How Carney Is Changing Notions of Canada
Some may find it jarring that we’re eager to sell arms, rake in Saudi money and gain special status in Europe.
The BC Conservative Platform: A Road Map to the 1950s
In a tumultuous period for the party, revisiting its policy declaration is oddly clarifying.
Riding with Vancouver’s Last Bike Couriers
How the city’s dwindling number of bicycle messengers outpace the app workers and gig economy giants.
Cory Doctorow Headlines BC Policy Solutions Gala
‘Breaking free from the US tech grip’: The bestselling author and activist keynotes the organization’s first-ever fundraiser Nov. 12 in Vancouver.
BC Eyes Controversial Changes to Agricultural Land Rules
The government wants to encourage more food processing. A former cabinet minister says it’s a ‘betrayal’ of farmers on already scarce land.
Inside the Sheer Bravado of ‘Hope’
The mind-bending Korean horror movie invites viewers to sit with discomfort. That’s a good thing.
CONTEST: Win Tickets to Compagnie Catherine Gaudet’s ‘ODE’
The Quebec-based company returns to DanceHouse with a haunting exploration of the personal costs of performative positivity.
The Quiet Intensity of Johannes Vermeer
A new biography on the Dutch master painter makes bold claims about his motivations.
For Wendell Berry, My North Star
He was America’s rural consciousness. And his death demands more than a moment of reflection.
The Case of Entrance Island’s ‘Haunted’ Lighthouse
At a lonely naval beacon in 1900, a ‘dreadful’ spectre terrified a young worker and sent him fleeing his post.
Police Surge Makes Being Homeless in Edmonton Harder, Advocates Say
The city’s police chief says his strategy is pushing down crime rates, but unhoused people say they’re being harassed.
A New UN Resolution Takes a Step Toward Decolonizing World Maps
On the projection we use most often, Canada looks much bigger than it should, while African countries appear much smaller.
Why Mark Carney Is Comparing Himself to John A. Macdonald
Canada’s prime minister is invoking history to explain his own policies, but glossing over the harms of the past.
Nelson Wrestles with the Aftermath of Grizzly Family Deaths
The killing of a mother bear and two cubs has prompted calls for more transparency and information.
Vancouver’s Centrist Parties Remain in the Mayoral Race
Mayoral candidates Rebecca Bligh, Kareem Allam and Colleen Hardwick reject vote-splitting concerns.
Meet Vancouver’s Candidates at the Mayoral Mixer
Moderators Jen St. Denis and Mo Amir will put the mayoral candidates on the spot. Get your ticket for Oct. 5 in Vancouver.
Does Alberta Provide $10 in Services for Every $1 of ‘Guest Worker’ Taxes?
Ahead of a divisive referendum question, we fact checked Danielle Smith’s claims.
To Help Families Truly Thrive, We Need a Stronger Safety Net
The MCFD is rolling out a new Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan. Here’s what will be key to its success.
And Then There Was One Progressive Running for Vancouver Mayor
OneCity’s William Azaroff ends his mayoral campaign, leaving the left lane open for the Greens’ Pete Fry.
Stephanie Kelton Asks: What If Deficits Aren’t the Problem?
SFU brings the renowned economist to Vancouver for a fireside chat on rethinking government spending.
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Keeping an Eye on Biodiversity
The Tyee has always had a reputation as a home for excellent stories on the climate, environment and all sorts of wondrous creatures — stories that you won’t find anywhere else.
And since the launch of our new biodiversity module in April, that coverage has been supercharged, with close looks at oceans and rivers in Western Canada and the state of environmental protections and politics in the Carney era.
Read on for some of this fresh biodiversity coverage, supported by our Builder members. You can join them here.
BC Has an Extinction Problem. Scientists Say There’s a Fix
Enacting an endangered species law is key, wildlife advocates say.
Meet BC’s Salmon Creek Walkers
The DFO used to fund a big program to count salmon. Now a handful of people are working on a shoestring budget.
In Pursuit of a Tiny Owl Nicknamed Brad Pitt
Western screech owls are disappearing from BC. Join researchers on a tricky night mission to find out why.
