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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

New Richmond rep at Metro Vancouver chosen in narrow vote

New Richmond rep at Metro Vancouver chosen in narrow vote

The issue of voting for oneself triggered a later motion on examining the ethics of conflicts of interest.
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Steveston farm market closed due to 'complications' with City of Richmond, ALC

Steveston farm market closed due to 'complications' with City of Richmond, ALC

Athiana Acres was planning on holding a market at its No. 2 Road farm until Oct. 26.
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Update: Richmond hotel evacuation results in firearms, drug charges

Update: Richmond hotel evacuation results in firearms, drug charges

Arshdeep Singh Bassi was allegedly in possession of four semi-automatic rifles and a pistol without a licence.
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Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

The fisherman got 'bad intel' about where he could fish, says his defence lawyer.
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Richmond cadet gets top provincial honour

Richmond cadet gets top provincial honour

This is the fifth time a cadet from Richmond-based 2947 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps has been named Top Cadet in B.C.
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Man caught at YVR with 17 kg of cannabis sentenced to jail

Man caught at YVR with 17 kg of cannabis sentenced to jail

Hiu Kan Lee was caught while trying to board a flight to England.
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Public input sought for Richmond's future direction

Public input sought for Richmond's future direction

Open houses will be held throughout the city in June and July.
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Richmond city offers $29 pass to keep kids active in summer

Richmond city offers $29 pass to keep kids active in summer

The pass is valid at swimming, skating, golfing and other facilities.
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35-year-old man reported missing in March has been found: Richmond RCMP

35-year-old man reported missing in March has been found: Richmond RCMP

The man was found 'safe and sound,' police say.
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'Lest we forget': Crosswalk honouring veterans considered on No. 3 Road in Richmond

'Lest we forget': Crosswalk honouring veterans considered on No. 3 Road in Richmond

Installation of the specialty crosswalk is estimated at $20,000.
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