The arts can get us through the darkest times — something like a pandemic. But they also expand our compassion.

In this Q&A, @DorothyWoodend and culture author Max Wyman ponder culture, its evolution and its role in democracy. Dorothy Woodend is The Tyee's culture editor. Published Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/09/19/Art-Fix-Fractured-World/

A new study says kids who develop eczema, asthma, food allergies and/or hay fever may do so because the development of their gut microbiome was disrupted. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle is The Tyee's health reporter. Published Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/19/Kids-Gut-Health-Impacting-Allergies/

An internal report paints a damning picture of working conditions including bullying, sexual harassment as well as low pay for the people who transport prisoners and protect British Columbia’s courts.

B.C. is promising to address it. Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter. Published Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/19/Sheriff-Shortage-Threatening-BC-Legal-System/

Men in construction, trades, forestry and transportation are experiencing disproportionate deaths from illicit drug poisoning. A first-of-its-kind project is offering resources across B.C. to support crew members in need. Vancouver Island Construction Association writes. 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 Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2023/09/18/Trade-Workers-Deserve-Tools/

“No records yet exist.” B.C. wasted millions of dollars on PPE that got tossed.

Eighteen months later, the province has yet to even begin discussing how to better prepare for global supply chain disruptions. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/18/BC-Emergency-Gear-Purchasing/

“We are guilty of elder abuse of Mother Nature. We are the ones who have given the planet a fever.”

Before Hurricane Lee bore down on the Maritimes, wildfires ravaged Nova Scotia, B.C., Ontario and the Northwest Territories. Michael Harris reflects. Michael, a Tyee contributor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/09/18/Hurricane-Insomnia/

While many Calgary renters are hopeful implementing a new housing strategy will address their woes — none of the 54 actions outlined in the housing strategy can help the Calgarians who are currently at risk of losing their homes. Ximena González reports. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/15/Calgary-Eviction-Rents-Gong-Show-Key-Council-Vote/

CW: Sexual harassment in the workforce. “I was desperate to get free.” The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is conducting what is believed to be its first investigation of alleged crimes by police officers against another officer, The Tyee has learned. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/15/Sexual-Harassment-Inside-Calgary-Police-Criminal-Probe/

No stranger to contention, Aftab Erfan compares debates to a ping pong match — back and forth and escalating throughout. 🏓🗯 But how to slow down and find common ground? Christopher Cheung interviews an expert of conflict and dialogue. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/15/Polarizing-Times-Fine-Art-Tough-Conversations/

After the B.C. study that gave $7,500 in a lump sum to 50 recently homeless people in Vancouver made international headlines, researchers say they’re rolling out a similar project to strengthen the case for policy changes. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is The Tyee's civic issues reporter. Published Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/09/15/Study-Showed-Giving-Money-Homeless-People-Changes-Lives/