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WE DID IT! 🌟
By deadline, we received a whopping 911 new recurring contributions.
More than 1,600 readers chose to support us through one-time contributions.
And, more are *still* trickling in.
That’s nothing short of incredible.
Thank you for helping us fight disinformation this year. 🗞️
By deadline, we received a whopping 911 new recurring contributions.
More than 1,600 readers chose to support us through one-time contributions.
And, more are *still* trickling in.
That’s nothing short of incredible.
Thank you for helping us fight disinformation this year. 🗞️
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet is making a triumphant return this February with a double bill that bridges continents and cultures, classical virtuosity and Indigenous storytelling. 🩰 #TyeePresents #Sponsored
A Homecoming: Royal Winnipeg Ballet Returns to Vancouver | The Tyee
This February, the iconic dance company pairs a modern classic with Indigenous-led storytelling.
thetyee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet is making a triumphant return this February with a double bill that bridges continents and cultures, classical virtuosity and Indigenous storytelling. 🩰 #TyeePresents #Sponsored
British Columbia’s human rights commissioner plans to tell the provincial government it should rewrite its laws and rules to more clearly protect the right of journalists to report on police enforcement activities, The Tyee has learned.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #CdnMedia
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #CdnMedia
Stop Blocking Media from Reporting on Police Activity, Leaked Recommendations Say | The Tyee
The Tyee has obtained part of an upcoming BC human rights commissioner report on press freedoms in the province.
thetyee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
British Columbia’s human rights commissioner plans to tell the provincial government it should rewrite its laws and rules to more clearly protect the right of journalists to report on police enforcement activities, The Tyee has learned.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #CdnMedia
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #CdnMedia
Although the health impacts of asbestos exposure are well studied, little is known about the long-term effects of living and working in Cassiar.
The consequences of asbestos exposure can take 20 to 40 years to fully appear.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
The consequences of asbestos exposure can take 20 to 40 years to fully appear.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
A Mining Town Scattered Residents, and Asbestos, to the Wind | The Tyee
Cassiar exposed residents to asbestos for 40 years. But little has been done to follow their health outcomes.
thetyee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Although the health impacts of asbestos exposure are well studied, little is known about the long-term effects of living and working in Cassiar.
The consequences of asbestos exposure can take 20 to 40 years to fully appear.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
The consequences of asbestos exposure can take 20 to 40 years to fully appear.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
Anon users flooded the replies of a woman who posted a selfie to X, demanding #Grok, Elon Musk’s proprietary #AI chatbot, take off Claire’s clothes.
Musk has barely lifted a finger to stop it and the majority of Canadian politicians remain active on X. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social writes.
Musk has barely lifted a finger to stop it and the majority of Canadian politicians remain active on X. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social writes.
Musk’s Grok Is Abusing Women and Children. Our Government Needs to Act | The Tyee
Where are Canadian lawmakers? Oh, they’re on X.
thetyee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Anon users flooded the replies of a woman who posted a selfie to X, demanding #Grok, Elon Musk’s proprietary #AI chatbot, take off Claire’s clothes.
Musk has barely lifted a finger to stop it and the majority of Canadian politicians remain active on X. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social writes.
Musk has barely lifted a finger to stop it and the majority of Canadian politicians remain active on X. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social writes.
We go to the movies seeking to identify with the characters, hoping we might find ourselves reflected onscreen.
But when MAGA types watch “Contagion,” are they cheering for the virus? In “The Last of Us,” for Cordyceps? On the plane, for the snakes? @steveburgess53.bsky.social advises. 🍿
But when MAGA types watch “Contagion,” are they cheering for the virus? In “The Last of Us,” for Cordyceps? On the plane, for the snakes? @steveburgess53.bsky.social advises. 🍿
Please Advise! Do MAGA Movie Fans Cheer for the Villains? | The Tyee
Yes, says Dr. Steve. And they’ll steal your popcorn.
thetyee.ca
January 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
We go to the movies seeking to identify with the characters, hoping we might find ourselves reflected onscreen.
