The TyeeStoryboardBC’s Faulty Child ProtectionCurated byThe TyeeOver a period of seven months in 2020 and 2021, two children were horrifically abused, one fatally, while in a foster care placement near Chilliwack. The Representative for Children and Youth is currently investigating the case. While we wait for the results of that probe, The Tyee examines systemic issues inside the Ministry of Children and Family Development that have been flagged for years.
The TyeeStoryboardGoogle, Meta, and Their Threat to Canadian NewsCurated byThe TyeeLeading up to the passing of Bill C-18 or the Online News Act, Meta and Google, two companies worth a combined two trillion dollars, threatened to remove all links to Canadian news from their platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Google’s search engine, if they were made to pay news outlets for links shared as the law provided. Both digital giants experimented with selective bans and vow to carry through when the bill becomes active in December of 2023.
The TyeeStoryboardSurvivors of Climate Disasters, in Their Own WordsCurated byThe TyeeIn this series, 11 climate catastrophe survivors narrate what they’ve endured and their thoughts on how to create a more resilient future. The Tyee publishes these as-told-to accounts in collaboration with the University of Victoria-based Climate Disaster Project, whose members used trauma-informed techniques in conducting the interviews.
The TyeeStoryboardA Tribunal Examines the RCMP’s Handling of Abuse Allegations in Burns LakeCurated byThe TyeeSix members of the Lake Babine Nation allege RCMP investigators’ “stereotypes and biased attitudes” resulted in a flawed investigation into abuse allegations at Immaculata Elementary School and Prince George College in northern B.C. At the centre of the inquiry is a prominent figure who has held high-profile positions, including, at times, working closely with the RCMP.
The TyeeStoryboardUnder the White GazeCurated byThe TyeeFollow along this series of essays as Cheung unpacks popular news tropes, from “model minorities” to coverage of “ethnic” celebrations to the disdain of racialized neighborhoods until white businesses like craft breweries open up. If you’re wondering how journalists can strive for more reflective reporting, don’t miss this series.
The TyeeStoryboardRepairing the Devastation of the Nechako ReservoirCurated byThe TyeeIn this three-part series, The Tyee examines just a few of the far-reaching impacts created by the Nechako Reservoir and explores some possible solutions.
The TyeeStoryboardIn Search of the City of My DreamsCurated byThe TyeeIn this series, Fung interviews people who have dedicated their lives to building the Vancouver of their dreams: one where people can rely on each other, where deep friendships form the basis of communities, and where seeing a familiar face in the streets is an everyday occurrence instead of a happy accident.
The TyeeStoryboardHousing Advice for BC’s LeadersCurated byThe TyeeHousing is a hot topic in B.C. With a new premier and newly elected municipal governments in B.C., we’re passing the microphone to people working across the spectrum of housing. We’ve invited them to offer housing advice to municipal governments and to new Premier David Eby. In this occasional Tyee series, you’ll see a range of perspectives, expertise and life experiences.
The TyeeStoryboardFresh off the ShelfCurated byThe TyeeFrom the tofu made in Japantowns to the ghee made in the first gurdwaras, diasporic communities throughout Canadian history have been making food products that originated in other parts of the world using local ingredients. Metro Vancouver has a reputation for advancing the public conversation on eating local and food security, but that conversation doesn’t always include the contributions of racialized groups.
The TyeeStoryboardLet’s ShareCurated byThe TyeeThis 10-part series explores the spirit of giving — and gratefully receiving — from many perspectives. At the heart of every exchange is an affirmation that we are in this together, communal citizens rather than lone consumers.
The TyeeStoryboardA Safe Place to RestCurated byThe TyeeResearch long pressed for by the Kwikwetlem First Nation is piecing together factors changing the hydrology of the Coquitlam River. Finally, there are answers to a decades-long riddle facing the nation — what is causing the flooding of its once dry graveyards? “I’ve had to bury my cousin, my mom, my uncle in water,” said Kwikwetlem band councillor George Chaffee. Today, Chaffee and other members of the Kwikwetlem First Nation are working to repair the cemeteries to give their relatives’ spirits
The TyeeStoryboardBracing For DisastersCurated byThe TyeeBracing for Disasters is an occasional series investigating how to support evacuees and save lives as extreme weather worsens in B.C.
The TyeeStoryboardPlease Advise!Curated byThe TyeeSteve Burgess writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Find his previous articles here.
The TyeeStoryboardPlace Detective: Investigating BC’s Most Mysterious SpacesCurated byThe TyeeGot an empty lot near you? A crumbling building? A bridge to nowhere? Have no fear, The Tyee’s Place Detective is here! Our monthly series will explore mysteries of uncommon places and common places with mysterious pasts. We’ll take a magnifying glass to powerful forces in B.C. — from colonialism to resource extraction to real estate speculation — and how they manifest in your corner of the province.
