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Stories for week starting Monday, August 24, 2026

opinion

Carney Got Tough. He Should Get Tougher

We dodged a bad deal. Now the PM needs to take these steps to signal where Canadians really stand.

Christopher Holcroft, Today


opinion

Remembering My Friend barbara findlay

She was one of Canada’s most consequential lawyers for queer rights.

Wilbur Turner, Today


news

Findlay Loses Another BC Conservative MLA

Ian Paton leaves to join Peter Milobar in starting a new party.

Andrew MacLeod, Today


analysis

Someone Sent Us a Video. Then Things Got Weird

A leaked clip from a OneBC event shows the divided right in BC.

Jen St. Denis, Today


analysis

In the Fraser Valley, a New Oil Pipeline Faces Mountains of Challenges

Getting through the steep, narrow stretch cost Trans Mountain billions. But Alberta’s plans to avoid a repeat is full of holes.

Tyler Olsen, Yesterday


presents

What’s On at The Cultch This 2026-27 Season

East Vancouver is the place to catch innovative theatre, circus, dance and music by local, national and international artists.

The Cultch, Yesterday


opinion

Please Advise! Will Trump’s Tariffs Crush Us?

They’ll hurt, says Dr. Steve. But you can’t bargain with madmen.

Steve Burgess, Yesterday


opinion

As Carney Stands Tall Against Trump, the Timing Is Ideal

Notes on the escalated ‘war,’ including fallout for Danielle Smith and Pierre Poilievre.

David Climenhaga, Yesterday