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

Professional development workshops offered for Richmond artists

The art-focused workshops run from early February to early October.

Jan 20, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Missing 31-year-old woman has been located: Richmond RCMP

RCMP thanked the public for their help finding the woman.

Jan 20, 2025 2:31 PM Read more >

Trash skimmer in Steveston harbour to be decommissioned

The pilot project to remove trash from the Fraser River cost the City of Richmond $65,000.

Jan 20, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Kudos: Richmond run/walk club raises money for food bank

This year's fundraising efforts exceeded $3,000.

Jan 20, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Only 10 applications to densify after Richmond rezones 27,000 single-family properties

Land acquisition, planning and design take months: City of Richmond

Jan 17, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Letters: Rebuild Steveston Hotel with 'original characteristics'

Current hotel resembles original 'in no way'

Jan 17, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Carney makes first B.C. pit stop of Liberal leadership bid in Richmond

An early January poll showed the Conservatives ahead by 27 per cent.

Jan 17, 2025 11:50 AM Read more >

Traffic calming recommended in Richmond's London Landing area

Traffic-calming measures are estimated to cost $50,000.

Jan 16, 2025 1:58 PM Read more >

Richmond pickleball tournament benefits cancer society

Both student organizers want to honour their grandfathers who've struggled with cancer.

Jan 15, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Richmond councillor wants elected municipal officials' salaries consolidated

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie noted meetings require preparation and board members are responsible for budgets in the billions.

Jan 15, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

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