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The Tyee Is Recruiting Our Next Editor-in-Chief | The Tyee
Founding editor David Beers is passing the baton to a new leader. Is it you?
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Today, The Tyee is strong, stable and trusted. And seeking a new editor to lead our next chapter. #CdnMedia
A headline in Friday’s Calgary Herald asked: “Is the UCP still a pro-Canada party?”
If you have to ask, you already know the answer. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli #canpoli #uspoli
If you have to ask, you already know the answer. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli #canpoli #uspoli
When Will the UCP Come Clean on Separatist Goals? | The Tyee
Revelations about secret plans and separatist MLAs should shake Albertans out of complacency.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A headline in Friday’s Calgary Herald asked: “Is the UCP still a pro-Canada party?”
If you have to ask, you already know the answer. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli #canpoli #uspoli
If you have to ask, you already know the answer. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli #canpoli #uspoli
“It’s become clear that the BC NDP is ceding their values to corporate interests,” said Green Leader Emily Lowan. #bcpoli
Greens End Deal to Back NDP, Citing Policy Failures | The Tyee
‘They haven’t fought for unions or stood up to the one per cent.’
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February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
“It’s become clear that the BC NDP is ceding their values to corporate interests,” said Green Leader Emily Lowan. #bcpoli
A conservative Canadian broadcast news network is incorporating propaganda from U.S. dark-money-funded think tanks directly into its regular programming.
Christopher Holcroft writes. #canpoli #CdnMedia #uspoli
Christopher Holcroft writes. #canpoli #CdnMedia #uspoli
Dark Money, US Think Tanks and a Canadian TV Network | The Tyee
The News Forum grows while broadcasting a lot of talking heads tied to the libertarian billionaire-backed Atlas Network.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM
John Rustad was accused of fear mongering and spreading misinformation about Indigenous land rights at a town hall-style event he hosted in Smithers last weekend along with two fellow Conservative MLAs.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #canpoli
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #canpoli
‘First Nations Would Not Exist Without Canada,’ Rustad Tells Crowd | The Tyee
Conservative MLAs held a town hall to criticize DRIPA. Community members and Indigenous leaders pushed back.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
John Rustad was accused of fear mongering and spreading misinformation about Indigenous land rights at a town hall-style event he hosted in Smithers last weekend along with two fellow Conservative MLAs.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #canpoli
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli #canpoli
“What did they teach at that hellhole? Yale’s version of Hogwarts’ Sorting Hat must have been a red baseball cap.” #canpoli #uspoli
Please Advise! Can Two Yale Bros Repair Canada-US Ties? | The Tyee
MP Jamil Jivani may be pals with JD Vance, says Dr. Steve. Luckily, he can’t actually make a deal.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Weekender editor @jackie-wong.bsky.social is inviting Tyee readers to share their stories of love in all forms for Valentine’s Day. 💌🍫
Whether friendship, romance, grief or animal companionship, send your submission (200 words max) to jwong@thetyee.ca by Monday, Feb. 9.
Whether friendship, romance, grief or animal companionship, send your submission (200 words max) to jwong@thetyee.ca by Monday, Feb. 9.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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“I carry Iran with me, but I don’t romanticize it. I carry Canada with gratitude, but I don’t mythologize it. This in-between position forces honesty.”
Hossein Martin Fazeli Is a Creative Force | The Tyee
‘My relationship with Iran is layered and complex,’ says the Coquitlam filmmaker and poet. ‘I side with people, not systems.’ A Tyee interview.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
“I carry Iran with me, but I don’t romanticize it. I carry Canada with gratitude, but I don’t mythologize it. This in-between position forces honesty.”
Dominique Fils-Aimé is poised to become one of Canada’s most poignant, soul-stirring artists. #TyeePresents #Sponsored
Juno Winner Dominique Fils-Aimé Comes to the Chan Centre | The Tyee
The acclaimed Haitian Canadian artist will perform songs from her new album ‘My World Is the Sun’ this March.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Dominique Fils-Aimé is poised to become one of Canada’s most poignant, soul-stirring artists. #TyeePresents #Sponsored
Today, The Tyee is strong, stable and trusted. And seeking a new editor to lead our next chapter. #CdnMedia
The Tyee Is Recruiting Our Next Editor-in-Chief | The Tyee
Founding editor David Beers is passing the baton to a new leader. Is it you?
thetyee.ca
February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Today, The Tyee is strong, stable and trusted. And seeking a new editor to lead our next chapter. #CdnMedia
The country must be cognizant of the implications of alternative defence policies. The former Yugoslavia provides a harrowing example. James Horncastle writes. #canpoli #uspoli
Could This Concept Help Canada Fight Off a US Attack? | The Tyee
‘Total national defence’ enlists decentralized forces. But it carries risks.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
“People felt it was insignificant. But ignoring it was what we did when we got a conservative municipal government.” #canpoli #bcpoli #wexit
BC Separatists Met in Campbell River. So Did Pro-Canada Protesters | The Tyee
‘People were coming out of the woodwork to say that this is ridiculous.’
