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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

Former private school site bought by Richmond school district for $60M

Former private school site bought by Richmond school district for $60M

The new school on Odlin Crescent is expected to be up and running in September 2026.
Framing Richmond: Sunday photo gallery

Framing Richmond: Sunday photo gallery

Did you take any photos in Richmond this week?
Illegal ride-hailing operator in Richmond convicted twice in three months

Illegal ride-hailing operator in Richmond convicted twice in three months

Failure to comply with conditions could result in criminal charges: Richmond RCMP
City of Richmond launches forensic audit into Olympic Oval

City of Richmond launches forensic audit into Olympic Oval

The city said it does audits and reviews "routinely."
Seven vehicles impounded by Richmond RCMP in one-day traffic blitz

Seven vehicles impounded by Richmond RCMP in one-day traffic blitz

Police handed out 661 tickets in May for traffic infractions.
East Richmond industrial developer honours farming family

East Richmond industrial developer honours farming family

Montrose Properties honoured the Zylmans family legacy during 10th anniversary celebration.
Good morning, Richmond! It's Wednesday

Good morning, Richmond! It's Wednesday

Latest news and weather in Richmond and a photo feature of the day.
$2.2M rebuilt Steveston playground reopens with fishing-boat theme

$2.2M rebuilt Steveston playground reopens with fishing-boat theme

The first playground at Steveston Community Park was built in 1942.
Home Depot parking lot in Richmond flooded

Home Depot parking lot in Richmond flooded

A fire hydrant apparently burst, causing water to gush into the parking lot.
Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

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.
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