‘Tax Me,’ Says Prof Whose Home Jumped $500,000 in One Year
After a huge spike in BC property values, Paul Kershaw wants a new tax to tackle rising inequality between homeowners and renters.
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With Lack of COVID Testing, BC Is ‘Completely Flying Blind,’ Say Experts
Modelling group says that without reliable data, we know nothing about what’s coming.
How to Talk to Your Dying Astronaut Dad
What does intimacy and care look like when a parent lives far away? ‘Ghost Forest’ paints a rare portrait of a transnational family.
BC Schools Reopen Monday. Some Parents and Experts Are Worried
Provincial health officials shared their plans to allow safe return to classes.
Sleep, Create and Rock Out Through Dreary January
Some ideas for enduring one of the longest, most disappointing months.
Bargey and Me
A monument of climate change blew into my neighbourhood in November. I’ve been making regular visits to it ever since.
He Told Us How to Save Life on Earth. Will We?
The scholar and activist E.O. Wilson died this week at 92.
Please Advise! What Year Was Worse?
In a toss-up between 2020 and 2021, Dr. Steve has the unenviable task of picking the loser.
The Tyee’s 25 Most Read Stories in 2021
In a year with plenty of gripping issues to choose from, these were the big draws in our pages.
BC’s Effort to License Water Use Falling Apart, Critics Say
Liberals, Greens agree a crisis looms for thousands of farmers and other water users.
Thank You! Our Member Drive Passed Its Goal by 20 Per Cent
The Tyee is set up for a great 2022, thanks to our supporters.
Patricia Massy Is a Book Person
The Indigenous owner of Massy Books says opening a bookstore helped her learn where she came from and showed her where she belongs.
Activists Who Are Risking All to End the War on Drugs
Travis Lupick previously wrote the story of drug user health advocacy in Vancouver. His second book shines a light on Americans.
Shirley Bond Reflects on Her Party’s Opposition Record
The interim BC Liberal leader is candid about holding the government to account, and the ‘pivotal’ leadership race next year.
These Great 2021 Films Documented the Personal and Political
People improving the world through creativity and courage were the stars of the year’s best docs.