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 disability advocates urge governments to provide more support

The federal government will give out $200 in a disability benefit, but advocates call on province not to claw back on other benefits.

Jul 26, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >

Capstan hotel, condo development put on ice

Richmond city council rescinded the rezoning of a property on Patterson Road.

Jul 26, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Human remains found in east Richmond

RCMP are working to identify a body found in the Fraser River at the end of Williams Road.

Jul 25, 2024 4:53 PM Read more >

Seven illegal Richmond ride-hailing drivers fined $14K

Unauthorized ride-hailing apps bypass background checks and safety protocols.

Jul 25, 2024 12:23 PM Read more >

Richmond councillors criticize lack of representation at regional table

Richmond only has four councillors on Metro Vancouver committees.

Jul 25, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Canada Line 'beaver dam' at Brighouse to be replaced

Swimming salmon and koi will be featured in the latest public art piece in Richmond.

Jul 24, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Design team chosen for new Richmond-Delta tunnel crossing

Cross Fraser Partnership is designing the new tube that will replace the George Massey Tunnel.

Jul 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Bird causes large power outage in Richmond

BC Hydro restored power within about three hours.

Jul 23, 2024 8:04 AM Read more >

Campfire found smouldering in west Richmond

Terra Nova resident is calling on the city to monitor for illegal fires.

Jul 20, 2024 9:41 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver governance under scrutiny at Richmond city council

Malcom Brodie, Chak Au and Bill McNulty sit on the regional government's board of directors.

Jul 19, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >

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