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Pandemic highlights problems in access to mental health, psychological services

Pandemic highlights problems in access to mental health, psychological services

VANCOUVER — As a registered psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety, Dr. Melanie Badali says it's been difficult to watch some of her wait lists grow over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three avalanches near Pemberton Saturday leave one dead, RCMP say

Three avalanches near Pemberton Saturday leave one dead, RCMP say

VANCOUVER — One person has died and several others were injured after three avalanches near Pemberton, B.C., on Saturday, prompting RCMP to warn the warmer weather has led to an increased risk of the slides.
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B.C. ups tourism infrastructure spending

B.C. ups tourism infrastructure spending

Province adds $21.3 million to help 50 tourism projects
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In-person fan events making ‘dogged’ return in 2022

In-person fan events making ‘dogged’ return in 2022

Fan Expo Vancouver, Kelowna Fan Experience among events returning after pandemic pause
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Falcon heads to Victoria pledging B.C. Liberal rebuild, looks for seat in legislature

Falcon heads to Victoria pledging B.C. Liberal rebuild, looks for seat in legislature

VANCOUVER — The new leader of the British Columbia Liberals says he's on his way to Victoria with promises that will rebuild the party and attract voters while he also seeks his own seat in the legislature.
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Fundraiser set up to bring B.C. teen Ashley Wadsworth home from England

Fundraiser set up to bring B.C. teen Ashley Wadsworth home from England

Boyfriend Jack Sepple, 23, is charged with her murder.
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COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

Active cases in the province decreased by 75 since Thursday
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More futility in mission to prove gas price gouging

More futility in mission to prove gas price gouging

The BCUC notes that “high market concentration can be a sign that certain firms have market power” that might allow for setting disproportionately high prices
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Saving puppy leads to serious leg injury for Salt Spring resident, who urges support for fundraiser

Saving puppy leads to serious leg injury for Salt Spring resident, who urges support for fundraiser

Robyn Rhea had deep lacerations on her leg after slipping and crashing into a mirror, requiring care at two hospitals and weeks of healing.
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Fishing vessel joins international scientific expedition to study salmon

Fishing vessel joins international scientific expedition to study salmon

The fishing vessel is joining the 2022 Pan-Pacific Winter High Seas Expedition, an effort to understand the lives of salmon.
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