His father escaped a Nazi railcar. He learned the strength to resist. Yvon Raoul on the deep roots of his rebellion. Claudia Cornwall writes. Claudia is the author of British Columbia in Flames. Published June 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/14/His-Father-Escaped-Nazi-Railcar/

Nearly seven years after her father died while in police custody, Lily Speed-Namox was at the Prince George courthouse yesterday morning as the trial got underway for two RCMP officers charged with attempting to obstruct justice following his death. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published June 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/14/Obstruction-Trial-Begins-Police-Dale-Culver/

The extreme weather of climate change hits residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside differently. They may be exposed while living on the streets, during the day when shelters aren’t open, or in the neighbourhood’s aging single-room occupancies. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/14/People-Without-Homes-Climate-Disasters/

The recent report suggesting years of foreign interference with our democratic processes has us scanning for global culprits. But we must also investigate ourselves, writes Crawford Kilian. Crawford is a contributing editor at The Tyee. Published June 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/06/14/Who-Subverting-Canadian-Democracy/

Municipalities across B.C. are raising concerns about how the province has mandated a one-size-fits-all approach requiring rushed rezoning, banning public hearings. Elizabeth Murphy writes. Elizabeth is a private sector project manager formerly with the City of Vancouver’s housing and properties department, BC Housing and BC Buildings Corp. Published June 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/13/Why-BC-Forced-Rush-Rezone-Neighbourhoods-Wrong/

It’s here. The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is reopening after an 18-month closure with a complete rebuilding of its iconic Great Hall. Win four tickets with The Tyee. By Museum of Anthropology. 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 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/06/13/Contest-Museum-of-Anthropology-Reopening/

“Is this an ad from the bank, or am I in trouble?” No matter how young, “translator kids” are tasked with translating everything. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/13/When-Kids-Become-Translators-Parents/

School districts are growing, enrolment is up. And yet, trustees continue to face steep shortfalls. How inflation is increasing district operating and capital costs. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/13/Enrolment-Up-BC-Schools-Budget-Cuts/

“The study of women in politics now is less about understanding the intricacies of nomination contests and more about documenting and theorizing the gender-based violence women in politics experience,” political science professor Lisa Young writes. Published June 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/06/12/Backlash-Against-Women-Politics-Alberta-MLA-Shannon-Phillips/

Usk Pioneer Chapel has overlooked Highway 16 for more than half a century. It offers road-trippers a place to stretch their legs, and enjoy a moment of stillness. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published June 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/12/Northwest-BC-Wee-Wayside-Chapel/