Donald Laird’s Violent Harassment Continues to Thwart Alberta’s Legal System
‘I am being painted as an unhinged guy,’ he said in court this week.
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Is There a Future for the RCMP?
Policing expert Greg Marquis on the enduring issues of the national force and how to find a path forward. A Tyee Q&A.
Looking for Love in an Election Year
Far-right rhetoric is now mainstream. Here’s what it means for the dating landscape.
Inside Rustad’s Regressive Approach to Indigenous Rights
It’s contradictory and harmful.
Sonia Furstenau on the Greens’ Big Opportunity
The leader speaks candidly on the issues and prospects for this election. A Tyee interview.
In ‘Other Rivers,’ a Remarkable Panorama of Change in China
Journalist Peter Hessler’s new book blends the personal and political in a perceptive exploration of schooling and generational shifts.
How to De-junk the Coast
Let’s Talk Trash and Ocean Legacy are pulling thousands of kilos of plastic from our waters. A Tyee photo essay.
BC United Wants Your Money to Pay for Its Failures
Kevin Falcon is fundraising and getting a taxpayer bailout. Why? Our latest BC election Logic Check.
In ‘Democracy Noir,’ a Reminder of the Power in People
And why elections matter more than ever.
Will Danielle Smith Use Albertans’ Pensions to Bail Out Big Oil?
The UCP government appears to be ready to let energy companies avoid cleanup costs.
‘We Need to Rethink What Healthy Means’
In ‘Hearty,’ andrea bennett calls for a more inclusive, joyful approach to food and how we eat. A Tyee Q&A.
AI’s Use in Federal Courts Isn’t ‘Potential.’ It’s Happening
Without proper adoption, ‘AI could erode the role of Canadian judges,’ say experts.
This Film Fest Is Fighting a Backlash Against LGBTQ2S+ Education
More students are ‘spouting very anti-trans, anti-gay sentiments,’ says the education director for Out on Screen. A Tyee Q&A.
Please Advise! Has the Carbon Tax Turned Toxic?
No, says Dr. Steve. NDP politicians have just turned craven.
Behold! The Tyee’s 2023 Impact Report
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Why BC Should Make Public Transit Free
A closer look at the costs and benefits of the Green Party’s recent campaign promise.
Danielle Smith’s Dog Whistle on Newcomers
Want to come to Alberta? Sure, if you ‘possess our shared values,’ says premier.
Eby and Rustad Agree on Involuntary Treatment. Experts Say They’re Wrong
Both leading parties propose to hold people with addictions and mental health problems.
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Are BC’s Forests Running Out of Trees?
The province prides itself on its sustainable forestry. But even industry is now sounding the alarm.
The Next Economy
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So The Tyee created a whole new section to tell their stories and share best practices for a healthy bioregion. We call it What Works. It’s where you’ll find regular reports on the business of creating what works for a better future.
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How a Wildly Successful Seed Company Stays True to Its Roots
Retaining its focus on pollinators, climate change and soil health, West Coast Seeds sells over three million seed packets a year.
A Tale of Two Yarn-Makers Reviving the Local Mill
Spincycle is at the forefront of an artisanal boom in Bellingham. With stunning results.
The Enduring Power of Community Bike Shops
The scalable model keeps thousands of bicycles out of landfills every year, and helps cyclists fix their rides on the cheap.
We’ll Help You Get Off Gas, Says Washington’s Top Gas Supplier
By helping customers pivot to electrification, Puget Sound Energy presents a jobs-boosting model to the bioregion.
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Pick Up The Tyee’s Bestseller
In April we rolled out our anthology of 30 essays published in The Tyee over the past two decades. Points of Interest: In Search of the Places, People and Stories of B.C. hopped right onto the B.C. bestseller list and is still there.
The collection, featuring some of the region’s most celebrated writers including Tyee names you’ll recognize, makes a perfect gift. Or an ideal summer companion whether you’re roaming the province or cozy at home. Buy it in bookstores and on BC Ferries!
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Join The Tyee as Our Next Labour Reporter
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Behold! The Tyee’s 2023 Impact Report
Our annual report back to readers is hot off the presses.
CONTEST: Win Festival Passes to VIFF
Two lucky readers will receive access to truly explore this year’s spectacular roster of films.
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John Rustad Is an Old-School Climate Change Denier
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In ‘Other Rivers,’ a Remarkable Panorama of Change in China
Journalist Peter Hessler’s new book blends the personal and political in a perceptive exploration of schooling and generational shifts.
In ‘Democracy Noir,’ a Reminder of the Power in People
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‘We Need to Rethink What Healthy Means’
In ‘Hearty,’ andrea bennett calls for a more inclusive, joyful approach to food and how we eat. A Tyee Q&A.
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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.