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culture

The Face of Protest, Then and Now

As the G7 summit approaches, a photographer revisits his shots from the Calgary 2002 G8 protests.

David Niddrie, 13 Jun 2025


presents

The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power Is a ‘Legendary Comeback’

In her new book, bestselling author and Indigenomics Institute founder Carol Anne Hilton offers a bold critique of Indian Act economics.

New Society Publishers, 13 Jun 2025


culture

My Kingdom for a Meet Cute

The apps have shaped dating life for years. Why many are now ditching them in search of real-life romance.

Phoebe Fuller, 13 Jun 2025


culture

A Powerful Response to Family Violence

With heart and tenderness, ‘A Stronger Home’ is an affirming portrait of finding the strength to start again.

Jeevan Sangha, 13 Jun 2025


news

Who’s Looking Out for the Seafarers?

The Tyee goes inside a surprise ship inspection at Vancouver’s port to uncover working conditions.

Isaac Phan Nay, 13 Jun 2025


presents

Bard on the Beach Shines Spotlight on Emilia Bassano with ‘The Dark Lady’

Jessica B. Hill’s award-winning play imagines the love story between Shakespeare and the dark-haired woman of his sonnets.

Bard on the Beach, 13 Jun 2025


culture

The Origins of Language, and How It Shaped Our World

‘Prehistoric peoples were not hairy barbarians, but sophisticated technologists.’

Crawford Kilian, 13 Jun 2025


opinion

The Stink of BS at Premier Smith’s Coal Town Hall

The rowdy meeting’s air reeked of government deception. Locals were having none of it.

Andrew Nikiforuk, 13 Jun 2025


opinion

Is Alberta Facing a Back-to-School Teachers’ Strike?

Union members have backed job action and the UCP government is playing hardball.

David Climenhaga, 12 Jun 2025


news

Four BC Regions Wildfire Experts Are Watching Closely

Drought, lower snowpacks and more overwintering fires. This season, what do these mean for where you live?

Kristen de Jager and Amanda Follett Hosgood, 12 Jun 2025


opinion

Please Advise! Have National Post Editors Gone Too Far?

Research shows they keep rewriting their bias into Canadian Press stories. Kosher?

Steve Burgess, 12 Jun 2025


culture

‘An Espionage Operation Unfolding in Real Time’

How one Toronto lab got involved in uncovering hacking attempts on human rights defenders in the Middle East.

Ronald Deibert, 12 Jun 2025


news

Allegations of Bullying, Racism and ‘Randomly Getting Punched’ at School

In Williams Lake, students, parents and a First Nation are calling for the ministry to step in and investigate.

Amanda Follett Hosgood and Katie Hyslop, 12 Jun 2025


news

Alberta Teachers Are Not OK

They’ve recently voted to strike. And they want the province to hear their requests for support.

Meaghan Archer, 11 Jun 2025


analysis

Israel Intercepted the Madleen. What’s Next?

The ship was bound for Gaza with activists and aid. Here’s an analysis of whether its capture was legal.

Priya Gupta and Heidi Matthews, 11 Jun 2025


news

Why Vancity Members Said No to a Board Raise

Difficult union negotiations and employee layoffs have led to growing tensions.

Isaac Phan Nay, 11 Jun 2025


news

More Overdose Prevention Sites Likely Coming to Hospitals Across BC

The services save lives, Health Minister Josie Osborne says. Doctors now running unapproved sites agree.

Michelle Gamage, 11 Jun 2025


analysis

AI Demands to Be Fed. We’re All Servers Now

The energy appetite of data centres is boundless and ruinous. But Alberta and BC are eager to cater.

Andrew Nikiforuk, 10 Jun 2025


news

BC Ferries Is Still Facing Labour Unrest. Here’s the Latest

The union is heading into bargaining this summer, looking for a five per cent wage bump to catch workers up with inflation.

Isaac Phan Nay, 10 Jun 2025


opinion

The Federal NDP Needs to Avoid This Big Mistake

History shows alliance with Liberals leads to electoral disaster. How New Dems can regain their identity.

David McGrane, 10 Jun 2025


news

BC Privacy Office Forced to Obtain Court Order for FOI Request

Commissioner says the ‘unprecedented step’ reflects the growing problem of the government neglecting its duty to provide records.

Amanda Follett Hosgood, 10 Jun 2025


analysis

What if Alberta Actually Voted to Leave Canada?

It would be a messy, drawn-out divorce with no certain future.

Stewart Prest, 9 Jun 2025


analysis

The Election Was a Warning. Canada Needs Dramatic Change

Three ways to ensure a better political future after division and destruction almost won.

Christopher Holcroft, 9 Jun 2025


news

‘It’s Like Gambling’: Union Sounds Alarm on Grain Silo Explosions

Workers say safety protocols at Vancouver export terminals have slipped. ‘It will be devastating.’

Isaac Phan Nay, 9 Jun 2025


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news

After the Lapu-Lapu Day Tragedy, How Can We Keep Events Safe?

The horrific incident joins a long list of deadly vehicle attacks. Here’s how to prevent the next one.

Jen St. Denis, 9 Jun 2025