The Staggering Price of Climate Inaction
In BC, 2021’s heat, fire and floods cost the economy $10.6 billion to $17.1 billion, a report calculates.
Will BC Support Future Pipeline Development?
Former premier John Horgan said CGL is 'fully permitted' and DRIPA is 'forward looking.' So what about the three other projects authorized for the North?
How to Slow the ‘Wave’ of Homelessness in Canadian Cities
Increased financial supports, not just new affordable housing, are needed to prevent people from falling into homelessness, says advocate.
Smith Hires MLA who Quit to Give Her a Safe Seat
Michaela Frey joins former campaign manager Matthew Altheim as a paid advisor.
A New FOI Fee was Supposed to Speed Responses. It Hasn’t
A report shows that the average time for responses has continued to increase as requests have fallen.
The Forgotten Stories of BC’s Missing and Murdered
In her newest book, Eve Lazarus brings to light unsolved cases from across BC.
First Nations Leaders are Right to Back Student Assessments
BC’s Teachers’ Federation wants province-wide FSA exams ended. But they’re needed ‘for addressing inequities.’
Jackson Needs Heart Surgery. He Waits. And Waits.
Like many other BC families, the Armstrongs face maddening delays as hospitals are stretched to the max.
Alberta’s ‘World Class’ University Risks Collapse, Says Expert
Leaked minister’s letter shows ‘egregious political interference’ threatening 'survival' of Athabasca U, says UT professor.
China Is in Serious Trouble
And that means so is the whole world, Canada included.
CONTEST: Win a VIFF Membership and Explore a Year of Movies
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The New Faces of BC’s Labour Movement
Sussanne Skidmore and Hermender Singh Kailley win top jobs at the BC Federation of Labour. What’s their agenda?
Why Did It Take a Year to De-Barge Sunset Beach?
Documents obtained through FOI laws highlight a range of issues from nesting Canada geese to half-dressed climbers.
Conflict of Interest Alleged in BC Housing Decisions
BC Liberals say rules weren’t followed as issues were discussed affecting Atira Women’s Resource Society.
A Fast Track to Addiction Treatment Is Coming to St. Paul’s
The Vancouver hospital, a hub for drug users in crisis, will test a new model for BC pledged by Premier Eby.
Space Is for Machines. Earth Is for People
A new program plans to send people to the moon again. Here’s why they shouldn’t go.
Retired Forester Blasts Professional Association in Resignation Letter
‘Unable to see the forest for the timber.’ After 40 years, Herb Hammond says he’s done.
The World Is Burning. Should We Have a Baby?
A new doc film explores a weighty question amidst climate crisis.
A New Model for Responding to Mental Health Crises
Success by the North Shore Peer Assisted Care Team has spurred the creation of 12 similar groups across BC.
What Musk’s Twitter Disaster Says about the Future of Social Media
Ad-funded models, searchability, platform size, preventing harassment — there’s lots to think about as we dream up new spaces to be online.
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Why Desperate People Are Suing Immigration Canada
Long delays, a lack of information and poor service are bringing a spike in court actions over agency’s failures.
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Meet Our New Labour Reporter
Please join us in welcoming Zak Vescera, who is joining The Tyee as our full-time, dedicated labour reporter, made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
Vescera is an award-winning journalist coming to us from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, where he reported on issues ranging from Saskatchewan’s toxic drug crisis to the recent murders at the James Smith Cree Nation.
He’s eager to investigate the changing nature of work in the province. “I don’t think you can talk about labour in B.C. without talking about affordability. There’s a serious mismatch between our wages and average housing costs,” he says. Jumping on the job when many unions are in bargaining, he’s already covered the Seaspan strike and the Georgia Straight takeover.
“Journalism is like assigning yourself homework for the rest of your life. The truth is I don’t mind that.” Read Zak Vescera’s reporting.
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Find BC Books for Everyone on Your List
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The Tyee Snags Four of BC’s Top Journalism Prizes
No publication won more Jack Webster Awards this year. Our reader supporters make this top-notch work possible.
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The BC Federation of Labour Calls for Policing Alternatives
Several historic resolutions supporting Indigenous rights were considered at this year’s convention.
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A New Model for Responding to Mental Health Crises
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The Forgotten Stories of BC’s Missing and Murdered
In her newest book, Eve Lazarus brings to light unsolved cases from across BC.
Why Did It Take a Year to De-Barge Sunset Beach?
Documents obtained through FOI laws highlight a range of issues from nesting Canada geese to half-dressed climbers.
The World Is Burning. Should We Have a Baby?
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Rise of the YIMBYs
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Reported Elsewhere
Today's links curated for you.
Vintage photos show underbelly of boom-era Japan
(via CNN)
‘I did not want to be involved’: Police officer quits task force over concerns about RCMP tactics at Fairy Creek
(via the National Observer)
More answers sought into death of Indigenous man in Abbotsford prison
(via the Grand Forks Gazette)
MP Lisa Hepfner said online news sites are 'not news.' The Halifax Examiner sets the record straight
(via the Halifax Examiner)
China’s 26-storey pig skyscraper ready to slaughter 1 million pigs a year
(via the Guardian)
Bartender Derrick Rump ‘is what made Club Q’
(via the Washington Post)
BC Indigenous mom separated from kids awarded $150K in human rights decision
(via Vancouver Is Awesome)
Nelson’s Blaine Cook helped build Twitter, and he has a few ideas on what should come next
(via the Nelson Star)
Some BC hospital patients left vulnerable without COVID, flu tests
(via Capital Daily)
Nightmares return for Mount Cashel survivors, as 65 men come forward in BC lawsuit
(via CBC)
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Mobility Solutions to Our Autopia
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The great irony of multi-use paths is the more varied the user base, the more potential for conflict.
Many would argue the answer is not multi-use paths, but multiple paths. Appropriately sized lanes to accommodate non-automotive users inclusive for disabled, novice and self-propelled people, while letting speedier modes (e-bikes) travel together, but without cars to contend with.
The paucity of public space carved out of our blessed autopia makes this challenging.