The Right’s War on Media Comes to BC
A Tyee reporter asked a simple question. Rustad’s Conservatives attacked.
What 'Space Operas' Reveal about Life on Earth
Set in the future, the movies and TV shows offer fascinating critiques of present-day society.
Alberta’s Lawyers Police Their Own. The Process Is Brutal and Broken
Three witnesses in a recent conduct tribunal say they were forced to endure hell. A Tyee special report.
Metro Vancouver’s HandyDart Buses Grind to a Halt
Stranded passengers, who support the strike, are calling on Transdev and TransLink to improve the service.
To Understand Abuse, ‘It Ends with Us’ Can’t Be the Final Word
In a post-#MeToo Hollywood, the blockbuster about intimate partner violence carries a responsibility. And it should do better.
Checked: BC Conservatives on Harm Reduction Vending Machines
Gwen O’Mahony’s viral video makes bold claims. Do experts agree? A Tyee election report.
UCP Reversal Kills Calgary’s New Light-Rail Line
Weeks after reaffirming support, and after the city has spent $1.5 billion, the province backs out.
Why Singh Had to Do It
His confidence deal with Trudeau’s Liberals delivered progressive policies. But no NDP political payoff.
Six Things to Know about Rustad’s Chat with Jordan Peterson
The BC Conservative leader discussed his distrust of climate science and other topics with the viral right-wing personality.
In ‘Under the White Gaze,’ a Stirring Call for Change
Christopher Cheung’s first book is a must-read for every journalist.
Work Should Be Equally Accessible to Everyone
A new UN report sheds light on how inclusive employment opportunities in Canada for people with intellectual disabilities have fallen behind.
Can Smith Straddle Alberta’s Rural-Urban Divide?
The premier’s summer musings suggest small-town voters have her ear.
BC NDP Knows This Tool Protects Renters. But Rejects It
Our new Logic Check columnist probes the Eby government’s inconsistencies on vacancy control.
It Costs a Lot to Save a Whale
After rescuing a juvenile orca, the feds and the Ehattesaht First Nation are scrambling to recoup their expenses.
Please Advise! What Now for the Election?
Falcon has flown, says Dr. Steve. Now the chickens will come home to roost.
As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral Denial
Canada’s health system reels as by one estimate 1,000 die weekly. Each infection carries risks. Where’s the prevention?
Pierre Poilievre, Populist Pitchman
He knows how to put on a show. But what’s behind the video messages millions see? Three experts dive in.
How ‘Sugarcane’ Became a Personal Journey
The documentary, exploring atrocities at St. Joseph’s Mission, brought one filmmaker closer to home.
Deadly Shellfish Toxins Hinder Indigenous Food Sovereignty. How to Fix That
A collaboration between VIU and the feds is working to improve testing and identify other reliable seafood sources.
Why Kevin Falcon’s Defection Is a Threat to Democracy
BC United’s campaign folded under pressure from business special interests trying to control the election outcome.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
Six Things to Know about Rustad’s Chat with Jordan Peterson
The BC Conservative leader discussed his distrust of climate science and other topics with the viral right-wing personality.
The Next Economy
From Alaska to California, people are pouring their smarts and hearts into successful enterprises that are low carbon and locally rooted. They’re employing and training, producing and sustaining.
So The Tyee created a whole new section to tell their stories and share best practices for a healthy bioregion. We call it What Works. It’s where you’ll find regular reports on the business of creating what works for a better future.
Interested in this project? Read more about What Works or contact us to be involved.
A Tale of Two Yarn-Makers Reviving the Local Mill
Spincycle is at the forefront of an artisanal boom in Bellingham. With stunning results.
The Enduring Power of Community Bike Shops
The scalable model keeps thousands of bicycles out of landfills every year, and helps cyclists fix their rides on the cheap.
We’ll Help You Get Off Gas, Says Washington’s Top Gas Supplier
By helping customers pivot to electrification, Puget Sound Energy presents a jobs-boosting model to the bioregion.
A Coastal Revolution in Hospital Food
How health-care visionaries are creating tasty, culturally friendly menus while cutting waste and carbon emissions.
Tyee Insider
What we're up to. How to be involved.
Pick Up The Tyee’s Bestseller
In April we rolled out our anthology of 30 essays published in The Tyee over the past two decades. Points of Interest: In Search of the Places, People and Stories of B.C. hopped right onto the B.C. bestseller list and is still there.
The collection, featuring some of the region’s most celebrated writers including Tyee names you’ll recognize, makes a perfect gift. Or an ideal summer companion whether you’re roaming the province or cozy at home. Buy it in bookstores and on BC Ferries!
Our Vancouver launch party sure was a lot of fun. Watch the video to sample the spirit.
Happy trails!
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The Run Returns to Make Sense of the BC Election
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Ace Reporter Ben Parfitt Joins The Tyee
The veteran journalist and resource industry researcher explains why he’s starting a new chapter in our pages.
Join the Vancouver Fringe Festival for Their 40th Anniversary
The beloved performing arts showcase is back this September on Granville Island.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
In ‘Under the White Gaze,’ a Stirring Call for Change
Christopher Cheung’s first book is a must-read for every journalist.
Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Cat makes surprise return home four days after being ‘cremated’
(via the Guardian)
Drones helped in big Vancouver arrest. It’s time for policy scrutiny, researchers say
(via Castanet)
Aid agency insiders claim BBC ‘blocking’ Gaza humanitarian appeal
(via the Guardian)
Liberal staffers pull support for party in Montreal byelection, citing government’s stance on Gaza
(via CBC)
Backlash for JD Vance after calling school shooting a ‘fact of life’
(via the Guardian)
Edmonton activist journalist demands more records in statue vandalism case; police blast request as ‘fishing expedition’
(via Edmonton Journal)
Liberals’ national campaign director tells Justin Trudeau he is quitting
(via Toronto Star)
Vancouver attacks reignite debate over Riverview-like hospital
(via CityNews)
Federal research funder launches pilot aimed at rooting out Indigenous identity fraud
(via CBC)
Ukrainian group says it plans court challenge to prevent release of names of alleged Nazi war criminals
(via Ottawa Citizen)
Culture
What 'Space Operas' Reveal about Life on Earth
Set in the future, the movies and TV shows offer fascinating critiques of present-day society.
To Understand Abuse, ‘It Ends with Us’ Can’t Be the Final Word
In a post-#MeToo Hollywood, the blockbuster about intimate partner violence carries a responsibility. And it should do better.
In ‘Under the White Gaze,’ a Stirring Call for Change
Christopher Cheung’s first book is a must-read for every journalist.
How ‘Sugarcane’ Became a Personal Journey
The documentary, exploring atrocities at St. Joseph’s Mission, brought one filmmaker closer to home.
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Shifting Profit Away from Pollution
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Why enable a traditional economics which commodifies people, labour, money, land, housing, food and health care?
As we pollute our way to profit, driven by an economics which makes pollution the "only affordable option," we surely discover, if we pay attention, that an economics that makes pollution profitable is an economics we cannot afford to continue.