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2022 Civic Election

New Richmond businesses ‘frustrated’ by long permit wait times

New Richmond businesses ‘frustrated’ by long permit wait times

The system has to change to make Richmond business-friendly, said city councillor seeking re-election.
Municipal election: Mayoral, city council candidate profiles

Municipal election: Mayoral, city council candidate profiles

28 of the 30 mayoral and city council candidates told the Richmond News why they were running for office and gave their key election issues
How old should you be to run in Richmond elections?

How old should you be to run in Richmond elections?

Younger Richmondites are hoping to prove themselves in the upcoming civic elections.
Municipal election: Profile of Andy Hobbs

Municipal election: Profile of Andy Hobbs

Andy Hobbs is a retired superintendent with the Vancouver Police Department.
Richmond trustee candidates asked about school closures

Richmond trustee candidates asked about school closures

Fifteen candidates for the Richmond Board of Education were grilled by the RTA, district parents and CUPE at a recent all-candidates meeting.
Arts need equal consideration in Richmond election

Arts need equal consideration in Richmond election

Art venues and facilities expansion in Richmond candidates’ plans
Housing, racism, the future of Richmond debated at all-candidates meeting

Housing, racism, the future of Richmond debated at all-candidates meeting

The housing crisis was tied to many issues, including the difficulty businesses have retaining employees because they can't afford to live in Richmond.
Municipal election: Profile on Jerome Dickey

Municipal election: Profile on Jerome Dickey

The RITE Richmond candidate is a mediator and business consultant
Richmond mayor challenges councillor on housing vote record

Richmond mayor challenges councillor on housing vote record

Coun. Michael Wolfe says he's asked numerous times to be put on the planning committee where housing developments are first dealt with.
Richmond councillor 'building bridges' at Chinese cultural event

Richmond councillor 'building bridges' at Chinese cultural event

The Canada Sichuanese Friendship Association co-hosted a cultural event on Oct. 1, which coincided with the Chinese Community Party's 73rd anniversary.