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 man found guilty of trading outside of his 'scope'

Richard Yung Shyang Chen was found guilty in Vancouver Provincial Court.

Jul 23, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Alleged hijacker makes first appearance in Richmond Provincial Court

Shaheer Cassim is facing two counts after allegedly taking control of a plane in Victoria.

Jul 22, 2025 12:18 PM Read more >

Update: Richmond man, 33, charged with second-degree murder

The victim and the suspect knew each other: IHIT

Jul 19, 2025 4:05 PM Read more >

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

The offences allegedly took place in Powell River last summer.

Jul 8, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Richmond councillor calls for dismantling of Olympic Oval corporation

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

Jun 23, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

City of Richmond launches forensic audit into Olympic Oval

The city said it does audits and reviews "routinely."

Jun 19, 2025 2:33 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 17, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 12, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

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.

May 7, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Travellers at YVR on April 7 might have been exposed to highly contagious disease.

Apr 11, 2025 12:14 PM Read more >

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