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

Richmond mayor shuts down meeting after 'offensive' remarks

'No drugs in Richmond' signs back at city council meeting.

Apr 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Richmond city workers support striking

The union and employer are starting mediation in early May.

Apr 11, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

City of Richmond sues BC Hydro over claims of underpayment

BC Hydro said it gave lower payments to Richmond because utility property tax rates rose significantly compared to other properties.

Apr 10, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

'Air-to-marine': YVR floats idea of cargo-laden barges

Province announced $800,000 for sustainability projects at airport

Mar 25, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Third suspension for Richmond hockey player

Eithan Grishin received a 31-game suspension from the Pacific Junior Hockey League.

Mar 21, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Update: Richmond hockey player gets 31-game suspension after fight with North Van goalie

Sockeyes defenceman Eithan Grishin received the suspension after a brawl at a game on Jan. 25.

Mar 19, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

$150,000 worth of merchandise seized by police in Steveston

Lego and Jellycat toys were some of the items seized by Richmond RCMP.

Mar 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Possible measles exposure at two places in Richmond

People born before 1970 most likely had measles as a child, VCH notes.

Mar 4, 2024 2:36 PM Read more >

Richmond woman decries upcoming closure of teen mental health facility

A petition to keep the Carlile Centre in North Vancouver has garnered almost 700 signatures.

Feb 29, 2024 7:30 PM Read more >

Large quantities of drugs, guns, cash seized in Richmond, Delta, Surrey

Raw material seized by RCMP could have produced almost half a million pills of illicit drugs.

Feb 23, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

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