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Stories for week starting Monday, September 9, 2024

news

Following Backlash, BC Removes Harm Reduction Vending Machines

The province says it’s conducting a review. Experts say the machines should not be used as a ‘political tool.’

Michelle Gamage, Today


news

Are BC’s Forests Running Out of Trees?

The province prides itself on its sustainable forestry. But even industry is now sounding the alarm.

Zoë Yunker, Today


presents

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.

The Cultch, Today


opinion

Sorry, BC Conservatives. The Tyee Isn’t the Story

Rustad’s party has opted for insults instead of answers. We’ll keep trying.

Paul Willcocks, Today


news

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.

Andrew MacLeod, Today


analysis

Temporary Foreign Workers Are Victims, Not the Problem

The UN linked our system to modern slavery. Here’s how to fix it.

Véronique Sioufi, Yesterday


analysis

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.

Mo Amir, Yesterday


opinion

Please Advise! Would You Take the Russians’ Rubles?

Dr. Steve is outraged. But only that he hasn’t cashed in.

Steve Burgess, Yesterday


presents

Dancing Towards Diversity

This season, the Dance Centre highlights the thriving creativity of BC’s dance scene with new collaborations and premieres.

The Dance Centre, Yesterday


opinion

‘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?

Jean Swanson, Yesterday


opinion

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.

David Climenhaga, 9 Sep 2024


news

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.

Jen St. Denis, 9 Sep 2024


presents

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.

New Society Publishers, 9 Sep 2024


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.

Katie Hyslop and Amanda Follett Hosgood, 9 Sep 2024


news

Don’t Count Greens Out, Says Campaign Chair Adam Olsen

After a rough summer, the party seeks to regroup in a shifting campaign.

Andrew MacLeod, 9 Sep 2024