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99.5% of crisis calls in B.C. de-escalated by volunteers, mental health group says

99.5% of crisis calls in B.C. de-escalated by volunteers, mental health group says

Cost savings in police attendance and hospital response total just over $58 million, according to non-profit
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Food producers grapple with disrupted supply chains

Food producers grapple with disrupted supply chains

B.C. companies employing different strategies depending on sector
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Highway closures, border restrictions hurt B.C. tourism sector

Highway closures, border restrictions hurt B.C. tourism sector

Coalition is urging airlines to increase frequency of trips to Kelowna
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This Chilliwack farmer had his tractor stolen during the November floods

This Chilliwack farmer had his tractor stolen during the November floods

A B.C. farmer is now considering not using machinery after his equipment was stolen.
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Fuel restriction could be lifted before Dec. 14, minister says

Fuel restriction could be lifted before Dec. 14, minister says

Trans Mountain estimates it will deliver just over 75 per cent of normal volumes to its customers through December.
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B.C. man charged with murder in girlfriend's death

B.C. man charged with murder in girlfriend's death

A B.C. man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the 2016 disappearance of girlfriend Ashley Marie Simpson, last seen near Vernon in April of that year.
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Man accused of criminal harassment defies Vancouver judge

Man accused of criminal harassment defies Vancouver judge

A man accused of two counts of criminal harassment repeatedly interrupted an exasperated Vancouver Provincial Court judge Monday, and then said he would not abide by court orders.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry faces yet another pandemic-related court challenge

Dr. Bonnie Henry faces yet another pandemic-related court challenge

A Vancouver man wants B.C. Supreme Court to review Dr. Bonnie Henry's vaccination orders for health-care facilities, claiming they violate the Constitution.
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Flood damage in B.C. could cost upwards of $2 billion

Flood damage in B.C. could cost upwards of $2 billion

Rising frequency of natural disasters puts pressure on insurance companies, policyholders
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Online sessions aim to build a sense of belonging in the Sea to Sky

Online sessions aim to build a sense of belonging in the Sea to Sky

Building Inclusive Communities — a series of forums to discuss multiculturalism, diversity, equity and immigration — starts in January.
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