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The B.C. Conservatives have named candidates in all four Richmond ridings. The NDP has announced Linda Li in Richmond-Bridgeport, and Elections BC lists Henry Yao in Richmond Centre.
Advance voting runs Oct. 3 and Oct. 7–10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will choose one mayor, eight councillors and seven school trustees from 90 candidates.
The two-day Lansdowne Centre fundraiser drew more than 5,000 people and surpassed its $100,000 goal. Proceeds will support medical equipment, technology and patient care at Richmond Hospital.
Richmond marked the reopening of the renewed McLean Neighbourhood Park Playground on Sept. 28, with new play areas and accessible features for children aged two to 12.
Richmond voters will use a double-sided ballot for the first time in the 2026 election. The city has 90 candidates running for mayor, councillor and school trustee, and voters should mark both sides before submitting it.
Gulf Island Seaplanes and Iskwew Air report higher fuel, maintenance, insurance and labour costs. One has raised fares and added a fuel surcharge; the other plans a fare increase.
Twenty-eight candidates are contesting seven Richmond Board of Education trustee seats. Tracy Sherlock’s column outlines party and independent candidates’ stated education platforms and the issues facing the board.
Two debates organized by the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition are scheduled for Oct. 2 and Oct. 8, with questions focused on housing, food security, climate issues and other community priorities.
W.D. Ferris teacher Tanya Blumel and YVR Indigenous relations director Mary Point say more public information and cultural learning could help residents and visitors understand Musqueam history at Garry Point.
The double-sided ballot will separate candidates for mayor, school trustee and councillor into three alphabetical sections, with mayoral and trustee candidates on the front and councillor candidates on the back.
The closing sale runs Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, at the market site, with lanterns, inflatables and LED displays among the items available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Advance Richmond says several signs were spray-painted and their wooden frames torn apart last week; the City of Richmond also contacted the slate about signs placed in prohibited areas.
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