What makes a word Canadian? Sometimes it’s origin. “Demoviction.” “Renoviction.” “Trick or treat.” Sometimes it’s frequency. “Down island.” “Atmospheric river.” “Zombie fire.” These are just two of six types of Canadianisms, according to lexicographer Stefan Dollinger. Harrison Mooney, Tyee associate editor, writes. Published June 30, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/30/Do-You-Speak-Canadian/

“As soon as we start the class, they don’t look at their phones. That’s what I was hoping for.” Sara Harowitz writes for the Weekender. Sara is a freelance writer and editor based in Vancouver. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/27/Calming-Terrariums-Come-Back-Chaotic-World/

“Whether you grew up with one or not, a summer full of the bike rides, mischief and romantic intrigue popularized in American cinema has an intoxicating pull.” Jackie Wong, Tyee senior editor, writes. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/27/Perfect-Summer-Doesnt-Exist/

“She loves reading independently. But part of me wishes she’d slow down a little.” Harrison Mooney, Tyee associate editor, writes. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/27/Read-Nearly-300-New-Kids-Books/

Whether on the road to visit a family member, at the beach or in a new city with the love of your life, we’ve got 27 excellent book recs for your journey. By Tyee Staff. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/06/27/Twenty-Seven-Summer-Reads/

Mount Polley mine’s tailings dam had already exceeded the maximum height authorized under its environmental certificate when it experienced a catastrophic failure more than a decade ago, lawyers for Xatśūll First Nation told B.C.’s Supreme Court this week. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published July 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/27/Mount-Polley-Dam-Exceeded-Authorized-Height/

The Alberta government’s “surveys” are push polls with zero validity as a measure of public opinion and with consent baked in. If you participate, the only answers you can give will in most cases imply your agreement with Premier Danielle Smith’s plans. David J. Climenhaga writes. David J. Climenhaga is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/27/UCP-Propaganda-Overdrive-Alberta-Next/

“The Dark Lady” shines a light on Emilia Bassano, a multiracial, trilingual woman who was England’s first published poet — and a contemporary to William Shakespeare. Running July 3 to Sept. 19! By Bard on the Beach. 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 put on either by us or by our select partners. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/06/27/Contest-Dark-Lady-Bard-Beach/

“In some ways, robust political critique and protest is the antidote to fascism.” Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/27/Free-Speech-UBC/

“This should have been done a long time ago.”

On June 25, the Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine announced its formation in a dual press conference held in Vancouver and Toronto. Kristen de Jager reports. Kristen is a graduate student at the UBC school of journalism, writing and media and is completing a practicum at The Tyee. Published June 26, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/26/Canadian-Group-Defends-Palestinian-Journalists/