The Greens made the first big splash in the #BCElxn2024 with a promise of free transit. It’s been widely criticized as too costly. But B.C. needs bold solutions to address city congestion, shrink car dependence and improve affordability. Marc Lee writes. Marc is a senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ B.C. office. Published Sept. 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/09/17/Why-BC-Should-Make-Public-Transit-Free/

with cover Supporting The Tyee is not like taking out a subscription to a newspaper — it’s a contribution toward the kind of journalism you want to see more of in our community. So it only feels fair that we share what we’re able to do with your help. Jeanette Ageson, Tyee publisher, and David Beers, Tyee editor, write. Published Sept. 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2024/09/17/Tyee-2023-Impact-Report/

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre isn’t in power yet, but he’s already setting the NDP agenda. Our in-house spin doc Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Sept. 17, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/09/17/Please-Advise-Carbon-Tax-Toxic/

Film festival facilitators are now dealing with teachers who are afraid to book their program because of possible backlash from parents, says Gavin Somers, education director for Out on Screen. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Sept. 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/17/Film-Fest-Fighting-Backlash-LGBTQ2S-Education/

Want to come to Alberta? Sure, if you “possess our shared values,” says Premier Danielle Smith. What values would those be, pray? asks David J. Climenhaga. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Sept. 17, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/09/16/Danielle-Smith-Dog-Whistle-Newcomers/

“Gentle density”: If you want to turn your house into a multiplex, the province has got a DIY guide for that. But the election could halt its rollout. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Sept. 16, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/16/BC-Design-Catalogue-Gentle-Density/

The number of teachers leaving has declined sharply over the last five years. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Sept. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/16/Third-VSB-Teachers-Plan-Leave/

The annual Vancouver International Film Festival is back, showcasing some of the best cinema from around the globe from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6. Two lucky readers will receive access to truly explore this year’s spectacular roster of films! By VIFF. 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 Sept. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/09/16/Contest-VIFF-Passes/

Conservative Party of BC Leader Rustad and NDP Leader Eby both say they will introduce involuntary treatment for people who use drugs or have mental health issues. None of the parties’ calls to action address the toxic drug supply, notes one expert. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Sept. 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/16/Eby-Rustad-Agree-Involuntary-Treatment/

The area under the Granville Street Bridge would be transformed into a vibrant public space as part of a condo development, Vancouver was told. Robert Renger writes. Robert was the senior development planner for the City of Burnaby and the city’s lead for the planning and development of the UniverCity community at Simon Fraser University. Published Sept. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/09/13/Westbank-Pledged-Millions-Public-Space-Commitments/