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Richmond's new mayor, Rob Howard, wants to build a new trade and exhibition centre

New Richmond Mayor Rob Howard is promising to pursue a trade and exhibition centre, making the project part of his vision to strengthen the city’s role as a gateway to the Pacific. In his inauguration speech on the evening of Nov. 2, 2026, Richmond’s first new mayor in 25 years — taking over from...

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  • Em pqb 6h ago

    Did anyone go to the council meeting? What was the vote?

  • Marlee pqb 2h ago

    Whoever drafted this clearly hasn't driven through downtown at 5pm.

  • Beth nanaimo 15m ago

    About time. The lot's been a wreck for years.

  • Em summerland 4d ago

    First I'm hearing of this.

    • Kev summerland 5d ago

      About time. The lot's been a wreck for years.

  • Tyler summerland 17h ago

    About time. The lot's been a wreck for years.

  • Bren pqb 46m ago

    Did anyone go to the council meeting? What was the vote?