The City of Richmond is expanding the number of locations where free public Wi-Fi is available.
People will be able to now enjoy the Internet service at the following city facilities:
* South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd.;
* Sea Island Community Centre, 7140 Miller Rd.;
* Steveston Outdoor Pool, 4151 Moncton St.;
* Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave.;
* West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd.;
The existing city facilities where Wi-Fi is available include: Richmond City Hall, City Centre Community Centre, Steveston Community Centre, Richmond Olympic Oval and the Richmond Public Library at the Steveston, Cambie, Ironwood and Brighouse branches.
Wi-Fi service will be activated in additional City facilities in 2016.
To connect to the Internet, most City facilities fall under the @richmondbc Wi-Fi network. Some other city locations have their own open network to connect to such as #Telus at the Oval and the Richmond Public Library network for city libraries.