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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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mrantanen@richmond-news.com

Recent Work by Maria

Richmond church denied tax exemption for unrenovated commercial units

Richmond church denied tax exemption for unrenovated commercial units

Churches in Richmond receive about $484,000 in tax breaks.
Building permit application expected for long-stagnant Atmosphere project in Richmond

Building permit application expected for long-stagnant Atmosphere project in Richmond

City of Richmond confirms it’s expecting a permit application to restart 800-unit development on No. 3 Road.
Richmond seeks $1.4 million for repair bill after truck hits Cambie overpass

Richmond seeks $1.4 million for repair bill after truck hits Cambie overpass

The City of Richmond is negotiating with ICBC to pay for the repairs.
Capstan developer fights back against $3.7M claim in B.C. Supreme Court

Capstan developer fights back against $3.7M claim in B.C. Supreme Court

A judge noted work done was one-tenth of what subcontractors were claiming they were owed.
Alleged unlawful detainment at Richmond hotel sparks small-claims action

Alleged unlawful detainment at Richmond hotel sparks small-claims action

Unite Here Local 40 workers have been on strike since June 14.
Opinion: We cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem!

Opinion: We cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem!

Current Richmond city councillor weighs in on the on-going drug poisoning crisis.
Opinion: It feels like my son was murdered

Opinion: It feels like my son was murdered

The toxic drug crisis has claimed thousands of lives in B.C. including the son of Richmond News’ assistant editor Maria Rantanen.
Gambling in Richmond is on the rise

Gambling in Richmond is on the rise

Last year’s gaming revenues were $1.9 million less than expected.
Appeals court upholds $1.8 million judgment in Richmond car crash

Appeals court upholds $1.8 million judgment in Richmond car crash

A 2018 car crash resulted in a floor-layer reducing his work and recreational activities.
What constitutes a hate crime?

What constitutes a hate crime?

Judges can take hate into consideration in sentencing as a motivating factor.
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