Missy Johnson

Journalist

Missy Johnson is a journalist living and working in Vancouver, B.C. You can reach her on Twitter @missyyjohnson.

Latest from Missy Johnson

Love or benefits? Some people with disabilities face a choice

People with disabilities in B.C. risk losing their provincial benefits if they marry or enter a common-law relationship, which some say leads many to avoid pursuing or entering relationships.

Visiting car dealerships can be intimidating for many women. These entrepreneurs hope to change that

Multiple women across the Lower Mainland are offering unique and innovative services to help empower and educate women when it comes to buying, caring for and servicing their vehicle.
Climate Changers

B.C. winery becomes first in Canada to join climate action organization

A B.C. winery has become the first in Canada to join an international membership of wineries focused on reducing its members' carbon footprint.

Some students in Victoria are riding out the rental crisis by camping out full-time

The rental housing crunch on southern Vancouver Island has led to some unconventional living arrangements for some students in the area.

Students, staff make emotional return to Abbotsford school damaged in record floods

Tuesday was an emotional day for students and staff of Upper Sumas Elementary School, which finally reopened following the unprecedented floods that hit Abbotsford, B.C., late last year.

How the federal dental plan could impact British Columbians

Dentists and the dental association weigh in on how the proposed national dental-care plan could impact British Columbians.

B.C. Teachers' Federation elects new president

Clint Johnston, former vice president of the BCTF, takes over from Teri Mooring in June this year.

A northern B.C. woman is putting together grief boxes for people experiencing loss

Connie Greyeyes of the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) started putting the boxes together a few weeks ago. Originally intended for Indigenous families, she has since decided to make it available to anyone who needs them.

B.C. developer creating app to help disabled and neurodivergent people connect

Victoria-based web developer Christie Faye Collins says she's creating an app to fill the need for an online space in which disabled and neurodivergent people can find a partner or friend.

Ancient Coast Salish war club discovered in Vancouver Island man's backyard

The club, found by Mark Lake while cleaning up his backyard after a storm, has been returned to the K'omoks First Nation.