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Stories for week starting Monday, June 15, 2026

news

A Billionaire Developer Gets a Tax Break for Vancouver Gardens

Holborn Group pays less property tax on long-delayed Little Mountain project.

Sonal Gupta, Today


analysis

Smith’s Power Plays Depend on These Hand-Picked Appointees

Think redrawing ridings and pricing separation are jobs for impartial experts? Here are the UCP choices.

Charles Rusnell, Today


opinion

The Iran War Pumps Up Oil and Gas Profits. Tax Them

Canada could use the money to fund public services and support the most vulnerable.

Emiko Newman, Today


news

The Most Common Vaginal Infection Still Has No Explanation or Cure

Patients say doctors dismiss their concerns and offer no real hope. The reasons go beyond science and biology.

Oksana Shtohryn, Today


tyeenews

A Big Award and So Many New Tyee Members!

As our ranks of supporting Builders grew, Tyler Olsen nabbed a prestigious prize for political reporting.

Jeanette Ageson, Today


opinion

Cities Claim They Can’t Act Quickly. Until FIFA Comes Calling

Residents get excuses for inaction. Powerful outside interests get speedy changes.

Steve Lorteau, Yesterday


news

What’s Next for Lytton? Look to Its History

In the context of millennia, five hard years doesn’t seem so long. A Tyee special report.

Tyler Olsen, Yesterday


news

What Scotland Can Teach Canada About Fixing Its Doctor Shortage

It’s time to end the independent contractor model, according to a new report.

Michelle Gamage, Yesterday


news

DoorDash and Uber Try to Halt the Spread of Gig Worker Protection

After BC introduced safeguards, companies are lobbying Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Brett McKay, Yesterday


news

Good News for a ‘Herd of Dinosaurs’ Under the Sea

Scientists believe ancient glass sponge reefs can grow back. If humans let them.

Sarah Cox, Yesterday


opinion

Please Advise! Are You Happy Elon Musk Is the First Trillionaire?

Dr. Steve is repulsed, depressed and filled with rage. Definitely not happy.

Steve Burgess, 15 Jun 2026


tyeenews

Final Day! Make The Tyee’s Spring Member Drive a Success

We’re racing to our goal for new supporters. We’re also counting current Builders who top up what you give. Now’s the moment!

Jeanette Ageson, 15 Jun 2026


presents

CONTEST: Win Tickets to the Vancouver Folk Music Festival

One lucky Tyee reader will receive a pair of weekend passes valued at $500.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival, 15 Jun 2026


analysis

Sucked In. The Maw That Feeds AI Mania

Data centres gobble vast capital, land, water and energy while forcing locals to endure ‘heat islands.’ Who voted for this?

Andrew Nikiforuk, 15 Jun 2026


analysis

Hell on Wheels

Helmets are down and injuries are up. Should e-scooters get curbed?

Jackie Wong, 15 Jun 2026