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

Seniors in Blundell area invited to help create age-friendly plan

The City of Richmond is asking seniors 55 and older to take part in five meetings in May and June.

Mar 27, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

$500K 6/49 ticket bought in Richmond expires soon

BCLC is asking people to recheck their wallets, pockets and glove compartments for winning ticket.

Mar 27, 2025 10:50 AM Read more >

Good morning, Richmond! It's Thursday

Latest news and weather in Richmond and a photo feature of the day.

Mar 27, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Richmond police ask for help finding missing 75-year-old woman

The missing woman isn't from Richmond but was last seen near Blundell Centre.

Mar 26, 2025 11:03 PM Read more >

Richmond locations of Hudson's Bay, Toys R Us hold closing sales

The Hudson's Bay Company is older than Canada.

Mar 26, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

'Smile' is theme for this year's Richmond cherry blossom festival

The annual festival takes place at Garry Point Park on Sunday, April 6.

Mar 26, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Good morning, Richmond! It's Wednesday

Latest news and weather in Richmond and a photo feature of the day.

Mar 26, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Update: Richmond Conservative federal candidates include sitting city councillor

Richmond City Coun. Chak Au is the Conservative candidate in Richmond Centre-Marpole.

Mar 25, 2025 9:15 PM Read more >

Overnight lane closures on Steveston Interchange due to construction

Northbound off-ramp lanes will be impacted, but at least one lane will remain open: MOTI.

Mar 25, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Two women exceeded daily shellfish quotas at the Baynes Sounds reserve last May.

Mar 25, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

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