Please Advise! Has Parliament Gone Wacko, or Worse?
There’s tough debate, says Dr. Steve. And then there’s Poilievre’s ugly toxicity.
Why the RCMP Won’t Face Consequences for Dale Culver’s Death
Prosecutors made the ‘extremely rare’ move to consult an independent expert — one who’s been accused of bias. His report toppled the case.
The Tyee’s ‘Points of Interest’ Is Coming to Victoria
Join us on the Island as we celebrate our bestselling book.
Pride and Reclamation: Why Punjabi-Language Preservation Matters
In the heart of Surrey, India Bookworld helps the community feel seen.
BC Summit Sheds Light on Safeguarding Communities This Wildfire Season
As a hot summer looms, provincial resiliency training has already kicked off.
BC’s Auditor General Will Investigate Wildfire Recovery in Lytton
‘I think this announcement will give people hope,’ says the BC United MLA for Fraser-Nicola.
Haida Elder’s Lawsuit Against the Catholic Church Clears a Hurdle
A proposed class action case targets an Edmonton priest’s residential school denialism.
Smith Runs Riot While the NDP Fixates on Its Leadership Race
Nenshi seems a slam dunk, and New Democrat MLAs need to focus on their jobs.
‘Can a Dead Mother Be Sad?’
On the sometimes steep difficulties of parenthood. An excerpt from Adrienne Gruber’s ‘Monsters, Martyrs, and Marionettes.’
CONTEST: Win Two Tickets to Monteverdi’s ‘Vespers’
One lucky Tyee reader will snag a pair of seats to see a rare performance of the 17th-century masterpiece.
In Her Own Words: An Indigenous Farmer’s Inventive Approach
Michelle Week tells how she brings traditional foods to her community, many at no cost.
Why Police Crackdowns on Student Protesters Are So Dangerous
Universities need to stop using law enforcement to prevent students from asking inconvenient questions.
How to Bring Frogs Back from the Brink of Extinction
The breeding program at the Vancouver Aquarium is giving new life to species facing collapse.
Alberta Has Set the Stage for a Battle with Its Workers
The UCP’s unprecedented bargaining approach makes strikes more likely.
When Stalking Killers, Be Nice to Them
Killer whales, that is. Orca watching is big business and aids research but can go overboard. From the new book ‘Reservations.’
Why the Green Party Is Supporting Haida Title
Adam Olsen sees a step toward reconciliation. Kevin Falcon fears problems.
Canada Needs to Get Tough on Wood Pellet Exports
Ottawa should learn from the UK’s energy mistakes and change its approach to the biomass industry.
Why Isn’t This Menacing Extremist in Custody?
A violent racist, Donald Laird sent death threats to a politician, then dodged his sentencing date. Alberta police don’t seem too concerned.
Is Wanderlust a Sin? Steve Burgess on His New Book
The ‘Reservations’ author on meeting the perfect tourist, ‘flight shame,’ his next trip and more. A Tyee Q&A.
If Trudeau Steps Down, Then What?
Among names floated for next Liberal leader, one has the big edge: Mark Carney.
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What We Risk by Normalizing Poilievre’s Politics
We face losing nothing less than Canadian decency, decorum and democracy. Do news media recognize this?
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CONTEST: Win Two Tickets to Monteverdi’s ‘Vespers’
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A Heady Glimpse into the Soul of BC
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Follow Indigenous Tattoo Artists in Accessing Ancestral Knowledge Through Design
At the Museum of Vancouver, ‘True Tribal’ explores the visual language of mark making from around the world.
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In Her Own Words: An Indigenous Farmer’s Inventive Approach
Michelle Week tells how she brings traditional foods to her community, many at no cost.
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.
Would You Choose Wood Tiles over Ceramic Ones? This Startup Bets Yes
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Vancouver Island Made a Big Change in How It Defines Tourism Success
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Please Advise! Has Parliament Gone Wacko, or Worse?
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Why Isn’t This Menacing Extremist in Custody?
A violent racist, Donald Laird sent death threats to a politician, then dodged his sentencing date. Alberta police don’t seem too concerned.
Reported Elsewhere
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How Columbia’s campus was torn apart over Gaza
(via the New Yorker)
Developer apologizes for social housing delays at Little Mountain site
(via Vancouver Is Awesome)
Canada refused to repatriate woman from ISIS camp because she can’t be arrested: internal memo
(via Global News)
MPP Sarah Jama asked to leave Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh
(via CTV News)
Volunteers work in shifts to protect Emerson the elephant seal from gawkers
(via Times Colonist)
Reality, not religion, is the reason people need MAiD-free health care
(via Policy Options)
Cost of developing new drugs may be far lower than industry claims, trial reveals
(via the Guardian)
McKinsey reportedly under US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
(via the Guardian)
Wildfire prompts ‘tactical evacuation’ southwest of Chetwynd, BC
(via Global News)
Federal Green Party deputy leader gets jail time for Fairy Creek protests
(via CBC)
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Pride and Reclamation: Why Punjabi-Language Preservation Matters
In the heart of Surrey, India Bookworld helps the community feel seen.
‘Can a Dead Mother Be Sad?’
On the sometimes steep difficulties of parenthood. An excerpt from Adrienne Gruber’s ‘Monsters, Martyrs, and Marionettes.’
How to Bring Frogs Back from the Brink of Extinction
The breeding program at the Vancouver Aquarium is giving new life to species facing collapse.
When Stalking Killers, Be Nice to Them
Killer whales, that is. Orca watching is big business and aids research but can go overboard. From the new book ‘Reservations.’
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Why enable a traditional economics which commodifies people, labour, money, land, housing, food and health care?
As we pollute our way to profit, driven by an economics which makes pollution the "only affordable option," we surely discover, if we pay attention, that an economics that makes pollution profitable is an economics we cannot afford to continue.