Chiefs signed agreements, saying they were doing what's best for the nation. Others say they weren't given a choice. … Article written by Amanda Follett Hosgood. Sim'oo'git Geel sits in her living room and gazes out the window at Sdiky'oodenax̱, the commanding peak whose name means "big brother" or "stands alone mountain" and rises above Gitanmaax, a Gitxsan community in northwest British Columbia. Geel, who also goes by Catherine Blackstock, grew up just down the road in Old Hazelton, a vibrant...
Jun 03, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1
Extremely right, says Dr. Steve. The NDP are likely still partying. … Article written by Steve Burgess. Dear Dr. Steve, B.C. Conservatives held their leadership vote on the weekend. The new leader is former Stephen Harper cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Did the party choose well? Signed, Connor Dear Connor, As the final ballot result was announced on Saturday evening, you could surely hear the sound of champagne corks popping. But enough about the headquarters of the BC NDP. Findlay's team...
Jun 02, 2026•6 min•Ep. 2
News News News News Labour + Industry New research underscores the importance of spaces that break down barriers in the employment market for newcomers. Isaac Phan Nay 2 Jun 2026 2 Jun 2026The Tyee Isaac Phan Nay is The Tyee's labour and work life reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES 2 2 Comments / 2 New New research underscores ...
Jun 02, 2026•10 min•Ep. 1
9 9 Comments / 9 New News News News News Indigenous Indigenous Environment Read more: Indigenous Environment Indigenous Environment If it doesn't happen, they're 'doomed,' says Okanagan Indian Band Chief Dan Wilson. Sarah Cox 2 Jun 2026 2 Jun 2026The Tyee Sarah Cox is The Tyee's biodiversity reporter. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES If it doesn't happen, they're 'doomed,' says Okanagan Indian Band Chief Da...
Jun 02, 2026•8 min•Ep. 1
Corporations have logged less than they're entitled to for years. Here's why. And what it means for the future of forestry. … Article written by Ben Parfitt. In September 2024, the Tsay Keh Dene Nation and McLeod Lake Indian Band bought a logging licence near the town of Mackenzie from Canfor for $69 million. It was a hefty price, with one of the happiest sellers being Canfor's majority owner and British Columbia's wealthiest man, Jimmy Pattison. And it brought to an end a sorry chapter in the l...
Jun 02, 2026•14 min•Ep. 1
7 7 Comments / 7 New News Municipal Politics Opinion Municipal Politics Read more: Opinion Municipal Politics Urban Planning Opinion Municipal Politics Urban Planning City hall ignored 50 years of successful neighbourhood planning. Now it's feeling the heat. Patrick Condon 1 Jun 2026 1 Jun 2026The Tyee University of British Columbia professor emeritus Patrick M. Condon is the author of Broken City and other books. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. U...
Jun 01, 2026•8 min•Ep. 3
127 Comments / 127 New Analysis Analysis BC Politics Read more: Analysis BC Politics 127 News Analysis BC Politics She became leader of the BC Conservatives by inflaming party divisions she now must unify. Mo Amir 1 Jun 2026 1 Jun 2026The Tyee Mo Amir is the host of the TV talk show This Is VANCOLOUR, now in its fifth season, Thursday nights at 9 p.m. on CHEK. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES She became lea...
Jun 01, 2026•12 min•Ep. 2
Despite measures, almost one in four people lack access to primary care. … Article written by Andrew MacLeod. The number of British Columbians without a regular family doctor or other primary care provider has grown to nearly 1.3 million people. That's a 45 per cent increase since 2017 when the NDP formed government. Health Minister Josie Osborne says that despite the increase, the government's efforts to connect patients to primary care providers are showing progress. But Conservative Party of ...
May 31, 2026•8 min•Ep. 1
Analysis Analysis Alberta Read more: Analysis Politics Alberta Analysis Politics Alberta Signs of deepening American collusion point to the US ambassador among others. Will Ottawa investigate? Michael Harris 31 May 2026 31 May 2026The Tyee Michael Harris, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES 94 94 Comments / 94 New Signs of deepen...
May 31, 2026•12 min•Ep. 1
143 143 143 News News News News BC Politics Jen St. Denis 31 May 2026 31 May 2026The Tyee Jen St. Denis is a reporter and senior editor with The Tyee. You can follow her on Bluesky, Instagram or TikTok. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES Comments / New The election of Kerry-Lynne Findlay as the new leader of the Conservative Party of BC signals that party members have firmly rejected the more centrist vision ...
