
Singers, Ranchers and Environmentalists Are Now Battling Kenney’s Coal Plan
Province’s move to allow coal mines in protected mountains is creating a rising wave of broad-based opposition.

What’s that Flushing Sound? Just Albertans’ Keystone XL Investment Going Down the Drain
Joe Biden plans to cancel the pipeline on his first day as president. Kenney’s fumbling is partly to blame.

After Long Fight, Overdose Prevention Site Peer Workers Join Union
They’re vital to the operation of the life-saving sites, but often have fewer protections and are paid less.

Please Advise! No Keystone XL? What Do We Do with All This Pipe?
With word that Biden may axe the expanded Alberta oil tube, Dr. Steve is thinking ahead.

‘My Mom Did Not Have to Die Alone’
How BC’s rules on long-term care visits are devastating families and denying seniors care, support — and love.

How BC’s Fossil Fuel Fights Link to a String of Wins in the US
A thin green line with global impact. Latest in a series on creating a zero-carbon bioregion.

Step into ‘The Cave,’ Online Through the Cultch
Experience this apocalyptic cabaret about the climate crisis, by celebrated Canadian creators, from anywhere in Canada.

A Year Later, Complaint about RCMP Actions During Wet’suwet’en Conflict in Limbo
Complainants called for an independent review, but instead police investigated themselves and pressured them to drop their case.

It’s OK, in Fact Encouraged, to Escape to Other Worlds Right Now
Mine consists of Fran Lebowitz, legwarmers and giant wooden boats. What’s yours like?

COVID-19 Restrictions Lead to Police Calls, Eviction Warnings in SRO Buildings
Tenants say enforcement is heavy handed. Landlords say they’re trying to keep people safe.

The Surprising Effect of a One-Time Gift
How a single infusion of cash can produce dramatic long-term improvements in people’s lives.

Pandemics, Superstition and Science
My Italian town, home to the Black Death of 1348, affords a perfect view of humanity’s road to reason. Let’s walk.

Photographing Beyond ‘Needle-in-Puddle’
With so many crises making news these days, we see a rise in harmful imagery. A journalist considers the result.

America after Trump
He is the symptom, not the disease that runs deep and dire.

For Emiliano’s Family, Finding Support Has Always Been Hard
Nadine Widjaja’s short documentary helps show what life is like for families with complex children.

In Multigenerational Homes, Sometimes You Need to Create Your Own Pandemic Rules
BC has no clear guidelines for seniors who live with their families. Here’s how the Gills are keeping safe.

It’s Me Again, COVID. Meet the Variants
You’ve been such good hosts. Meantime, I’ve been evolving, so let’s discuss some changes.

The Science of Parking Is Transforming Cities
Vancouver is a prime laboratory for defeating the ills caused by ‘over-parking.’

The Capitol Insurrection Had Me Back on My Grade School Battlefield
Then, the imaginary struggle also turned to real violence. But this time, no one seemed sorry.

Downtown Eastside Grieves Man Shot Dead by Police
The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users held the vigil to protest what they say have been too many incidents of heavy-handed policing.
Editor's Pick
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Photographing Beyond ‘Needle-in-Puddle’
With so many crises making news these days, we see a rise in harmful imagery. A journalist considers the result.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.

Inside Vancouver City Hall’s Housing Wars
Voters demanded action on affordability. What they got is so weirdly split we tried to map the mess.
Deep Dive
Get to the bottom of something big.
A New Year of Mental Health
We have moved beyond the early days of self-isolation, worked through the pandemic and made it through the final hours of 2020. We've depicted our experience along the way.
But we are seeing the slow effects of the pandemic on our mental health.
Through it all The Tyee has reminded us to pay attention to our bodies, learn from our senses, and keep our minds sharp through activities like drawing, gardening and listening to music, engaging with nature and importantly, being well at home.
Indigenous communities have reminded us to connect with the land, and resilient neighbourhoods have shown us the power of connection. Communities well-versed in isolation have found new tools for maintaining well-being.
We have seen people help others during the pandemic and asked ourselves what we can learn to live better after. Dive into a year of lived experience.

Portraits of Our Self-Isolation
Amy Romer photographs people in virus captivity, phoning them to audio-record what they’re feeling. Listen in.

Feeling Isolated in Their Neighbourhood, This Couple Planted a Seed. Oh, How It Bloomed
Barry and Joan Jung share how their front-yard garden brought a community together.

What My Body Is Telling Me in These Strange Days
The quieting of the pandemic has inspired awareness. For once, I’m listening.

