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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.

Email
brichter@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Brent

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
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
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 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
West Vancouver police shootout suspect charged with attempted murder

West Vancouver police shootout suspect charged with attempted murder

There are a total of nine charges now sworn against the suspect
WorkSafeBC report details fatal floor collapse at North Vancouver Cineplex site

WorkSafeBC report details fatal floor collapse at North Vancouver Cineplex site

Residents in the area described the whole neighbourhood shaking as the walls and floor came down.
Seaspan launches world's first electric tugboat

Seaspan launches world's first electric tugboat

It produces about 7,000 horsepower without a whiff of carbon emissions.
Metro Vancouver film workers reeling through Hollywood strikes

Metro Vancouver film workers reeling through Hollywood strikes

Normally the North Shore is bustling with film workers, but there isn’t much 'lights, camera, action' these days
Blind swimmer conquers Strait of Georgia for guide dogs

Blind swimmer conquers Strait of Georgia for guide dogs

It took almost 11 hours to cross, but the West Vancouver man smashed his fundraising goal for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
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