As this election draws to a close, let’s take a closer look at the parties’ platforms to get a sense of their vision of a strong Canada. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published April 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/24/Comparing-Party-Platforms/

As in many ridings across British Columbia and Canada this election, in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke the discussion is about the rising cost of living, an uncertain future and who is best to stand up to threats from the United States. Andrew MacLeod, Tyee legislative bureau chief, reports. Published April 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/24/Down-Wire-One-BC-Most-Competitive-Ridings/

A recent survey by the BC Construction Association found the majority of construction businesses in B.C. have experienced late or missed payments, leading to high costs and instability for owners and employees at small construction businesses. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published April 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/24/Prompt-Payment-Legislation-Construction/

“The Frontliners” is a comedic drama that takes audiences to an East Vancouver hotel in early 2016, where three beleaguered employees find homes for new families from Syria in the midst of a housing crisis. World-premiering at Firehall Arts Centre this May. 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 April 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/04/24/The-Frontliners-Firehall-Arts-Centre/

The night of the English-language election debate in Montreal was not Canadian journalism’s finest night. There were heated arguments inside the press room, an attempt to crash a CBC broadcast, a line of police officers to ensure journalists could do their jobs and a cancelled post-debate scrum. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published April 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/23/Rebel-News-Election-Debate/

Little has been said about post-secondary education this election. But students themselves are paying attention. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published April 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/23/What-Post-Secondary-Students-Want-this-Election/

The night of the English-language election debate in Montreal was not Canadian journalism’s finest night. There were heated arguments inside the press room, an attempt to crash a CBC broadcast, a line of police officers to ensure journalists could do their jobs and a cancelled post-debate scrum. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published April 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/23/Rebel-News-Election-Debate/

Looking for local art book recommendations? Here are five picks published in Canada that put the spotlight on Vancouver-area artists. By Figure 1 Publishing. 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 April 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/04/23/Five-Vancouver-Art-Books/

It’s a packed house at the federal all-candidates meeting in Powell River, with one very notable absence: Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn. A Tyee special report. andrea bennett, Tyee senior editor, reports. Published April 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/23/Aaron-Gunn-Riles-Foes-Coastal-Riding/

“One thing he’s done so well – until, of course, this Trumpian curveball — is to dress up this hard-right, corporate empowerment agenda as an anti-establishment rebuke to the system.” Tyee associate editor Harrison Mooney interviews Martin Lukacs on his new book. Published April 22, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/04/22/Poilievre-Blowtorch-Welfare-State/