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In this newsletter: Mental Health Supports and Wildfires Make your Emergency Ready Plan Reducing Health Risks from Wildfire Smoke Safe Summer Driving and Camping Information National Immunization Awareness Month International Overdose Awareness Day Emergency Preparedness Resources Mental Health Supports and Wildfires Wildfires have a real impact on the mental wellbeing of individuals experiencing evacuation, increased exposure to smoke, and concern about their friends, famili

In this newsletter: Thank you for the community support at the 2026 Richmond Pride Walk Harold Steves and the Medal of Good Citizenship Make your Emergency Ready Plan Public Charging Network Expansion Safe Summer Driving and Camping Strengthening Emergency Operations Jimmy (Judd) Slough Diking Project Visit to the Richmond RCMP with Minister Terry Yung Thank you for the Community Support at the 2026 Richmond Pride Walk! Thanks for coming to the 4th annual Richmond Pride Walk!

Happy July ☀️ We are getting excited for the upcoming Richmond Pride Walk on July 25th! Come and join us for a fun, family-friendly walk on Steveston Boardwalk to support that people belong here in Richmond. There will be music, freezies, cute stickers, community booths, and great vibes! In this newsletter: Join us at the Richmond Pride Walk ICONNBC Roundtable Safe Summer Driving and Camping Landmark Agreement with Ottawa Fraud Prevention Disrupting Organized Crime Free Smart

Happy June, and Happy Pride Month🌈! The sun is out, and it is the perfect time of year to enjoy the beautiful nature of British Columbia. Ensure to stay safe, and check road conditions before you embark on a road trip or day out in the sun. There are many upcoming opportunities to share your thoughts directly through consultations, with topics such as ICBC no-fault, the 2027 budget, and child care. In this newsletter: Join us at the Steveston Salmon Festival Pride Month Saf

This is the 30th anniversary of Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and in B.C. this year's theme is 'in it together', which recognizes that everyone's readiness and resilience is strengthened when we're looking out for one another. Everyone has a role to play, and a good way to start is by creating a household emergency plan and having a grab-and-go bag ready. During this week, we had a successful Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Legislative building in Victoria. It was

Happy May! It was fun to attend the ribbon cutting for the newest addition to Steveston Village, the Steveston Thrift Shop Society. Thrifting is a fun and sustainable way to shop local, and I thank all of the hard-working volunteers and organizers that made the grand opening a success. Next week is disaster preparedness week, and I will be sharing tips and preparedness information all week on my social media channels, and follow along to learn some tips about staying safe and

🌸🌸🌸 Happy Cherry Blossom Season! 🌸🌸🌸 As we come to the beginning of April, there are many exciting events coming up as the weather is getting nicer, and beautiful blooms start emerging. In Richmond, the cherry blossoms are lining the streets and are perfect for photo ops! As you enjoy the nice weather and flowers, ensure to stay safe and follow parking regulations. In this newsletter, I am happy to share a new curriculum teaching disaster management and preparedness for

Happy 2026! As we begin a new year, I reflect on the work that we’ve done together to make Richmond a better place to live. We have advanced to the next phase of redevelopment for the Richmond Hospital. The Lions Manor-Fentiman Place long term care project is underway with rezoning, and starting the next steps of the project. We have opened safe housing for women and children, and broken ground on school replacements and additions. We also faced many challenges together, incl

It’s been an amazing year, and I want to share what the government and I have been doing. Going back to our community for the holidays, I’m looking forward to connecting with constituents to hear from you about your thoughts and ideas and attend the many amazing holiday events spreading cheer in our region! We passed an incredible 19 government bills and 1 private member’s bill in the Legislature this fall, and are excited to hit the ground running when we return in February.

Happy Holidays, December is a wonderful time of year, filled with family, treats and cheer! I hope that you enjoy the winter season, and explore all that Richmond has to offer. We are lucky to have our small businesses for holiday shopping, and streets of beautiful lights all around the city to light the way! The Steveston winter village event, which operates until December 31st, boasts bright lights, photo-ready spots and unique window displays—perfect for a night of holiday