alt “For the time being, let’s make it a brat summer for the people, not the corporations and politicians. Because if everyone is ‘brat,’ then no one is.” Jeevan Sangha, Tyee hummingbird fellow, writes. Published Aug. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/16/Once-Brat-Always-Brat/

“Yes, the film is raking in more money than God. But in spite of the movie’s massive profits, I think things might be turning in how we relate to not just a character like Deadpool, but the very idea of the anti-hero itself.” Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published Aug. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/16/For-Anti-Heroes-Is-This-End/

It’s well documented that Edmonton criminal defence lawyer Tom Engel was targeted by Edmonton police officers because of his public criticism of the service. Now Engel says his social media is being monitored, and believes the same is happening to public comments. Charles Rusnell, independent investigative journalist based in Edmonton, reports. Published Aug. 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/16/Edmonton-Police-Tracked-Critic-Social-Media/

Bringing salmon home to the Columbia River: An Indigenous-led, cross-border approach has seen great successes. But it needs B.C. and Canada’s ongoing financial support. Authors: Mark Thomas is chair of the Bringing the Salmon Home executive working group. kalʔlùpaɋʹn Chief Keith Crow and Jason Andrew are members. Published Aug. 15, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/15/Bringing-Salmon-Home-Columbia-River/

Open meddling by Alberta politicians and lobbyists is putting science-based fish and wildlife management at risk in the province. Whether you’re a hunter or an angler or appreciate wildlife in other ways, this should worry you. Lorne Fitch writes. Lorne is a retired Alberta government fish and wildlife biologist and a past adjunct professor with the University of Calgary. Published Aug. 15, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/15/Crisis-Facing-Alberta-Wildlife/

with cover: Decades of discrimination for racialized people makes the pool a fraught space. What does it take to turn the tide? Harrison Mooney, Tyee associate editor, writes. Published Aug. 15, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/15/Swimming-While-Black-Political-Act/

A young surgeon is suing Alberta Health Services, alleging executives strung him along for two years when they had no intention of hiring him for the job he was offered and was specially trained for at the University of Alberta. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published Aug. 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/14/US-Surgeon-Sues-Alberta-Health-Services/

Reject the tech or try to tame it? We asked an expert on the Canadian media philosopher. Social media manager Sarah Krichel reports. Published Aug. 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/14/Reacting-AI-What-Would-Marshall-McLuhan-Say/

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon tried to transform the provincial election campaign today with a promise to deliver the “largest middle-class tax cut in B.C.’s history.” The announcement comes after several bad months for BC United. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published Aug. 14, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/13/BC-United-Kevin-Falcon-Tax-Cut-Promise/

Easy, says Dr. Steve. No one wants some do-gooder looking over their shoulder. Steve Burgess writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/13/Why-Does-Sim-Want-Muzzle-Integrity-Czar/