BC’s Police Watchdog Wants to Know Why Officers Aren’t Being Charged
The government should review the BC Prosecution Service’s decisions in police cases, says investigation office head Ron MacDonald.
What We Risk by Normalizing Poilievre’s Politics
We face losing nothing less than Canadian decency, decorum and democracy. Do news media recognize this?
How to Rebuild Canada’s Crumbling Housing Foundation
Victoria journalist Gregor Craigie’s new book dives into the depths of the crisis, and offers ways to fix it.
Fracking Quakes Have Surged Near Fort St. John
The latest measured 4.2, triggering a shutdown of drilling by industry giant ConocoPhillips.
Tyee Journalists Snag Six More National Award Nominations
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Where Do BC’s Parties Stand on Education?
At a school trustees event in Vancouver, MLAs weighed in on how to fix the problems plaguing provincial school districts.
‘This Is Not Over’: Mother of Jared Lowndes Vows to Keep Fighting
Prosecutors’ decision to not charge officers met with disbelief and disappointment.
This Weekend, Celebrate Your Favourite Indie Bookshop
Love reading and shopping local? Join other readers and writers this Saturday in coming together for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day.
What’s Next for the Historic Haida Agreement?
BC United and the Conservative party plan tough scrutiny in the legislature.
How to Foster Local Food Businesses? Create a Stir
This Kamloops non-profit is feeding the dreams of local chefs passionate about community food systems.
Alberta’s Secret Pandemic Study Is Led by COVID Restrictions’ Critic
Danielle Smith wanted a doctor with ‘a little bit of a contrarian perspective.’
How a Japanese Earthquake Shook BC’s Forest Future
And what needs to change to protect the environment and jobs.
A Pilgrimage to the Place We Lost Snowboard Pioneer Craig Kelly
An excerpt from ‘The Darkest White,’ about a legendary snowboarder and the avalanche that took him.
The Fight to Block a ‘Just Transition’ for Oil and Gas Workers
Fossil fuel companies are building on right-wing protests to stop change and cut salaries.
BC Pans New Federal Disability Benefit
The small amount and limited eligibility leave people in poverty, says minister.
Shared Medical Records Can Transform Care, But Big Barriers Remain
Despite billions in spending and years of work, systems are still fragmented.
The Haida Get Their Land Back
By affirming Indigenous land ownership, BC and the Haida Nation are signalling a new era for Indigenous relations.
Calgary Has Big Housing Plans. Residents Would Like a Word
When cities stifle citizen engagement, it’s not just bad for democracy. It can backfire.
Not Just Fat Jokes. Weight Stigma Is in Every Part of Life
And it needs to stop. We all have a role in changing our culture of fat shaming.
The Avalanche That Claimed a Snowboarding Legend
‘Darkest White’ author Eric Blehm on his ‘healing’ telling of the life and death of Craig Kelly. A Tyee Q&A.
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Danielle Smith’s Big Pierre Poilievre Problem
A Conservative federal government would create political headaches for the UCP.
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Reclaiming Wet’suwet’en Storytelling in ‘Yintah’
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Watch This Play about How a Fox Helped a Family Grieve
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Would You Choose Wood Tiles over Ceramic Ones? This Startup Bets Yes
Timber Tiles on Vancouver Island offers a climate-friendly alternative to an ancient craft that today relies on fossil fuels.
Vancouver Island Made a Big Change in How It Defines Tourism Success
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Cost of developing new drugs may be far lower than industry claims, trial reveals
(via the Guardian)
McKinsey reportedly under US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
(via the Guardian)
Wildfire prompts ‘tactical evacuation’ southwest of Chetwynd, BC
(via Global News)
Federal Green Party deputy leader gets jail time for Fairy Creek protests
(via CBC)
Poilievre visits convoy camp, claims Trudeau is lying about ‘everything’
(via CBC)
Two men swapped at birth — one Indigenous, one white — finally get apology
(via the Guardian)
Montreal police pursue criminal charges against journalist for covering Gaza protest
(via Ricochet)
As youth arrests triple in Saanich, support for resuming controversial police liaison program grows
(via the Globe and Mail)
Man acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt
(via Global News)
BCU Leader Kevin Falcon talks purpose, persona and his politics-free oasis
(via Northern Beat)
Culture
How to Rebuild Canada’s Crumbling Housing Foundation
Victoria journalist Gregor Craigie’s new book dives into the depths of the crisis, and offers ways to fix it.
A Pilgrimage to the Place We Lost Snowboard Pioneer Craig Kelly
An excerpt from ‘The Darkest White,’ about a legendary snowboarder and the avalanche that took him.
The Avalanche That Claimed a Snowboarding Legend
‘Darkest White’ author Eric Blehm on his ‘healing’ telling of the life and death of Craig Kelly. A Tyee Q&A.
What My Dad Taught Me about Grief, Art and What Makes a Life
He died of an accidental drug overdose. It changed how I perceive the world.
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Shifting Profit Away from Pollution
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Why enable a traditional economics which commodifies people, labour, money, land, housing, food and health care?
As we pollute our way to profit, driven by an economics which makes pollution the "only affordable option," we surely discover, if we pay attention, that an economics that makes pollution profitable is an economics we cannot afford to continue.