BC Nurses Escalate Strike by Picketing Major Hospitals
The union says it’s received 2,300 reports of employers threatening discipline for refusing non-nursing duties and overtime.
The Bigger Condo Bailout No One Is Discussing
As Ottawa and BC give $3.2 billion for ‘development charges,’ some cities tear up affordable unit requirements.
BC Isn’t Ready for the Next Heat Wave, Doctors Say
Poor, senior and disabled people are being left behind. And the province hasn’t divested from fossil fuels yet.
How Has the World Cup Affected the Downtown Eastside?
Government, police and residents disagree on whether street sweeps are happening and housing is coming.
‘It Was Chaos When We Got There’
A firefighter’s account of a heart-wrenching shift during BC’s 2021 heat dome. Last in a series.
Lower Indigenous Lifespans Demand a National Response
The life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can be narrowed — if Ottawa makes it a priority.
BC Announces Plans for Three New Indigenous-Led Conservation Areas
Small patches of wilderness are ‘lifeboats for wildlife,’ says one advocate. ‘But you also need the arks.’
What’s Lost When a High School Hockey Program Ends?
For this East Vancouver secondary, the fears go far beyond the ice.
Inquest Paused after Mother Receives Shocking News About Her Daughter
Natasha Harrison learned during testimony her daughter Tatyanna was buried without her knowledge.
Smith’s Plan for a Huge AI Data Centre Alarms Experts
The project near Edmonton will be powered by a giant gas plant.
Please Advise! Did BC Just Get Shafted by a Pipeline?
Well and truly, says Dr. Steve. Along with the planet.
FIFA Puts a Spotlight on Tipping
As visitors from other countries poured into Vancouver bars and restaurants, some encountered an unfamiliar practice.
BC Set to Lose 3,500 Affordable Homes Because of Budget Cuts: Report
Metro Vancouver is warning that thousands of planned units won’t get built.
Rusting Rivers: Alarm Grows Over Rising Acid in Arctic Waters
Climate change is thawing permafrost and increasing rainfall, producing sulfuric acid in rivers and lakes.
Mad King Trump’s Birthday Party
What was on display this Independence Day? A democracy sinking into the muck.
Richmond Is Where British Columbians Live Longest
The city isn’t the wealthiest in BC. So how did 90 become the new 80 there?
The ‘Land Grab’ That Gave One-Quarter of Vancouver Island to a Rail Baron
A new exhibit spotlights the ‘grant’ made without First Nations’ consent 140 years ago.
The Condo That Became an Oven
A Vancouver resident recalls how her dream home turned hellish when the record heat wave hit.
Indian Summer Starts with Laughter
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa’s gentle absurdism sparks a festival in search of togetherness. A Tyee interview.
Powell Street Festival Celebrates Its 50th Year
The beloved annual celebration of Japanese Canadian culture returns to Oppenheimer Park to mark a milestone anniversary.
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Indian Summer Starts with Laughter
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa’s gentle absurdism sparks a festival in search of togetherness. A Tyee interview.
The Radical Magic of Estelle Shook
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Calgary’s ‘Confluence’ Gets Complicated
Plans are in place for a historic parkland near the Bow and Elbow Rivers, a significant space for Indigenous Peoples. Were they adequately involved in the process?
Powell Street Festival Celebrates Its 50th Year
The beloved annual celebration of Japanese Canadian culture returns to Oppenheimer Park to mark a milestone anniversary.
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A Big Award and So Many New Tyee Members!
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Dystopian ‘Macbeth’ Takes On Climate Change, Morality and Power
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World Football Is Here. Is Vancouver Ready?
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Is Hosting the FIFA World Cup Worth It? A Tyee Debate
Two Tyee senior editors stake positions on opposite sides of the pitch.
How the World Cup Will Change Vancouver, for Better or Worse
The world’s largest sporting event is coming to BC in 2026. Here’s what you need to know.
As the World Cup Nears, Three ‘Joint’ Hosts Do Their Own Thing
Mexico frets about traffic, Canada counts its pennies, and the US... well, it’s got its own problems.
Vancouver Unveils Its World Cup Human Rights Plan. And Gets Blasted
The approach falls short in preventing and addressing violations, says Vancouver Anti-FIFA Coalition. The city responds.
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The Vancouver Company Working with Trump to Mine the Deep Sea
As the US snubs international law, experts say Canada has a duty to step in. A Tyee special report.
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The Cities Where Riding the Bus Is Free
A third of transit agencies in Washington state operate without collecting fares. Can free buses work elsewhere?
How a BC Couple Saved Their Farm on ‘Drought Hill’
The Gunners saw their dream evaporating. Until they turned a water crisis into a model for climate resilience.
How Farmers Are Making the Most of Harvesting the Sun
At the cutting edge of agrivoltaics, a new approach precisely manages light and shadow. Result: bigger crops plus clean electricity.
Would You Eat a Salmon Fillet Grown in a Lab?
Wildtype, a San Francisco startup, recently secured FDA approval to bring ‘cultivated’ seafood to the market.
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Seniors Who Stay in Their Homes Aren’t Just Happier. They Help Everyone
Fully subsidizing supports saves money, reduces pressure on hospitals and improves quality of life.
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BC Interior skies glow orange as wildfire smoke from Fraser Canyon settles in
(via CBC)
‘Dehumanizing’ racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé by senator rock World Cup
(via CBC)
A Canadian social network? Don’t roll your eyes yet
(via the Walrus)
Rental prices decline for 21st consecutive month, but signs indicate ‘the market is beginning to bottom out’
(via CHEK)
Politicians, Sikh advocates respond to ‘Operation Hard Ball’ crackdown on India-based crime gangs
(via CBC)
Federal housing minister denies developer bailout amid ethics scuffle
(via Business in Vancouver)
Could a blighted urban inlet become a global beacon of waterway renewal?
(via Mongabay)
How extreme weather makes life more expensive for Canadians
(via CBC)
France was reportedly prepared for ‘shooting war’ with US
(via Mediaite)
Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
(via the Guardian)
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