Book banning is one of the first signs that a democracy is losing its way, writes Michael Harris, dragging behind it the scorpion’s tail of ignorance and intolerance. Michael, a Tyee contributor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published May 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/13/Book-Bans-Warning-Endangered-Democracy/

“As I write this, I’m getting ready to leave for my seventh season of tree planting. I’ve had an eye on the weather all winter, watching as the snowpack levels in B.C. reach record lows and rivers run dry.” The end of tree-planting as we know it, by Alana Friend Lettner. Alana is a writer and tree planter. Published May 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/13/End-Of-Tree-Planting-As-We-Know-It/

After renting in Surrey for 15 years, Jackie, who is in the final stages of a neurological illness, and her partner can’t find a new place they can afford as laws and market are stacked against them. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published May 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/13/Jackie-Dealing-Terminal-Illness-Being-Evicted/

A New York Times story revealed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with a parasitic worm that consumed part of his brain before dying. How will this affect RFK Jr.’s quest for the White House? Steve Burgess advises. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published May 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/10/Doc-Steve-RFK-Jr-Brain-Eating-Worm-Parasite-Political-Circus/

“Our government has continually shared British Columbians’ concerns about the numerous potential impacts of a spill. All we can do is urge the federal government to ensure it is safe.” Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published May 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/10/BC-Warned-Unaddressed-Tanker-Risks-TMX/

“’The government’s taking it seriously, there’s investment in it, let’s do modular child care.’” After B.C. announced funding to increase child-care in 2018, two women-led companies have combined forces to construct permanent spaces, built efficiently. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published May 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/10/Entrepreneurs-Bringing-Modular-Child-Care-Centres-BC/

Big Boring Breakthrough: Two tunnelling machines have arrived at their last stop for the Broadway Subway, marking the machine’s completion for this phase. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published May 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/10/Entrepreneurs-Bringing-Modular-Child-Care-Centres-BC/

The extremist fringe must feel over the moon. Thanks to recent actions by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, they have moved from the fringe to the very heart of political debate in Canada. Author: Charlie Angus has been the NDP member of Parliament for Timmins-James Bay since 2004. Published May 10, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/10/Pierre-Poilievre-Politics-Intimidation/

Calgary has lost 1,500 non-market rentals since 2021, laying bare Canada’s affordable housing problems. And its solutions. Ximena González reports. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published May 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/09/Calgary-Lost-Non-Market-Rentals/

The case of the “urban wilderness” that was Vancouver’s town dump. You can still find evidence of Everett Crowley Park’s past life — if you look closely enough. Olamide Olaniyan reports our newest #PlaceDetective. Olamide is associate editor of The Tyee. Published May 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/05/09/Urban-Wilderness-That-Was-Vancouver-Dump/