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Trusted ER doctor Brian Goldman brings you honest and surprising stories that can change your health and your life. Expect deep conversations with patients, families and colleagues that show you what is and isn't working in Canadian healthcare. Guaranteed you’ll learn something new. Episodes drop every Friday.
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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. Our reporting has changed laws, started movements and garnered numerous awards. While some journalism gives the last word to power, we try to give the last word to ordinary folks. We are reader-supported so if you like what you hear, you can go to https ...
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As a former correctional officer in Alberta for almost 2 decades and the founder of Blue Line Fitness Testing which provides law enforcement fitness testing and wellness workshops, I started this podcast as a way for female first responders to be able to share their stories including the trials, tribulations and triumphs of their daily work. Our episodes cover female correctional officers and caseworkers, military personnel, female paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers, as well as feature ...
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A young surgeon is suing Alberta Health Services, alleging executives strung him along for two years when they had no intention of hiring him for the job he was offered and was specially trained for at the University of Alberta. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published Aug. 14, 2024. htt…
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alt “For the time being, let’s make it a brat summer for the people, not the corporations and politicians. Because if everyone is ‘brat,’ then no one is.” Jeevan Sangha, Tyee hummingbird fellow, writes. Published Aug. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/16/Once-Brat-Always-Brat/By The Tyee
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“Yes, the film is raking in more money than God. But in spite of the movie’s massive profits, I think things might be turning in how we relate to not just a character like Deadpool, but the very idea of the anti-hero itself.” Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published Aug. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/16/For-Anti-Heroes…
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It’s well documented that Edmonton criminal defence lawyer Tom Engel was targeted by Edmonton police officers because of his public criticism of the service. Now Engel says his social media is being monitored, and believes the same is happening to public comments. Charles Rusnell, independent investigative journalist based in Edmonton, reports. Pub…
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ENCORE: The impact of a damaged childhood
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Childhood neglect and abuse can lead to serious health problems in adults. Toronto psychiatrists Dr. Bob Maunder and Dr. Jon Hunter are calling for radical change to deal with this national epidemic in their new book, "Damaged: Childhood Trauma, Adult Illness, and the Need for a Health Care Revolution."…
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Bringing salmon home to the Columbia River: An Indigenous-led, cross-border approach has seen great successes. But it needs B.C. and Canada’s ongoing financial support. Authors: Mark Thomas is chair of the Bringing the Salmon Home executive working group. kalʔlùpaɋʹn Chief Keith Crow and Jason Andrew are members. Published Aug. 15, 2024. https://th…
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Open meddling by Alberta politicians and lobbyists is putting science-based fish and wildlife management at risk in the province. Whether you’re a hunter or an angler or appreciate wildlife in other ways, this should worry you. Lorne Fitch writes. Lorne is a retired Alberta government fish and wildlife biologist and a past adjunct professor with th…
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with cover: Decades of discrimination for racialized people makes the pool a fraught space. What does it take to turn the tide? Harrison Mooney, Tyee associate editor, writes. Published Aug. 15, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/15/Swimming-While-Black-Political-Act/By The Tyee
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Reject the tech or try to tame it? We asked an expert on the Canadian media philosopher. Social media manager Sarah Krichel reports. Published Aug. 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/14/Reacting-AI-What-Would-Marshall-McLuhan-Say/By The Tyee
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BC United Leader Kevin Falcon tried to transform the provincial election campaign today with a promise to deliver the “largest middle-class tax cut in B.C.’s history.” The announcement comes after several bad months for BC United. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published Aug. 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News…
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Easy, says Dr. Steve. No one wants some do-gooder looking over their shoulder. Steve Burgess writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/13/Why-Does-Sim-Want-Muzzle-Integrity-Czar/By The Tyee
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It’s not hard to connect the dots between the anti-vaccine extremists — including Premier Smith — who dominate Alberta’s UCP and the admission by Alberta Health Services that it is shutting down its long-COVID clinics. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator…
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In Kitsilano, the case of the beloved and broken pool. “The City of Vancouver will never see this fall to ruin,” a former park board chair said. But will it? Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/13/Kitsilano-Case-Beloved-Broken-Pool/…
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The Abbotsford activist died in a 2020 police shooting. A documentary tells his story through the eyes of those who loved him. Dorothy Woodend writes. Dorothy is The Tyee's culture editor. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/12/Challenging-Life-Violent-Death-Barry-Shantz/By The Tyee