But when MAGA types watch “Contagion,” are they cheering for the virus? In “The Last of Us,” for Cordyceps? On the plane, for the snakes? @steveburgess53.bsky.social advises. 🍿
But when MAGA types watch “Contagion,” are they cheering for the virus? In “The Last of Us,” for Cordyceps? On the plane, for the snakes? @steveburgess53.bsky.social advises. 🍿
Kai’s foster parents believe attacks he’s faced by non-Indigenous peers aren’t merely the result of bullying.
His experiences also reflect a history of colonial systems failing to uphold the safety and rights of Indigenous Youth.
@amyromer.bsky.social reports. An @indiginews.bsky.social reprint.
His experiences also reflect a history of colonial systems failing to uphold the safety and rights of Indigenous Youth.
@amyromer.bsky.social reports. An @indiginews.bsky.social reprint.
Inside One Family’s Struggle to Keep Their Teen Safe | The Tyee
After he was stabbed, his relatives say, the system failed to stop his bullying.
thetyee.ca
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Kai’s foster parents believe attacks he’s faced by non-Indigenous peers aren’t merely the result of bullying.
His experiences also reflect a history of colonial systems failing to uphold the safety and rights of Indigenous Youth.
@amyromer.bsky.social reports. An @indiginews.bsky.social reprint.
His experiences also reflect a history of colonial systems failing to uphold the safety and rights of Indigenous Youth.
@amyromer.bsky.social reports. An @indiginews.bsky.social reprint.
Former #UCP minister Sonya Savage said that without public funding, Premier Smith’s perpetual pipeline project is a pipe dream.
Obvious, but still nice to hear someone influential in the Alberta oilpatch saying aloud what no member of Smith’s cabinet will admit, writes @djclimenhaga.bsky.social.
Obvious, but still nice to hear someone influential in the Alberta oilpatch saying aloud what no member of Smith’s cabinet will admit, writes @djclimenhaga.bsky.social.
A UCP Energy Insider’s Warnings for Alberta | The Tyee
Taxpayers will have to pay for pipelines and big deficits are coming, says Sonya Savage.
thetyee.ca
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Former #UCP minister Sonya Savage said that without public funding, Premier Smith’s perpetual pipeline project is a pipe dream.
Obvious, but still nice to hear someone influential in the Alberta oilpatch saying aloud what no member of Smith’s cabinet will admit, writes @djclimenhaga.bsky.social.
Obvious, but still nice to hear someone influential in the Alberta oilpatch saying aloud what no member of Smith’s cabinet will admit, writes @djclimenhaga.bsky.social.
A trial beginning this week in B.C. Supreme Court could help clarify the rights of Canadians to protest, the ability of the media to cover those events, and the consequences for police when they violate reporters’ constitutional rights.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #CdnMedia #bcpoli
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #CdnMedia #bcpoli
The Narwhal Is Suing the RCMP. Stakes Are High for Journalism | The Tyee
The judge’s ruling could reinforce the right of journalists to report from inside police ‘exclusion zones.’
thetyee.ca
January 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A trial beginning this week in B.C. Supreme Court could help clarify the rights of Canadians to protest, the ability of the media to cover those events, and the consequences for police when they violate reporters’ constitutional rights.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #CdnMedia #bcpoli
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #CdnMedia #bcpoli
“This seemed like something that was done especially clumsily.” BC Assessment has disabled a new tool on its website that made the names of the owners of every property in the province easily available to anyone.
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
BC Assessment Changes Website After Privacy Failure | The Tyee
An advocate says homeowners’ names were revealed, creating potential safety risks.
thetyee.ca
January 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
“This seemed like something that was done especially clumsily.” BC Assessment has disabled a new tool on its website that made the names of the owners of every property in the province easily available to anyone.
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli
Since 2020, “rule of law” became politicians’ mantra, urging police to shut down #Wetsuweten solidarity blockades.
Fast-forward six years, the line has been abandoned in favour of something suggesting law is not so much a rule but something to be manipulated.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes. 🪧💬
Fast-forward six years, the line has been abandoned in favour of something suggesting law is not so much a rule but something to be manipulated.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes. 🪧💬
What Happened to the ‘Rule of Law’? | The Tyee
It was a common refrain during the Wet’suwet’en pipeline conflict. But when courts side with First Nations, politicians are more equivocal.
thetyee.ca
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Since 2020, “rule of law” became politicians’ mantra, urging police to shut down #Wetsuweten solidarity blockades.