Shocked, Then Trucked. Why BC Arranges Road Trips for Live Fish
Inside the elaborate effort to haul bull trout around the Site C dam. ‘Why are we doing this?’ asks an expert.
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BC Is Quietly Planning to Split Forest Lands into Three Use Zones
The policy shift, revealed in a government email obtained by The Tyee, takes First Nations by surprise.
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Inside the Sheer Bravado of ‘Hope’
The mind-bending Korean horror movie invites viewers to sit with discomfort. That’s a good thing.
For Wendell Berry, My North Star
He was America’s rural consciousness. And his death demands more than a moment of reflection.
The Quiet Intensity of Johannes Vermeer
A new biography on the Dutch master painter makes bold claims about his motivations.
CONTEST: Win Tickets to Compagnie Catherine Gaudet’s ‘ODE’
The Quebec-based company returns to DanceHouse with a haunting exploration of the personal costs of performative positivity.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
In the Fraser Valley, a New Oil Pipeline Faces Mountains of Challenges
Getting through the steep, narrow stretch cost Trans Mountain billions. But Alberta’s plans to avoid a repeat is full of holes.
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Cory Doctorow Headlines BC Policy Solutions Gala
‘Breaking free from the US tech grip’: The bestselling author and activist keynotes the organization’s first-ever fundraiser Nov. 12 in Vancouver.
CONTEST: Win Tickets to Compagnie Catherine Gaudet’s ‘ODE’
The Quebec-based company returns to DanceHouse with a haunting exploration of the personal costs of performative positivity.
Meet Vancouver’s Candidates at the Mayoral Mixer
Moderators Jen St. Denis and Mo Amir will put the mayoral candidates on the spot. Get your ticket for Oct. 5 in Vancouver.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
A Bat Hit Me. And the Clock Started Ticking
Time is critical for a rabies shot. But I was stuck in BC’s nerve-fraying, overloaded emergency health system.
The Next Economy
From Alaska to California, people are pouring their smarts and hearts into successful enterprises that are low carbon and locally rooted. They’re employing and training, producing and sustaining.
So The Tyee created a whole new section to tell their stories and share best practices for a healthy bioregion. We call it What Works. It’s where you’ll find regular reports on the business of creating what works for a better future.
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In Alaska, Sitkana Brings Tidal Energy to the People
The startup’s underwater turbines are designed to power isolated communities along the coast.
The Place Where Everybody Shares Your Tools
Jenny Farkas self-funds MakeSpace North Park, a ‘makerspace’ dedicated to increasing diversity in trades and creative fields.
The Ktunaxa Nursery Restoring BC’s Interior
Nupqu distributes 700,000 seedlings a year to land reclamation projects in their traditional territory.
The Buzz Is Growing for This Booster of Bee Health
In its first month on the market ApiSave sold 10,000 ‘patties’ said to help honeybees fight disease and parasites.
Reported Elsewhere
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Former Penticton mayor, MLA Dan Ashton joins mayoral race against incumbent
(via Castanet)
Kamloops mayor officially files for re-election following days of uncertainty
(via Castanet)
Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
(via CTV News)
AI researchers ‘earnestly believe’ it could kill all humans within the next decade, Anthropic employee says
(via CBC)
‘It can happen to anyone’: BC man lost for five nights in mountains shares survival story
(via CBC)
Feds drop plans to skirt Species At Risk Act for major projects
(via Penticton Herald)
Dedicated dyslexia facility to open next year, but advocates say support should exist in BC public schools
(via CBC)
Alberta separatist leader Rath faces $109M debt claim from US investors
(via Global News)
What happened inside Telluride’s secret screening of Nathan Fielder’s new Elizabeth Holmes documentary
(via Los Angeles Times)
‘Extraordinary’: Elizabeth May urges Ottawa to bring 96-year-old wildlife artist Robert Bateman to the National Gallery
(via CHEK)
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“I find this article interesting in that it is proposing that LNG is a great B.C. asset while urging that we make sure the B.C. population gets its fair share of the profits.
“But is a fossil fuel that is contributing to the climate crisis truly an asset? Really? While the climate crisis is negatively affecting the B.C. population and people and life everywhere?
“Is this what we accept in B.C., without a fight to stop fossil fuel projects — period?”