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February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
“Pulling the plug on technology in a humanities class can be one of the best things to happen.”
If the Future Is AI, What Happens to the Humanities? | The Tyee
A college instructor responds to a push to integrate the new tech in his workplace.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM
“Pulling the plug on technology in a humanities class can be one of the best things to happen.”
Join us next week when two remarkable authors will discuss their new books back-to-back at the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch in downtown Vancouver. 📚
Join Us at Two Author Events This Week | The Tyee
The Tyee’s Jackie Wong and Harrison Mooney are hosting back-to-back book talks at the Vancouver Public Library.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Join us next week when two remarkable authors will discuss their new books back-to-back at the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch in downtown Vancouver. 📚
“At this juncture, writing judgy little statements on social media isn’t useful. Do anything instead.”
Gather ‘Round. It’s Time for a Protest Song | The Tyee
Bruce Springsteen knocked it out of the park with his latest. And we need more.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“At this juncture, writing judgy little statements on social media isn’t useful. Do anything instead.”
BC Cancer has agreed to treat Francisco Barahona on an urgent basis after The Tyee reported Thursday he had being denied care despite being ravaged by cancer. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports.
After a Tyee Report, BC Cancer Will Treat Francisco Barahona | The Tyee
He had been denied health care after 15 years in Canada. And still faces deportation Wednesday.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:21 PM
BC Cancer has agreed to treat Francisco Barahona on an urgent basis after The Tyee reported Thursday he had being denied care despite being ravaged by cancer. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports.
Weekender editor @jackie-wong.bsky.social is inviting Tyee readers to share their stories of love in all forms for Valentine’s Day. 💌🍫
Whether friendship, romance, grief or animal companionship, send your submission (200 words max) to jwong@thetyee.ca by Monday, Feb. 9.
Whether friendship, romance, grief or animal companionship, send your submission (200 words max) to jwong@thetyee.ca by Monday, Feb. 9.
a cartoon of snoopy holding a pair of scissors and a red can
Alt: Snoopy cuts red paper into a heart-shaped card and shows Charlie and Sally Brown.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Weekender editor @jackie-wong.bsky.social is inviting Tyee readers to share their stories of love in all forms for Valentine’s Day. 💌🍫
Whether friendship, romance, grief or animal companionship, send your submission (200 words max) to jwong@thetyee.ca by Monday, Feb. 9.
Whether friendship, romance, grief or animal companionship, send your submission (200 words max) to jwong@thetyee.ca by Monday, Feb. 9.
A quarter of Canadian families are facing food insecurity even when most have a breadwinner working a permanent, full-time job, new research suggests.
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. 🥬 #canlab #canpoli
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. 🥬 #canlab #canpoli
Even Full-Time Workers Struggle to Afford Food in Canada: Study | The Tyee
Researcher Tim Li says it’s a sign that wages aren’t keeping up with inflation.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
A quarter of Canadian families are facing food insecurity even when most have a breadwinner working a permanent, full-time job, new research suggests.
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. 🥬 #canlab #canpoli
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. 🥬 #canlab #canpoli
B.C. Justice Jacqueline Hughes has dismissed Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s defamation lawsuit against Coun. Katie Neustaeter.
At the heart of the suit were comments Neustaeter made alleging the mayor had violated “personal and professional boundaries.” @tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
At the heart of the suit were comments Neustaeter made alleging the mayor had violated “personal and professional boundaries.” @tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
Controversial Kamloops Mayor Loses ‘Unbelievable’ Court Ruling | The Tyee
Citing the need to protect political speech, a judge threw out Reid Hamer-Jackson’s defamation lawsuit against a council opponent.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
B.C. Justice Jacqueline Hughes has dismissed Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s defamation lawsuit against Coun. Katie Neustaeter.