May 31, 2026•6 min•Ep. 1
Art CULTURE Art Film Environment Staggering in scale, the VAG's newest show offers an unforgettable portrait of environmental change and its human costs. Are we redeemable? Humans, I mean. Up until the last few years, if you asked me this question, I would have answered, "Of course!" But now, the certainty of this response has been whittled down into uneasy silence. I'm not so sure anymore. Any student of history will tell you with alacrity the multiple and ongoing atrocities humans have engaged...
May 29, 2026•9 min•Ep. 1
Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong traces the evolution of internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist Gu Xiong. On display at the Museum of Vancouver now through Feb. 7, 2027, Becoming is the most comprehensive display of his work and highlights landmark pieces from his 50-year career. MOV: What will people see when they visit 'Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong'? Gu Xiong: I like to work in multimedia formats, which gives me more diverse opportunities to explore my ideas. People will see A River...
May 29, 2026•5 min•Ep. 3
How can spaces where people gather on the internet be safeguarded from trolls poisoning them with hate speech? Liam Hebert wondered if artificial intelligence could be trained to do the job. So, he dived deep into the complex world of teaching machines to grasp what people truly intend when, in conversation, they use certain words that can have different meanings in different group contexts. After all, some words that can be used as a vicious insult in some settings can be harmless in another. H...
May 29, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2
Planning the Future of Abu Dhabi: A Canadian-Emirati Collaboration for Sustainable Urbanism Edited by Larry Beasley and Michael White UBC Press, On Point Press (2026) There is a version of city-building that planners often imagine, if not quietly hope for. A place where vision aligns with implementation. Where institutions work in concert rather than at cross purposes. Where decisions are made efficiently, guided by long-term thinking rather than short-term pressures. Where plans are not just wr...
May 29, 2026•14 min•Ep. 1
Tyee News Podcast Media Readers asked, and we delivered. Find it today across major streaming platforms. Jacob Boon 29 May 2026The Tyee 3 29 May 2026 Jacob Boon is The Tyee's newsletter editor. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES 3 Comments / 3 New News News Readers asked, and we delivered. Find it today across major streaming platforms. … Article written by Jacob Boon. As a reader-funded publication, we're al...
May 29, 2026•4 min•Ep. 2
BC's human rights commissioner would like to see external reviews for all programs in the province. … Article written by Katie Hyslop. Vancouver students' opinion of police in their schools has changed significantly since the program was reinstated in public schools in 2023, according to a recently released third-party evaluation. Earlier this month, a long-promised external review of the program that stationed police officers in 17 of the district's high schools and seven Vancouver-based indepe...
May 29, 2026•12 min•Ep. 1
29 May 2026 29 May 2026The Tyee 14 Vancouver Unveils Its World Cup Human Rights Plan. And Gets Blasted The approach falls short in preventing and addressing violations, says Vancouver Anti-FIFA Coalition. The city responds. 14 Comments / 14 New News Sports News Sports Read more: News Rights + Justice Sports News Rights + Justice Sports Katie Hyslop Katie Hyslop is a reporter for The Tyee. Follow them on Bluesky @kehyslop.bsky.social or send story tips to khyslop[at]thetyee.ca. Our journalism is ...
May 29, 2026•6 min•Ep. 1
The provincial government colluded with police on a costly, undemocratic campaign. … Article written by Paul Willcocks. Not only did B.C.'s Education Ministry conspire with Victoria police to oust a democratically elected school board, it also concealed evidence from the B.C. Supreme Court, where the trustees had challenged Education Minister Lisa Beare's January 2025 order to fire them. The abuse — revealed only days before a recent hearing and months after the court had ordered the government ...
May 29, 2026•6 min•Ep. 1
69 Comments / 69 69 New News Opinion Energy Alberta Environment 68 Read more: Opinion Energy Alberta Environment Opinion Energy Alberta Environment The former environment minister drove petro politicians nuts. And not just UCP ones. David Climenhaga 28 May 2026 28 May 2026Alberta Politics David J. Climenhaga is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. He blogs at AlbertaPolitics.ca. Follow him on Bluesky @djclimenhaga.bsky.social. Our journa...
May 28, 2026•6 min•Ep. 3
Students need to learn to use it responsibly, the school board says. But a few youths are pushing back. … Article written by Katie Hyslop. At some point before the end of the school year, the Vancouver School Board will roll out artificial intelligence chatbot accounts for students aged 13 and up. The district, joining other public districts such as Langley, will team up with Microsoft Canada to provide students with school accounts for Copilot, the software giant's AI chatbot. Copilot may not b...
