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 RCMP look for missing 39-year-old woman

The woman was last seen a week ago near Westminster Highway and Gilbert Road.

May 31, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

Advocacy group shut out of Richmond drug policy forum

The Prosper symposium was moved suddenly from Vancouver to Richmond.

May 30, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Steveston's Buck & Ear could be converted into hotel suites

The building was constructed in 1895 and was historically called the Sockeye Hotel.

May 30, 2024 2:10 PM Read more >

Drug policy event moves abruptly from Vancouver to Richmond

Organizers say Prosper symposium was moved due to safety reasons.

May 30, 2024 7:52 AM Read more >

Man convicted two decades after sexual assault in Richmond

Christopher Sharafi will serve five years in prison for break-and-enter, sexual assault.

May 29, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

City council asks province for pause on densifying Steveston

City wants to consult with residents of the 'distinct historical neighbourhood' about allowing multiplexes.

May 28, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Historical documents show DDT, arsenic buried at Richmond works yard

The city has budgeted $70M for the first phase of rebuilding the Lynas Lane works yard.

May 25, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Mental math competition returns to Richmond this weekend

The math competition hasn't been held since the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 25, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Province considering filling George Massey Tunnel with sand

Marine navigation, seismic concerns could be addressed with not removing old tunnel.

May 22, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Meet-and-greet with Richmond RCMP takes place Thursday

The public can learn about policing and safety at Minoru Centre for Active Living.

May 15, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

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