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

Design team chosen for new Richmond-Delta tunnel crossing

Cross Fraser Partnership is designing the new tube that will replace the George Massey Tunnel.

Jul 23, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver governance under scrutiny at Richmond city council

Malcom Brodie, Chak Au and Bill McNulty sit on the regional government's board of directors.

Jul 19, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >

Energy efficiency in new construction could slow down in Richmond

The provincial timeline for 'step codes' is 2032, and some councillors think Richmond shouldn't speed ahead of this.

Jul 16, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Feds give $4.9M grant to Richmond technology company

Saltworks Technologies has developed new technology for making lithium batteries.

Jul 11, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Capital investment transforms Richmond data analytics company

ZE Power has been renamed as ZEMA Global Data.

Jul 9, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Video: Air Ambulance fleet replacement to cost $673M

The new planes are able to fly to more remote areas as they are equipped to land on gravel.

Jun 8, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Richmond Hospital project cost doubles to $1.9B

The Yurkovich Tower construction project is expected to begin in 2026.

Jun 4, 2024 3:33 PM Read more >

Province considering filling George Massey Tunnel with sand

Marine navigation, seismic concerns could be addressed with not removing old tunnel.

May 22, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

3.4M square-foot development proposed for Richmond Night Market location

Jingon International says it has a plan to keep the popular night market at its current site.

May 7, 2024 3:12 PM Read more >

Richmond city workers support striking

The union and employer are starting mediation in early May.

Apr 11, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

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