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Nenshi’s NDP Posts Strong Showing in Monday Byelections

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2025/06/24

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi mopped the floor with his opponents in the Edmonton-Strathcona by-election Monday. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published June 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/24/Nenshi-NDP-Posts-Strong-Byelections/

Can You Tell Me How to Get to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street

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2025/06/24

“When you’re on this street, whichever way you turn or look, you are looking at Musqueam territory.” Kristen de Jager reports. Kristen is a graduate student at the UBC school of journalism, writing and media and is completing a practicum at The Tyee. Published June 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/24/Can-You-Tell-Me-How-Get-Street/

‘Ass Backwards’: Canada’s New Legal Posture Post-Bill...

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2025/06/24

“It’s a strange thing to find myself more shocked now than at things that the Harper government tried,” said Green MP Elizabeth May. Zoë Yunker reports. Zoë is a Victoria-based journalist writing about environmental politics. Published June 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/24/Ass-Backwards-Canada-Bill-C-5/

Close Call: Squamish’s 11-Day Fire Drill

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2025/06/24

“When you live in a forest, you have to be prepared.” What it took to face down a wildfire in a coastal mountain town. Lauren Watson reports. Lauren is a freelance journalist, living in the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, in Squamish, B.C. Published June 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/24/Squamish-11-Day-Fire-Drill/

Trump’s Reckless Gambit to ‘Make Iran Great Again’

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2025/06/23

The question now facing a nervous world is as simple as it is stark. Has Donald Trump ended or started something? Has Iran’s nuclear program been destroyed, or has Trump set the table for a wider regional war that will suck in the Americans? Michael Harris writes. Michael, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published June 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/06/23/Trump-Make-Iran-Great-Again/

Explore a Rich Collection of Films for National...

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2025/06/23

Throughout June, Knowledge Network is showcasing a specially curated selection of films that explore Indigenous lives, history, culture, resistance and resilience in B.C. and Canada — all told from Indigenous perspectives. By Knowledge Network. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. Published June 23,

Unions Hope a Federal ‘Scab’ Worker Ban Will Bring Wins

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2025/06/23

Michael Phillips, United Steelworkers Local 1944 president, said the union’s ability to pressure Rogers Communications has been limited because federally regulated companies use replacement workers — commonly called “scabs” by unions. But a ban on replacement workers promises to change the game. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published June 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/23/Unions-Hope-Federal-Scab-Ban-Wins/

The Case for Building BC Ferries in China

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2025/06/23

Islanders look at any issues around BC Ferries wondering two things. Will service improve? And how much more will fares go up? Paul Willcocks, Tyee senior editor, writes. Published June 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/23/Case-Building-BC-Ferries-China/

Breaking Silence, and Breaking Free of Abuse

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2025/06/21

Some stories take time to write. Others take healing, growth and family. Odette Auger (Sagamok Anishnawbek), award-winning journalist, writes for the Weekender. Published June 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/20/Breaking-Silence-Breaking-Free-Abuse/

The Boomers Are Zooming!

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2025/06/21

For seniors, riding e-bikes is about more than participating in a trend. They are taking part in a more accessible form of cycling. Kristen de Jager reports for the Weekender. Kristen is a graduate student at the UBC school of journalism, writing and media and is completing a practicum at The Tyee. Published June 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/20/Boomers-Zooming/

Be Proud. And Get Loud

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2025/06/21

“Parade” displays the realities of being gay in the ’50s and ’60s, when public knowledge of your sexuality could get you fired, evicted and judged for existing. Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published June 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/20/Be-Proud-Get-Loud/

These Reporters Aren’t Giving Up on Local News

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2025/06/20

“New models for local news are needed — and three of my colleagues and I are working to build one right here in Metro Vancouver.” Cornelia Naylor writes. Cornelia is an award-winning community news reporter. Published June 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/20/These-Reporters-Local-News/

What the ‘Strong Borders Act’ Gets Wrong

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2025/06/20

A new analysis of C-2 reports on how the bill proposes to expand the scope of law enforcement to access individuals’ online “subscriber information.” Such information could be sought without a warrant, and law enforcement could compel even foreign telecoms to supply it. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published June 20, 2025. http://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/06/20/What-Strong-Borders-Act-Gets-Wrong/

For Carney, It’s Elbows Down

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2025/06/20

Does PM Carney doubt the resolve of Canadians? It is one conclusion that can be drawn from the apparent softening of the his government’s stance towards the Americans, and Donald Trump in particular. Christopher Holcroft writes. Christopher is a writer and principal of Empower Consulting. Published June 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/06/20/Carney-Elbows-Down/

Wife of Quesnel Mayor Sues Union of BC Indian Chiefs

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2025/06/20

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs says a defamation lawsuit filed by Pat Morton, the spouse of Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull, should be dismissed based on the province’s anti-SLAPP legislation. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published June 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/20/Wife-Quesnel-Mayor-Sues-Union-BC-Indian-Chiefs/

Alberta Has Real Work to Do. Separatist Dreams Just...

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2025/06/19

What feeds the growing mood in Alberta that the province would be better off cutting loose from Canada? Ximena González reports. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published June 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/06/19/Alberta-Real-Work-Separatist-Dreams/

The Case for Boosting Canada’s Military Spending

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2025/06/19

If Carney can boost military spending to five per cent or higher by 2030, he will have achieved a great deal — and hopefully helped deter future Russian aggression that would require four or five times that much spending. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published June 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/19/Case-Boosting-Canada-Military-Spending/

Watching as BC’s Political Right Implodes

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2025/06/19

You can’t really describe the warfare on B.C.’s right as a train wreck. It’s way worse than that. Imagine a train wreck where some survivors emerge and start kicking the injured. Paul Willcocks writes. Paul is a senior editor at The Tyee. Published June 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/19/BC-Political-Right-Implodes/

When Politicians Play Doctor, People Die

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2025/06/18

“We now suffer the moral distress of being medical experts in this field who are essentially forced to be handmaidens to a government policy that will cause more death. And not just death in the abstract — death of people we personally know and have cared for for years.” Dr. Evan Ailon and 13 others writes. Published June 18, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/18/Politicians-Play-Doctor-People-Die/

Someone Calls 911 for You. Can You Refuse Care

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2025/06/18

A British Columbia paramedic says she’s at risk of losing her licence after a patient’s adult child complained she didn’t take their parent to the hospital. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published June 18, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/18/Someone-Calls-911-Can-You-Refuse-Care/

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