May 28, 2026•16 min•Ep. 2
The plan is to bury wood waste, turning a Valemount site into a carbon sink. Locals are skeptical but hopeful. … Article written by Abigail Popple. A northern B.C. village may become the home of a new carbon-storage facility built by a Bill Gates-backed American startup. If completed, Canada's first "carbon-casting" site could start operating in Valemount as early as next January, according to Graphyte, the company behind the plan. Although there is some local skepticism, there is also hope that...
May 28, 2026•8 min•Ep. 1
What Works SOLUTIONS Food Environment Wildtype, a San Francisco startup, recently secured FDA approval to bring 'cultivated' seafood to the market. Josh Kozelj 28 May 2026 28 May 2026The Tyee Josh Kozelj is co-editor of The Tyee's What Works series on green enterprises. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES 26 26 Comments / 26 New News Wildtype, a San Francisco startup, recently secured FDA approval to bring 'cu...
May 28, 2026•10 min•Ep. 1
28 May 2026 28 May 2026The Tyee 3 3 Comments / 3 New News News News Health News Health Jenna Dorman's friends say new parents are suffering due to gaps in supports. They're working to change that. Health Read more: Health Jenna Dorman's friends say new parents are suffering due to gaps in supports. They're working to change that. … Article written by Michelle Gamage. Michelle Gamage Michelle Gamage is The Tyee's health reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initia...
May 28, 2026•11 min•Ep. 1
The co-pay requirement will block access to badly needed care for families. … Article written by Shilpashree Jagannathan. A $4 prescription fee may sound small. But for refugees arriving in Canada with little or no income, it can mean the difference between filling a prescription or waiting to get sicker. Doctors and frontline workers warn that the federal government's new requirement that refugee claimants and those already accepted pay fees for some health care will delay treatment, hurt patie...
May 27, 2026•11 min•Ep. 1
58 58 Comments / 58 New News Indigenous News Indigenous Energy Alberta Read more: News Indigenous Energy Politics Alberta News Indigenous Energy Politics Alberta Well-connected lobbyists and consultants have been given contracts to smooth the way. Andrew MacLeod 27 May 2026 27 May 2026The Tyee Andrew MacLeod is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief in Victoria and the author of All Together Healthy (Douglas & McIntyre, 2018). Reach him at emailE = 'thetyee.ca' emailE = ('amacleod' + '@' + emai...
May 27, 2026•10 min•Ep. 1
27 May 2026The Conversation Your AI Chatbot Might Be Manipulating Your Behaviour 16 16 Comments / 16 New News News News Analysis Analysis Research shows that AI chatbots engage in deliberate strategies to play on your emotions. Analysis Science + Tech Read more: Analysis Science + Tech Richard Lachman 27 May 2026 Richard Lachman is the director of Zone Learning and a professor of digital media at Toronto Metropolitan University. This article was originally published by the Conversation. Our jour...
May 27, 2026•8 min•Ep. 2
No matter who wins Saturday, the party's deep divisions will continue. … Article written by Paul Willcocks. The Conservative Party of BC leadership race is ending as it began, in controversy. Seven days of voting started on the weekend, with a winner to be declared Saturday. Last Wednesday, reporter Rob Shaw revealed that former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, a front-runner in the race, is under investigation by the federal election watchdog for breaking the rules in her failed campaign to retain her s...
May 27, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1
'How can the self-proclaimed salmon capital of the world not act to protect the salmon-bearing creek?' asks a Campbell River advocate. … Article written by Sarah Cox. Three years ago, Barb Round heard heavy machinery chewing through the urban forest behind her home in Campbell River, a small city on east Vancouver Island that bills itself as the salmon capital of the world. Round waved down a man in a hard hat and asked why the excavator was working in the greenway, which is a haven for birds, d...
May 27, 2026•18 min•Ep. 1
Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes to approve a new bitumen pipeline this year, running from Alberta's oilsands through to B.C.'s west coast. There are just a few problems. B.C. Premier David Eby, who has previously opposed the project, has criticized the May 15 pipeline deal Carney signed with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith — saying that Ottawa was rewarding "bad behaviour" and that B.C. has other major projects that could have used support instead. Eby and Carney have now entered negotiations ab...
May 27, 2026•1 min•Ep. 2
26 May 2026 26 May 2026The Conversation Analysis Since the 2019 Christchurch attack, mass shooters have copied previous assailants and encourage future violence. Amarnath Amarasingam Amarnath Amarasingam is an associate professor at the school of religion at Queen's University. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboard! SHARE: 68 SHARES 20 20 20 News News News Since the 2019 Christchurch attack, mass shooters have copied previous ass...
May 26, 2026•8 min•Ep. 1
