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

Update: Wednesday's Canada Line shutdown due to person walking on guideway

Wednesday's incident shut down Canada Line service from Waterfront to King Edward for about an hour.

Dec 5, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Fog causing flight delays at YVR

The airport said they're working to move people and planes 'safely and as quickly as possible.'

Dec 4, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Swifties urged by picketing workers to avoid Richmond hotel

Hotel workers at Radisson Blu have been on strike for more than three years.

Dec 3, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

18-year-old Richmond man dies in Surrey rollover crash

Speed is believed to have been a factor in a fatal crash early Monday morning.

Nov 21, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

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 >

Three charged in Richmond court with drug trafficking

Richmond RCMP's organized crime unit uncovered the alleged crimes.

Nov 12, 2024 3:02 PM 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 >

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