A threatened holiday, a devastated town and a grim future. Christopher Holcroft writes the latest in our series on Jasper’s flames and the future. Christopher is a writer and principal of Empower Consulting. Published July 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/30/Danger-Poilievre-Axe-Tax-Scam/

“There are several great fires contained within this single tragedy, and yet as Canadians we continue to deny them the same way glib politicians pretend that we can build back better once yet another conflagration has consumed another town or city.” Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published July 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/30/Wildfires-Grief-Paralysis/

Finding kindness on a wildfire road trip: As Jasper burned, writer Steve Burgess found reminders of how decent people can be. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published July 29, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/29/Finding-Kindness-Wildfire-Road-Trip/

About one-third of Jasper’s structures have been destroyed. Will the rebuild protect the town’s character? Ximena González, whose family memory of the town spans 95 years, writes. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published July 29, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/07/29/After-Flames-Important-Choices-Jasper/

The attempt to kill Donald Trump, which cost one his life and injured two, was terrifying.

But while most fixate on the slug that grazed Trump’s ear, they should consider the hail of bullets going through the heart of America, writes Michael Harris. Michael, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published July 29, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/07/29/America-Blows-Another-Chance-Gun-Violence/

The family of Dale Culver, an Indigenous man who died while being arrested by Prince George RCMP officers, wonder if they will ever know what really happened after an officer was convicted of attempting to obstruct justice. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published July 29, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/29/RCMP-Officer-Obstructed-Justice-Lied/

How virtual driving helped me get free: I’m a transit-loving guy without a driver’s licence. But lately I’ve found myself behind a different kind of wheel. Olamide Olaniyan, Tyee associate editor, writes. Published July 26, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/07/26/Virtual-Driving-Helped-Me-Get-Free/

Thousands of people with disabilities could end up stranded in the coming weeks across Metro Vancouver as strike action by ATU Local 1724 ramps up. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published July 26, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/26/Riders-Urge-TransLink-HandyDart/

Memories, huge economic losses and yet another warning for us all. Crawford Kilian writes. Crawford is a Tyee contributing editor. Published July 25, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/26/Losing-Jasper/

Spotting wildfires from space? As wildfire seasons intensify, Canada is investing $170 million to install fire-detecting satellites. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published July 26, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/26/Spotting-Wildfires-From-Space/