Photographing Vancouver's Nudis
There's a world-class diving site in our backyard. It's better down where it's wetter.
A Year After Lytton Fire, Residents Wait for Answers and Action
The BC Wildfire Service says a report into the fire that destroyed the community is not expected before September.
KiSS Radio ‘Stunt’ Leaves Vancouver Head Banging... and Scratching
Rage Against the Machine on repeat comes day after morning show hosts’ departure.
A Rural Doctor Takes on a New Patient. Herself
After continually caring for others, I’m cutting back. I must respect the pain I’ve long carried.
Tyee’s 2022 Summer Reads List
Our top recommendations for your TBR pile.
You Can Feel the Universe at Play
The New Media Gallery’s 'Indivisible' gets into the galaxy and under your skin.
Putin’s Doomed War Against the World
He has only accelerated the next Russian collapse.
The Convoy’s Heading Back to Ottawa. Community Solidarity Is Ready
A national movement pushes back against the ‘politics of hate’ and reaches out to protesters.
The Wood Disappearing from Your Neighbourhood
Writer Lyndsie Bourgon seeks the roots of the Pacific Northwest’s tree-poaching crisis. An excerpt.
John Horgan’s Departure Sends BC Politics into a New Era
Premier says it’s time for a 'generational change' in the NDP and across politics.
To Honour the Lost, a Cattle Drive in the Osoyoos Desert
Syilx cowboys set out in search of something — someone — missing.
Witnessing the Truth
A new book for kids shares Indigenous history, resistance and hope.
An Invisible Threat to a Healthy Home
The BC Lung Foundation is a Real Estate Land Award winner for their work alerting British Columbians to the risks of radon.
Why Are People Stealing BC Trees?
It’s complicated, says Lyndsie Bourgon. An interview.
BC’s Climate Refugees: ‘Where Are We Supposed to Go?’
Things were already hard for working-class people. Where are we supposed to go to survive?
Experience Summer on the Ocean with Festival Afloat
With a collection of performances on a tall ship, RAVEN invites you to watch the concert series from the water or portside.
In Nunavut, Teens Go Intergalactic
The new horror film 'Slash/Back' is a welcome addition to a growing genre of Indigenous horror and sci-fi movies.
Michelle Rempel Garner Lobs a Grenade into Conservative Politics
The Calgary MP isn’t running to succeed Jason Kenney. Her reasons should alarm party faithful.
BC’s Long Regime of Secrecy
Under the BC Liberals and the NDP, the province has stalled FOI requests, choked access to information and muzzled staff.
Please Advise: F*** Trudeau or Let Pump Prices Discourage Driving?
Dr. Steve (and Mr. Ride) have suggestions for healing the nation.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
BC’s Climate Refugees: ‘Where Are We Supposed to Go?’
Things were already hard for working-class people. Where are we supposed to go to survive?
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Tyee’s 2022 Summer Reads List
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Trans Mountain Expansion a Money Loser for Taxpayers
Independent parliamentary budget officer warns soaring costs means Trudeau’s 2018 purchase of the pipeline has gone wrong.
Series
On the Floodplain
Dive into this six-part series that explores Lower Mainland flood risk — and solutions — with award-winning reporters Michelle Gamage and Christopher Cheung.
Manufactured Fish
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This story is making waves.
‘Disaster Land Grabs’ Worldwide and in British Columbia
Amidst a crushing pandemic, a pipeline pushed through unceded territory. Experts say this fits a global pattern of power plays. A special report.
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KiSS Radio ‘Stunt’ Leaves Vancouver Head Banging... and Scratching
The Convoy’s Heading Back to Ottawa. Community Solidarity Is Ready
Photographing Vancouver's Nudis
Analysis
Putin’s Doomed War Against the World
He has only accelerated the next Russian collapse.
Michelle Rempel Garner Lobs a Grenade into Conservative Politics
The Calgary MP isn’t running to succeed Jason Kenney. Her reasons should alarm party faithful.
BC’s Long Regime of Secrecy
Under the BC Liberals and the NDP, the province has stalled FOI requests, choked access to information and muzzled staff.
How the Monkeypox Epidemic Is Likely to Play Out
Four scenarios from a professor of mathematics and statistics.
Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
'I'll have more to say': BC Premier John Horgan fuels speculation over his future in CBC interview
(via CBC)
Why the monkeypox outbreak is mostly affecting men who have sex with men
(via Science)
Suspending belief: Abortion and the right to regret
(via the Point)
'A dagger in my heart': A brother on his sibling's trauma
(via CBC)
Vancouver woman dodges passport lineups by catching flight to Service Canada office in Edmonton
(via the Edmonton Journal)
Wet'suwet'en members sue RCMP and Coastal GasLink for alleged harassment and intimidation
(via CBC)
More than 225,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine set to expire in BC in July
(via Global News)
Canada voted in favour of world swimming body's transgender policy
(via TSN)
The end of the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy
(via the Atlantic)
As Toronto temperatures rise, inequalities widen
(via the Local)
Culture
Tyee’s 2022 Summer Reads List
Our top recommendations for your TBR pile.
KiSS Radio ‘Stunt’ Leaves Vancouver Head Banging... and Scratching
Rage Against the Machine on repeat comes day after morning show hosts’ departure.
A Rural Doctor Takes on a New Patient. Herself
After continually caring for others, I’m cutting back. I must respect the pain I’ve long carried.
You Can Feel the Universe at Play
The New Media Gallery’s 'Indivisible' gets into the galaxy and under your skin.
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Wading into Future Tides
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A dear friend of mine told me the story of when he worked for the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp. in the ‘50s as an appraiser.
He said he stood in the middle of what is now Richmond, in his hip waders, and declared, "This land will never be worth anything!”