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HIGH FIVE: Scotiabank supports Richmond’s 200th Anniversary
Duane Morris (left), Scotiabank’s Richmond Branch Manager, is proudly handing over a $5,000 sponsorship contribution to Tino Bevacqua, member of the 200th Organizing Committee. Duane and his staff volunteered to…
Richmond Village Association launches local news blog
(press release via Richmond Village Association) The Richmond Village Association (RVA) announced the launch of a new local news blog today known as RichmondHub.ca. “This initiative could not come at…
RICHMOND: Kid-designed winter banners proudly fly
A damp and rainy December day could not deter the GT Signs crew, (Andrew and Blair) from their annual assignment of hanging the Kids Winter Banners. As 2018 marks Richmond’s…
Richmond Curling Club is Richmond’s 200th Anniversary newest community sponsor
(via Richmond Village Association) The 2018 Organizing Committee wishes to thank the Richmond Curling Club for their generous in-kind use of their facilities for the June 15-17, 2018 weekend festivities…
Richmond Village Association meets on October 18
(via Richmond Village Association) OnWednesday Oct. 18th at 8:00pm, the RVA will be holding their monthly board meeting at the Richmond Community Centre (upstairs at the Arena) in which the public…
Richmond Village Association invites you to their monthly board meeting (Sept 11)
On Monday Sept. 11th at 7:30 pm, Arena, the Richmond Village Association (RVA) will be holding their monthly Board meeting in which the public are welcome to attend. In addition…
REVIEW: Danby’s breakfast is worth the road trip to Richmond
If you know where the Richmond Bakery used to be, you know where Danby’s Roadhouse is now. There is a Danby’s in Munster too (Danby’s Bar and Grill) but for…
Jabulani supports Richmond’s 200th anniversary
The Richmond 2018 Organizing Committee thanks Jabulani Winery for their generous support. Tom and Janet Moul, proprietors of Jabulani Winery presented a cheque to the Richmond Village Association for $717.00…
MOFFATT: Update on wastewater from the Richmond Pumping Station
(via Scott Moffatt,Councillor for Rideau-Goulbourn) When we get these extreme weather events, there can tend to be adverse effects on certain operations. Last week’s rain was no exception as the…
Fire on Fowler Street in Richmond displaces family of five
UPDATE: Neighbours have set up a fundraising page to help the family displaced by the fire: “The Purdy family from Richmond ON suffered a devastating loss yesterday when a fire…
Richmond Bakery sign goes up for auction
(Richmond Bakery circa 2014. Photo via Google Streetview.) The Richmond Bakery sign has been put up for auction. The owners of Danby’s Roadhouse, who took over the building earlier this year,…
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory in effect for Kings Park communal well water users in Richmond
UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted as of Sunday evening. (press release from Ottawa Public Health) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for…
Launch event for Richmond’s 200th anniversary on Saturday
(press release) In 2018, Richmond turns 200 years young! The Richmond 200th Anniversary Organizing Committee, under the direction of Cydney Green, has been planning events of epic proportions to make…
PHOTOS: 2016 edition of the Upper Jock River Race
Dozens of paddlers raced down the Jock River on a cold but sunny Saturday, taking part in a tradition dating back to 1971. All photos by Barry Gray.
Proposed pipeline project would include 20 megawatt pumping station
Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa are planning extensive infrastructure upgrades to support the power requirements of the proposed Energy East pipeline, including 20 megawatts for a pumping station near Richmond. “Initial plans to…