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Maria Rantanen

Maria Rantanen

Maria Rantanen covers the city hall and education beats for the Richmond News but she also enjoys delving into stories about farming and the future of Richmond.

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Recent Work by Maria

Five people face charges in Richmond court of clam, oyster overfishing

Five people face charges in Richmond court of clam, oyster overfishing

The offences allegedly took place in Powell River last summer.
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Richmond councillor calls for dismantling of Olympic Oval corporation

Richmond councillor calls for dismantling of Olympic Oval corporation

The City of Richmond is currently conducting a forensic audit of the Oval.
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City of Richmond launches forensic audit into Olympic Oval

City of Richmond launches forensic audit into Olympic Oval

The city said it does audits and reviews "routinely."
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Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

A man allegedly took a truck across the border and was chased to Skagit County by state troopers.
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Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

The fisherman got 'bad intel' about where he could fish, says his defence lawyer.
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Updated: Police dog stabbed on Wednesday morning in Richmond

Updated: Police dog stabbed on Wednesday morning in Richmond

Traffic is now re-opened around No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway after an early morning police incident.
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Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Travellers at YVR on April 7 might have been exposed to highly contagious disease.
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Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Police raids took place in Richmond, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Mission and Aldergrove.
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YVR named best airport in North America - again

YVR named best airport in North America - again

The airport authority's president Tamara Vrooman said she's "thrilled" by the award.
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Man sentenced in Richmond court to more jail time for bilking banks of $365K

Man sentenced in Richmond court to more jail time for bilking banks of $365K

Eric Arsen Frendian was sentenced in Richmond Provincial Court on Friday.
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