“All of our abilities to move and all of our ways of nonconformity, however we show up in the world, are under scrutiny.” Jeevan Sangha writes for the Wekeender. Jeevan is a freelance culture writer and senior editor at Shado Magazine. Published Aug. 1, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/08/01/Travelling-While-Trans/

“There’s a longstanding, if uneasy, truce between Christian and Nisga’a traditions, rooted in colonialism and cultural preservation.” Sean Robinson writes for the Weekender. Sean is an educational assistant in the community of Laxgalts’ap. Published Aug. 5, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/08/01/Christianity-Meets-Diverges-Nisgaa-Culture/

The Lafufu represents accepting mediocrity because we’re all too tired (or poor) to get the real thing. The Lafufu is the queen of slop. Mel Woods writes for the Weekender. Mel is an award-winning Vancouver-based writer, editor and content creator. Published Aug. 1, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/08/01/Summer-Slop/

As the Red Chris mine embarks on a new, riskier form of mining, it might not be the last time owners or workers are caught unprepared. Zoë Yunker reports. Zoë is a Victoria-based journalist writing about environmental politics. Published Aug. 1, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/01/Red-Chris-Mine-Expansion/

In a news release yesterday, Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure said his office has approved the petition for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative launched by former Progressive Conservative deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, who has long been a vocal critic of the Smith government’s separatist machinations. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published July 31, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/31/Alberta-Forever-Canada-Petition-Approved-Danielle-Smith-Blocked/

The Tyee interviewed Jonathan Blair, lawyer with the Community Legal Assistance Society’s community law program, about what it means to be mentally fit or unfit to stand trial, and, if someone is found fit to stand trial, what it would mean if they were then found not criminally responsible. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published July 31, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/07/31/What-Determines-Kai-Ji-Adam-Lo-Fit-Trial/

In internal documents provided to The Tyee, Employment and Social Development Canada proposed changing how migrant workers in the agriculture and fishing sectors are paid, housed and brought into the country. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published July 31, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/07/31/Migrant-Workers-Program-Changes-Hurt/

It’s not like there’s anything else going on. And you have to appreciate the rigour of this coverage. Steve Burgess advises. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published July 31, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/31/Please-Advise-Are-Justin-Katy-Thing/

PM Carney seemed to be tagging along rather than trail-blazing when he announced Wednesday that Canada will recognize the state of Palestine in September if reforms are made, writes Michael Harris. Michael, a Tyee contributing editor, is a highly awarded journalist and documentary maker. Published July 31, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/07/31/Canada-Finally-Reckons-Netanyahu-War-Gaza/

On Monday, the Cantilever Bar fire broke out 10 kilometres south of the village. One major factor slowing the blaze’s spread: the area’s history with wildfires. It demonstrates a key principle that provides hope for residents in the province’s fire-struck Interior, reports Tyler Olsen, new senior editor at The Tyee. Published July 30, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/07/30/Lytton-Faces-New-Fire/