Marking 20 years
of bold journalism,
reader supported.
Tyee News

Willie Mitchell Is a Tyee Builder

He may have beat us on the ice but this Vancouver Islander stands by us in indie media. What hooks Mitchell? Read on.

Tyee Staff 24 Apr 2012TheTyee.ca

image atom
Willie Mitchell, Tyee Builder (pictured here with a cousin of The Tyee.) Photograph by Felix Geiser.

"What hooks me? The ocean wind over an eagle's back or hearing the rush of water over the rocks. I'm not sure if this is paradise or a form of therapy, but there are few things I love more than the morning stillness on the water." -- Willie Mitchell

Born and raised in the Vancouver Island town of Port McNeill, British Columbia, it's no wonder Willie has a soft spot for the ocean... and its inhabitants. He's on the advisory committee for the Save Our Salmon Society, and he's supporting The Tyee as we strive to make our organization more sustainable.

In order to help The Tyee publish more top-notch, independent, Canadian journalism, Willie has become a member of our Tyee Builder program. He's helping us spread the word about "building up" our reporting capacity, and you can join him. Just click on the yellow button below and choose your level of support.

    Click to Become a Tyee Builder

About this Tyee Builder: A former Vancouver Canuck, Willie Mitchell is now a player for the Los Angeles Kings. His NHL career began with the New Jersey Devils in 1999, and has included seasons with the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars. Willie also played with Team Canada at the 2004 World Championships, where he won a gold medal.

Though his NHL commitments keep him busy, Willie also finds time to volunteer with several philanthropic groups in his home province. His work with the Save Our Salmon Initiative will help ensure that British Columbia's wild salmon population is protected for future generations. His work with the Tyee Builders will help do the same for our journalism.

About the Tyee Builder Program: Want to give independent Canadian journalism a boost? You've come to the right place. The Tyee is trying to become fully sustainable. In order to do so, we've launched the Tyee Builders program to allow readers who love The Tyee's work to help fund more of it.

Every penny you support us with will go directly to pay Tyee writers and editors. And besides the warm, fuzzy feelings you'll get knowing you're helping dial up the volume on an independent voice in Canadian media, we've come up with a few other ways to thank you. Click on "Hammertime" above to learn more and start Building!

 [Tyee]

  • Share:

Facts matter. Get The Tyee's in-depth journalism delivered to your inbox for free

Tyee Commenting Guidelines

Comments that violate guidelines risk being deleted, and violations may result in a temporary or permanent user ban. Maintain the spirit of good conversation to stay in the discussion.
*Please note The Tyee is not a forum for spreading misinformation about COVID-19, denying its existence or minimizing its risk to public health.

Do:

  • Be thoughtful about how your words may affect the communities you are addressing. Language matters
  • Challenge arguments, not commenters
  • Flag trolls and guideline violations
  • Treat all with respect and curiosity, learn from differences of opinion
  • Verify facts, debunk rumours, point out logical fallacies
  • Add context and background
  • Note typos and reporting blind spots
  • Stay on topic

Do not:

  • Use sexist, classist, racist, homophobic or transphobic language
  • Ridicule, misgender, bully, threaten, name call, troll or wish harm on others
  • Personally attack authors or contributors
  • Spread misinformation or perpetuate conspiracies
  • Libel, defame or publish falsehoods
  • Attempt to guess other commenters’ real-life identities
  • Post links without providing context

LATEST STORIES

The Barometer

Do You Think Naheed Nenshi Will Win the Alberta NDP Leadership Race?

Take this week's poll