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Stories for week starting Monday, April 22, 2024

opinion

Alberta UCP Launches an Attack on Local Democracy

New law will introduce political parties and unlimited donations and let the province overrule councils.

David Climenhaga, Today


news

BC’s Police Watchdog Wants to Know Why Officers Aren’t Being Charged

The government should review the BC Prosecution Service’s decisions in police cases, says investigation office head Ron MacDonald.

Jen St. Denis and Amanda Follett Hosgood, Today


news

Fracking Quakes Have Surged Near Fort St. John

The latest measured 4.2, triggering a shutdown of drilling by industry giant ConocoPhillips.

Andrew Nikiforuk, Today


culture

How to Rebuild Canada’s Crumbling Housing Foundation

Victoria journalist Gregor Craigie’s new book dives into the depths of the crisis, and offers ways to fix it.

Christopher Cheung, Today


analysis

What We Risk by Normalizing Poilievre’s Politics

We face losing nothing less than Canadian decency, decorum and democracy. Do news media recognize this?

Christopher Holcroft, Today


tyeenews

Tyee Journalists Snag Six More National Award Nominations

From the Digital Publishing Awards to the Jackman, we’re delighted by the news. The secret ingredient? Reader support.

Jackie Wong, Yesterday


news

Where Do BC’s Parties Stand on Education?

At a school trustees event in Vancouver, MLAs weighed in on how to fix the problems plaguing provincial school districts.

Katie Hyslop, Yesterday


news

‘This Is Not Over’: Mother of Jared Lowndes Vows to Keep Fighting

Prosecutors’ decision to not charge officers met with disbelief and disappointment.

Jen St. Denis, Yesterday


presents

This Weekend, Celebrate Your Favourite Indie Bookshop

Love reading and shopping local? Join other readers and writers this Saturday in coming together for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day.

Canadian Independent Booksellers Association, Yesterday


news

What’s Next for the Historic Haida Agreement?

BC United and the Conservative party plan tough scrutiny in the legislature.

Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday


How to Foster Local Food Businesses? Create a Stir

This Kamloops non-profit is feeding the dreams of local chefs passionate about community food systems.

Marissa Tiel, Yesterday


opinion

Alberta’s Secret Pandemic Study Is Led by COVID Restrictions Critic

Danielle Smith wanted a doctor with ‘a little bit of a contrarian perspective.’

David Climenhaga, 24 Apr 2024


analysis

How a Japanese Earthquake Shook BC’s Forest Future

And what needs to change to protect the environment and jobs.

Ben Parfitt, 24 Apr 2024


culture

A Pilgrimage to the Place We Lost Snowboard Pioneer Craig Kelly

An excerpt from ‘The Darkest White,’ about a legendary snowboarder and the avalanche that took him.

Eric Blehm, 24 Apr 2024


opinion

The Fight to Block a ‘Just Transition’ for Oil and Gas Workers

Fossil fuel companies are building on right-wing protests to stop change and cut salaries.

Emily Eaton, Andrew Stevens and Sean Tucker, 24 Apr 2024


news

BC Pans New Federal Disability Benefit

The small amount and limited eligibility leave people in poverty, says minister.

Andrew MacLeod, 24 Apr 2024


news

Shared Medical Records Can Transform Care, But Big Barriers Remain

Despite billions in spending and years of work, systems are still fragmented.

Andrew MacLeod, 23 Apr 2024


news

The Haida Get Their Land Back

By affirming Indigenous land ownership, BC and the Haida Nation are signalling a new era for Indigenous relations.

Serena Renner, 23 Apr 2024


analysis

Calgary Has Big Housing Plans. Residents Would Like a Word

When cities stifle citizen engagement, it’s not just bad for democracy. It can backfire.

Ximena Gonzalez, 23 Apr 2024


analysis

Not Just Fat Jokes. Weight Stigma Is in Every Part of Life

And it needs to stop. We all have a role in changing our culture of fat shaming.

Megan Lindloff, Angela Meadows and Rachel Calogero, 23 Apr 2024


culture

The Avalanche That Claimed a Snowboarding Legend

‘Darkest White’ author Eric Blehm on his ‘healing’ telling of the life and death of Craig Kelly. A Tyee Q&A.

Amanda Follett Hosgood, 23 Apr 2024


opinion

Please Advise! Tim Hortons’ New Pizza. Toss It?

Why risk war with Italy? Did we learn nothing from McSpaghetti?

Steve Burgess, 22 Apr 2024


culture

What My Dad Taught Me about Grief, Art and What Makes a Life

He died of an accidental drug overdose. It changed how I perceive the world.

Jackie Dives, 22 Apr 2024


opinion

Youth Are Calling for Free Public Transit Across BC

This Earth Day, Transit for Teens are pushing provincial leaders to extend the Get on Board program to age 18.

Transit for Teens, 22 Apr 2024


analysis

Can Highrises Be Neighbourly? It’s Complicated

As Vancouver changes, so do the ways people can choose, or reject, community.

Meg Holden and Yushu Zhu, 22 Apr 2024


tyeenews

A Heady Glimpse into the Soul of BC

Why The Tyee’s new book, ‘Points of Interest,’ is an ideal travel companion this season. A Q&A with the editors.

Jackie Wong, 22 Apr 2024