Let’s Keep Caring for Each Other, Even After This Pandemic Ends
Social innovations have emerged during the pandemic. Here’s how to ensure they stick around.
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A Record Year for The Tyee, Thanks to You

In 2020, British Columbians were encouraged to stay home whenever they could. And while there, they set many records here at The Tyee, including the number who became members by subscribing to our free headlines and by contributing vital financial support. And the number of people who viewed our pages rose steeply to about a million a month. We’re so grateful.
We saw big increases in readership not just in B.C. but across other provinces and states, too. So thanks to readers old and new for spending some of your alone time with us in these trying times.
To see what Tyee stories gained the most attention, click here.
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Andrew Nikiforuk Named ‘Commentator of the Year’ for Tyee Work
His pandemic analyses garner a Webster Award, BC’s top journalism prize.

Step into ‘The Cave,’ Online Through the Cultch
Experience this apocalyptic cabaret about the climate crisis, by celebrated Canadian creators, from anywhere in Canada.

The Most Local BC Breweries and Beer Right Now
From Delta to Pemberton, six producers who rose to The Tyee’s 100-Mile Beer Challenge.
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My Night on Site C Mega-Turbine Watch
An enormous effort is underway to complete the journey. But will the effort be for nothing?
Deep Dive
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Schools Through the Pandemic
We've followed concerns of parents and teachers since schools were first shuttered and the initial return to classrooms.
Many have felt their needs are not being accommodated, and parent-teacher networks have arisen to follow outbreaks in schools. Parents have highlighted the difficulties of remote learning for their families, and some have faced tough choices about sending their kids back to school.
Educators have wondered how to adapt their teaching to a pandemic environment, from remote learning to self-directed education to the curriculum. Kids' long-term mental health is a growing concern.
Deep dive to learn more from parents, teachers, students and health and education experts.

Teachers Are COVID Heroes. It’s Time We Listened to Them
Research shows the toll taken as they cope with changing rules, online learning and fears for students — and themselves.

Beyond Home School: Is a Pandemic the Time to Start Unschooling?
The self-directed education style where kids lead fits the moment, say some. What’s your experience? Please share.

On Facebook, Parents Share Doubts and Data about COVID-19 in Schools
Not satisfied with info from authorities, an online community is crowdsourcing its own.

Open Schools Help Vulnerable Students and Families. But at What Cost?
Parents and educators accept schools’ role in reducing inequality. But they’re still wary of reopening plans.
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It’s OK, in Fact Encouraged, to Escape to Other Worlds Right Now
Mine consists of Fran Lebowitz, legwarmers and giant wooden boats. What’s yours like?

The Capitol Insurrection Had Me Back on My Grade School Battlefield
Then, the imaginary struggle also turned to real violence. But this time, no one seemed sorry.

How Should We Teach Our Kids to Be Competent? ‘Bean Dad’ Brought Back Memories
When my son couldn’t tie his shoes, I despaired and wrote about him. Twelve years later, the laugh is on me.

Two Graphic Novels Offering Quotidian Delights
Stay home, cozy up, and read these excellent books that make ordinary life feel extraordinary.
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Today's links curated for you.
UN committee rebukes Canada for failing to get Indigenous Peoples’ consent for industrial projects
(via the Narwhal)
Head of UBC school of public health resigns after travelling amid COVID-19 restrictions
(via Global News)
GitHub still won’t explain if it fired someone for saying 'Nazi,' and employees are pissed
(via the Verge)
Surrey Food Bank accused of failing to protect workers after alleged sexual assault
(via CBC)
Four-month delay in prescribing safe drug supply costing lives, says BC advocate
(via the Global News)
'Not that good': Montreal restaurant's brutally honest menu pulls in the customers
(via the Guardian)
1,500 flights and rising as Canadians seek sunny escapes despite surging COVID-19 crisis
(via CBC)
‘Tears were coming out of my eyes’: BC MLA’s tweet about son’s act of kindness warms hearts
(via Global News)
BC billionaire given the green light to sue Twitter over 'Pizzagate' tweets
(via CBC)
High-profile Vancouver lawyer’s misconduct drove student to despair
(via CBC)
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'Dignity in a Myriad of Ways'
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Reality shows more than one facet of an individual.
Within the confines of certain structures and systems, the right to privacy has been exploited and withheld by the powers that be for those in precarious situations within society.
A redefining of 'family/community' needs to occur and then we will be able to take care of one another.