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From Sept. 5 to 15, join the Fringe on Granville Island for more than 70 shows by local and international artists spanning theatre, comedy, dance and more. By the Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, e…
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A critic of the BC Coroners Service says he hopes the appointment of a doctor as the new chief coroner will bring a new direction, but wants to know how Dr. Jatinder Baidwan will address the province’s low autopsy rate. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/12/BC-Ne…
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Former BC United donors are jumping to John Rustad’s Conservative Party of B.C. Big names like Vancouver Canucks chairman Francesco Aquilini are backing the new party. Andrew MacLeod, Tyee legislative bureau chief, reports. Published Aug. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/12/Former-BC-United-Donors-Conservatives/…
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Behind the Scenes with Anne-Marie Lambert: From CSIS to the Stanley Cup
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Send us a Text Message. In this riveting episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Anne-Marie Lambert, a former CSIS intelligence officer and previous Director of West Edmonton Mall Security, who now serves as the Director of Security, Parking, and Fan Experience with the Oilers Entertainment Group. Anne-Marie brings a wealth of ex…
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The scalable model keeps thousands of bicycles out of landfills every year, and helps cyclists fix their rides on the cheap. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/08/09/Enduring-Power-Community-Bike-Shops/By The Tyee
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When B.C. introduced a carbon tax in 2008, the point was to apply it to all emissions but start at a low rate. Yet as the carbon tax has increased for households, the oil and gas industry has steadily evaded the carbon tax. Marc Lee writes. Marc is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ B.C. office. Published Aug. 9, 2…
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In ‘Wînipêk,’ an affirming Indigenous vision for the future: Reading Niigaan Sinclair helps us to see Winnipeg with fresh eyes — and Canada too. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Aug. 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/09/Winipek-Affirming-Indigenous-Vision-Future/…
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In the 72 hours since Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, the charismatic military veteran and former high school social studies teacher has become a progressive sensation. Jackie Wong writes. Jackie is a Tyee senior editor. Published Aug. 9, 2024.https://thetyee.ca…
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As Canada modernizes research funding, is it neglecting Indigenous priorities? Nisga’a professor Amy Parent says the government should scrap its current report and start over. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 8, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/08/Canada-Research-Funding-Indigenous/…
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“Whether mRNA and excess deaths, an Alberta Pension Plan, importing police from other countries, it is your chance to ask about what matters most to you!” Why Premier Danielle Smith can’t afford to ignore her populist base. Katie Teeling reports. Katie is a freelance reporter from Edmonton. Published Aug. 8, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/08…
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Some doctors believe a minor gynecological procedure called an opportunistic salpingectomy can reduce dramatically the risk of ovarian cancer.
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The world of contemporary art can be confounding, confusing and even slightly ridiculous. Where to find some clarity, or at least a few laughs? Wendy! Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/07/Walter-Scott-Wendy-Graphic-Novel-Art-World/…
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Apparently Yesenia from Russia, Fay from England and Belle from France who has no Twitter followers are “northern Ontarios” “still buzzing” from Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Kirkland Lake! Steve Burgess on whether PP is winning the battle of the bots. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Op…
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For nearly six days, water was accumulating behind a 30-metre-high debris accumulation deposited by a massive landslide across Chilcotin River. The river reduced to a trickle. But on Monday, the B.C. Interior finally got the alert they were waiting for. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, …
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Being on income assistance makes a person almost 2 1/2 times more likely to die during a heat wave, according to a new study from the BC Centre for Disease Control. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/07/Poverty-Likelihood-Dying-Heat/…
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Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu has been under investigation by the RCMP since June 2022 for attempted obstruction of justice related to a phone call he made to Edmonton’s police chief over a traffic ticket. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thety…
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As fellow animals, our ancestors took time to marvel at the sheer intensity of the lives of their sisters and brothers.Now we just call them species. And we dutifully count their disappearance like accountants. Andrew Nikiforuk writes. Andrew is a contributing editor for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/06/Vultu…
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With temperatures heating up, tree canopies have an important role to play in cooling residents. But new data says Vancouver has been losing tree coverage and adding pavement, making for dangerous conditions when extreme weather hits. Christopher Cheung reports. Chris reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/…
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B.C. researchers are launching two studies to improve the diagnosis of brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence — and better understand long-term impacts. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/06/Researching-Brain-Injury-Intimate-Partner-Violence/…
