When Canadian professional athletes get hurt, it could mean missing rent.

Unlike in much of the U.S., most Canadian players can't claim workers’ compensation if they’re injured in game or practice. A coalition is trying to change that.

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

Published Monday, January 9, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/09/Pro-Athletes-Want-Compensation-For-Injuries/

Tyler Nielsen has had no traffic tickets in his five years living in B.C.

But after a video he took reopened a probe into police conduct, he’s been pulled over six times in 18 months — with no resulting tickets or charges.

Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is The Tyee's Downtown Eastside reporter.

Published Monday, January 9, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/09/Traffic-Stops-After-Probe-Into-Police-Misconduct/

“Starwalker” is coming to The Cultch’s York Theatre this Feb. 16! Enter and you might be the lucky Tyee reader who wins two tickets and a $100 gift certificate for Caffè La Tana. 🌟

By The Cultch. 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, January 9, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2023/01/09/Contest-Starwalker-Musical-Tickets-Dinner-The-Cultch/

The former premier left the private sector this week and says he’s offered to help David Eby’s government.

Written by Andrew MacLeod The Tyee’s Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria and the author of All Together Healthy (Douglas & McIntyre, 2018). Find him on Twitter or reach him at [email protected].

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/06/Glen-Clark-Open-BC-Housing-David-Eby-Government/

The province is seeking an injunction to stop the corporation from charging patients for access to primary care.

Written by Andrew MacLeod The Tyee’s Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria and the author of All Together Healthy (Douglas & McIntyre, 2018). Find him on Twitter or reach him at [email protected].

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/06/Telus-Health-Extra-Billing-Case/

The precedent-setting decision affects strikes by federally regulated employees in the province.

Written by Zak Vescera The Tyee’s labor reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/06/BC-Labour-Board-Rules-Workers-Refuse-Picket-Lines/

Diversity, connection and a car-free life come when all the things you need, from fresh meals to doctors, are steps away from your home.

Written by Sarah Ghorpade a Canadian writer and researcher currently based in Mumbai, India.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/01/06/Canadian-Cities-Learn-Intense-Mumbai-Neighbourhood/

From humpback whales to maintaining safety to unexpected emotions, a sea captain tells all. Latest in our Day in the Life series.

Michelle Cyca’s writing has appeared in Maclean’s, the Walrus, Chatelaine, SAD Mag and more.

Published on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/01/05/Day-In-Life-Sea-Captain/

Canada is halfway through a 10-year, $78.5 billion plan to fix housing. But it can’t show that money is having any demonstrably positive effect. Patrick Condon explains.

Patrick Condon is the James Taylor chair in Landscape and Livable Environments at the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Published on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2023/01/05/What-Does-Billion-Dollar-Housing-Program-Really-Fix/

Canada is halfway through a 10-year, $78.5 billion plan to fix housing. But it can’t show that money is having any demonstrably positive effect. Patrick Condon explains.

Patrick Condon is the James Taylor chair in Landscape and Livable Environments at the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Published on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2023/01/05/What-Does-Billion-Dollar-Housing-Program-Really-Fix/