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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

Three things to do in Richmond this weekend

Three things to do in Richmond this weekend

The Carnival, a comedy night and an artists' open mic are all happening this weekend.
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Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Two women exceeded daily shellfish quotas at the Baynes Sounds reserve last May.
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Richmond Olympian beats world record in 35-km race walk

Richmond Olympian beats world record in 35-km race walk

Evan Dunfee participated in the race walk in Dudince, Slovakia.
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Richmond police hand out $36,000+ in fines in one-day distracted driving blitz

Richmond police hand out $36,000+ in fines in one-day distracted driving blitz

Using an electronic device while driving carries a fine of $368 and four penalty points.
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'Elbows up,' 'Never 51' messages found on painted rocks in Steveston

'Elbows up,' 'Never 51' messages found on painted rocks in Steveston

A community project that started in the pandemic continues in the face of tariffs, annexation rhetoric from Trump.
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Richmond hotel strike ends after almost four years

Richmond hotel strike ends after almost four years

Workers at Radisson Blu walked off the job in May 2021. According to the union, it's the longest labour dispute in Canadian history.
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Buck & Ear in Steveston to close this spring

Buck & Ear in Steveston to close this spring

The pub will be replaced with 'boutique' hotel suites.
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Richmond council to consider getting off Twitter/X

Richmond council to consider getting off Twitter/X

A Richmond resident has appealed to council to get off the 'hate-filled' social media platform.
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Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Cummins' wife called him a 'died-in-the-wool Conservative.'
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$13K meted out in fines in Richmond RCMP ride-hailing sting

$13K meted out in fines in Richmond RCMP ride-hailing sting

More than $79,000 was given out in fines in 2024 to drivers illegally operating ride-hailing services.
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