BC Is in a ‘Worse Place than Ever’ for Toxic Drug Deaths
Minister defends the government’s response as lives lost reach new heights.
Category: The Tyee
The War on Drugs Is a Century Old. These Vancouver Activists Are Pushing to End It
Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum say they’re breaking laws to save lives.
Of Mice and Museums
Reflections on the end of the Royal BC Museum’s display of early colonial days, and what should come next.
At the Carnegie Centre, a Honk-Free Protest Shows How It’s Done
As I watched a group of citizens make their case, I realized: this is true people power in action.
Going Viral Used to Be Fun
Most of the time, anyway. But then I mused about Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and polio.
Loving Local Black Poets
For Valentine’s Day, Vancouver poet laureate Fiona Tinwei Lam curates three poems for Tyee readers.
How the Toxic Drug Crisis Looks from the Frontlines
Workers fighting to save lives reflect on frustrations, poisoned drugs, and a lack of government action.
Secrecy Surrounds Delays for Hearing on RCMP Probe of Furlong Allegations
A human rights tribunal hearing planned for January has stalled. Meanwhile, a number of witnesses have died.
Please Advise! Should BC Bring Back the Olympics?
A Vancouver consortium, led by four First Nations, is considering a 2030 bid. Doc Steve isn’t hauling out his red mittens just yet.
Wet’suwet’en Call on the UN to Support Land Battle
Submission includes strong message about reconciliation ‘at the barrel of a gun’ and invitation to visit the nation’s territory.
Throne Speech Promises Action on Indigenous Rights, Pandemic Recovery
NDP government celebrates record, says child care will move to Education Ministry.
BC Fails to Slow Rising Deaths from Toxic Drugs
Almost six years after declaring a public health emergency, more people died in 2021 than ever before.
Pierre Poilievre’s Drive to Power
The convoy-backing MP may be Canada’s next Conservative leader. His political journey is full of rude bumps and loud honking.
Most Disagree with Convoy Truckers on Vaccine Mandates and Lockdowns
Survey: A majority of Canadians support most COVID-19 measures by federal and provincial governments.
Convoy Pushback: ‘Thank You Health Workers’
When honking drivers protesting COVID measures arrived at a strained Vancouver hospital, the pandemic divide was on full view.