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Brent Richter

Brent Richter

Brent Richter is a full-time news reporter at the North Shore News who covers municipal council, police and crime, fire, rescues and whatever else lands on his desk.

When he's not writing news stories or sitting in council chambers, Brent is daydreaming about craft beer, video games and other things he doesn't spend nearly enough time focusing on.

He welcomes your questions, story ideas, opinions and slow cooker recipes.

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Recent Work by Brent

Trucker who hit North Vancouver overpass fined $2,500

Trucker who hit North Vancouver overpass fined $2,500

He was caught again less than 72 hours later.
Vancouver man sentenced for dangerous hunting in Pemberton

Vancouver man sentenced for dangerous hunting in Pemberton

The man fired two shots after dark at a deer near someone’s home
West Vancouver homeowner ordered to demolish unpermitted building

West Vancouver homeowner ordered to demolish unpermitted building

The building is an “unacceptable risk,” the director of planning says.
North Vancouver man wins $1 million in Lotto 6/49

North Vancouver man wins $1 million in Lotto 6/49

He purchased his ticket at a Park Royal kiosk, and says he plans to use some of the money to pay for his son's university education
Lost teens lead to 'frustrating' call for North Shore Rescue

Lost teens lead to 'frustrating' call for North Shore Rescue

The three teens ignored the search manager’s advice to turn back, and wound up in need of a rescue
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in West Vancouver

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in West Vancouver

Police say the driver left the road and crashed into a tree before the vehicle caught fire
Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

A 59-year-old man was convicted on two Wildlife Act charges after being caught on camera leaving piles of food in an area frequented by hikers, dog walkers and anglers
North Vancouver's Maplewood Farm celebrates 50 years of life

North Vancouver's Maplewood Farm celebrates 50 years of life

The North Van farm has been bringing country life to the city for half a century, teaching kids to love and respect the animal world
West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

Three lucky dog owners could be in for a ‘golden biscuit’ to share with their pooch if they're seen following the rules
Friends identify man who drowned in West Vancouver lake

Friends identify man who drowned in West Vancouver lake

'They did the best they could with how this unfolded. I get the impression that it happened pretty quickly,' police spokesperson says of incident in Cypress Provincial Park
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