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This year was a great year, at least numerically, for math nerds — 2025 = (20+25) × (20+25). How fun!
The news and current events front brought less enjoyment. Our top stories indicate that the discourse at the beginning of the year crystallized around Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Readers were also interested in far-right figures, renters’ rights and workers’ rights.
In B.C., readers gravitated towards ostriches, a big sockeye salmon return and the nightmare mess left behind by a Port Alice pulp mill.
Outside of our province, readers were most interested in the antics of Danielle Smith and Pierre Poilievre.
We filtered our most-read into two lists. The first reveals the Tyee stories most read by people in B.C. The second list runs down the Tyee stories most popular with all our readers, wherever they lived. Here are the results.
TYEE STORIES MOST READ BY BRITISH COLUMBIANS
1. Don’t Test Us, Trump. It Won’t End Well for You
A war would be disastrous for both countries. Especially the US. By Aisha Ahmad
2. A Vancouver Landlord Keeps Being Allowed to Evict Tenants. Why?
Residents want to know why BC’s Residential Tenancy Branch keeps siding with Plan A. By Jen St. Denis
3. A Janitor Died on the Job at SFU. Co-workers Want Change
The workers say their employer, union and Simon Fraser University let them down. By Isaac Phan Nay
4. I Dared Defend Canada on X. The Response Was Chilling
Rattled by a horde of MAGA trolls, here’s what I learned about today’s social media miasma. By Steve Burgess
5. Burnaby Public Library Wrestles with the Costs of DEI
Inclusivity staff groups are being cancelled over budget concerns, but more action is promised. By Isaac Phan Nay
6. The Online Warriors Calling for a Violent Invasion of Canada
As Canadian sovereignty is undermined and an election approaches, politicians are calling for an investigation of X. By Jen St. Denis
7. Whoa, Canada! Don’t Make Our Mistake in New Zealand
Out of frustration we tried electing right-wing populists. Now things are worse. By Craig Renney
8. Poilievre Has a Trump Problem
Can the Conservative leader attract a winning base when Canadian sovereignty is on the line? By Jen St. Denis
9. Are Canadians Safe Travelling to the US?
A Vancouver woman has been held nearly two weeks in ‘deplorable’ conditions. So far, no advisory from Canada. By Amanda Follett Hosgood
10. Forestry Giant Not Owed Compensation, BC Supreme Court Rules
Teal-Jones had argued it faced ‘constructive taking’ on Haida Gwaii. By Ben Parfitt
11. The Military Vet Who Could End Poilievre’s Political Career
Her fight is daunting, but indie candidate Bonnie Critchley isn’t one to back down. By Michael Harris
12. A ‘Perfect Storm’ Sends Tofino’s Hotel Prices Soaring
‘The rates are atrocious out here. It’s a beautiful experience, but it’s definitely catering to a different class.’ By Nora O’Malley
13. The Christian Movements That Want to End Canadian Self-Rule
Tracing the networks of pastors who get charity tax breaks while fomenting theocracy and surrender to the US. By Donald Gutstein
14. Not Every Canadian MP Stood to Honour Charlie Kirk
South Surrey MP Ernie Klassen said he and other colleagues abstained from the gesture. Here’s why. By Jen St. Denis
15. Stephen Harper on Poilievre, Trump and ‘Far Left’ Liberals
The ex-PM spills the beans to a US conservative YouTuber. By Jen St. Denis
16. BC Plans Health-Care Restructuring to Cut Costs
The announcement follows changes to eliminate 1,100 admin jobs across the province. By Andrew MacLeod
17. BC to Revisit Controversial Law Barring Some Name Changes
The goal was to block offenders from creating new IDs. Critics say it goes too far. By Andrew MacLeod
18. How the Ostrich Farm Cull Has Unleashed Threats of Violence
The CFIA union head says members and their families are being threatened. By Jen St. Denis
19. Danielle Smith Just Got Sandbagged on Separating
Why the premier hates that Elections Alberta approved the ‘Alberta Forever Canada’ citizen initiative petition. By David Climenhaga
20. The Fraser’s Impressive Sockeye Returns Prompt Fishery Openings
Advocates say it’s a fish farm closure victory. Fishers are calling to strike while the iron is hot. By Amanda Follett Hosgood
21. WorkSafeBC’s Failures ‘a Major Embarrassment,’ Says Report
Employers regularly ignore the law requiring injuries to be reported, a government adviser finds. By Andrew MacLeod
22. ‘We Are Now Being Extorted’
It’s time for Canada to push back hard against Trump. Here’s how. By Crawford Kilian
23. Anti-Immigration TikToker by Night, BC Conservative Staffer by Day
Posting as Robin Skies, Adam Beattie makes political videos that rack up millions of views. By Jen St. Denis
24. The Nightmare Mess Left by One Closed Pulp Mill
