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Uber Drivers Say BC Gig Work Protections Fall Short

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/01/27

Despite B.C. government changes last fall that were supposed to help gig work drivers, Kuljeet Singh says it’s only getting harder to drive for Uber, often spending 70 hours behind the wheel to scrape by. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Jan. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/27/Uber-Drivers-BC-Gig-Work-Protections-Fall-Short/

Alberta’s COVID Task Force Goes Full MAGA

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2025/01/27

Hours after American health agency websites went dark as part of Trump’s attack on public health, Alberta quietly published a conspiracy-theory-promoting report on the province’s response to COVID-19. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Jan. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/27/Alberta-COVID-Task-Force-Full-MAGA/

Whoa, Canada! Don’t Make Our Mistake in New Zealand

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2025/01/27

In October 2023, a right-wing government swept to power in New Zealand on a wave of populist anger similar to Canada’s. The results so far? Government debt is now forecast to be higher. The deficit is getting worse. Unemployment is increasing rapidly. Craig Renney writes. Craig is the economist and director of policy for the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, and writes in a personal capacity. Published Jan. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/27/Whoa-Canada-Mistake-New-Zealand/

Are We Headed for Ruin There’s Gotta Be Another Way

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2025/01/25

“In the past week, I’ve been thinking a lot about fear: what being immersed in a simmering pool of anxiety, dread and low-level panic does, not only to individual humans, but to us as a wider society.” Dorothy Woodend, Tyee editor, writes. Published Jan. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/24/Are-We-Headed-Ruin-Another-Way/

Every Day Is Fry Day Until Lunar New Year

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2025/01/25

Every day is fry day until Lunar New Year: From peanut dumplings to “taro shrimp,” Pine House Bakery keeps the art of traditional treats alive. Christopher Cheung writes. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/24/Every-Day-Fry-Day-Lunar-New-Year/

‘Show Them in a Different Way’

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2025/01/25

“I don’t want to show them suffering.” A photo exhibition on migrant workers responds to stigma by centring humanity. Isaac Phan Nay writes. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/24/Invisibles-Desechables-Photo-Exhibition/

Why Art Should Mess with You

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2025/01/25

A week after the death of American auteur David Lynch, this essay feels strangely fitting. Why art should mess with you, writes Tyee culture editor Dorothy Woodend. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/24/Art-Should-Mess-You-Up-David-Lynch/

Meet the Cleaners Taking Control of Their Work

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2025/01/24

Meet the cleaners taking control of their work: Instead of being low-paid employees, they chose to launch a co-operative and be the owners. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/24/Meet-Cleaners-Taking-Control-Work/

‘Banana Barriers’ Arrived with a Bang and Transformed...

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2025/01/24

Big, weird and yellow, they’re designed to calm traffic. And they’ve brought a dose of surprise to this corner of Vancouver. Cole Nowicki writes. Cole is a Vancouver-based writer and the author of Laser Quit Smoking Massage and Right, Down + Circle. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/24/Banana-Barriers-Arrived-Bang-Transformed-Street/

Is Peace Truly Possible in the Middle East

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2025/01/24

With the ceasefire, Palestinians are already returning to their homes in Gaza, both to clear the rubble and to find the bodies of their loved ones. But the cost of rebuilding Gaza, according to the United Nations Development Program, would be US$50 billion. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/24/Is-Peace-Truly-Possible-Middle-East/

Take It from an Expert. Danielle Smith Is Helping Trump

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2025/01/24

Take it from an expert: Danielle Smith is helping Trump. “If we don’t retaliate, we’ll just keep paying and paying,” says Steve Verheul, Canada’s former chief trade negotiator says. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Jan. 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/24/Take-It-Expert-Danielle-Smith-Helping-Trump/

BC NDP and Conservatives Take Opposing Positions on...

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2025/01/23

As the threat of U.S. tariffs looms, Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad is joining Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in urging a conciliatory approach while NDP Premier David Eby vows to fight back. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/23/BC-NDP-Conservatives-Trump-Tariff-Fight/

BC Construction Company Goes to Trial 12 Years After...

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2025/01/23

More than 12 years after a B.C. construction worker was killed on the job, his employer and the foreman for the work crew are on trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/23/BC-Construction-Company-Trial/

PuSh Is a Celebration of Audacious Live Art

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/01/23

The 20th edition of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival begins today! A quick primer on what you need to know to kick off three weeks of audacious live art. By PuSh Festival. 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 either put on by us or by our select partners. Published Jan. 23, 2025.

What Happened to BC’s Plans for Police Reform

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2025/01/23

Nearly five years after the B.C. government struck a special committee to consult and make recommendations on improving policing in the province, progress appears to have ground to a halt. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/23/What-Happened-BC-Plans-Police-Reform/

Musk’s Nazi Salute Tested Legacy Media. They Failed

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2025/01/22

In early coverage of Musk’s Nazi salute, multiple news organizations seemed to go out of their way to ignore the story. As the outrage grew, liberal media outlets increasingly presented the event as one that was open to interpretation. Enda Brophy writes. Enda is an associate professor in the school of communication at Simon Fraser University. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/22/Musk-Nazi-Salute-Legacy-Media-Failed-Test/

Anger as Alberta Lifts Ban on Rockies Coal Mining

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2025/01/22

While Premier Danielle Smith attended the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, her government once again signalled its intention to open up the eastern slopes of the Rockies to Australian coal speculators and billionaires despite massive public opposition. Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/22/Anger-Alberta-Lifts-Ban-Rockies-Coal-Mining/

There Is Only One Way to Fight a Bully

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2025/01/22

If Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Canada next week, there is an expectation Canada will retaliate with tariffs of its own, on selected goods, in response. If this is the sum total of Canada’s response, it will not be enough. Emmett McFarlane writes. Emmett is a professor of political science at the University of Waterloo. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/22/There-Is-Only-One-Way-Fight-Bully/

Let Hummingbirds Restore Your Faith in Human Goodness

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2025/01/22

If you or anyone you know needs proof that the entire human race isn’t beyond redemption, may Dorothy Woodend suggest a screening of Sally Aitken’s documentary “Every Little Thing.” Dorothy is The Tyee's culture editor. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/22/Let-Hummingbirds-Restore-Your-Faith/

Why the Liberals’ Hopes Aren’t Dead Yet

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2025/01/22

Is it possible for the beleaguered Liberal Party of Canada to make a comeback? The short answer is yes. But let Michael Harris explain. Michael, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/22/Why-Liberals-Hopes-Not-Dead-Yet/

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