How I Faced My Terror of Crows
I’m gripped by ornithophobia in a city that loves corvids. So I went looking for a murder.
BC Omicron Cases Have Yet to Peak, Warn Independent Analysts
Modelling group downgrades hospitalization forecasts, but says risks remain.
As Vancouver Shrinks, the Suburbs Swell
New StatCan data show the city’s population contracted for the first time in 45 years. Not so for Surrey.
Death by a Thousand Lies
Professional liars have taken over in politics, business — everywhere. We all pay a terrible price.
Please Advise! Is Vancouver Worth the Gazillions in Rent?
Even well-heeled Doc Steve suggests you weigh your other options.
The System that Drives Our World
The mechanism, fuelled by centuries of force, is brilliantly diagrammed by Amitav Ghosh in ‘The Nutmeg’s Curse.’
Tenants in BC Housing-Funded SRO Are Bullied Out of Rooms, Alleges Support Worker
Andrew Drury says some clients have been threatened with violence if they return to the London Hotel. BC Housing says it is investigating.
BC Extends Most COVID Restrictions for a Month
Gyms to reopen, but health officials say risk to health-care system remains high as hospitalizations surge.
My Daughter Shouldn’t Be Sacrificed to ‘Get Back to Normal’
Instead of getting inclusive public health policy that respects the risk to vulnerable people, we’re being told to not be so fearful.
It Pays to Pollute in BC
Pollution reduces property value — and property taxes. That creates an incentive to slow brownfield remediation, experts say.
Why Small Shops Along Broadway Are Getting Fried
As subway-driven land values zoom, so do taxes. And land speculators feast.
Coastal GasLink Attempts to Block Reporters from Wet’suwet’en Territory
Months after the arrests of two journalists, the firm’s security doesn’t seem to understand injunction terms and press freedoms.
Why the Crab Park Campers Can Stay Put
A judge accepted evidence that there was nowhere safer or more secure for them to go — including SROs and shelters.
‘Most Livable City?’ A 30-Year Gap in Life Expectancy Exists Within Vancouver
A study shows how inequalities of life and death play out at the neighbourhood level.
Last of the Asahi
Kaye Kaminishi, 100 years old, is the only surviving member of Vancouver’s legendary Japanese Canadian baseball team.
This Is ‘Kenneyism’
How the unpopular premier’s recipe of intimidation, disinformation and sweeping new laws is transforming Alberta’s culture.
A Reply to Jordan Peterson’s Pandemic Demands
The famously opinionated psychologist told Canada to open up or else. Andrew Nikiforuk’s response includes some reading advice.
Omicron’s Peak May Be Past, Says Province
But the health-care system could be stressed as already infected people get sicker in coming weeks.
Vancouver’s Hospitals Already Near Crisis with COVID Surge Ahead
Doctor, nurse and internal communications detail the impact of staff exposures and exhaustion and more patients.
How Winter Dipping Brings Swimmers Back to Life
Vancouverites find strength and healing through regular plunges into the Pacific.
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‘Most Livable City?’ A 30-Year Gap in Life Expectancy Exists Within Vancouver
A study shows how inequalities of life and death play out at the neighbourhood level.
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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.
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The Story of Why The Tyee (Against All Odds) Is Still Here
Three years ago we made a critical decision. As founder, I nervously hoped it would work.
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.
PuSh Fest Returns for a New Mesmerizing Season!
Don’t miss this year’s groundbreaking performances in dance, theatre, music and multimedia.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
It Pays to Pollute in BC
Pollution reduces property value — and property taxes. That creates an incentive to slow brownfield remediation, experts say.
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Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
This Is ‘Kenneyism’
How the unpopular premier’s recipe of intimidation, disinformation and sweeping new laws is transforming Alberta’s culture.
Deep Dive
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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
How I Faced My Terror of Crows
I’m gripped by ornithophobia in a city that loves corvids. So I went looking for a murder.
The System that Drives Our World
The mechanism, fuelled by centuries of force, is brilliantly diagrammed by Amitav Ghosh in ‘The Nutmeg’s Curse.’
How Winter Dipping Brings Swimmers Back to Life
Vancouverites find strength and healing through regular plunges into the Pacific.
Let’s Admit It, We All Want to Party
I, like Boris Johnson and the airplane influencers, just want to drink and dance ‘til I throw up, OK?
Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Pandemic mental health crunch leads to calls for changes to BC's already 'broken' system
(via CBC)
He got a ticket, then called the police chief. But the suspension of the first Black justice minister in Canada is drawing criticism
(via the Star)
School in BC's Interior closes after teachers refuse to work due to high number of unmasked students
(via CBC)
University of Colorado aerosol-research expert adds Vancouver Coastal Health to his COVID Hall of Shame
(via the Georgia Straight)
In America, a child is shot every hour, and hundreds die. Here are 13 young lives lost in 2021
(via the Washington Post)
BC school staff must provide COVID vaccine status following new public health order
(via Nanaimo News Bulletin)
Proposal would create alert system for missing Indigenous people in Washington
(via Yakima Herald-Republic)
How to kill a god: the myth of Captain Cook shows how the heroes of empire will fall
(via the Guardian)
Camp near Fairy Creek watershed vacated by old-growth activists
(via Chek News)
Black women in Georgia to receive $850 a month in guaranteed income to fight racial wealth gap
(via the Root)
Analysis
Death by a Thousand Lies
Professional liars have taken over in politics, business — everywhere. We all pay a terrible price.
Why Small Shops Along Broadway Are Getting Fried
As subway-driven land values zoom, so do taxes. And land speculators feast.
Coastal GasLink Attempts to Block Reporters from Wet’suwet’en Territory
Months after the arrests of two journalists, the firm’s security doesn’t seem to understand injunction terms and press freedoms.
This Is ‘Kenneyism’
How the unpopular premier’s recipe of intimidation, disinformation and sweeping new laws is transforming Alberta’s culture.
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Staring Down the Climate Crisis
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"Floods, fires, heat domes, pandemics, all are an impassioned warning of what is to follow should we not pay heed.
"We must overcome our denial of the necessity of replacing [our current] systems if we hope to come to a respectful relationship with each other, and nature."