A BC Ex-MP, Western Separatists and that Truck Protest
Jay Hill says the Maverick Party isn’t backing the ‘Freedom Convoy.’ But a key party figure is leading the fundraising effort.
Climate Change Drives BC’s Push for New Watershed Plans
The government wants the public to weigh in on the future of water. Critics wonder if the plan will go far enough.
Vivek Shraya’s ‘Anti-Success’ Retrospective
Her recent work about confronting failure — showing at PuSh festival next week — resonates in a pandemic. A Tyee Q&A.
Vancouver Aims to End School ‘Streaming.’ Will Black and Indigenous Students Benefit?
Right now they're underrepresented in high-achieving programs. Part of a series.
Earth Has Exceeded Its Safe Limit for Chemical Pollution
So you might be wondering what comes next. A Q&A.
BC Is Creating Confusion with COVID Communications, Say Critics
Changes like reducing isolation requirements need clear explanation of rationale and risks, say public health experts.
A Nation's Journey into 'the Darkest Recesses of Human Behaviour'
Williams Lake First Nation’s residential school investigation uncovers unmarked graves and horrific stories.
What Can We Learn from a Plague 24 Centuries Ago?
The epidemic that swept ancient Athens tested its citizens’ courage and changed the city-state forever.
Are Electric Cars the Solution?
Or do visions of ‘clean’ robots supplying mobile freedom steer us down the wrong road?
Please Advise! Honk If I Should Fear Vaccine Mandates
The ‘Freedom Convoy’ and pals like MP Melissa Lantsman are threatening empty stores. Start hoarding?
Which Fitness Videos Work Best? There’s a Science to It
Researchers who watched a lot of YouTube workouts share five tips when choosing.
We Need to Get Rapid Tests to Seniors in Care and Beyond
The supply is there to provide older adults improved quality of life while ensuring their safety.
Young Adults Are Most Vaxed. Let Them Explain Why
We talked to 11 people under 21 to understand why their age group leads the province in vaccination rates.
Who's Fuelling the Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates?
When the convoy left BC Sunday a fundraiser had pulled in $2 million. A key organizer is tied to the Alberta separatist scene.
BC Oil and Gas Cleanup ‘Going in Wrong Direction’
Enforcing cleanup rules and timelines will shift to the industry-funded regulator. ‘Fox guarding the henhouse,’ say critics.
What to See and Experience During Black History Month
The Tyee provides a selection of films, dance and exhibits across the province.
BC Changes Its COVID Isolation Requirements
Fully vaccinated people with no symptoms who are exposed to the virus no longer need to isolate for five days.
Getting to Zero Waste by 2040
Recycling is not enough to curb emissions. Here’s how BC could create jobs and cut CO2.
The Feuding Scientists Behind Insulin
Canada’s most consequential health discovery was born amid monstrous egos and toxic rivalries.
Two Survivors and All They’ve Shared
ARTIFACT: A powerful CBC radio documentary grows from a long arc of amazing generosity.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
A Nation's Journey into 'the Darkest Recesses of Human Behaviour'
Williams Lake First Nation’s residential school investigation uncovers unmarked graves and horrific stories.
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In December, we challenged our readers to become monthly Tyee Builders, and help us do even more impactful journalism in 2022. We call them Builders because that’s what they do — help us build our newsroom.
Over the past two years, we’ve doubled our staff, brought on new regular contributors and increased the number and quality of our stories. And we’re able to keep it open for all to read because of our supporters.
Our goal was to bring on 650 new monthly supporters, and we’re happy to report that by our deadline on Dec. 31, 783 new monthly supporters had signed up. Just about as many chipped in one-time contributions, and both keep trickling in.
See the full list of campaign contributors here.
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The Tyee’s 25 Most Read Stories in 2021
In a year with plenty of gripping issues to choose from, these were the big draws in our pages.
What to See and Experience During Black History Month
The Tyee provides a selection of films, dance and exhibits across the province.
