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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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brichter@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Brent

Truck driver who struck North Van overpass fled on foot, RCMP say

Truck driver who struck North Van overpass fled on foot, RCMP say

It took more than eight hours for crews to clear the scene and for structural engineers to inspect the overpass for damage
Missing North Vancouver med student found dead in Grenada

Missing North Vancouver med student found dead in Grenada

Volunteers, fellow runners and classmates had been assisting in the search for 35-year-old Liam Fisher, originally from Pemberton
'Load shift' caused semi rollover that closed Highway 1 Monday

'Load shift' caused semi rollover that closed Highway 1 Monday

The highway is now fully re-opened
Assault trial begins for Abbotsford K9 officer in West Van dog bite takedown

Assault trial begins for Abbotsford K9 officer in West Van dog bite takedown

At issue for the judge will be whether the dog bites are considered 'reasonable force'
Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

The donations would probably stop if the person knew their money was being sent to the federal government
Gunshot in North Vancouver seniors residence prompts police investigation

Gunshot in North Vancouver seniors residence prompts police investigation

The incident drew a heavy police response in Lynn Valley on Sunday morning. Here’s what happened.
North Shore non-profit aims to keep seniors and pets together at home

North Shore non-profit aims to keep seniors and pets together at home

The group has a history of keeping seniors united with their best friends. Now they want to expand on the North Shore.
Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Bears are about to start feeding for up to 20 hours per day. Now is a critical time to keep them away from trouble.
North Vancouver woman charged after allegation of racist rant against sushi chef

North Vancouver woman charged after allegation of racist rant against sushi chef

A video of part of the incident was shared widely on social media at the time. The lawyer for the accused says she will plead not guilty.
North Shore eagles don tracker backpacks for real-time monitoring

North Shore eagles don tracker backpacks for real-time monitoring

Data from the trackers on eagles is now showing scientists, in greater detail than previously conceived possible, what the eagles are doing once they are out of eyeshot
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