At the heart of the suit were comments Neustaeter made alleging the mayor had violated “personal and professional boundaries.” @tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
At the heart of the suit were comments Neustaeter made alleging the mayor had violated “personal and professional boundaries.” @tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
On the heels of a similar investigation in Vanderhoof, B.C.’s police watchdog is reviewing the #RCMP’s response following the death last December of a First Nations youth who had recently been reported missing in Smithers.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #HighwayOfTears #bcpoli
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #HighwayOfTears #bcpoli
Death of First Nations Teen Triggers Police Watchdog Investigation | The Tyee
The IIO probe will examine the RCMP's response to the missing teen, and follows a similar case in Vanderhoof.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
On the heels of a similar investigation in Vanderhoof, B.C.’s police watchdog is reviewing the #RCMP’s response following the death last December of a First Nations youth who had recently been reported missing in Smithers.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #HighwayOfTears #bcpoli
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #HighwayOfTears #bcpoli
An August conference call on X’s Spaces heard two leaders of Canadian groups banter about deporting 10 million people.
In the conversation, former OneBC staffer Othman Mekhloufi shared insights from what he claimed were Conservative Party of Canada contacts. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #canpoli
In the conversation, former OneBC staffer Othman Mekhloufi shared insights from what he claimed were Conservative Party of Canada contacts. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #canpoli
Inside the Far-Right Push to Influence Canadian Political Parties | The Tyee
A conference call shows a political operative with past Conservative connections advising several white nationalist groups.
thetyee.ca
February 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
An August conference call on X’s Spaces heard two leaders of Canadian groups banter about deporting 10 million people.
In the conversation, former OneBC staffer Othman Mekhloufi shared insights from what he claimed were Conservative Party of Canada contacts. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #canpoli
In the conversation, former OneBC staffer Othman Mekhloufi shared insights from what he claimed were Conservative Party of Canada contacts. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #canpoli
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Black seniors have to deal with anti-Black racism, a health system never designed for them AND ageism. I spoke with @harambealliance.bsky.social's Elvenia Gray-Sandiford about how to change that. First, we need data to establish baselines, then plan a path for improvement. thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Smashing Barriers to Health Care for Black Seniors | The Tyee
The system wasn’t designed with Black people in mind. Elvenia Gray-Sandiford has a plan to change that. A Tyee Q&A.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Black seniors have to deal with anti-Black racism, a health system never designed for them AND ageism. I spoke with @harambealliance.bsky.social's Elvenia Gray-Sandiford about how to change that. First, we need data to establish baselines, then plan a path for improvement. thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Many Black seniors are hesitant to “rock the boat” due to fear they’ll be punished, said community development practitioner Elvenia Gray-Sandiford.
But their experiences aren’t measured, and, without data, things won’t change.
Gray-Sandiford’s got a plan to tackle that.
But their experiences aren’t measured, and, without data, things won’t change.
Gray-Sandiford’s got a plan to tackle that.
Smashing Barriers to Health Care for Black Seniors | The Tyee
The system wasn’t designed with Black people in mind. Elvenia Gray-Sandiford has a plan to change that. A Tyee Q&A.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Many Black seniors are hesitant to “rock the boat” due to fear they’ll be punished, said community development practitioner Elvenia Gray-Sandiford.
But their experiences aren’t measured, and, without data, things won’t change.
Gray-Sandiford’s got a plan to tackle that.
But their experiences aren’t measured, and, without data, things won’t change.
Gray-Sandiford’s got a plan to tackle that.
In many before- and after-school care programs, children have to transition to either a different space or a different building. But children in Seamless Day Kindergarten remain in the same familiar kindergarten classroom for the whole day. #BCEd
A BC Program Made Kindergarten Less Stressful. Now, It’s Ending | The Tyee
Parents advocate to keep a program that adds an early childhood educator to the classroom.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
In many before- and after-school care programs, children have to transition to either a different space or a different building. But children in Seamless Day Kindergarten remain in the same familiar kindergarten classroom for the whole day. #BCEd
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: The poor little rich kid of Confederation is pleading poverty again. But take note, it’s not Alberta’s fault! (It’s never Alberta’s fault.) #abpoli
UCP Warns of Bad-News Budget, but Denies Responsibility | The Tyee
And Danielle Smith pushes for more control of judges.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: The poor little rich kid of Confederation is pleading poverty again. But take note, it’s not Alberta’s fault! (It’s never Alberta’s fault.) #abpoli
An inquiry by B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has found news media faced numerous problems accessing the scene of a decampment operation in 2023, despite the Vancouver Police Department’s continued claim that there were no restrictions.
@jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
@jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Press Restrictions During Vancouver Decampment Violated Human Rights: Report | The Tyee
A BC human rights inquiry also found that the police board ‘abdicated its legal responsibility’ when investigating complaints.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
An inquiry by B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has found news media faced numerous problems accessing the scene of a decampment operation in 2023, despite the Vancouver Police Department’s continued claim that there were no restrictions.
@jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
@jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli