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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

Pride events planned throughout Richmond

Pride events planned throughout Richmond

There are 15 events planned by the city and the library for Pride Week.
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Narrow vote supports Richmond rental building process despite 'absolute no' from some councillors

Narrow vote supports Richmond rental building process despite 'absolute no' from some councillors

Despite strong opposition, the majority told city staff to continue pursuing rental project, albeit taking into account council's feedback.
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Family distracts victims to steal and sell jewelry: Richmond RCMP

Family distracts victims to steal and sell jewelry: Richmond RCMP

Police remind the public not to let strangers into personal space.
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50-tonne girder installation causes traffic closures on Highway 99

50-tonne girder installation causes traffic closures on Highway 99

Road closures are expected from Friday, July 18 to Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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Methamphetamines seized at YVR in two separate incidents

Methamphetamines seized at YVR in two separate incidents

CBSA agents seized a total of 23 kilograms of meth at Vancouver International Airport.
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Richmond Olympic Oval city subsidy capped at $2.5 million

Richmond Olympic Oval city subsidy capped at $2.5 million

The Oval received $4 million in subsidies from the city in 2024.
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Non-profit buys rental building in Richmond city centre

Non-profit buys rental building in Richmond city centre

An apartment building on Westminster Highway has been renamed to the Ronald S. Roadburg Residences.
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Six Richmond high school students ace paramedic licensing exam

Six Richmond high school students ace paramedic licensing exam

"Accidents happen and it’s good to have this knowledge": Cambie secondary grad
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Mixed reaction from Richmond council on three-storey rental in Maple Grove area

Mixed reaction from Richmond council on three-storey rental in Maple Grove area

“You don’t destroy one neighbourhood to build another neighbourhood": Coun. Carol Day
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Richmond police warn public about online, in-person scams

Richmond police warn public about online, in-person scams

Between January and May 2025, there were almost 500 cases of fraud reported to Richmond RCMP.
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