Best The Tyee Podcasts (2024)

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What’s Up with LGBTQ2S+ Politicians Joining Socially Conservative Parties

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Elenore Sturko’s jump across the aisle raises questions about how candidates weigh their identities, values — and likelihood of winning. Katie Hyslop spoke with experts about the phenomenon that is more common than we might think. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/20/LGBT…

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CONTEST: Win Tickets to Sail on a Tall Ship

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Exclusive sailing cruise alert! Enter to win two tickets to embark on a fun-filled voyage in the waters off Vancouver. Where serene beauty meets Heiltsuk’s legal campaign that aims to protect marine ecosystems across the country. By RAVEN. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section wit…

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Growing Up, She Feared the End Times

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“Apocalypse Child” author Carly Butler spoke with andrea bennett on their childhood in an evangelical Christian household, and its echoes in our current political moment. Tyee senior editor andrea bennett interviews. Published June 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/20/Growing-Up-She-Feared-End-Times/…

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Hook, Line and Cannery: Decolonizing Seafood

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#WhatWorks: “Success is when we’re eating all our traditional foods.” Five First Nations on Vancouver Island are redefining fishing industry success. A Q&A with Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood’s president Larry Johnson. Author: Ryan Stuart is a freelance writer living and working in K’ómoks First Nation unceded territory. Published June 19, 2024. https://th…

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International Students Deserve Safety. And Better Support

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In “Listen: The Struggles of Female South Asian International Students,” a young Indian immigrant sees a friend’s story of sexual abuse by a trusted peer. It inspires her to turn to advocacy. Jeevan Sangha writes. Jeevan is the 2024 Tyee Hummingbird fellow. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/19/International-Students-Deserv…

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‘They Poop Every 12 Minutes’

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Geese "poop every 12 minutes." But Vancouver is on the case with a new scooping contraption. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/19/They-Poop-Every-12-Minutes/By The Tyee

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The BC Government’s Critical Affordability Battle

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While polls suggest many believe the NDP remains the best party to address affordability, they also show the stress people are feeling is a major force driving the growth of the provincial Conservative party. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/19/BC-Governm…

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Pay Attention, Canada, to Europe’s Hard Right Parties

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Across the world the hard right is moving toward centre stage. The latest sign is oceans away — but we in Canada would be fools to believe ourselves safely distanced from that tide. Michael Harris writes. Michael, a Tyee contributor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/1…

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‘I Didn’t Want to Get Arrested’

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with cover A Prince George resident says he felt “violated” after two RCMP officers allegedly threatened to confiscate his cellphone and charge him with obstruction if he refused to delete the video he took following Dale Culver’s death. Amanda Follett Hosgood and Jen St. Denis reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Jen reports on c…

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‘Measure for Measure’ Takes the Stage for Bard on the Beach

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Director Jivesh Parasram takes “Measure for Measure” — an age-old Shakespeare story that isn’t usually a barrel of laughs — and transforms it into a darkly absurd mashup of “Footloose” and Shakespeare. By Bard on the Beach. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee whe…

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The Coup Against a BC Conservation Dream

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On my Salt Spring home, 50 years of Gulf Islands legal protection is under attack. A coup against a B.C. conservation dream: Ronald Wright writes. Ronald’s books include A Short History of Progress and Time Among the Maya. Published June 18, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/18/Coup-Against-BC-Conservation-Dream/…

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It’s Open Season for Secretly Funded Political Attack Ads

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With the provincial election still four months away, third-party advertisers are — for now — free to keep their identities secret while spending unlimited amounts to influence the outcome. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published June 18, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/18/Open-Season-Secretly-Funded-Po…

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Please Advise! What Canadian Secrets Are Being Spilled to Spies

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Steve Burgess has a list of possible secrets revealed to foreign spies. Sneak peek: Poutine not a real Canadian recipe but the result of a Québécois gas explosion. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published June 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/17/Please-Advise-Canadian-Secrets-Spies/…

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Lost in Canada’s Health-Care Wonderland

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Lost in Canada’s health-care Wonderland: How Mark Leiren-Young almost lost his leg, thanks to B.C.’s disappearance of walk-in clinics. Mark Leiren-Young is an author, playwright and filmmaker. Published June 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/17/Lost-Canada-Health-Care-Wonderland/By The Tyee

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Tyee’s Drive to Fund More Election Reporting Is Down to the Wire

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With disinformation and “rage farming” rampant on the internet and news media decimated by cuts, Tyee readers have helped us raise nearly $120,000 for in-depth election coverage. Help us get there by midnight tonight. By Tyee editor-in-chief David Beers. Published June 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2024/06/17/Tyee-Drive-Election-Reporting-D…

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In Taiwan, Urban Photography Shifted Public Policy

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In 2010, Taiwan artist Yao Jui-Chung instructed his students to photograph schools, convention centres and other facilities left to decay — and use their art to affect governmental policies. Now open at the Museum of Vancouver, “Mirage: Disused Public Property in Taiwan.” By Museum of Vancouver. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. T…

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Extremist Diagolon ‘Terror Tour’ Is Coming to Vancouver

