Does Bill C-63 address those most impacted by online abuse? Experts highlight why Canada’s online harms bill is a good first step but falls short. Sarah Krichel, The Tyee's social media manager, writes. Published May 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/05/23/Canada-Crackdown-Digital-Hate/

When a major city’s water system goes dry, it’s called “Day Zero.” Mexico is nearly there and B.C. could very well be. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published May 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/05/23/When-Will-Vancouver-Run-Out-Water/

“Radical” forest reform? B.C. is signalling a shift in resource management. Here’s one way to prove it’s real, Andy MacKinnon writes. Andy is a retired B.C. professional forester and professional biologist who is active in lobbying governments at all levels to reform land use and resource management practices. Published May 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/22/Will-BC-Deliver-Radical-Forest-Reform/

Secrecy in mountains: The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides has backtracked on plans for post-accident debriefs with clients, citing legal concerns. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter. Published May 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/22/When-Things-Go-Wrong-Mountains-Secrecy/

A new report by economist Jim Stanford shows how working people in Alberta are experiencing unprecedented reductions in incomes, purchasing power and living standards. David Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published May 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/22/UCP-Plan-Drive-Down-Wages-Working/

💡 #WhatWorks: Lux Bio invented an alternative to the toxic plastic wants that litter landfills and oceans. 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. Published May 21, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/05/21/Glow-Stick-Uses-Nature-Bioluminescence/

“We are the voice of music, arts and culture in Alberta.” The Edmonton radio station CKUA enjoys scads of public support but faces a financial “perfect storm.” Ximena González reports. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published May 21, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/05/21/Canada-Faces-Loss-First-Public-Broadcaster/

The 12-step programs talking about a “higher power” are more flexible than you might think. A Tyee Q&A with Wendy Dossett, whose research probes how people can conceive of their addiction recovery. andrea bennett writes. andrea is senior editor at The Tyee. Published May 21, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/21/How-People-Addictions-Conceive-Recovery/

Private owners made millions selling properties to the province. While the BC Conservatives want an audit, Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is dismissing the concerns about high-profit “hotel flipping” in Prince George. Andrew MacLeod, Tyee legislative bureau chief, reports. Published May 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/20/BC-Government-Prince-George-Hotels/

Veronica Swift has been ascending to the upper echelon of 21st-century jazz singers. With the interpretive ingenuity and bracing songwriting of her new album, she’s now most certainly arrived. Win two tickets to see her live with The Tyee! By Coastal Jazz. 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 May 20, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/05/20/Contest-Veronica-Swift-Jazz-Fest/