Fast-forward six years, the line has been abandoned in favour of something suggesting law is not so much a rule but something to be manipulated.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes. 🪧💬
Fast-forward six years, the line has been abandoned in favour of something suggesting law is not so much a rule but something to be manipulated.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes. 🪧💬
After decades of speculation-driven escalation — fuelled by global capital, low interest rates and rising land values enriching private owners — the market is undergoing a real reset. Patrick Condon writes. #vanpoli
Vancouver’s Real Estate Drop: A Chance to Reset Affordability Policies | The Tyee
The crisis could serve as catalyst if we make these seven pivots.
thetyee.ca
January 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
After decades of speculation-driven escalation — fuelled by global capital, low interest rates and rising land values enriching private owners — the market is undergoing a real reset. Patrick Condon writes. #vanpoli
“Part-time jobs usually result in lower incomes, and so income insecurity and financial insecurity are the kind of things we’d worry about going forward.”
#bclab #canlab
#bclab #canlab
2025 Jobs Numbers Mask Uncertainty, Growing Disparities: Economist | The Tyee
Part-time working is up and more Canadians hold more than one job, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
thetyee.ca
January 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Floyd Joseph has fond memories of Cassiar, including playing hockey as a kid.
But he also believes the asbestos mine is responsible for his cancer diagnosis.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
But he also believes the asbestos mine is responsible for his cancer diagnosis.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
The Town That Asbestos Built. The Cancer It Left Behind | The Tyee
Former residents of Cassiar say they weren’t warned about the risks. Now, they struggle to find support.
thetyee.ca
January 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Floyd Joseph has fond memories of Cassiar, including playing hockey as a kid.
But he also believes the asbestos mine is responsible for his cancer diagnosis.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
But he also believes the asbestos mine is responsible for his cancer diagnosis.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
“In the past week, when facts of what is taking place on the world stage have beggared belief, the necessity of independent media has come into explicit focus.”
The Extraordinary Life of Seymour Hersh | The Tyee
A documentary thriller on the Pulitzer-winning journalist reminds us of the media’s role in holding power to account.
thetyee.ca
January 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
“In the past week, when facts of what is taking place on the world stage have beggared belief, the necessity of independent media has come into explicit focus.”
“Is the surrendering of secrets too high a price to pay for a toehold in posterity?” 📚🖋️
Do You Write Your Name In Books? | The Tyee
You should! A New Year’s letter shows us why.
thetyee.ca
January 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
“Is the surrendering of secrets too high a price to pay for a toehold in posterity?” 📚🖋️
“Despite the everyday struggles that saturate our world, there remains the possibility that things can be different and better than what’s in front of us.” 🏒🏳️🌈
The Glorious Warmth of ‘Heated Rivalry’ | The Tyee
Why the hockey love story was a smash hit this winter.
thetyee.ca
January 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“Despite the everyday struggles that saturate our world, there remains the possibility that things can be different and better than what’s in front of us.” 🏒🏳️🌈
“We are questioning the role of museums and art galleries, moving from the idea of the temple or the fortress to the public square.” 🖼️
Sirish Rao Is a Creative Force | The Tyee
The head of the Vancouver Art Gallery champions art as a conduit for healing.
thetyee.ca
January 10, 2026 at 1:31 AM
“We are questioning the role of museums and art galleries, moving from the idea of the temple or the fortress to the public square.” 🖼️
In 2021, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire tore through nearly 20,000 hectares of land in the South Okanagan, burning reserve and Crown land and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of properties.
One population that benefited? The region’s at-risk western rattlesnakes. 🐍
One population that benefited? The region’s at-risk western rattlesnakes. 🐍
How ‘Lazy’ Rattlesnakes Live Well After Wildfires | The Tyee
Burned land offers benefits for BC’s threatened species, even if some wriggle more and lose their way.
thetyee.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
In 2021, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire tore through nearly 20,000 hectares of land in the South Okanagan, burning reserve and Crown land and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of properties.
One population that benefited? The region’s at-risk western rattlesnakes. 🐍
One population that benefited? The region’s at-risk western rattlesnakes. 🐍
The liberal order is now totally dead, sovereignty is up for grabs and international law, always an imperfect affair, holds ever less meaning.