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Influencers with the extremist racist group Diagolon spend hours making livestreams, trying to spread their message of hatred against immigrants and minorities through the online world on sites like Rumble and X. Now, they’re coming to Vancouver. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 17, 2024. https://thety…

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How an Anti-Greenwashing Law Killed Alberta’s Energy War Room

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David Climenhaga: Alberta’s energy war room stumbled from failure to embarrassment. Now, Premier Danielle Smith says the war room is being folded into government because “the province should lead the fight to message for the oil and gas industry.” David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicato…

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His Father Escaped a Nazi Railcar. He Learned the Strength to Resist

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His father escaped a Nazi railcar. He learned the strength to resist. Yvon Raoul on the deep roots of his rebellion. Claudia Cornwall writes. Claudia is the author of British Columbia in Flames. Published June 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/14/His-Father-Escaped-Nazi-Railcar/By The Tyee

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Obstruction Trial Begins for Police Involved in Dale Culver’s Death

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Nearly seven years after her father died while in police custody, Lily Speed-Namox was at the Prince George courthouse yesterday morning as the trial got underway for two RCMP officers charged with attempting to obstruct justice following his death. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published June 14, 202…

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For People Without Homes, Climate Disasters Hit Harder

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The extreme weather of climate change hits residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside differently. They may be exposed while living on the streets, during the day when shelters aren’t open, or in the neighbourhood’s aging single-room occupancies. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 14, 2024. …

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Who’s Subverting Canadian Democracy

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The recent report suggesting years of foreign interference with our democratic processes has us scanning for global culprits. But we must also investigate ourselves, writes Crawford Kilian. Crawford is a contributing editor at The Tyee. Published June 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/14/Who-Subverting-Canadian-Democracy/…

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Why BC’s Forced Rush to Rezone Neighbourhoods Is Wrong

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Municipalities across B.C. are raising concerns about how the province has mandated a one-size-fits-all approach requiring rushed rezoning, banning public hearings. Elizabeth Murphy writes. Elizabeth is a private sector project manager formerly with the City of Vancouver’s housing and properties department, BC Housing and BC Buildings Corp. Publish…

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CONTEST: Win Tickets to the Museum of Anthropology

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It’s here. The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is reopening after an 18-month closure with a complete rebuilding of its iconic Great Hall. Win four tickets with The Tyee. By Museum of Anthropology. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, ev…

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When Kids Become Translators for Their Parents

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“Is this an ad from the bank, or am I in trouble?” No matter how young, “translator kids” are tasked with translating everything. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/13/When-Kids-Become-Translators-Parents/…

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Enrolment Is Up. Why Are BC Schools Still Facing Budget Cuts

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School districts are growing, enrolment is up. And yet, trustees continue to face steep shortfalls. How inflation is increasing district operating and capital costs. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/13/Enrolment-Up-BC-Schools-Budget-Cuts/…

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The Backlash Against Women in Politics

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“The study of women in politics now is less about understanding the intricacies of nomination contests and more about documenting and theorizing the gender-based violence women in politics experience,” political science professor Lisa Young writes. Published June 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/12/Backlash-Against-Women-Politics-Albert…

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In Northwest BC, the Case of the Wee Wayside Chapel

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Usk Pioneer Chapel has overlooked Highway 16 for more than half a century. It offers road-trippers a place to stretch their legs, and enjoy a moment of stillness. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published June 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/12/Northwest-BC-Wee-Wayside-Chapel/…

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Please Advise! What Is Elenore Sturko Thinking

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The word for a lesbian/LGBTQ+ rights advocate defecting from a party to the Conservative Party of BC, which itself has attached sexual orientation and gender identity school programs? Politics. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published June 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/12/What-Is-Elenore-S…

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Support The Tyee, Get Sweet, Sweet Swag

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We know people choose to support The Tyee because they value our journalism. For this we are immensely grateful. But did you know that as a supporter, you can get eye-catching Tyee merch as well? By Tyee Staff. Published June 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2024/06/12/Support-Tyee-Get-Sweet-Swag/…

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Zuckerberg Is Dumb to Block Canadian News. His Own AI Bot Told Me

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Zuckerberg’s *own* AI bot advises the tech baron to “engage in good-faith negotiations with news publishers to ensure fair compensation for their content,” and that Facebook’s refusal can “hurt their ability to produce publicly available data I use.” Sean Holman writes. Sean is the Wayne Crookes professor of environmental and climate journalism at …

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Shear Genius: Turning Waste Wool into Clean Fertilizer

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Farmers are not being paid enough to take Canadian wool to market. Meet the folks who have figured out how to use “waste wool” to create jobs and a circular farming economy. Tyee senior editor andrea bennett reports for our What Works section. Published June 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/06/11/Turning-Waste-Wool-Clean-Fertilizer/…

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Alberta MLA Shannon Phillips Quits, Citing Right-Wing Abuse and Lies

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The high-profile NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West is leaving politics. In addition to receiving right-wing abuse, she was illegally spied upon by members of the Lethbridge Police Service. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published June 11, 2024. https://t…

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Drug Compassion Club Organizers Face Criminal Charges. What Now

