Violence against Indigenous land defenders must stop
Reconciliation cannot happen as long as the colonial project, and the violence it inflicts, exists
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I’m Finishing Up as Tyee Editor-in-Chief
Robyn Smith has some personal news, as they say.
‘I Want to Leave. I’m Not Blocking the Road’
While his wife Sleydo’ opposed a pipeline, Cody Merriman intended to stay home with the kids. He ended up arrested, too.
Doctors’ Group Calls for More Rapid Testing in Light of New Variant
With Omicron in BC, we need a ‘vaccine-plus strategy,’ says one physician.
Climate Champions Learn What They Can Win at the Local Level
In BC and across Cascadia, Indigenous people, neighbourhood fighters, eco-activists and local officials are joining to notch victories. Here’s how.
Where Was the Warning?
The forecasts were dire. An alert system existed. But action came so ‘very, very late’ that a former provincial flood official says there needs to be an independent investigation.
Ken Lyotier Was a Binner Who Made Things Better
After surviving chronic illness, homelessness and addiction, he was driven to help others.
Healing the people, healing the land
Two physicians recount their visit to the Unist’ot’en Healing Centre
BC Still Has Ways to Go to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism in Health Care
Progress has been made on fewer than half of the ‘In Plain Sight’ report recommendations.
Inflation Hits Those on Disability Assistance Hard: ‘Mostly, It’s Heartbreaking’
After COVID supports ended, daily stress and financial calculations returned.
Treehouses against TMX: Another frontier of civil disobedience
Young people are returning to an old practice as they try to respond to the climate crisis
It’s Me Again. Now I’m Called Omicron
I’ve travelled the world for two years and made great connections! Change is good!
‘ReBoot’ Reinvented Animation. Its Creators Still Feel the Love
The first computer generated cartoon was made in BC. A look back at the revolution it sparked.
Bike Mentorship Program Empowers Vancouver Newcomers with Cycling
Donate now to HUB Cycling to support communities that face barriers to healthier transportation.
The Indian Act Imposed Patrilineage on Indigenous People
‘Gehl v Canada’ documents one Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe woman’s years-long struggle for status and gender equity.