Andrew Nikiforuk writes. #uspoli #canpoli
Andrew Nikiforuk writes. #uspoli #canpoli
Venezuela and the New World Disorder | The Tyee
Forget the old rules. Even Canada faces toppling as Trump pursues imperial ambitions.
thetyee.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
If Dr. Andrew A. Pieper and his colleagues succeed in preventing and reversing Alzheimer’s in humans, they will change social attitudes towards old age. @crof.bsky.social interviews. 🧠
A Glimpse of Hope That Alzheimer’s Can Be Reversed | The Tyee
A major study suggests a stunning advance in preventing dementia and even restoring memory. A Tyee interview.
thetyee.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
If Dr. Andrew A. Pieper and his colleagues succeed in preventing and reversing Alzheimer’s in humans, they will change social attitudes towards old age. @crof.bsky.social interviews. 🧠
Kelowna is one of several cities in the B.C. Interior where many homes have elevated levels of radon.
Gemma Boothroyd explains what is radon, who’s at risk and how to reduce it.
Gemma Boothroyd explains what is radon, who’s at risk and how to reduce it.
Homeowners Left on Their Own to Deal with Deadly Gas | The Tyee
Radon kills thousands in Canada, but BC lags in helping residents minimize risk.
thetyee.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Kelowna is one of several cities in the B.C. Interior where many homes have elevated levels of radon.
Gemma Boothroyd explains what is radon, who’s at risk and how to reduce it.
Gemma Boothroyd explains what is radon, who’s at risk and how to reduce it.
The Burnaby Public Library’s Board of Directors has approved funding to keep operating three employee inclusivity groups, following reporting in The Tyee that highlighted staff backlash against planned cuts.
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts | The Tyee
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
thetyee.ca
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The Burnaby Public Library’s Board of Directors has approved funding to keep operating three employee inclusivity groups, following reporting in The Tyee that highlighted staff backlash against planned cuts.
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Congratulations to @melwoods.me for their @glaad.bsky.social award nomination for Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article in @xtramagazine.com! 🥂 We were pleased to republish the piece in The Tyee:
Trans People Have Every Right to Be Scared | The Tyee
Early media reports jumped to link trans people with Charlie Kirk’s murder, leading to an outpouring of hate online.
thetyee.ca
January 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Congratulations to @melwoods.me for their @glaad.bsky.social award nomination for Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article in @xtramagazine.com! 🥂 We were pleased to republish the piece in The Tyee:
Métis Nation of Alberta pays one of the companies owned by Sam Mraiche — a multimillionaire Edmonton businessman at the centre of a roiling political controversy — $480,000 a year to lease this Edmonton building used as an addiction treatment centre.
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports. #abpoli
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports. #abpoli
Another Building Purchase by Sam Mraiche Raises Questions | The Tyee
Not long after Addiction Ministry representatives toured the property, Mraiche bought it. Now it’s a detox centre leased to Métis Nation of Alberta.
thetyee.ca
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Métis Nation of Alberta pays one of the companies owned by Sam Mraiche — a multimillionaire Edmonton businessman at the centre of a roiling political controversy — $480,000 a year to lease this Edmonton building used as an addiction treatment centre.
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports. #abpoli
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports. #abpoli
“In this talk, we will think alongside water as a theorist, a network and a map to making worlds beyond the one we have inherited from colonialism.”
See Leanne Betasamosake Simpson live in Vancouver on Jan. 29 as she discusses her national bestseller “Theory of Water.”
#TyeePresents #Sponsored
See Leanne Betasamosake Simpson live in Vancouver on Jan. 29 as she discusses her national bestseller “Theory of Water.”
#TyeePresents #Sponsored
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson Comes to the Chan Centre | The Tyee
The award-winning author will discuss her bestselling book ‘Theory of Water’ on Jan. 29.
thetyee.ca
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“In this talk, we will think alongside water as a theorist, a network and a map to making worlds beyond the one we have inherited from colonialism.”
See Leanne Betasamosake Simpson live in Vancouver on Jan. 29 as she discusses her national bestseller “Theory of Water.”
#TyeePresents #Sponsored
See Leanne Betasamosake Simpson live in Vancouver on Jan. 29 as she discusses her national bestseller “Theory of Water.”
#TyeePresents #Sponsored