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Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx, the founders of a Vancouver compassion club supplying tested heroin, meth and cocaine to users, have been charged with trafficking. They’re fundraising for a long legal battle. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/11/Compassion-Club-Org…

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Christopher Cheung and Zoë Yunker Win Digital Publishing Awards

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At the DPA Awards last Friday, two Tyee journos were honoured. Christopher Cheung won Gold for Best Arts and Culture Storytelling, and Zoë Yunker took home Silver in the Best Service Feature category! It's been a banner year for The Tyee — and it's thanks to our readers and supporters. By Tyee Staff. Published June 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News…

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Fire Departments Charge Big Bucks for Reports. Public Safety Suffers

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Vancouver’s fire department will receive a “Code of Silence” award after The Tyee reported on barriers to accessing information. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/10/Fire-Departments-Charge-Big-Bucks-Reports/By The Tyee

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To Save the Iconic Museum of Anthropology He Had to Destroy It

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To save the iconic Museum of Anthropology, architect Nick Milkovich had to destroy it. On the mind-boggling rebuild of Arthur Erickson’s masterpiece. A Tyee interview by Adele Weder. Adele is a West Coast writer specializing in architecture and design. Published June 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/10/Save-Iconic-Museum-Anthropology/…

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CONTEST: Win Tickets to a Show at the North Shore Jazz Festival

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CONTEST: Three lucky readers will receive passes to the “festival within a festival” to see a spirited dose of live jazz this June in North Vancouver. By North Shore Jazz Festival. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other …

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How Shared Values Can Bring Jewish and Palestinian Canadians Together

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Both Jewish Israelis and Palestinians are victims of immense trauma that dictates how they see each other. Long before Oct. 7, Jeffrey Wilkinson and Raja Khouri were thinking about how to bring understanding. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/10/Shared-V…

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Inside the Campaign to Kill a Step Toward Tax Fairness

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It’s been almost two months since the federal budget, and anguished cries about the horror of capital gains tax changes are still coming. Tyee senior editor Paul Willcocks writes. Published June 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/07/Inside-Campaign-Kill-Step-Toward-Tax-Fairness/By The Tyee

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For Campus Encampments Supporting Gaza, What’s Next

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It’s been over a month since the People’s University for Gaza established their pro-Palestinian encampment at UBC. But as police move in, questions arise about the role of post-secondaries in a global crisis. Jeevan Sangha reports. Jeevan is the Tyee 2024 Hummingbird fellow. Published June 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/07/Campus-Encampme…

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What to Read This Summer: The Tyee’s Picks of 2024

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Name a niche, we’ve got a book for it. The Tyee’s 33 book recommendations are here. By Tyee staff and contributors. Published June 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/07/Summer-Reading-List-2024/By The Tyee

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Fleeing the Fire at the Keefer Rooms

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Steve Nelson didn’t see any sign of fire when the alarm went off at noon at the Keefer Rooms. Three tenants on their harrowing escape, and what it takes to rebuild a model home in the Downtown Eastside. A special Tyee report from Christopher Cheung. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/20…

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Digital Designers Today

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In today’s evolving digital landscape, the demand for skilled digital designers has never been higher. To meet this growing need, look to Emily Carr University of Art + Design’s Continuing Studies department for your skill development or full-on career pivots. By Emily Carr University. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presen…

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From the Homeless Shelter, a Set of Portraits

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On early mornings, An Dong chats up one of his homeless peers at the Union Gospel Mission shelter and asks to draw their portrait. As he captures details in charcoal, he hears snippets of their stories. Christopher Cheung writes. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/06/From-Hom…

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A Stairway to Nowhere, and Other Absurdly Joyful Public Art

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Nearly 10 years after it was first envisioned, the stairway to nowhere at East Vancouver’s Hastings Park is under a month from completion. What a remarkable place to sit down this will be. Author: Harrison Mooney is an award-winning author and journalist from Abbotsford, B.C. Published June 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/06/Stairway-No…

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Can a New Vision Save Vancouver’s Arts Spaces

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Vancouver city council has joined the battle to address the crisis that’s closing arts spaces and threatening the city’s cultural community. Emily Blatta reports. Emily is a practicum student at The Tyee. Published June 5, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/05/Can-New-Vision-Save-Vancouver-Arts-Spaces/…

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In a Trip Through Two Zinefests, I Saw the World Changing

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#DIY: For anyone who ever fell in love to the backdrop of mixtapes, punk rock and handmade publications, the Vancouver Art Gallery’s gigantic new exhibition on zines might be just up your alley. Tyee culture editor Dorothy Woodend writes. Published June 5, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/05/Trip-Through-Two-Zinefests/…

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Officer Involved in a Suspect’s Violent Death Now Works in a High School

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A Vancouver police officer who could be facing a disciplinary hearing following the violent 2015 death of Myles Gray is now working as a school liaison officer at a Vancouver secondary school. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 5, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/05/Officer-Involved-Violent-…

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The UCP’s New Target: Limits on Fossil Fuel Greenwashing

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Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz is battling a federal bill that requires oil and gas companies to prove their climate claims. Say what you will about the UCP. You have to admire their sheer brass, writes David Climenhaga. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published J…

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