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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

Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Anyone who might have been exposed and is unvaccinated or immunocompromised is encouraged to contact their health unit by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
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$10 million stolen in crypto theft in Richmond largely recovered

$10 million stolen in crypto theft in Richmond largely recovered

Crypto theft ‘very complicated’ to investigate: Richmond RCMP
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YVR shifts from natural gas to heat pumps

YVR shifts from natural gas to heat pumps

A $3.5 million grant is earmarked to make the airport terminal more energy efficient.
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Business bylaw ticket revenue in Richmond increases 10-fold in a year

Business bylaw ticket revenue in Richmond increases 10-fold in a year

Businesses that are non-compliant receive a warning, after which they are ticketed.
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Post-It note results in $25,000 donation to Richmond archives

Post-It note results in $25,000 donation to Richmond archives

An intern has been hired to help digitize records and highlight the history of education in Richmond.
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Massey crossing design-build team to be in place by spring

Massey crossing design-build team to be in place by spring

The project connecting Richmond and Delta is moving to its second phase of the environmental process.
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'Nobody feels safe in Richmond': MLA Teresa Wat

'Nobody feels safe in Richmond': MLA Teresa Wat

Housing minister responds to BC United MLA saying they’ve created 514 affordable housing units in Richmond.
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Only 17% of Richmond short-term rentals appear to be licensed

Only 17% of Richmond short-term rentals appear to be licensed

The City of Richmond issued more than 400 short-term rental fines as of August.
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YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.
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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.
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