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

Richmond Hospital completion date bumped to 2033

The provincial fall fiscal update reflected the new timeline of the hospital rebuild.

Nov 19, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Richmond realtor's $28K sanction reversed due to lack of 'procedural fairness'

Vicky Wang appealed, and won, a sanction after she loaned $50,000 to a client.

Nov 19, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

What happens when you call for an ambulance in B.C.?

Answer all questions and give an accurate location, says BCEHS.

Nov 7, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Body found in Richmond identified by IHIT as missing 28-year-old Surrey woman

Police are appealing to the public for any information about the death of Navdeep Kaur.

Nov 6, 2024 6:18 PM Read more >

New Richmond credit union to tailor services for Chinese-language customers

Former Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen is the president of AnXin Community Savings.

Oct 23, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Fight at Richmond Costco parking lot caught on video

Police confirm they went to the scene of a fight, but wouldn't say whether it's the same in a video circulating on social media.

Oct 21, 2024 3:01 PM Read more >

Widespread flooding in Lower Mainland on election day, sinkhole in Langley

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue into Sunday.

Oct 19, 2024 11:44 AM Read more >

Double rainbow captured by Richmond photographers

A double rainbow graced the skies of Richmond last night.

Oct 10, 2024 5:47 PM Read more >

Four sea-doos stolen from Richmond marinas within days

Police are urging watercraft owners to check on them after several went missing.

Oct 10, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

One-third of Richmond condos are investment properties: Stats Canada

Housing advocate calls for city to buy land for rental buildings.

Oct 7, 2024 7:05 PM Read more >

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