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Drought, dwindling number of farms cut into Christmas tree supply

Drought, dwindling number of farms cut into Christmas tree supply

Christmas tree farms are vanishing — from 500 a decade ago to about 400 now — as owners retire and sell off their land, while supplies are also being hit hard by extreme weather
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Lung cancer isn't only for smokers, says local advocate

Lung cancer isn't only for smokers, says local advocate

"Anybody with lungs can get lung cancer," said Shannon Gall.
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10 tips for reward points travel

10 tips for reward points travel

Many credit cards offer a variety of ways to rack up bonus points with daily spending. It’s all about knowing the right card to get that fits into your budget and lifestyle.
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OIB welcomes new provincial approach to harvesting: re-starting wildfire-damaged forests

OIB welcomes new provincial approach to harvesting: re-starting wildfire-damaged forests

Wildfires affected more than 864,000 hectares of forests in British Columbia in 2021 with only approximately five per cent of the area expected to be salvaged this year.
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This spellbinding Canadian gem was included in Lonely Planet's best in travel

This spellbinding Canadian gem was included in Lonely Planet's best in travel

The travel guide published has also released a TikTok to capture the rugged beauty of the unique destination.
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'Urgent health concern': Stay away and don't eat dead whales, warns DFO

'Urgent health concern': Stay away and don't eat dead whales, warns DFO

Some Haida Gwaii dogs have "severe illness" after eating meat from a dead whale.
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B.C. family awarded $33,700 for wrongful eviction

B.C. family awarded $33,700 for wrongful eviction

The family says it wants to see a more streamlined process to obtain their compensation.
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B.C. man charged for alleged death threats against CNN anchor

B.C. man charged for alleged death threats against CNN anchor

He was charged with five counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
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Rising wage demands eroding B.C. business bottom lines

Rising wage demands eroding B.C. business bottom lines

Union contracts increase staff compensation pressures for non-union employers
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B.C. inflation shows no signs of cooling, hits 7.8% in October

B.C. inflation shows no signs of cooling, hits 7.8% in October

West Coast inflation rate highest among all the large provinces
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