Are BC’s Forests Running Out of Trees?
The province prides itself on its sustainable forestry. But even industry is now sounding the alarm.
Despite Deficit, NDP Says No Spending Curbs
‘We cannot cut the services people need to live a good life here,’ says Finance Minister Katrine Conroy.
Sorry, BC Conservatives. The Tyee Isn’t the Story
Rustad’s party has opted for insults instead of answers. We’ll keep trying.
A Crisp New Take on Live Theatre
World-class performances get a fresh East Van spin this season in 15 up-and-coming shows at The Cultch.
Temporary Foreign Workers Are Victims, Not the Problem
The UN linked our system to modern slavery. Here’s how to fix it.
John Rustad Is an Old-School Climate Change Denier
It’s ‘real’ but not really real, he says. And certainly not the fault of humans. Our latest BC election Logic Check.
Please Advise! Would You Take the Russians’ Rubles?
Dr. Steve is outraged. But only that he hasn’t cashed in.
Dancing Towards Diversity
This season, the Dance Centre highlights the thriving creativity of BC’s dance scene with new collaborations and premieres.
‘Social Housing’ Is Leaving Low-Income People Out in the Cold
When you think of that term, are you picturing a person earning $85,000?
The UCP Will Pay a Price for Calgary’s LRT Train Wreck
The Smith government’s late decision to pull funding leaves it open to attacks.
Russian Disinformation, a Langley Right-Wing Influencer and a BC Conservative
A party executive attacks The Tyee for asking about his online engagement with Lauren Southern.
CONTEST: Win a Bundle of Books That Pave the Way for Positive Change
One lucky Tyee reader will get four titles focused on expanding understanding and changing our world for the better.
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.
Don’t Count Greens Out, Says Campaign Chair Adam Olsen
After a rough summer, the party seeks to regroup in a shifting campaign.
Metro Vancouver’s HandyDart Buses Grind to a Halt
Stranded passengers, who support the strike, are calling on Transdev and TransLink to improve the service.
What 'Space Operas' Reveal about Life on Earth
Set in the future, the movies and TV shows offer fascinating critiques of present-day society.
Alberta’s Lawyers Police Their Own. The Process Is Brutal and Broken
Three witnesses in a recent conduct tribunal say they were forced to endure hell. A Tyee special report.
To Understand Abuse, ‘It Ends with Us’ Can’t Be the Final Word
In a post-#MeToo Hollywood, the blockbuster about intimate partner violence carries a responsibility. And it should do better.
Checked: BC Conservatives on Harm Reduction Vending Machines
Gwen O’Mahony’s viral video makes bold claims. Do experts agree? A Tyee election report.
UCP Reversal Kills Calgary’s New Light-Rail Line
Weeks after reaffirming support, and after the city has spent $1.5 billion, the province backs out.
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Six Things to Know about Rustad’s Chat with Jordan Peterson
The BC Conservative leader discussed his distrust of climate science and other topics with the viral right-wing personality.
The Next Economy
From Alaska to California, people are pouring their smarts and hearts into successful enterprises that are low carbon and locally rooted. They’re employing and training, producing and sustaining.
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.
Interested in this project? Read more about What Works or contact us to be involved.
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!
Our Vancouver launch party sure was a lot of fun. Watch the video to sample the spirit.
Happy trails!
And check this out...
A Crisp New Take on Live Theatre
World-class performances get a fresh East Van spin this season in 15 up-and-coming shows at The Cultch.
Dancing Towards Diversity
This season, the Dance Centre highlights the thriving creativity of BC’s dance scene with new collaborations and premieres.
CONTEST: Win a Bundle of Books That Pave the Way for Positive Change
One lucky Tyee reader will get four titles focused on expanding understanding and changing our world for the better.
Editor's Pick
This story is making waves.
In ‘Under the White Gaze,’ a Stirring Call for Change
Christopher Cheung’s first book is a must-read for every journalist.
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Campaign against North Vancouver chlorine plant secretly funded by competing company
(via CBC)
Elon Musk says he’ll give Taylor Swift a child — prompting mockery on social media
(via Forbes)
Metro Vancouver gas prices set to start dropping: analyst
(via CityNews)
7-Eleven ordered to pay BC woman $907K for pothole injury
(via CTV News)
Vancouver Park Board seeks legal advice over Mayor Ken Sim’s motion to dissolve it
(via CBC)
Vancouver School Board’s latest addition marks first completed school built entirely of prefabricated cross-laminated timber
(via Canadian Architect)
JD Vance spreads racist rumor that Haitian immigrants are eating pets in Ohio
(via the Independent)
Juno Awards to eliminate four categories, including reggae, from 2025 awards
(via CBC)
Charges against the Apalachee shooter’s father won’t deliver justice
(via Slate)
Protesters get six-and-a-half-year sentences for roles in border blockade at Coutts, Alberta
(via CBC)
Culture
What 'Space Operas' Reveal about Life on Earth
Set in the future, the movies and TV shows offer fascinating critiques of present-day society.
To Understand Abuse, ‘It Ends with Us’ Can’t Be the Final Word
In a post-#MeToo Hollywood, the blockbuster about intimate partner violence carries a responsibility. And it should do better.
In ‘Under the White Gaze,’ a Stirring Call for Change
Christopher Cheung’s first book is a must-read for every journalist.
How ‘Sugarcane’ Became a Personal Journey
The documentary, exploring atrocities at St. Joseph’s Mission, brought one filmmaker closer to home.
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Shifting Profit Away from Pollution
(read the related story)
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.