President Trump’s approach to threaten, pause and reverse tariffs so many times it makes the head spin will not only be damaging to the U.S.’s interests. It risks unravelling a system that’s ordered the world economy since the end of the Second World War, says UBC professor Kristen Hopewells. Olamide Olaniyan interviews. Olamide is an associate editor at The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/16/Kristen-Hopewell-Interview/

When it comes to Bill 15, Premier Eby said no projects will go ahead without consent and that the legislation won’t be used for pipelines or LNG projects. None of that is written in the bill. Adam Olsen writes. Adam is a former BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/16/Premier-Promises-Bill-15/

“How much money is going into the industry and what could be done with that money were it not going into the oilsands?” The Tyee caught up with Don Gillmor, author of “On Oil.” Amanda Follett Hosgood interviews. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/16/Don-Gillmor-Interview/

A B.C. ostrich farm fighting an order to kill its 400 birds has become a flashpoint for the far right and people skeptical of both mainstream science and the regulatory powers of governments. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/16/BC-Ostrich-Farm-Far-Right-Crusade/

When you think of a hackathon, you might not initially think of a room full of 11- to 15-year-old girls and gender diverse kids. Hackergal is changing that. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/15/Comox-Kids-Learn-Code-AI-Hackergal/

With more than 23,000 civil servants represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees primed to strike, the ball is now in the United Conservative Party government’s court. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/15/Alberta-Heads-Toward-Showdown-Workers/

“Inner Elder” is a transformative journey through real-life memories. Through heartfelt storytelling, Michelle Thrush weaves real-life memories with laughter, grace and playfulness to explore her own inner Elder. By Firehall Arts Centre. 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 May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/05/15/Inner-Elder-Onstage-Firehall-Arts-Centre/

Catering, cleaning and hospitality staff who live and work on a Squamish-area “floatel” have officially unionized. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/15/Support-Staff-Floating-Work-Camp-Unionize/

Former Alberta UCP infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie has accused the husband of Premier Danielle Smith of working as an unregistered lobbyist, which allegedly included an attempt to meet with Guthrie about a major rail link between Calgary and Banff. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles Rusnell is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published May 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/14/Ousted-UCP-MLA-Alleges-Secret-Rail-Lobbying-David-Moretta/

The B.C. government is pushing ahead with legislation that would grant sweeping powers to fast-track projects the government designates “provincially significant,” including bypassing major parts of environmental assessments and giving industry consultants the power to greenlight permits. Reporters: Zoë Yunker is a Victoria-based journalist writing about environmental politics. Amanda Follett Hosgood is The Tyee’s northern B.C. reporter. Published May 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/14/Will-Cutting-Red-Tape-Make-BC-Great-Again/