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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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Recent Work by Brent

Vancouver man sentenced for dangerous hunting in Pemberton

Vancouver man sentenced for dangerous hunting in Pemberton

The man fired two shots after dark at a deer near someone’s home
West Vancouver homeowner ordered to demolish unpermitted building

West Vancouver homeowner ordered to demolish unpermitted building

The building is an “unacceptable risk,” the director of planning says.
Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

A 59-year-old man was convicted on two Wildlife Act charges after being caught on camera leaving piles of food in an area frequented by hikers, dog walkers and anglers
North Vancouver's Maplewood Farm celebrates 50 years of life

North Vancouver's Maplewood Farm celebrates 50 years of life

The North Van farm has been bringing country life to the city for half a century, teaching kids to love and respect the animal world
West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

Three lucky dog owners could be in for a ‘golden biscuit’ to share with their pooch if they're seen following the rules
What is this strange ship in the Vancouver harbour?

What is this strange ship in the Vancouver harbour?

The odd-looking cylinders are actually high-tech rotor sails that cut the ship’s fuel use
District of North Vancouver grants permits for $140M hydrogen plant

District of North Vancouver grants permits for $140M hydrogen plant

The liquefaction plant in North Van's Maplewood neighbourhood will be the largest of its kind in Western Canada
Port of Vancouver seeks to dredge Burrard Inlet for oil tankers

Port of Vancouver seeks to dredge Burrard Inlet for oil tankers

The project raises environmental concerns and questions over Indigenous rights
North Vancouver explorer crosses beautiful and brutal Ellesmere Island

North Vancouver explorer crosses beautiful and brutal Ellesmere Island

28 days, -30 C temperatures, 500 kilometres and 31 Arctic wolves.
What happens next? UBC political scientist predicts short-lived minority government

What happens next? UBC political scientist predicts short-lived minority government

It's not clear how Prime Minister Mark Carney can command the confidence of the House of Commons.
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