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.
‘Shang-Chi’ and the politics of liberal representation
With its latest film, Marvel tried to wipe away its own racist origins. Did it succeed?
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.
10 Articles In 2021 We’re Especially Proud Of Publishing
These are 10 of the 137 articles we published between Dec. 1, 2020 and November 30, of which we’re especially proud.
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.
What Does It Mean to ‘Crip’ Healing?
Health care promises cures — but could focus on facilitating excellent disabled lives instead.
The Kenney Countdown: Alberta’s Top 10 Scandals of 2021
Ranking the United Conservative Party’s stumbles.
The Story of Why The Tyee (Against All Odds) Is Still Here
Three years ago we made a critical decision. As founder, I nervously hoped it would work.
Sonia Furstenau Reflects on Kindness and Trust in Government
The BC Green leader considers them core values. But they’ve been tested this year.
‘On life support’: 2021 in climate politics
As powerful countries keep sinking climate goals, activists likely to escalate tactics rather than accept an increasingly unlivable world
The dangerous rise of the anti-vax far-right
Clarke: Opposition to vaccines and those who distribute them provides indispensable motivation for fascists everywhere