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We’re an independent, online news magazine from B.C. founded in 2003. We’re devoted to fact-driven stories, reporting and analysis that informs and enlivens our democratic conversation. This podcast features our stories, read by AI narration.
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Please Advise! Has Vancouver’s ABC Council Lost Its Way
Has Vancouver’s ABC council lost its mind? Only if you think expanded gambling, more traffic and climate change denial are problems, writes Steve Burgess. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published May 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/16/Has-Vancouver-ABC-Council-Lost-Way/
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BC Steps In to Slow SRO Evictions and Prevent a Summer Homelessness Crisis
B.C. has stepped in to slow down evictions in single-room occupancy hotels to prevent a summer homelessness crisis. After courts struck down Vancouver’s vacancy rent control bylaw, the province restored the protection. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published May 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/16/BC-Steps-In-Slow-SRO-Evictions/
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Fresh Ways to Cover the Climate Crisis
As Canada steeled for another wildfire season, the National Newspaper Awards gave a special commendation to the Climate Disaster Project based at the University of Victoria. How the project is reinventing journalism — and teaming with The Tyee. David Beers, Tyee editor, writes. Published May 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/05/16/Fresh-Ways-Cover-Climate-Crisis/
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Four Years After Burnaby ‘Demovictions,’ Protected Tenants Return
Protected tenants will pay their old rents for new homes four years after Burnaby “demovictions.” It’s a model for cities that want development without displacement. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published May 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/16/Burnaby-Demovictions-Protected-Tenants-Return/
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Down in the Basement, Where Creativity Lives
Faux-leatherette bars, spin the bottle, pretending to smoke. A place of discovery, independence and freedom. Basements are perfect places for art to happen, writes Dorothy Woodend. Dorothy Woodend is The Tyee's culture editor. Published May 15, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/05/15/Down-Basement-Where-Creativity-Lives/
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The Alberta NDP Leadership Race Heats Up
Gil McGowan is out and Naheed Nenshi is in front as the battle for the party’s future enters its final stage. Graham Thomson writes. Graham is an award-winning Edmonton-based columnist who has covered Alberta politics for more than 30 years, first with the Edmonton Journal and now as a freelancer. Published May 15, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/15/Alberta-NDP-Leadership-Race-Heats-Up/