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‘Mr. Wonderful’s’ Alberta AI Plans Face Indigenous...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/01/21

Celebrity entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary is touting a $70-billion development near Grande Prairie as a home for future AI data centres. But Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation was not consulted before the announcement, said Chief Sheldon Sunshine. George Lee reports. George covers the Alberta legislature for several community newspapers. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/21/AI-Plans-Face-Indigenous-Opposition/

‘Make Canada Great Again’: BC Conservative President...

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2025/01/21

Conservative Party of BC president Aisha Estey posted a photo to X Monday showing her pin with Canadian and U.S. flags and the caption “Make Canada Great Again.” She shared on Instagram: “If this doesn’t get me cancelled, cancel culture is super dead.” Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/21/BC-Conservative-President-Attends-Inauguration/

‘It Can Be Done’: Vince Beiser on Saving Us from...

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2025/01/21

In his new book “Power Metal,” Vancouver journalist and author Vince Beiser takes a critical, sobering look at the metals required to power the digital devices and systems we’re relying on to save the planet. Tyee associate editor Harrison Mooney interviews. Published Jan. 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/21/Vince-Beiser-Interview/

Cement Is a Huge Emitter. Can It Be Greened

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2025/01/21

For makers of cement, finding ways to shrink their carbon footprints, even as demand soars, can’t happen soon enough. A global look at potential ways to cut emissions from the most widely used human-made material. Christian Schwägerl reports. Christian is a Berlin-based journalist, co-founder of RiffReporter and author of The Anthropocene: The Human Era and How It Shapes Our Planet. Published Jan. 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/21/Green-Cement-Heidelburg/

Please Advise! What to Make of Trump’s Inauguration

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2025/01/21

In politics there is always an awareness of the turning wheel. But the U.S. election of 2024 feels very different. It feels more like a loss of innocence. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Jan. 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/21/Please-Advise-Trump-Inauguration/

Why Canada Would Win Trump’s Trade War

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2025/01/20

Canada may find itself in a stronger position than the United States if a trade war breaks out between the two countries. But don’t take David J. Climenhaga's word for it. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Jan. 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/20/Canada-Trump-Trade-War/

An Inquest Is Shedding Light on CLBC’s Failures

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2025/01/20

After five days of testimony, a picture is emerging of a sector that depends on home share providers taking on significant responsibility for low pay, with limited support. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published Jan. 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/20/Inquest-Shedding-Light-CLBC-Failures/

If You Use Stimulants, Talk to Your Doctor about...

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2025/01/20

The authors of a new study on the connections between stimulants, heart disease and fatal overdoses recommend that clinicians pay more attention to circulatory diseases for people who use drugs. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Jan. 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/20/If-You-Use-Stimulants-Talk-Doctor-Heart-Health/

As Living Costs Rise, Good Public Transit Can Help

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2025/01/20

As living costs rise, good public transit can help. So why is Alberta putting the brakes on a key light-rail project? Ximena González reports. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published Jan. 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/20/As-Living-Costs-Rise-Good-Public-Transit-Can-Help/

Standing Up to Conservative Attacks on Diversity,...

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2025/01/20

In 2005, Poilievre voted against same sex marriage. In 2008, he questioned compensating Indigenous residential school survivors. In 2014, he achieved his only legislative accomplishment during the Harper government: passing a bill restricting voting rights. Christopher Holcroft writes. Christopher is a writer and principal of Empower Consulting. Published Jan. 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/20/Standing-Up-Conservative-Attacks-Diversity/

A Reminder That Our World Is Still Beautiful

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2025/01/18

“I didn’t realize how much I’d been missing vivid hues until I visited ’Spectacle.’” Feast your eyes on the wonders of the world with Tyee culture editor Dorothy Woodend. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/17/Reminder-World-Still-Beautiful/

Are Household Pets a Human Flaw, or an Act of Hope

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2025/01/18

“For animals and children, it works the same way: you fall in love with them all at once and for no reason, and then you let logic slide away.” Jackie Wong, Tyee senior editor, writes life lessons from a three-gallon tank. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/17/Household-Pets-Human-Flaw-Hope/

The Magic of Gathering

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2025/01/18

“In the five years since the start of the pandemic, in-person connection has been hard to come by for many. But I’ve found connection — and reconnection — in an unlikely place.” Mel Woods on competitive “Magic: The Gathering.” Mel is an award-winning Vancouver-based writer, editor and content creator. Published Jan. 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/17/Magic-Gathering/

The Case of the Marijuana Museum

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2025/01/18

As the Downtown Eastside lost its attraction as a shopping destination and became the city’s poorest neighbourhood, this building took on a different significance — home to protest as activists fought against drug prohibition. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/01/17/Case-Marijuana-Museum/

The Pros and Cons of BC’s Rural Health-Care Retention...

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2025/01/17

Some small rural communities are included in B.C.’s Provincial Rural Retention Incentive. Others, such as Cranbrook and Kimberley, are not. It’s unclear why. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/17/BC-Rural-Health-Care-Retention/

To Address Bird Flu, Reform Chicken Farming

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2025/01/17

The spread of avian flu is being fuelled by large-scale poultry farming, writes Eleanor Boyle. But we can help industry and society move toward food production models that won’t invite disease. Eleanor Boyle writes. Eleanor is a Vancouver-based writer on food policy, sustainable agriculture and diets. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/17/Address-Bird-Flu-Reform-Chicken-Farming/

‘We Need to Take Care of Our Own Children’

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2025/01/17

Indigenous Peoples’ transition to taking back the power to make legal decisions over their children is a move full of hope, but fraught with concerns. Tracy Sherlock reports. Tracy is a freelance journalist and journalism instructor based in Vancouver. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/17/We-Need-Take-Care-Own-Children/

Trump Has Declared ‘Economic War’ on BC, Says Eby

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2025/01/17

British Columbia will face a shrunken economy and lost jobs if incoming U.S. president Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods on his first day in office, Premier David Eby has warned. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/16/Eby-Trump-Economic-War-Tariffs-BC/

After Heavy LNG Lobbying, BC Simplifies Power Project...

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2025/01/16

B.C. plans to amend legislation to place the North Coast Transmission Line under the authority of the BC Energy Regulator, allowing the project to avoid an environmental assessment, Premier Eby announced Tuesday. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Jan. 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/16/BC-Simplifies-Power-Project-Approval/

BC’s Ombudsperson Is Investigating the Exclusion of...

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2025/01/16

On Tuesday, the B.C. Office of the Ombudsperson announced it was investigating reports of students being excluded from public schools for their “disruptive or unsafe behaviour” or because schools lack the resources to support their learning. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Jan. 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/16/BC-Ombudsperson-Investigating-Exclusion-Kids-School/

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