We Asked You How Back to School Was Going
And you shared thoughts on three-hour classes (yikes), masks, feelings of stress and relief, and more.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
Who's Fuelling the Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates?
When the convoy left BC Sunday a fundraiser had pulled in $2 million. A key organizer is tied to the Alberta separatist scene.
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Who's Fuelling the Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandates?
A BC Ex-MP, Western Separatists and that Truck Protest
Are Electric Cars the Solution?
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
Are Electric Cars the Solution?
Or do visions of ‘clean’ robots supplying mobile freedom steer us down the wrong road?
Deep Dive
Get to the bottom of something big.
Recharging Through Winter
It's cold. It's dark. It's winter. It might feel drab to stay close to home.
But our everyday rhythms stitched to our surroundings can make new perspectives emerge, often signposted by nature.
We’ve bundled together Tyee essays on making the most of life at home, from embracing work from our abodes, to weathering unruly environmental events alongside loved ones, to trekking into the wonders of nature to see the seemingly familiar reveal fresh lessons.
Cozy up with stories from winters past and present to experience the season anew.
Winter Is for Regeneration. The Garden’s — and Yours, Too
First in a Tyee series of essays on winter’s meaning.
What We Do in the Dark
Every season has a purpose. This one is for rest, reflection and rallying to the light.
It’s Now Winter. We Are Wired to Stay Home
Technology changed how we deal with the dark days and long nights. With new restrictions on gathering, it’s changing it again.
Into the Deep
Third in a series of Tyee essays on winter’s meaning.
Culture
Vivek Shraya’s ‘Anti-Success’ Retrospective
Her recent work about confronting failure — showing at PuSh festival next week — resonates in a pandemic. A Tyee Q&A.
What to See and Experience During Black History Month
The Tyee provides a selection of films, dance and exhibits across the province.
Two Survivors and All They’ve Shared
ARTIFACT: A powerful CBC radio documentary grows from a long arc of amazing generosity.
World Class or Liveable? Vancouver’s Split Imagination
Daniel Francis on his new book ‘Becoming Vancouver,’ who was ‘erased’ by earlier city histories, and today’s divide. A Tyee Q&A.
Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Vancouver mayor makes new pitch for gentle densification on single-family lots
(via the Daily Hive)
Abusive teachers could be 'falling through gaps' in current system: Alberta education minister
(via CBC)
PCR COVID tests are not very useful. Focus on rapid antigen tests instead
(via the Washington Post)
‘We are the power’: Canada’s Indigenous land defenders fight on
(via Al Jazeera)
Winnipeg burn barrels a positive approach to harm reduction, says Main Street Project
(via CBC)
Aging in place: How Baby Boomers are breaking Canada's real estate market
(via the National Post)
Teal-Jones wins appeal to have Fairy Creek injunction extended
(via the Times Colonist)
The Gujarati family that froze to death in search of the 'American Dream'
(via the Wire)
How 'Sesame Street' is handling the pandemic
(via the Atlantic)
Indigenous non-profit looks to buy Trans Mountain Pipeline
(via CBC)
Analysis
A BC Ex-MP, Western Separatists and that Truck Protest
Jay Hill says the Maverick Party isn’t backing the ‘Freedom Convoy.’ But a key party figure is leading the fundraising effort.
Earth Has Exceeded Its Safe Limit for Chemical Pollution
So you might be wondering what comes next. A Q&A.
What Can We Learn from a Plague 24 Centuries Ago?
The epidemic that swept ancient Athens tested its citizens’ courage and changed the city-state forever.
Are Electric Cars the Solution?
Or do visions of ‘clean’ robots supplying mobile freedom steer us down the wrong road?
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Paying Towards a Sustainable Future
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"All companies that run polluting operations, like mining, should be required to post a bond, at the outset of operations to cover costs of site remediation. The terms could be renewed on an annual or biannual basis to ensure a realistic level.
"It's not great to put more regulation in place, but this is a relatively simple proposal that would provide meaningful employment and restore the land for other uses."