Anti-Asian Racism Has Gone Global. So Has the Battle against White Supremacy
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For Troubled Oilsands, Canada’s Big Banks Are Vital Allies
As global investors pull away, RBC, CIBC, TD Bank and other giants double down.
Workers Need Paid Sick Days. Here’s How to Do It
Solve this problem by using the BC Employment Standards Act.
The Milk, and Human Kindness
Desperate times invite small acts of good will. Here’s what Stella gifted me.
‘Normal Is the Problem’
So is normal’s idiot child, ‘the new normal.’ What we’ve made normal never was natural.
Public Transit Is Essential. Where’s the Support, Prime Minister?
You can’t reopen Canada without reliable, funded public transport. Trudeau needs to act.
Will BC Pass Its Back-to-School Test?
Students have the option of returning to classrooms Monday. The government and their union says it will work, but some teachers aren’t so sure.
This Is the Moment to Shatter the Foundations of Racism in Canada
When traditional power structures are threatened, fear is one byproduct. Opportunity for real change is another.
Pandemic Further Strains BC’s Fragile Heritage Sites
Managers of historical buildings and towns say they’re barely staying afloat.
Essential Passenger Rail Still Shut Down in Northern BC
Months after a brief blockade, VIA Rail service is halted while CN Rail freight trains take over the tracks.
Eight New Species of the Pandemic
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Katie Hyslop on Where Education Goes Now
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Dorothy Woodend on COVID Creativity and Other Silver Linings
In this edition of ‘Three Things,’ our culture editor asks you to free your inner racehorse and stop to smell the cherries.
This Effort to Save Endangered Fish in BC Is Working
Rockfish are hard hit by poaching, but a push using education and spy cameras shows promise.
Ian Young on How Local Chinese Communities Helped BC’s COVID-19 Fight
And more pandemic insights from an exceptional journalist.
Hey Tyee Builders, Congratulations for Supporting Award-Winning Journalism
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Dip into These Specimens of the Sea
ARTIFACT: David Ellingsen’s images celebrate and respect the richness of ocean life.
Why We Cheat at Social Distancing
If we’re going to stay safe, we all need to understand our biases and how our brains are wired.
Why Can’t Your Pharmacist Prescribe Basic Drugs?
Advocates say the pandemic should have brought an expanded role for pharmacists in the health-care system.
When Classes Go Online, Kids’ Privacy Is Put at Risk
Data-sharing tech giants’ ‘free’ software could come at a heavy price. Here’s how to protect students.
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Untangling the New Dating, Intimacy and Togetherness (or Not)
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Balancing school, work and sanity in a pandemic during self-isolation.
We Are All at Home
I can hide from the plague, but my kids know where to find me. Notes on a new reality.
It’s a Risky Time for People with Substance Use Issues
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A Big Sniff in the Face of Coronavirus
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The Milk, and Human Kindness
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‘Normal Is the Problem’
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Eight New Species of the Pandemic
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Katie Hyslop on Where Education Goes Now
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(via Buzzfeed)
Don’t like what I write? Work on dismantling the racist structures that benefit you, and make my job redundant
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(via the CBC)
Trump expected to sign executive order in bid to target Twitter and Facebook
(via the Guardian)
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou loses bid for freedom
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My Mom and Dad have re-started their Memory Cafe on the Sunshine Coast online and it is really helping to keep every connected and feeling cared for. I personally really miss volunteering in person with them but they are doing just fine.