Are large language models hitting a wall? “The tech that we currently call AI is not intelligent. Full stop,” said David Weitzner. Isaac Phan Nay interviews the author of “Think Like a Human: The Power of Your Mind in an Age of AI.” Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published June 18, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/18/How-Fight-AI-Job-Threat/

In politics, knowing when to leave can be as important as what you do while in public office, writes Michael Harris. Michael, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published June 18, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/06/18/Poilievre-Clunky-Comeback-Campaign/

“Let’s just hope the whole event wraps up before Premier Smith can finish sewing 51 stars on that souvenir flag. You have to admit, Alberta would make one hell of a parting gift.” Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published June 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/17/Please-Advise-G7-Leaders/

At a moment when power and wealth are concentrated in the boardrooms of a few behemoth corporations, what can be done to reverse the trend? We may dream of big breakups, but what are the chances, really? A Tyee interview with antitrust advocate Keldon Bester. Harrison Mooney, Tyee associate editor, interviews. Published June 17, 2025.

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“The Work of Repair: Redress and Repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver” highlights three ways the MOV is working towards repair: repatriation, community engagement and research that reconnects Indigenous belongings to their histories. By Museum of Vancouver. 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 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/06/17/Museum-Vancouver-Exhibits-Decolonization-Efforts/

With a sharp rise in political hostility towards LGBTQ2S+ issues and a troubling rise in hate crime reports, many organizers say Pride is more important than ever. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published June 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/17/BC-Pride-Events-Push-Back-Hate/

In a classic Friday afternoon bad news dump, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government announced a scheme to make seniors pay “the full costs” for restricted supplies of COVID-19 vaccines. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published June 17, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/16/Alberta-COVID-Vaccines-Expensive-Harder-Get/

Two MLAs who left the Conservative Party of BC to sit as Independents have formed their own political party that promises to stop teachers from striking, end the “reconciliation industry” and introduce private health care. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published June 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/16/BC-New-Right-Wing-Party/

If harm reduction advocates “are willing to acknowledge and learn from their mistakes,” and engage with advocates outside the harm reduction bubble, “they have the potential to improve drug policy’s effectiveness,” said Keith Humphreys, former drug policy adviser to then-U.S. president Barack Obama. Geoff Meggs writes. Geoff is a former journalist and Vancouver city councillor. Published June 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/16/Harm-Reduction-Advocates-Lost-Ground/

Symphony SPLASH! returns to Victoria’s Inner Harbour on Aug. 2 and 3! The iconic event on the water now spans two full days over the B.C. Day long weekend, offering more music, more community and more celebration than ever before. By Victoria Symphony. 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 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/06/16/Contest-Symphony-Splash/