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.
‘I Don’t Want Lytton to Be Forgotten’
The village’s mayor remembers the day fire changed everything. And shares her hope for what lies ahead.
AI Isn’t Replacing Lawyers. But It’s Supercharging Institutions
Canadians receiving insurance denials, eviction notices and collection demands need solutions to address a worsening disadvantage.
Two Powerful First Nations Relive a Key Victory
Facing new fights over land and water, Nuu-chah-nulth and Haida members met in celebratory solidarity.
Alberta’s All-in-One ID Card Heightens Privacy Risks
Based on groundless fraud fears, it will create headaches for seniors and families.
BC’s Life Expectancies Are Diverging, Exclusive Data Shows
In Richmond, 90 is the new 80. But in the BC Interior, life expectancies are shorter than 20 years ago.
Federal Cuts Put the Squeeze on Summer Jobs for Youth
This summer, stagnant funding for museums means it’s harder for heritage sites to stay open.
Using Salmon Guts to Map Forage Fish Populations
A new study examined thousands of chinook stomachs to track a vital and often overlooked part of the Salish Sea’s food chain.
Exposing Alberta’s Wilful Blindness to AI Centre Harms
The UCP refuses to tally risks to nature and people. This expert did it for them.
BC Nurses Issue 72-Hour Strike Notice
Job action could start as soon as July 2. The union says withholding labour will be a last resort.
Please Advise! Should 24 Sussex Be Converted to Condos?
Given big plans from Carney and Eby of late, it’s a fair question.
Enduring the Killer Heat, in Their Own Words
As they sweltered, Jen Hatton’s newborn was struggling. And so was her ailing cat. First in a series recalling the scorching summer of 2021.
Is BC’s New Disability Funding Putting Some Kids at Risk?
The Children's Ministry says no child will be left without services. But parents worry kids’ needs won’t be met, to their detriment.
A New Recovery Resource Centre Opens in the Downtown Eastside
The Ashtrey, named after the late Trey Helten, offers low-barrier supports towards sobriety.
The Climate and Capitalism Can Be Fixed, Say These Brilliant Economists
Thomas Piketty and colleagues lay out a road map to reversing current dire trends.
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Alien Blockbusters Need a Second Thought
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Healing My Relationship with Pride
As a trans woman, I internalized some cultural messaging that also wounded me. Now I’m turning that around.
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They say the aim is not to bail out developers. But questions remain about who will benefit.
Build Canada Created a Robot MP. It’s Not Cute
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As a trans woman, I internalized some cultural messaging that also wounded me. Now I’m turning that around.
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At Knowledge Network, Indigenous Brilliance Shines On
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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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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
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Would You Eat a Salmon Fillet Grown in a Lab?
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Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Hundreds of undocumented Alberta students at risk of losing free access to school
(via CBC)
Canada rejected more than half of all World Cup visitor applications
(via CTV News)
People are betting on wildfires. Should they?
(via High Country News)
The deadly Montreal shooting shows incel violence is a public emergency
(via the Walrus)
Here’s a look at the controversial Palestinian exhibit unveiled at Winnipeg’s human rights museum
(via CBC)
Village of Pouce Coupe gets opinions from PRRD members about moving to Alberta time
(via Energetic City)
Plenty of food and conservation have turned BC waters into whale-sighting hot spot
(via the Canadian Press)
Fire causes ‘heavy damage’ to homeless shelter in Mission
(via CTV News)
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
(via BBC)
Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties
(via Politico)
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