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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

Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Two women exceeded daily shellfish quotas at the Baynes Sounds reserve last May.
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Richmond council 'exceeded' authority in opposing liquor licence, says restaurant's lawyer

Richmond council 'exceeded' authority in opposing liquor licence, says restaurant's lawyer

Past conduct of 'operating mind' relevant in considering liquor licence: Richmond city solicitor
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New McVeggie burger being tested at four Richmond locations

New McVeggie burger being tested at four Richmond locations

McDonald's is trying out a non-meat based burger for a month.
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'Elbows up,' 'Never 51' messages found on painted rocks in Steveston

'Elbows up,' 'Never 51' messages found on painted rocks in Steveston

A community project that started in the pandemic continues in the face of tariffs, annexation rhetoric from Trump.
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Richmond hotel strike ends after almost four years

Richmond hotel strike ends after almost four years

Workers at Radisson Blu walked off the job in May 2021. According to the union, it's the longest labour dispute in Canadian history.
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Richmond staff reverse recommendation to allow liquor licence for Spark Karaoke

Richmond staff reverse recommendation to allow liquor licence for Spark Karaoke

Past liquor violations shut down Burnaby karaoke bar whose owner applied for liquor licence in Richmond.
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Richmond council to consider getting off Twitter/X

Richmond council to consider getting off Twitter/X

A Richmond resident has appealed to council to get off the 'hate-filled' social media platform.
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Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Cummins' wife called him a 'died-in-the-wool Conservative.'
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$13K meted out in fines in Richmond RCMP ride-hailing sting

$13K meted out in fines in Richmond RCMP ride-hailing sting

More than $79,000 was given out in fines in 2024 to drivers illegally operating ride-hailing services.
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Hummingbirds at risk of 'tongue injuries' from frozen feeders

Hummingbirds at risk of 'tongue injuries' from frozen feeders

The Wildlife Rescue Assocation of BC encourages the public to keep feeders thawed and clean.
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