Dr. Bonnie Henry's slogan became a local catchphrase: “Be kind, be calm, be safe.” But as the pandemic evolved, her approach didn't change.

Crawford Kilian on B.C.’s report card on its pandemic response.

Crawford is a Tyee contributing editor.

Published Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2022/12/06/BC-Hasnt-Learned-Much-Pandemic-Report-Covid-Disappointed/

At the start of the #COVID19 pandemic, people banged pots and pans to support health-care staff.

But the mood has shifted as nurses face violent abuse. Leaders say the source of the problem isn’t just one thing.

Our Moira Wyton and Zak Vescera report.

Published Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/06/Health-Care-Workers-Facing-Violence-Epidemic/

In her novel ”Five Little Indians,” Cree author Michelle Good traces the path of five residential school survivors who find themselves in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood after aging out of the institution.

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

Published Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/12/06/Residential-Schools-to-Downtown-Eastside/

“The resource centre has been telling us absolutely nothing.”

Ladysmith locals are still unclear on who will get to move into the Heart on the Hill building — originally meant to fill a gap for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief.

Published Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/06/Die-Without-Home-For-Daughter/

The flu isn’t the only thing to worry about: Influenza, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are sending an overwhelming number of kids to hospital.

Meanwhile, some doctors urge mandatory masks and better ventilation.

Moira Wyton reports. Moira is The Tyee's health reporter.

Published Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/06/Calls-For-Flu-Fighting-Vaxapalooza/

“We have to explore everything to get shelter for people — it’s hard to kick people out into the cold.”

As temperatures drop and shelters turn people away, the city continues to remove belongings and order residents off the Downtown Eastside sidewalks.

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

Published Monday, December 5, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/05/Vancouver-Campers-East-Hastings-Discard-Us/

“The crisis looks different in every community.”

Not only do maps highlight the much higher likeliness of dying of an overdose outside of B.C.’s urban centres — it highlights the life-saving impacts of harm reduction services.

Moira Wyton reports. Moira is The Tyee's health reporter.

Published Monday, December 5, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/05/Mapping-Where-Overdoses-More-Likely-Kill/

It’s no secret people are overwhelmed by the news right now. It’s affecting our moods it seems more than ever, and is leading to more people avoiding the news entirely. What can news outlets like The Tyee possibly do about that? Here’s what.

By Jeanette Ageson and David Beers. Jeanette is publisher of The Tyee. David is founding editor of The Tyee.

Published Monday, December 5, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2022/12/05/Help-Us-Report-On-Making-Things-Better/

Get ready to go off at your favourite indie bookstore, thanks to Read Local BC!

By Read Local BC. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative.

Published Monday, December 5, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2022/12/05/Win-Local-Bookstore-Gift-Certificate/

Richmond’s legendary Harold Steves, 85, has fought a supertanker port, a plan to dump raw sewage in the river and unrelenting attempts to buy farmland for new homes and industry.

He puts five decades as a city councillor behind him, but he’s hardly finished.

Christopher Cheung writes. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee.

Published Monday, December 5, 2022.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/05/Harold-Steves-Leaves-City-Hall/