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

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

Balkar Singh Bhullar pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion.

Dec 24, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Richmond Olympic Oval revenue $1M higher than expected

The City of Richmond contribution to the Olympic Oval will go down by 11% next year.

Dec 23, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Richmond RCMP say a missing 19-year-old has been located

The man was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 17 leaving YVR.

Dec 23, 2024 10:23 AM Read more >

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 >

Richmond driver gets 90-day driving ban, vehicle impounded

Richmond RCMP’s Road Safety Unit officers issued 739 traffic tickets in November.

Dec 19, 2024 3:00 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 >

Kudos: Richmond running/walking club donates $4,700 to Dream-On Foundation

The Forever Young 8K event celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

Dec 19, 2024 9:59 AM Read more >

Letters: Steveston mural needed better priming

A Richmond News reader thinks the Arrival of the S.V. Titania mural would have lasted longer if the wall had been treated first.

Dec 18, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

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