Kenney’s Destructive Failure
The costumed conservative reaped what he sowed, sabotaging his own base and Alberta’s future.
Wet’suwet’en Warn of More Damage from Pipeline
A recent inspection with government officials showed continued erosion and sedimentation, despite two recent fines.
How a Massive Expansion of Public Housing Can Pay for Itself
Governments could build thousands of units a year without adding debt by following this formula.
Indigenous People Have Been Here Forever. Why Won’t Archeologists Believe It?
An Indigenous archeologist on how her discipline has shaped the view of the ground beneath our feet.
BC Considered Cancelling Late, Costly Tech Project
The government said the BC Bid replacement plan was on track. An FOI shows that wasn’t true.
Monkeypox: Ten Things You Should Know
Where does it come from, what does it do and how do we respond.
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The Business Case for Net Zero
Cutting emissions is costly. But far less expensive than doing nothing and facing the economic consequences.
Danielle Smith: From Pariah to UCP Leadership Candidate
The former floor-crossing Wildrose leader says she wants to replace Jason Kenney.
Handmaking a Better World
In her new book, Vancouver designer and writer Leanne Prain finds hope in DIY artist communities.
A Poetic Lens for BC's Complex Asian Canadian History
Vancouver’s poet laureate brings stories of the diaspora into focus with two curated selections for Asian Heritage Month.
Climate Change Is Shifting What Seafood Restaurants like Tojo’s Source and Serve
A new UBC study says we can expect more warm-water-loving species on our plates.
Is It Time for Renters to Unionize?
Tenant protections have fallen short in BC. Some say collective bargaining power is the solution. Our latest Hot, Hot Housing.
‘Empty’ Outer Space Is Full of Interesting Problems
Tame the heavens? There’s an institute for that, co-founded by global law professor Michael Byers. A Tyee interview.
Securing Black Futures Brings High Schoolers to UBC
‘Students benefit from seeing people who look like them,’ says UBC Prof. Annette Henry.
Is Jason Kenney Really Riding Off into the Sunset?
Alberta’s premier says he’s quitting after a disastrous leadership vote. But not right now.
The Winters Hotel Fire Victims Have Been Identified. Their Families Have Questions
A fatal SRO fire took the lives of Mary Ann Garlow and Dennis Guay.
Sunken Trash Made into Treasure
Divers gave bags of lake-bottom garbage to coastal BC artists. Here’s what they created.
Family Medicine Is Dying. Here’s How to Save It
A prescription for change from a family doctor.
No Motor? No Problem!
Every year, a motley fleet races along BC’s coast, powered only by skills, muscle, wind and guts.
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Is It Time for Renters to Unionize?
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Awards Season in Journalism
It’s the time for annual awards in news media, and The Tyee has no shortage of nominations: two for the National Magazine Awards, eight for the Digital Publishing Awards, three for the Canadian Association of Journalists Awards and one for general excellence from the Canadian Journalism Foundation.
DPA nominations include a feature on early Chinese racism in Canada, personal essays on finding meaning in the cold winter months and more. A special report on Indigenous racism in health care and local impacts of B.C.’s devastating wildfires received nominations from the CJAs.
Stay tuned to see who brings home the fish! The awards shows air from May 28 to June 7.
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Ten Award Nominations for Tyee Journalists
Finalists are named for Canada’s prestigious National Magazine Awards and Digital Publishing Awards.
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New CBC Podcast Series on Kuper Island Residential School Seeks Justice
‘It’s not just a dark chapter in Canada’s history. It’s the whole story,’ says host Duncan McCue.
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Ancient Fire Prevention Practices, Reignited
First Nations want authority to manage wildfire risks, including the right to carry out controlled burns.
National
Wet’suwet’en Warn of More Damage from Pipeline
A recent inspection with government officials showed continued erosion and sedimentation, despite two recent fines.
Monkeypox: Ten Things You Should Know
Where does it come from, what does it do and how do we respond.
The Business Case for Net Zero
Cutting emissions is costly. But far less expensive than doing nothing and facing the economic consequences.
‘Empty’ Outer Space Is Full of Interesting Problems
Tame the heavens? There’s an institute for that, co-founded by global law professor Michael Byers. A Tyee interview.
Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Why we need a public internet and how to get one
(via the Verge)
How crypto disappeared into thin air
(via the Atlantic)
Who does Sarah Polley think she is?
(via the Walrus)
The way we discuss 'disinformation' is toxic
(via Slate)
Vancouver to vote on holding immigration detainees
(via the South Asian Post)
Alberta group launches searchable database on police misconduct cases
(via the Globe and Mail)
For Russia’s exiled ethnic activists, Ukraine War a ‘window of opportunity’
(via the Moscow Times)
Conservative party member resigns membership over racist email
(via CBC)
After a life sentence for a murder David Milgaard didn’t commit, he devoted his life to pursuing justice for others
(via the Globe and Mail)
US needs to tax Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Billionaire Boys Club out of their misery
(via the Inquirer)
Culture
Handmaking a Better World
In her new book, Vancouver designer and writer Leanne Prain finds hope in DIY artist communities.
A Poetic Lens for BC's Complex Asian Canadian History
Vancouver’s poet laureate brings stories of the diaspora into focus with two curated selections for Asian Heritage Month.
Securing Black Futures Brings High Schoolers to UBC
‘Students benefit from seeing people who look like them,’ says UBC Prof. Annette Henry.
Sunken Trash Made into Treasure
Divers gave bags of lake-bottom garbage to coastal BC artists. Here’s what they created.
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Doing the Math on Carbon Capture
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Subsidizing carbon capture, cleanup and reclamation, and buying pipelines — costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars — undermines carbon pricing.
Carbon pricing is supposed to make fossil fuel production more expensive and less profitable. Subsidies for carbon capture to reduce oil and gas industry emissions violate the polluter-pay principle.