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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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mrantanen@richmond-news.com

Recent Work by Maria

More Kinder products recalled over fears of Salmonella

More Kinder products recalled over fears of Salmonella

CFIA announced just days before Easter that 23 Kinder chocolate products might have been contaminated by Salmonella.
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Musqueam sign agreement with YVR-based company on training

Musqueam sign agreement with YVR-based company on training

ABCoast said an agreement with a First Nations band is part of the 'path to truth and reconciliation.'
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Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

The CEO of a resort in the Rockies apologized for comments that caused 'distress for several women'
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Richmond Secondary students seek more prominent place for commemorative plaque

Richmond Secondary students seek more prominent place for commemorative plaque

Two students started a change.org petition to move a plaque featuring Harry Jerome
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Paramedics respond to record call volumes in 2021

Paramedics respond to record call volumes in 2021

Ambulances are often out of service because of staff shortages
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New technology in the works for 9-1-1 system

New technology in the works for 9-1-1 system

An external review showed the 9-1-1 call-taker system to be "significantly understaffed."
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YVR second busiest airport in Canada

YVR second busiest airport in Canada

Airline revenue was up, according to Statistics Canada, but still about half of pre-pandemic levels.
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BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

The union is recommending a number of actions, including setting up a rapid testing regime for students and staff
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Ambulance union wants more community paramedics in cities like Richmond

Ambulance union wants more community paramedics in cities like Richmond

Community paramedics are in rural and remote B.C. communities, but not in urban settings
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Updated: Feds invest $17 million in Steveston small craft harbour improvements

Updated: Feds invest $17 million in Steveston small craft harbour improvements

Twenty-six B.C. harbours are receiving federal funding
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