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Brent Richter

Brent Richter

Brent Richter is a full-time news reporter at the North Shore News who covers municipal council, police and crime, fire, rescues and whatever else lands on his desk.

When he's not writing news stories or sitting in council chambers, Brent is daydreaming about craft beer, video games and other things he doesn't spend nearly enough time focusing on.

He welcomes your questions, story ideas, opinions and slow cooker recipes.

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brichter@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Brent

Heads up: Nightly lane closures on Lions Gate Bridge return tonight

Heads up: Nightly lane closures on Lions Gate Bridge return tonight

The Ironworkers Memorial might be a better choice for the next couple weekends.
Truck driver who struck North Van overpass fled on foot, RCMP say

Truck driver who struck North Van overpass fled on foot, RCMP say

It took more than eight hours for crews to clear the scene and for structural engineers to inspect the overpass for damage
Crown seeks jail for former West Van school counsellor guilty of child porn

Crown seeks jail for former West Van school counsellor guilty of child porn

The court heard details in the case for the first time at a Sept. 15 sentencing hearing
Missing North Vancouver med student found dead in Grenada

Missing North Vancouver med student found dead in Grenada

Volunteers, fellow runners and classmates had been assisting in the search for 35-year-old Liam Fisher, originally from Pemberton
'Load shift' caused semi rollover that closed Highway 1 Monday

'Load shift' caused semi rollover that closed Highway 1 Monday

The highway is now fully re-opened
Assault trial begins for Abbotsford K9 officer in West Van dog bite takedown

Assault trial begins for Abbotsford K9 officer in West Van dog bite takedown

At issue for the judge will be whether the dog bites are considered 'reasonable force'
Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

The donations would probably stop if the person knew their money was being sent to the federal government
Watch: Black bear botherlessly breaks into North Vancouver garbage bin

Watch: Black bear botherlessly breaks into North Vancouver garbage bin

The video provides a teachable moment for everyone living in bear country, advocates say
Gunshot in North Vancouver seniors residence prompts police investigation

Gunshot in North Vancouver seniors residence prompts police investigation

The incident drew a heavy police response in Lynn Valley on Sunday morning. Here’s what happened.
Conservation officers put down emaciated North Vancouver black bear

Conservation officers put down emaciated North Vancouver black bear

The North Shore Black Bear Society had already voiced concerns about rail-thin bear
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