Today in our first fact-checking instalment, we dive into the numbers and context behind popular claims about drug deaths in B.C. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 21, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/21/We-Fact-Checked-Claims-Drug-Deaths/

Danielle Smith wants to skim off investment income from the famously mismanaged Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund to prop up oilpatch investment ideas so bad they can’t get financial support from conventional lenders. David Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published June 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/20/Danielle-Smith-UCP-De-Risk-Fossil-Fuel-Investment-Heritage-Fund/

Elenore Sturko’s jump across the aisle raises questions about how candidates weigh their identities, values — and likelihood of winning. Katie Hyslop spoke with experts about the phenomenon that is more common than we might think. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/20/LGBTQ2S-Politicians-Conservative-Parties/

Exclusive sailing cruise alert! Enter to win two tickets to embark on a fun-filled voyage in the waters off Vancouver. Where serene beauty meets Heiltsuk’s legal campaign that aims to protect marine ecosystems across the country. By RAVEN. 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 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/06/20/Contest-Raven-Providence-Tall-Ship/

“Apocalypse Child” author Carly Butler spoke with andrea bennett on their childhood in an evangelical Christian household, and its echoes in our current political moment. Tyee senior editor andrea bennett interviews. Published June 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/20/Growing-Up-She-Feared-End-Times/

#WhatWorks: “Success is when we’re eating all our traditional foods.” Five First Nations on Vancouver Island are redefining fishing industry success. A Q&A with Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood’s president Larry Johnson. Author: Ryan Stuart is a freelance writer living and working in K’ómoks First Nation unceded territory. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/06/19/Hook-Line-Cannery-Decolonizing-Seafood/

In “Listen: The Struggles of Female South Asian International Students,” a young Indian immigrant sees a friend’s story of sexual abuse by a trusted peer. It inspires her to turn to advocacy. Jeevan Sangha writes. Jeevan is the 2024 Tyee Hummingbird fellow. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/19/International-Students-Deserve-Safety/

Geese "poop every 12 minutes." But Vancouver is on the case with a new scooping contraption. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/19/They-Poop-Every-12-Minutes/

While polls suggest many believe the NDP remains the best party to address affordability, they also show the stress people are feeling is a major force driving the growth of the provincial Conservative party. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/19/BC-Government-Affordability-Battle/

Across the world the hard right is moving toward centre stage. The latest sign is oceans away — but we in Canada would be fools to believe ourselves safely distanced from that tide. Michael Harris writes. Michael, a Tyee contributor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published June 19, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/18/Europe-Hard-Right-Parties/