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

Suspect faces four charges in Whatcom County after alleged Richmond carjacking

Washington police allege Shawn Bergstrom hit multiple cars at the Peace Arch border crossing.

Dec 20, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Capstan Canada Line Station in Richmond to open Friday

The new Canada Line station cost about $52 million to build.

Dec 19, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

$1.1M fine meted out in Richmond court for crab sales

MPY Trading pleaded guilty to two of six charges laid last year.

Dec 19, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Court protection extended for Richmond development, again

The City of Richmond said the building permit is ready to be issued once fees are paid.

Dec 19, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Video: Thermometer in blueberry package results in large police presence in Richmond

Police were taping off FreshCo at the Richlea Square Shopping Centre after reports of a "suspicious package."

Dec 18, 2024 2:50 PM Read more >

Woman ordered to pay $3.3M for Richmond, Vancouver investment frauds

Meiyun Zhang has been permanently banned from the investment market with limited exceptions.

Dec 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Truck stolen in Richmond, driver arrested in Washington State after jumping border

Washington State Troopers arrested a driver in Skagit County after a pursuit.

Dec 12, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

Update: Wednesday's Canada Line shutdown due to person walking on guideway

Wednesday's incident shut down Canada Line service from Waterfront to King Edward for about an hour.

Dec 5, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Fog causing flight delays at YVR

The airport said they're working to move people and planes 'safely and as quickly as possible.'

Dec 4, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Swifties urged by picketing workers to avoid Richmond hotel

Hotel workers at Radisson Blu have been on strike for more than three years.

Dec 3, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

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