“The history isn’t certainly taught in your ordinary school”: Through film, the TEṮÁĆES Revitalization Project tells the story of the W̱SÁNEĆ presence on the Southern Gulf Islands. Pippa Norman reports. Pippa is a journalist based in Vancouver, whose work has been nominated for a National Newspaper Award and a Canadian Association of Journalists award. 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 July 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/07/01/WSANEC-Land-Use-Conservation-Award/

“No, Dr. Steve was not surprised by the result of the NDP leadership race. Episodes of PAW Patrol have more dramatic tension.” Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published July 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/01/Please-Advise-How-New-Nenshi/

Forty-nine years ago, in June 1975, the movie “Jaws” opened in theatres. Things have never been the same since for sharks in the public imagination. Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published July 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/07/01/Sharks-Get-Bad-Rap/

The polluted water from four open-pit coal mines in southern B.C.’s Elk Valley is well documented — fish-killing selenium, sulphates and nitrates travelling into watersheds along the U.S. border. Plus an airborne contaminant. Andrew Nikiforuk reports. Andrew is a Tyee contributing editor. Published July 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/01/BC-Toxic-Coal-Dust-Invades-Alberta/

“It’s such an artistry”: The art form of drag keeps evolving, as queer and trans youth can discover at UBC’s CampOUT!

Katie Hyslop interviews the community mentor — and non-human drag persona — behind it. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 28, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/28/CampOUT-UBC-Summer-Camp-Queer-Trans-Youth-Drag/

with cover Lea LeGardeur went from learning to crew aboard the I Gotta to captaining her own boat in Alaska’s Bristol Bay. The seagoing program changing lives. The latest from our #WhatWorks section. Brendan Jones reports. Brendan is a Sitka, Alaska-based journalist and author of the novel The Alaskan Laundry. Published June 28, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/06/28/Dream-Crewing-Alaskan-Fishing-Boat/

Shoes on or shoes off? The great debate has divided nations and muddied hallways. Finally, Jen St. Denis dives into Americans’ horror of being asked to take their shoes off when they visit someone’s home. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 28, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/06/28/Dream-Crewing-Alaskan-Fishing-Boat/

To bring change, sometimes you need to take a step back and invite everyone to sit at the same table, says Land Champion Award winner Lydia Hwitsum. Pippa Norman writes. Pippa is a journalist based in Vancouver, whose work has been nominated for a National Newspaper Award and a Canadian Association of Journalists award. 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 June 28, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/06/28/Lydia-Hwitsum-Land-Champion-Award/

Lea LeGardeur went from learning to crew aboard the I Gotta to captaining her own boat in Alaska’s Bristol Bay. The seagoing program changing lives. From our #WhatWorks section, Brendan Jones reports. Brendan is a Sitka, Alaska-based journalist and author of the novel The Alaskan Laundry. Published June 28, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/06/28/Dream-Crewing-Alaskan-Fishing-Boat/

Google is set to contribute $100 million to #CdnMedia. Two groups vied for the role of doling it out. Google chose the collective of indie, digital-first publications. A promising sign for a new wave of media, or cause for concern for legacy players? Sarah Krichel reports. Sarah is The Tyee's social media manager. Published June 27, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/27/Google-Called-Shots-Chose-Indie-Media/