Danielle Smith’s Big Pierre Poilievre Problem
A Conservative federal government would create political headaches for the UCP.
‘“Dirty Dancing” Is an Abortion Movie,’ Says Vancouver Author
Journalist Andrea Warner has the time of her life taking a critical lens to the ’80s classic in her latest book. A Tyee Q&A.
Seven Tips for Administering Pediatric Opioids More Safely
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen sometimes just don’t cut it. Here’s how to manage your child’s pain while navigating potential worries.
How Couch Jams Collective Is Bringing Down the House
The series fills a gap in Vancouver by creating an inclusive space for young racialized musicians and their fans.
Please Advise! Why Does Bill Maher Blame Canada?
The comedian has some funny fears about our country. Sweden, too.
Amidst the Tourists, Creating a ‘Landscape of Fear’
An excerpt from The Tyee’s new book full of BC stories, ‘Points of Interest.’
Alberta Wants to Block Federal Dollars for Some Scientists
Danielle Smith seeks a veto over Ottawa-funded research her government doesn’t like. The bill, explained.
An RCMP Report Predicts a Stormy Future in Canada
Why we should pay attention to six issues, especially as elections loom.
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.
Charles Adler Wonders What Happened to His Conservatives
The talk star on Poilievre, Trudeau, the problem with ‘both-sides-ism’ and more. A Tyee interview.
The Case for Defending Canada’s Carbon Pricing
And how to change the anti-tax discourse. Because our future is at stake.
An Indigenous Woman Was Found Dying on the Road. What Happened?
An advocate is raising alarms about potential femicide, and calling for transparency in the Vancouver police investigation.
How the Lowest Snowpack in 50 Years Will Hit BC
BC Hydro says it’s prepared to deal with the challenge of low reservoirs.
When Times Are Tough, the Tough Turn to Poetry
This spring, four award-winning poets offer reflections on grief, and paths towards possible futures. A collection of excerpts.
'Surviving Vancouver': A Global City's Unlikely Holdouts
Michael Kluckner’s new book illustrates the special places that remain as power and profit remake the city.
Worried about Taxpayer Dollars? Focus on Fossil Fuel Subsidies
They cost Canadians a lot more money than the carbon tax.
Follow Indigenous Tattoo Artists in Accessing Ancestral Knowledge Through Design
At the Museum of Vancouver, ‘True Tribal’ explores the visual language of mark making from around the world.
Draining the World of Fresh Water
Two recent studies show human activity is drying up the planet’s lakes, rivers and aquifers.
Alberta Chooses Ideology over Evidence with Its Recovery War Room
The UCP’s politicized response to the drug crisis will put more lives at risk.
Vancouver Island Made a Big Change in How It Defines Tourism Success
For social enterprise 4VI, it’s about visitors and their dollars leaving the place in better shape than they found it.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
Why Locking In Logging Deferrals to Save BC Old Growth Is So Slow
Three years into the plan, many First Nations continue discussing signing deferral agreements with the province.
Tyee Insider
What we're up to. How to be involved.
Thank You for 20 years!
That’s right, The Tyee turned 20 years old in 2023. That’s two decades of showing up every weekday with fresh, original journalism that you won’t read anywhere else.
From a very small crew of two people, our non-profit news organization has grown to a staff of 24 people. And along the way, our journalism has won plenty of awards, sparked international movements and changed laws.
We only exist and continue to grow because we have the support of Tyee Builders who chip in to our editorial budget. If you value independent journalism and want to help us grow, join us.
Become a Tyee Builder today.
And check this out...
Follow Indigenous Tattoo Artists in Accessing Ancestral Knowledge Through Design
At the Museum of Vancouver, ‘True Tribal’ explores the visual language of mark making from around the world.
Reclaiming Wet’suwet’en Storytelling in ‘Yintah’
At this year’s DOXA, catch a new wave of Indigenous-led docs. A Q&A with Freda Huson and director-journalist Michael Toledano.
Watch This Play about How a Fox Helped a Family Grieve
In ‘This Is How We Got Here,’ a mystical creature leads a family struck by trauma to again interact with humour and love.
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.
Interested in this project? Read more about What Works or contact us to be involved.
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
For social enterprise 4VI, it’s about visitors and their dollars leaving the place in better shape than they found it.
How a BC Biologist Is Changing the Craft Beer Scene
Ji Yang is working to create a climate-resilient beer brewed with locally grown hops.
Crab Shells Have a Wonder Ingredient. So This Company Got Cracking
From husks that would go to waste, Tidal Vision extracts a polymer with many green uses.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
How Many Tourists Are Too Many?
In this age of travel glut, besieged beauty wages crowd control. From a new book by Steve Burgess.
Most Popular
Danielle Smith’s Big Pierre Poilievre Problem
Please Advise! Why Does Bill Maher Blame Canada?
Alberta Wants to Block Federal Dollars for Some Scientists
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
John Pomeroy Has Seen the Okanagan’s Hotter, Drier Future
The noted hydrologist projects a harsh shift in the region’s climate and water supply.
Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Vancouver spending more on police but cutting civilian oversight
(via Vancouver Sun)
In 1996, the Titanic film crew was poisoned in Nova Scotia. We may soon know how
(via Ottawa Citizen)
Hong Kong denies entry to Reporters Without Borders staffer in latest blow to media freedoms
(via Yahoo News)
‘Boom, you guys are busted again’: Who were Vancouver’s bootlegging Brandolinis?
(via Vancouver Sun)
OJ Simpson dead at 76
(via CBC)
Why Jesus never ate a banana
(via Atlas Obscura)
I wanted to make Ramadan like Christmas for my kids. I soon realized my mistake
(via Slate)
Three Greater Victoria municipalities call for return of police in schools
(via CBC)
A man’s world? Art exhibit about misogyny was only open to women — until a man complained
(via CTV News)
Displaced Kelowna, BC, tenants call for stop-work order at UBC construction site
(via CBC)
Culture
How Couch Jams Collective Is Bringing Down the House
The series fills a gap in Vancouver by creating an inclusive space for young racialized musicians and their fans.
‘“Dirty Dancing” Is an Abortion Movie,’ Says Vancouver Author
Journalist Andrea Warner has the time of her life taking a critical lens to the ’80s classic in her latest book. A Tyee Q&A.
Amidst the Tourists, Creating a ‘Landscape of Fear’
An excerpt from The Tyee’s new book full of BC stories, ‘Points of Interest.’
When Times Are Tough, the Tough Turn to Poetry
This spring, four award-winning poets offer reflections on grief, and paths towards possible futures. A collection of excerpts.
Make great journalism happen
The Tyee is a reader-supported publication. If you value what we do, help us make it.
Comment Noted
We hear you.
Shifting Profit Away from Pollution
(click to read in context)
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.