decision has significant legal issues, and we believe that those legal issues must be reconsidered on appeal,” Attorney General Niki Sharma said. “This case is an example of why the province prefers to resolve land claims through negotiation — where we can protect property rights directly — rather than risk considerable uncertainty through court decisions.”

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie told Postmedia on Monday that the city’s lawyers are still going through Young’s decision and that he can’t say too much now, but did express concern that the “potential implications could be enormous.”

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, said it is still reviewing the decision and “will provide further updates at an appropriate time in the future.” …

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Canadianinquirer.net

The City of Richmond’s online portal MyRichmond, which incorporates MyBusiness and MyPermit, has received a prestigious CIO Awards Canada honour for customer service and technology excellence.

CIO Awards Canada celebrate excellence in IT innovation, honouring Canadian organizations and teams that leverage technology to drive success. These prestigious technology awards, presented by International Data Corporation (IDC), recognize initiatives that create a competitive edge, enhance business processes, fuel growth, and strengthen customer relationships.

“This award demonstrates the City’s commitment to customer service and the use of technology to help businesses of all sizes have a more positive and efficient experience,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Through MyBusiness and MyPermit, developers, contractors, businesses and home owners can apply for permits and licences quickly and easily anytime and from anywhere safely and securely.”

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YVR.ca

This year, YVR’s Summer of Pride campaign brought colour, joy, and reflection to the airport community through a series of events that celebrated diversity, encouraged learning, and built allyship among employees, passengers, and partners alike.

We kicked off the season in June with a powerful Lunch & Learn featuring Musqueam artist and Two-Spirit speaker Manuel (Manny) Strain, who shared moving reflections on identity, culture, and history—reminding us of the strength in storytelling and the importance of representation. That same day, over 75 Airport Authority staff came together dressed in the colours of the Progress Pride Flag, forming a real-life recreation of the design and showing visible allyship across the organization.

On July 26, YVR employees and allies proudly joined the 3rd Annual Richmond Pride Walk in Steveston Village. Led by MLA Kelly Greene, the walk brought together over 500 participants, including Premier David Eby and Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, to champion love, visibility, and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our team brought both enthusiasm and visibility—high-vis vests, hard hats, wands, and smiles lit the way, adding a bit of sparkle to the celebration and reinforcing our commitment to diversity and inclusion. …

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Richmond.ca

Do you have a highly visible wall that could use a splash of colour? The City of Richmond is currently looking for property owners, businesses, stratas and non-profit organizations interested in offering wall space for the 2026 program of community murals.

Now in its seventh year, the Richmond Community Mural Program connects artists with local partners to transform blank walls into eye-catching public artworks that reflect Richmond’s unique character and neighbourhoods. …

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Richmond News

A forensic audit into the use of gift cards at the City of Richmond has been completed and the information has been forwarded to RCMP for information.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie made the announcement at Monday’s last council meeting before the summer break.

The audit was done on $295,000 worth of “unreconciled gift cards” that were given out at the City of Richmond from 2022 to 2024.

Brodie said at the meeting that since it’s been forwarded to police, no other information will be given out.

Brodie told the Richmond News that staff are making sure its policies are clear with regard to such issues. …

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CTV Morning Live

Richmond Mayor, Malcolm Brodie joins CTV Morning Live to speak about how they became Canada’s most active community!

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Cision

Richmond, B.C. has been named Canada’s Most Active Community and awarded the $100,000 grand prize to support local physical activity and sport initiatives as part of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk. Now in its sixth year, the national physical activity and sport initiative encourages Canadians to get active throughout the month of June.

“Congratulations to Richmond and all of the provincial and territorial winners,” said Elio Antunes, President and CEO of ParticipACTION. “Engaging community members in physical activity and sport is an important strategy for building healthier and more connected communities. It was so inspiring to see over 1,500 organizations host more than 10,000 low-barrier, inclusive physical activity and sport activities throughout June. We hope communities keep the momentum going and continue to make room to move year-round!” …

“The City of Richmond is proud of our commitment to support physical activity and well-being,” said Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond, B.C. “As a vibrant and active community, we provide safe, fun and inclusive opportunities for all ages to keep our people connected and promote healthy lifestyles. On behalf of the many organizations and individuals that support physical activity and well-being in Richmond, we are honoured to be named Canada’s Most Active Community.” …

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