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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

Gift card use at City of Richmond under scrutiny by city council

Gift card use at City of Richmond under scrutiny by city council

Coun. Kash Heed has asked for the discontinuation of gift cards for employee recognition.
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Video: Stay calm, answer questions when calling 9-1-1: Richmond RCMP

Video: Stay calm, answer questions when calling 9-1-1: Richmond RCMP

Richmond police are raising awareness about what goes on behind the scenes when someone calls an emergency number.
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RCMP say they thwarted two alleged shoplifters in Richmond

RCMP say they thwarted two alleged shoplifters in Richmond

Two men have been charged with theft over $5,000 but police say one suspect is still at large.
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Two scheduled power outages expected in Richmond this week

Two scheduled power outages expected in Richmond this week

Power outages in Richmond are due to equipment maintenance and regular replacement.
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Framing Richmond: Sunday photo gallery

Framing Richmond: Sunday photo gallery

Did you take any photos in Richmond last week?
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Richmond RCMP give out 814 traffic tickets in March

Richmond RCMP give out 814 traffic tickets in March

The road safety unit is focusing on key areas in April where there have been more collisions.
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Missing 49-year-old man has been found: Richmond RCMP

Missing 49-year-old man has been found: Richmond RCMP

A man reported missing this week has been located, according to police.
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Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Travellers at YVR on April 7 might have been exposed to highly contagious disease.
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Steveston pizzeria franchisee sues parent company

Steveston pizzeria franchisee sues parent company

A Freshslice location in Steveston is the subject of a civil lawsuit that defendant calls 'vexatious.'
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Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Police raids took place in Richmond, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Mission and Aldergrove.
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