To launch the Tyee Builders Program, we asked some of our more, ahem, recognizable friends to lend us their support.
In This Series
Margaret Atwood Is a Tyee Builder
She's Canada's queen of literature, libraries, and tweets -- join her as a Builder, and you can snag a signed book. What hooks Atwood? Read on.
Lawrence Martin Is a Tyee Builder
He's a best-selling author and the journalist 'Tories love to hate'. Join him as a Builder and you can have a signed copy of his latest book. What hooks him? Read on.
Naomi Klein Is a Tyee Builder
This Builder's sold millions of books and annoyed the heck out of Big Business. Find out what hooks her and why she supports The Tyee.
Douglas Coupland Is a Tyee Builder
This inventive author wrote the book on Vancouver, and you can have a signed copy by joining him as a Builder. Learn why he supports The Tyee.
Stevie Cameron Is a Tyee Builder
She's one of Canada's very best investigative journalists; just ask Brian Mulroney. Join her as a Builder and you can have a signed copy of her latest book. What hooks her? Read on.
Dan Mangan Is a Tyee Builder
Singer, songwriter, Juno-winner, and staunch ally of indie media -- join him as a Builder and you can have a copy of his latest album. What hooks him?
Jane Urquhart Is a Tyee Builder
Join this author of seven acclaimed novels and literary award magnet as a Builder, and get a signed copy of her latest release. What hooks her? Read on.
Joseph Boyden Is a Tyee Builder
Join this acclaimed storyteller as a Builder, and you can have a signed copy of his latest book. What hooks him, besides The Tyee? Read on.
Linda McQuaig Is a Tyee Builder
This feisty writer picks politicians' brains and pin-pointed 'The Trouble with Billionaires.' Want to know what hooks her? Read on.
Terry Fallis Is a Tyee Builder
His hilarious books have landed him a Leacock Award -- and if you join him as a Builder you can receive a signed copy. What hooks him?
Gurjinder Basran Is a Tyee Builder
Her debut novel earned her immediate accolades, and if you join her as a Builder you can have a signed copy. What hooks her?
Lynn Coady Is a Tyee Builder
She's won international praise and awards; certainly no 'Antagonist' of The Tyee. Want to find out what hooks this Canlit star? Read on.
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Is a Tyee Builder
This BC artist spins traditional Haida stories into beautiful graphic anthologies. Join him as a Builder and you can have a signed copy.
Willie Mitchell Is a Tyee Builder
He may have beat us on the ice but this Vancouver Islander stands by us in indie media. What hooks Mitchell? Read on.
Bif Naked Is a Tyee Builder
This iconic Canadian rocker is known for her edgy lyrics and brilliant performances. What hooks Bif? Read on to find out.
John Vaillant Is a Tyee Builder
Snag a book by this award-winning champion of tigers and trees if you join him as a Builder. Want to know what hooks him? Read on.
Susan Juby Is a Tyee Builder
Raised in Smithers BC, this multi-genre author is a supporter of The Tyee -- join her and get a signed copy of her work. What hooks her?
Joe Keithley Is a Tyee Builder
He's been a punk rocker, politician, activist, and author. Curious about what hooks 'Joey Shithead'? Read on to find out.
Andrew Nikiforuk Is a Tyee Builder
He's dug up so much dirt on the oil sands, you'd think they'd be clean by now. Join him as a Builder and snag his latest book.
Meeru Dhalwala Is a Tyee Builder
Her curries and chutneys change lives, her cookbooks win international praise. Join her as a Builder, and you can grab a signed one. What hooks her?
Graeme Gibson Is a Tyee Builder
This acclaimed author has advocated for Canadian writers, the World Wildlife Fund, and now The Tyee. What hooks Gibson?
Joan Thomas Is a Tyee Builder
Join this fiction dynamo as a Builder, and get a copy of her Giller-shortlisted novel. What hooks her after a long day of writing?
Colin Mochrie Is a Tyee Builder
Whose Tyee Is it Anyway? Join this Canadian comedian as a Builder, and help make our journalism better for you.
Charlotte Gill Is a Tyee Builder
This treeplanting highballer and prize-winning writer deeply appreciates the wild and independent. Learn why Gill supports The Tyee.
Maude Barlow Is a Tyee Builder
This 'eco hero' is recognized worldwide as an enviro rights defender -- join her in supporting The Tyee and snag a signed copy of a Barlow bestseller.
Brian Brett Is a Tyee Builder
This Trauma Farmer reads The Tyee from his Salt Spring Island writer's haven. Join him as a Builder and score a copy of his latest account from the farm.
Raffi Cavoukian Is a Tyee Builder
He championed the baby beluga; now, it's The Tyee he croons for. Want to know what hooks musician Raffi? Read on.
Steve Burgess Is a Tyee Builder
He finds comedy in everything... except the current state of Canadian media. Find out what hooks him.
Joel Bakan Is a Tyee Builder
Join this Corporation challenger as a Builder, and score a copy of his latest book. What hooks him?
Ivan E. Coyote Is a Tyee Builder
Her storytelling inspires, educates, and entertains. Join her as a Builder and you can have a signed copy. What hooks her?
Peter C. Newman Is a Tyee Builder
He's a Canadian authority on politics, and he reads The Tyee. Find out why this prolific journalist supports us.
Mel Hurtig Is a Tyee Builder
He published Canada's encyclopedia and helped found its Council. What hooks Hurtig? Read on.