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

Canada Votes 2025: Liberal Parm Bains secures second term in Steveston

Richmond city Coun. Chak Au has been elected in Richmond Centre-Marpole.

Apr 29, 2025 1:50 AM Read more >

15 activities planned for Richmond youth in early May

Youth Week activities run between May 1 and 7 at various venues in Richmond.

Apr 28, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Flags at half-mast at Richmond City Hall in wake of Filipino street party tragedy

Eleven people were killed on Saturday in Vancouver at the Lapu Lapu Day festival.

Apr 28, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

Framing Richmond: Sunday photo gallery

Did you take any photos in Richmond this week?

Apr 27, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

Public can learn about $156M in capital projects in Richmond

Display board are at city hall until May 12.

Apr 24, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Three more condo towers planned in Richmond Oval precinct

Signature at River Green is the latest development in Richmond by ASPAC and its pre-sales have just been launched.

Apr 24, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

City of Richmond ponders how to dispose of $32,000 in gift cards

Some gift cards were given to employees who volunteered at public events.

Apr 23, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Historic mural to be repainted on Steveston Hotel wall

The majority of Richmond city council opposed having John Horton's painting relocated to the Fishermen's Washrooms.

Apr 23, 2025 10:41 AM Read more >

Five-storey rental building planned for former Richmond gas station site

The former Esso at No. 3 and Francis roads could have 64 rental units built on it.

Apr 22, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Richmond United offers free walking soccer for seniors

Two more sessions of low-impact team sports are scheduled for April and four in June.

Apr 22, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

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