I Could Never Hate the World Cup
It’s a chance to engage with my own multiplicity, and show my kids the same.
Great Balls of FIFA
Scratching your head over soccer? The Science World exhibition and several doc films will help you make sense of things.
What’s Better Than Perfection? An ‘Old Barn’
Local sports arenas grew from the communities that needed them. In an age that favours optimization over grassroots efforts, we are losing something vital.
No Human Rights Review for Thomson Reuters’ Big Contracts with ICE
The BC union that saw its shareholder challenge shot down warns US deportation methods risk lawsuits.
The Tyee Podcast: Extreme Heat Anxiety Is Rising
Our second episode offers a guide to surviving summer heat from health reporter Michelle Gamage.
The Tiny Fan-Owned BC Team Behind Canada’s World Cup Talent
How a Burnaby club helped launch a new generation of soccer stars.
Canada’s Endangered Species Watchdog Is Strapped for Cash
One commissioner said it’s like ‘providing a fire department with garden hoses for three-alarm fires.’
Albertans Want to Stay. But Smith’s Referendum Is Still Dangerous
Here are five things to worry about, along with an update on Corb Lund’s petition.
Colleen Hardwick Is Running for Mayor Again
‘The city is out of balance. We should be seeking a sustainable future, one that recognizes that pace of change is important.’
On AI Safety Concerns, Mark Carney Is Out of Step with Canadians
The public is right to be concerned about AI. But Carney and his ministers have framed our reluctance as ignorance.
How Farmers Are Making the Most of Harvesting the Sun
At the cutting edge of agrivoltaics, a new approach precisely manages light and shadow. Result: bigger crops plus clean electricity.
Federal Adviser Says Data Centres ‘Provide Markets’ for Gas
Boosting energy production is one of the top ‘public policy benefits to Canada’ of data centres, says internal government document.
High-Spending McLeod Lake Chief Wins Re-Election
Chief Harley Chingee claimed nearly two-thirds of ballots cast in election. The vote came after council stripped him of his credit card access.
A Racist Group Is Trying to Gain Legitimacy in Canadian Politics
The Dominion Society is part of an international far-right movement proposing mass deportations.
Please Advise! Is the World Cup Good for Vancouver?
Of course, says Dr. Steve. A master class in grifting and gouging right here.
Seniors Who Stay in Their Homes Aren’t Just Happier. They Help Everyone
Fully subsidizing supports saves money, reduces pressure on hospitals and improves quality of life.
Canada’s Gender Wage Gap Is Even Bigger for White-Collar Freelancers
The difference in average hourly rates between male and female providers is about 16 per cent in Canada, a new report finds.
Kelowna, West Kelowna Opt Out of Indigenous-Led Water Protection Effort
As drought looms, two cities are refusing to join a major regional initiative led by the syilx.
In Pursuit of a Tiny Owl Nicknamed Brad Pitt
Western screech owls are disappearing from BC. Join researchers on a tricky night mission to find out why.
Dystopian ‘Macbeth’ Takes On Climate Change, Morality and Power
Director Stephen Drover confronts today’s social anxieties in his Bard on the Beach adaptation of Shakespeare’s dark, violent tragedy.
Post-Secondary Is in Crisis. A New Report Proposes a Fix
The province should cover 75 per cent of operations funding for colleges and universities, BC Policy Solutions says.
Unplug the Anti-Indigenous Fear Machine in Victoria
Question period is the wrong place to discuss rights and title. The NDP can choose a better way.
Condo Glut? Turn Unsold Units into Social Housing
Rather than subsidizing condo buyers and investors, governments should acquire and convert units into co-ops.
Two of My Fellow MLAs Are Charged with Assault. Bar Them Now
Jordan Kealy and Hon Chan should be on leave from BC’s legislature. I’ve written a bill to require it.
‘The Cedar Mother’: An Interview with Brett Huson
The celebrated Gitxsan author discusses his award-winning Mothers of Xsan series.
Preston Manning’s Not-So-Secret Game Plan
The separatist threat will bring endless, changing demands to increase Alberta’s power.
LNG Exports May Expose BC to Legal Risk
A growing body of climate lawsuits poses a threat to oil and gas aims of the province and Canada, a new report suggests.
