Two Environmental Activists Convicted for Civil Disobedience
A Nanaimo judge ruled today that the peril of climate change is insufficient in justifying the duo’s actions.
What Students Protesting Israel’s Gaza Siege Want
Campus protests are another front in the boycott, divest and sanction movement.
What Now for BC’s Decriminalization Test?
Statistics show the controversial pilot reduced arrests and drug seizures. Advocates fear it’s threatened.
When the Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction, Turn to Documentary
A wild time in the world of cinema is reason to support the work of brave filmmakers.
Will Trudeau’s ‘Fairness’ Budget Win Back Diverse Voters?
We need more equity for marginalized Canadians. Budget 2024 gave some steps in the right direction.
A Century In, the Wongs’ Chinatown Benevolent Society Lives On
The Vancouver heritage building houses a Chinese-language school needing repair. Inside it fosters a community.
The Tyee’s ‘Points of Interest’ Is Coming to Victoria
Join us on the Island as we celebrate our bestselling book.
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.
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.
Pride and Reclamation: Why Punjabi-Language Preservation Matters
In the heart of Surrey, India Bookworld helps the community feel seen.
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.
If Animals Are Conscious, What about Us?
Emerging scientific research shows they’re self-aware. This could disrupt the Great Chain of Being for the greater good.