Would you build a nuclear power plant with a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels, but also produce toxic nuclear waste and could malfunction in a deadly, disastrous fashion? A Delta resource seeks to help kids ask good questions and back their choices with evidence.

Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee.

Published Thursday, May 4, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/04/Delta-Students-Navigate-Issues/

Cathy Woodgate et. al. v. RCMP got underway in Burns Lake this week.

But Woodgate, the lead complainant, did not get to share her story — she died before the hearings which were repeatedly delayed. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports.

Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter.

(CW: Stories of trauma and abuse.)

Published Thursday, May 4, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/04/Burns-Lake-Indian-School-Survivors/

The housing “crisis” is not a crisis, says Ricardo Tranjan. It’s rather a situation that benefits those making money at the expense of others, namely tenants.

andrea bennett interviews. andrea is senior editor at The Tyee.

Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/05/03/What-Behind-Housing-Crisis-Canada/

Vancouver school district staff finally balanced the budget.

But the school board has rejected it, some citing complexity, insufficient time and lack of transparency.

Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee.

Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/03/Delay-In-Vancouver-School-Board-Vote/

Starting on Jan. 1, B.C. will become the first province to require firms that specialize in asbestos abatement to be licensed, meaning they’ll have to meet educational requirements on safety.

That’s critical to worker safety, says one advocate.

Zak Vescera reports. Zak reports on labour for The Tyee.

Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/03/Tackling-Asbestos-Workplace-Danger/

Leave forests alone and they’ll save us? Almost, but it’s not that simple.

On how trees can help humans adapt to climate change and his new book, Michelle Gamage spoke with Peter Wohlleben from his home in Germany.

Michelle regularly reports on climate for The Tyee.

Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/05/03/Forests-Will-Save-Us-If-We-Let-Them/

“I love working for Atira in terms of my job. But I know for certain they could be doing a lot more for Indigenous women in the community, Indigenous women who they serve and support, Indigenous frontline workers who work for them.”

Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee.

Published Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/02/Atira-Workers-Unionizing/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=050223-f&utm_campaign=editorial

“Nobody ever came looking for me.”

A new report identifies 198 young people in care who were reported missing between April and December 2022. Of the people identified, the majority were Indigenous. Katie Hyslop reports.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/02/Youth-Fleeing-Welfare-Placements/

The truck carrying 17,000 litres of diesel has been successfully retrieved from coastal waters north of Campbell River after it fell off a barge in a storm.

Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter.

Published Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/02/Rescue-Mission-Coastal-Disaster/

A lot of sweat and sacrifice goes into cultural products. Yet in a foodie city with Michelin-starred dining, there is a lack of recognition about how these staples satisfy the population’s diverse diets.

Christopher Cheung’s final #FreshOffTheShelf.

Chris is The Tyee's urban issues reporter.

Published Monday, May 1, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/01/What-Gets-Left-Out-Of-Local-Food/