Documents expose the huge cleanup BC faces for Port Alice and 11 more shut mills. Will new projects also slip off the hook? By Zoë Yunker
25. ‘The Town Will Fail if This Carries On’
Tofino’s council wanted to regulate short-term rentals. But then the pushback started. By Nora O’Malley
TYEE STORIES MOST READ BY ALL
1. Don’t Test Us, Trump. It Won’t End Well for You
A war would be disastrous for both countries. Especially the US. By Aisha Ahmad
2. Neil Young and the Holy Grail for Record Collectors
Before the legend, there were Winnipeg’s the Squires. On the eve of his Burnaby concerts, a look way back. By Tom Hawthorn
3. I Dared Defend Canada on X. The Response Was Chilling
Rattled by a horde of MAGA trolls, here’s what I learned about today’s social media miasma. By Steve Burgess
4. The Online Warriors Calling for a Violent Invasion of Canada
As Canadian sovereignty is undermined and an election approaches, politicians are calling for an investigation of X. By Jen St. Denis
5. Poilievre Has a Trump Problem
Can the Conservative leader attract a winning base when Canadian sovereignty is on the line? By Jen St. Denis
6. Danielle Smith Just Got Sandbagged on Separating
Why the premier hates that Elections Alberta approved the ‘Alberta Forever Canada’ citizen initiative petition. By David Climenhaga
7. This Physicist Says We Don’t Take COVID Seriously Enough
We downplay the virus at our peril, warns Yaneer Bar-Yam. And children are more at risk than we thought. By Andrew Nikiforuk
8. The Military Vet Who Could End Poilievre’s Political Career
Her fight is daunting, but indie candidate Bonnie Critchley isn’t one to back down. By Michael Harris
9. The Christian Movements That Want to End Canadian Self-Rule
Tracing the networks of pastors who get charity tax breaks while fomenting theocracy and surrender to the US. By Donald Gutstein
10. Whoa, Canada! Don’t Make Our Mistake in New Zealand
Out of frustration we tried electing right-wing populists. Now things are worse. By Craig Renney
11. Not Every Canadian MP Stood to Honour Charlie Kirk
South Surrey MP Ernie Klassen said he and other colleagues abstained from the gesture. Here’s why. By Jen St. Denis
12. Stephen Harper on Poilievre, Trump and ‘Far Left’ Liberals
The ex-PM spills the beans to a US conservative YouTuber. By Jen St. Denis
13. Are Canadians Safe Travelling to the US?
A Vancouver woman has been held nearly two weeks in ‘deplorable’ conditions. So far, no advisory from Canada. By Amanda Follett Hosgood
14. The Billionaire Who Bored a Hole in Alberta’s Laws
A timeline of an Australian mining tycoon’s fight to roll back Rocky Mountain watershed protections. By Andrew Nikiforuk
15. Jordan Peterson’s School Isn’t Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta’s Help
The premier met with the controversial psychologist and tried to help his business, finds a Tyee investigation. By Charles Rusnell
16. ‘Forever Canadian’ Results Shock the UCP Government
Thomas Lukaszuk delivers petitions signed by over 456,000 citizens, upsetting separatist referendum plans. By David Climenhaga
17. Who Needs Canadian Unity? Danielle Smith Plays with Separation
The Alberta premier’s heap of hypocrisies this election make life hard for Poilievre. By Graham Thomson
18. ‘We Are Now Being Extorted’
It’s time for Canada to push back hard against Trump. Here’s how. By Crawford Kilian
19. Canada Needs a New Civil Defence Corps
Trump’s aggression means it’s time to train thousands more civilians for disaster preparedness. Would you join? By Peter MacLeod
20. Why Canada Would Win Trump’s Trade War
Nobel-winning economist says US would take the biggest hit from tariff plan. By David J. Climenhaga
21. Here’s What Pierre Poilievre Told Jordan Peterson
The Conservative leader promised a return to Harper-era policies and denounced ‘wokeism.’ By Jen St. Denis
22. The Tech CEOs Who Want a DOGE for Canada
Many supporters of a group called Build Canada are also interested in Elon Musk’s effort to slash government spending. By Jen St. Denis
23. Has Time Run Out for Canada Post?
Inside the debate over the Crown corporation’s future as unions and management battle. By Isaac Phan Nay
24. Conservatives Will Blow It by Keeping Poilievre
Voters in his own riding rejected his style of politics. And Canada will again. By Michael Harris
25. Candidates with Extreme Views Welcomed on Poilievre’s Team
Disturbing stances, including ties to JD Vance, seem to offer an edge rather than barrier to being selected. By Christopher Holcroft
These are just a few dozen of more than 1,000 original Tyee stories we published in 2025. If you appreciate our independent coverage and that we keep it paywall-free so everyone can access our journalism, please consider becoming a Tyee Builder by contributing to our fundraising campaign by Dec. 31.
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