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Stories for week starting Monday, October 26, 2026

news

Every Paper in One BC Region Closed. Reporters Refused to Give Up

First in a Tyee series on scrappy journalists making local news deserts bloom.

Amanda Follett Hosgood, 28 Oct 2026


presents

What Will Data Centres Mean for Our Energy, Environment and Communities?

Join leading experts on Nov. 19 for a timely conversation about Canada’s AI future.

Deborah Harford, 28 Oct 2026


analysis

The Boondoggle That Backfired

Expensive, confusing and chaotic, Smith’s referendum mocked democracy, say experts.

Charles Rusnell, 28 Oct 2026


analysis

The North Coast Tanker Ban Is Under Attack Again

A new BC premier and a Calgary company’s plan for Prince Rupert oil exports have reopened the battle.

Paul Willcocks, 28 Oct 2026


analysis

Canada Needs to Stop Flip-Flopping on Toxic Drug Policy

There’s no shortage of ideas to meet the overdose crisis. There’s a follow-through problem.

Mohammad Karamouzian and Thomas Kerr, Today


analysis

Why Eby’s Early Election Backfired

Consequences be damned, he bet the house and lost it all.

Stewart Prest, Today


analysis

Doerkson’s First Big Decision? Indigenous Relations Minister

BC’s new premier could pick an anti-DRIPA stalwart, a moderate critic or a champion for a respectful new legal framework.

Tyler Olsen, Today


analysis

New Research Finds BC Salmon Farms Endanger Wild Salmon

A study on viral disease outbreaks raises questions about federal government oversight and farms’ future.

Gideon Mordecai and Don Svanvik, Today


opinion

Albertans Voted to Scapegoat Immigrants. What Happens Next?

Disappointing as they are, referendum results so far are also a wake-up call. And an opportunity for change.

Richie Assaly, Today


analysis

Voter Apathy Won This Election

Now the NDP needs to figure out why so many of its voters chose to stay home, while Doerkson watches for internal rifts.

Crawford Kilian, Today


news

‘Every Day, Humankind Saws Another Branch Off the Tree of Life’

As countries meet to rescue a global nature agreement, scientists warn of a ‘dramatic weakening’ of Canada’s biodiversity protections.

Sarah Cox, Yesterday


news

The Election Decided by People Who Stayed Home

NDP votes fell by almost 30 per cent from 2024, but Conservatives lost votes too.

Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday


news

Doerkson Condemns White Supremacist Legislature Stunt

BC’s new Conservative premier says his party will act with ‘every part of the law we can’ to fight hate.

Jen St. Denis, Yesterday


presents

Eastside Culture Crawl Celebrates 30 Years of Open Studio Doors

Vancouver’s biggest visual arts festival marks its milestone anniversary in November.

Eastside Culture Crawl, Yesterday