“Sugarcane” is dedicated to all the children sent to St. Joseph’s Mission. It is beautifully told, offering an intimate and, at times, deeply unsettling portrayal of the devastating truths held in the history of the residential school. Amanda Follett Hosgood writes. Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter. Published Sept. 3, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/09/03/How-Sugarcane-Became-Personal-Journey/

Pierre Poilievre, populist pitchman, knows how to put on a show. But what’s behind the video messages millions see? Three experts dive in. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Sept. 3, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/03/Pierre-Poilievre-Populist-Pitchman/

Aedes sticticus is one of two floodwater mosquitoes that call the flood plain of the Fraser River home. As much as humans have tried to shape the river to their will, its shores will always be mosquito territory. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Sept. 2, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/02/Battle-Hymn-Floodwater-Mosquito/

Union leaders say B.C.’s health-care workers have seen some minor improvements but there’s a long way to go before they feel respected, valued and safe. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Sept. 3, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/02/Status-Report-BC-Health-Care-Workers/

The murder last year of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the parking lot outside a Sikh temple in Surrey was more than just a heinous crime.

It was a grim reminder to Canadians of a new reality in international relations and domestic politics. @harrisauthor writes. Michael, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published Sept. 2, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/09/02/When-Governments-Unleash-Targeted-Killings/

Yesterday, workers across Canada celebrated #LabourDay. But it’s hard to celebrate when you're worried about housing, food, your job, your child’s opportunities, climate change and the rise of fascism. Authors: Janet Andrews is the secretary-treasurer of the New Westminster and District Labour Council. Stephen von Sychowski is the president of the Vancouver and District Labour Council. Published Sept. 2, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/09/02/Workers-Hold-Tools-Fight-Better-Future/

Many ‘don’t understand what labour fought for. People don’t understand why we do what we do,’ says CUPE local 379 president Paul Simpson. Katie Hyslop reports on "the glue that binds": support workers. Katie is The Tyee's youth and education reporter. Published Aug. 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/30/Education-Support-Workers-Unsung-Labour-Heroes/

Danielle Smith’s plan for the dismantling of Alberta Health Services has been clear for years. Since her ascent to the premiership, it’s now UCP policy. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Aug. 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/30/Smith-Radical-Plan-Privatize-Hospitals/

The 13-minute film “I’ll Tell You When I’m Ready” follows Oji-Cree-Saulteaux poet jaye simpson as she grapples with the loss of her mother and wades through childhood memories in the Canadian foster care system. Jeevan Sangha writes. Jeevan is the 2024 Hummingbird journalism fellow with The Tyee. Published Aug. 30, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/30/Jaye-Simpson-Interview/

Looking back, the writing has been on the wall for BC United since Day 1. Harrison Mooney writes. Harrison is an associate editor at The Tyee. Published Aug. 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/30/Political-Plot-Twist-Rocked-Week/