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

Tax evasion nets Richmond man $2.1M fine, conditional sentence

Balkar Singh Bhullar pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion.

Dec 24, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Suspect faces four charges in Whatcom County after alleged Richmond carjacking

Washington police allege Shawn Bergstrom hit multiple cars at the Peace Arch border crossing.

Dec 20, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Capstan Canada Line Station in Richmond to open Friday

The new Canada Line station cost about $52 million to build.

Dec 19, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

$1.1M fine meted out in Richmond court for crab sales

MPY Trading pleaded guilty to two of six charges laid last year.

Dec 19, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Court protection extended for Richmond development, again

The City of Richmond said the building permit is ready to be issued once fees are paid.

Dec 19, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Woman ordered to pay $3.3M for Richmond, Vancouver investment frauds

Meiyun Zhang has been permanently banned from the investment market with limited exceptions.

Dec 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Truck stolen in Richmond, driver arrested in Washington State after jumping border

Washington State Troopers arrested a driver in Skagit County after a pursuit.

Dec 12, 2024 5:25 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 >

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