‘Weirder and Weirder’: Danielle Smith’s New Example for Canada
She won by taking petrostate populism to a new level. Where do we go from here?
A Modern ‘Julius Caesar’ Speaks to Power and Chaos
Join Bard on the Beach this summer for a new take on the Shakespearean classic.
With Haida Manga, a Study in Compassion
A new graphic novel by artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas explores BC’s founding years with generosity and soul.
‘It Looked Like an Animal, Just Arms of Fire Going Forward’
Micha Kingston reflects on post-wildfire parenting. ‘How will I prepare her for this world?’ Part of a series.
New Atira Head Pledges to Improve Safety and Financial Management
Catherine Roome takes over after a report found BC Housing conflict rules were violated to benefit Atira.
BC Promises Four New Cancer Care Centres
The annual number of cancer diagnoses is predicted to increase 50 per cent over the next decade as the population ages.
Danielle Smith’s UCP Shuts the Door on an NDP Opportunity
Overcoming scandals and splits in her party, Smith governs an Alberta polarized not just over policies but what facts are real.
Brace for Post-Election Chaos in Alberta
Will the UCP implode? And will the NDP learn from its defeat?
Yew Complete Me
On the hunt for BC’s big trees. An excerpt from ‘Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs and Misadventures in the Forest.’
Ex-Georgia Straight Editor Testifies about RCMP Pressure
Charlie Smith told a rights tribunal about the ‘media maelstrom’ after a bombshell report about historical abuse at two northern schools.
Looking Back at the Legal Battle over the Montney Reserve
Famous for oil and gas, the area was subject to a lengthy dispute between the Crown and Doig River and Blueberry First Nations.
The Good and Bad of BC’s Homes for People Plan
Despite some positive change, the province still lags on creating non-market housing.
Forcing Drug Users into Treatment Is Wrong, Dangerous and Ineffective
BC and Alberta are contemplating forced treatment despite the lack of positive evidence.
How the Hunt for Big Trees ‘Helped Me Ease Up on Myself’
In Amanda Lewis’s new book, ‘Tracking Giants,’ she visits BC’s biggest specimens. A Tyee Q&A.
The Lovely, Lonely Lobbies of Burnaby’s Past
From carpets to curtains, a photographer documents the disappearing apartments many call home.
The Myth of Increased Transit Violence
Crime rates are actually down. But workers struggle to deal with the effects of social problems.
A Vote for the UCP Is a Vote for Wage Suppression
Danielle Smith’s party is focused on policies that keep wages low.
A Day in the Life: A Paramedic in BC
‘The most incredible thing is cardiac resuscitation.’
How 105 Keefer Can Be Done Right
With thoughtful policies in place, the controversial development can light a spark in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Where They Stand: The UCP and NDP on Four Key Issues
An expert look at policies on the economy, education, health care and the environment.
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When John Vaillant Contemplates Catastrophe, We Should Listen
‘Fire Weather’ examines the lies we tell ourselves about climate change, and what needs to happen next.
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‘Happy Valley’ Remembers the Hong Kong of Our Memories
In a new performance at Firehall Arts, HK-born playwright and performer Derek Chan reflects on the region's democratic reality.
Tell Us Please. What Are the Conversations We Should Be Having?
Which issues do you think we should be exploring more deeply here on The Tyee? Take our quick and easy poll.
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The People’s Filter
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‘I Knew in the Back of My Head that Lytton Was Gone’
In her own words, Michele Feist recounts her wildfire escape and the steep road to rebuilding.
‘We Know That No Matter What We Have Each Other’
In her own words, Racine Jeff tells how wildfire changed the land, and life, for her Tŝilhqot’in community.
‘Like Somebody Took a Chalkboard Eraser and Erased My Life’
In her own words, Maggie Lord tells of lovingly creating an orchard haven, only to see it burn.
‘It Was Dark, and You Could Hear Water Rushing’
In her own words, Rochelle Rupert tells of waking up to the nightmare of the Coldwater River poised to invade her home.
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Why BC Leads the Country in Evictions
Over one in 10 tenant households were displaced between 2016 and 2021, data shows.
Reported Elsewhere
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Fraser Health in hot seat: Doctors at 4 hospitals now citing safety concerns
(via CTV News)
Drax-owned wood pellet plant in US broke air pollution rules again
(via the Guardian)
Breaking news at the end of the earth
(via Esquire)
Henry Kissinger, history’s bloodiest social climber
(via the Intercept)
The people whose crushes make it hard for them to live
(via Slate)
‘You can’t stay outside. You’ll vomit’: New Brunswick town battles an unbearable stench
(via the Globe and Mail)
An 11-year-old boy called 911. Police then shot him
(via the New York Times)
BC pub chain the Donnelly Group seeks creditor protection
(via Vancouver Sun)
‘Farming good, factory bad’, we think. When it comes to the global food crisis, it isn’t so simple
(via the Guardian)
Why I won’t be blowing out candles on the RCMP’s birthday cake
(via the Globe and Mail)
Culture
With Haida Manga, a Study in Compassion
A new graphic novel by artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas explores BC’s founding years with generosity and soul.
Yew Complete Me
On the hunt for BC’s big trees. An excerpt from ‘Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs and Misadventures in the Forest.’
How the Hunt for Big Trees ‘Helped Me Ease Up on Myself’
In Amanda Lewis’s new book, ‘Tracking Giants,’ she visits BC’s biggest specimens. A Tyee Q&A.
The Lovely, Lonely Lobbies of Burnaby’s Past
From carpets to curtains, a photographer documents the disappearing apartments many call home.
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Turning to Youth to Bring Forward Solutions
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I am constantly impressed by my conversations with my grandchildren — they are articulate, caring human beings — too often thwarted by disregard and disrespect.
The young people need to be encouraged to speak out and they need to be listened to. If my contemporaries at that age had a fraction of their awareness and sensitivity, I feel the world would be a better place.
Give them an audience and the opportunity to share. The future is theirs.