A supporter in Bulkley Valley-Stikine took a black marker to damaged NDP election signs in the riding. Local NDP candidate Nathan Cullen says about 150 signs have gone missing in recent weeks, costing the campaign up to $6,000. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Oct. 12, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/12/NDP-Signs-Keep-Disappearing-Northern-Riding/

The BC Conservatives’ energy policies are based on some wrong assumptions. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Oct. 12, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/10/12/Rustad-BC-Energy-Plan-Nuclear-Power/

After their teenage daughter died by suicide last December, Laura and David Donovan are seeking an overhaul of how suicide prevention supports are designed and delivered in B.C. schools. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Oct. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/12/Where-Parties-Stand-Suicide-Prevention-Schools/

In mid-September, the BC NDP said it would open two “highly secure facilities” to detain people with concurrent brain injuries, mental illnesses and substance use disorders under the Mental Health Act. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Oct. 12, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/12/Man-Behind-NDP-Involuntary-Care-Proposal/

Body lice are related to but are quite different from the head lice that periodically cause alarm in schools. They can transmit potentially fatal infections, attach to a person’s clothes and bite their hosts to obtain a blood meal. Authors: Stan Houston is a physician and professor emeritus of medicine and public health at the University of Alberta. Lynora Saxinger is a physician and professor of medicine at U of A. Published Oct. 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/10/11/Dangerous-Bug-Threatens-Transplants/

The 2024 Vancouver Writers Fest returns to Granville Island from Oct. 21 to 27! A glimpse into the impressive lineup of authors, poets, thought leaders and artists. By Vancouver Writers Fest. 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 initiatives that are either put on by us or by our select partners. Published Oct. 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/10/11/Vancouver-Writers-Fest-Festival-Lineup/

Doctors in Surrey have released an open letter endorsing the NDP’s direction on health care and expressing worry about what a BC Conservative government would do. Andrew MacLeod, Tyee legislative bureau chief, reports. Published Oct. 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/11/Surrey-Doctors-NDP-Right-Track/

What has happened to John Rustad? He’s been a politician — MLA, cabinet minister and now party leader — for almost two decades. Not a star, but he seemed a serious person. Now not so much. Paul Willcocks, Tyee senior editor, writes. Published Oct. 11, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/10/11/John-Rustad-Not-Serious-Person/

BC Conservative campaign spokesperson Anthony Koch is under fire for past social media posts. An open letter from the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the World Sikh Organization and others is demanding answers from Leader Rustad. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Oct. 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/10/BC-Conservatives-Anthony-Koch-Sexist-Slurs-Islamophobia/

“At recess, we shared a global selection of snacks from tangy fruit leather to paper-thin roasted seaweed.” As Christopher Cheung got older, his sense of shared community got stronger. But were these stories being told in the news? Nope. An excerpt. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Oct. 10, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/10/10/Under-White-Gaze-Excerpt/