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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

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

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.
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Architect begs to have heritage status removed from Steveston Hotel

Architect begs to have heritage status removed from Steveston Hotel

An architect told city council the historic hotel has no 'architectural value.'
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Richmond's race tracks attracted large crowds, celebrities

Richmond's race tracks attracted large crowds, celebrities

P.S. Gill, "Cousin Gill," raised race horses in Richmond; his daughter donated artifacts and photos that give a glimpse into the history of horse racing.
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Man to be sentenced in Richmond court for 18 counts of using forged documents

Man to be sentenced in Richmond court for 18 counts of using forged documents

Eric Arsen Frendian pleaded guilty to 18 counts and will be sentenced on Jan. 28.
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Tax evasion nets Richmond man $2.1M fine, conditional sentence

Tax evasion nets Richmond man $2.1M fine, conditional sentence

Balkar Singh Bhullar pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion.
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Suspect faces four charges in Whatcom County after alleged Richmond carjacking

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.
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Capstan Canada Line Station in Richmond to open Friday

Capstan Canada Line Station in Richmond to open Friday

The new Canada Line station cost about $52 million to build.
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$1.1M fine meted out in Richmond court for crab sales

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

MPY Trading pleaded guilty to two of six charges laid last year.
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Court protection extended for Richmond development, again

Court protection extended for Richmond development, again

The City of Richmond said the building permit is ready to be issued once fees are paid.
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Video: Thermometer in blueberry package results in large police presence in Richmond

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."
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