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It should come as no shock on the first anniversary of the UCP’s seven-month freeze on renewable electricity projects that the policy has resulted in a deep chill on renewables. That was, of course, the idea. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Publishe…
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Even if you’re not an art history buff, you know their work: the Old Boys of Canadian art. All male, all white, sure, but all brilliant. Now, a new dialogue between long-dead and fiercely alive Canadian artists is on display in Victoria. Adele Weder writes. Adele is an award-winning cultural journalist whose most recent book is Ron Thom Architect: …
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Fred Herzog was beloved for his photographs of everyday life in an older Vancouver: a rainy city of buzzing neon, the hustle of workers at the port, the morning quiet of cafés and corner stores. But he had a B&W side to him, too. Now on display. Christopher Cheung writes. Chris reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 5, 2024. https://t…
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The backlash she faces as a biracial woman is toxic. Here are needed changes in the U.S. — and Canada, too. Authors: Tracey Raney is a full professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Cheryl N. Collier is the dean of arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Windsor. Published Aug. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/05/B…
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Post-Meta’s ban on Canadian news, one-third of local news outlets previously active on social media are now inactive. A new report takes the first comprehensive look at the impacts of Mark Zuckerberg’s move in response to Canada’s #OnlineNewsAct. Sarah Krichel reports. Sarah is The Tyee's social media manager and reports on media for The Tyee. Publ…
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Not an emergency, but a crisis. B.C.’s top doctor has ended the COVID-19 public health emergency, which began nearly 1,600 days ago on March 17, 2020. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 5, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/05/No-Longer-Official-Emergency-COVID-Remains-Crisis/…
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Serving with Honor: Susie Pestana's Journey from Military Police to Community Peace Officer
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Susie Pestana, a dedicated 17-year veteran of the Military Police who has transitioned into the role of Community Peace Officer Team Lead. Susie, who also serves as a paid-on-call firefighter in the town of Morinville, brings a wealth of experience and a uniq…
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Is B.C. — blessed with green hydroelectric energy — running out of power? And is that justification for expanding fossil fuel production? Let’s take a closer look. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 2, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/02/Is-BC-Really-Running-Out-Electricity/…
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High rents. Abusive landlords. Decrepit basement suites. For refugees staying in Surrey as they establish a life in Canada, many have no choice but to accept these problems because it’s the only way they can have a roof over their heads. By Christopher Cheung. Chris reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 2, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Ne…
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The province says it is closely monitoring a “dynamic” situation after a massive landslide blocked the Chilcotin River — raising the possibility of catastrophic downstream impacts if the dam created by the landslide suddenly gives way. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 2, 2024. https://thet…
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alt The recent World Drowning Prevention Day highlighted that the BC Coroners Service did not report how long victims lived in Canada. But anecdotal accounts suggest newcomers are more vulnerable when it comes to drowning. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/0…
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“Last week the B.C. government released the first update to its poverty reduction strategy since the inaugural plan was released in 2019. We found it less of a strategy and more of a report card on the work already happening.” Authors: Rowan Burdge is the provincial director of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition. Anastasia French is the manager for…
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COVID-19 is surging and even played a role in ending the presidential campaign of 81-year-old Joe Biden, who was infected for the third time last month. Still, the Ontario government shut down its early warning system. Andrew Nikiforuk writes. Andrew is a Tyee contributing editor. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/01/Risks…
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ENCORE: Orthotists and prosthetists are unsung heroes
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Scott Hedlund and David Broman design, build, fit and fix prosthetic appliances like artificial limbs. They talk about the challenges and joys of their jobs.
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Amnesty International has designated a Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief its first “prisoner of conscience” held in Canada. The human rights organization called on the Canadian government this morning to immediately release Chief Dsta’hyl. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thet…
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Being told you have three weeks to comply with the law after being found in civil contempt is not what most of us would call a ringing victory, but you have to give Take Back Alberta founder (or whatever he is) David Parker credit for seeing the bright side of life. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-seco…
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Is it legal to record the police? In short, yes. But there are rules, and caveats. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published July 31, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/31/What-Are-Your-Rights-Filming-Police/By The Tyee
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