This spring, explore the world of Renaissance France with ensemble Doulce Mémoire and choreographer-dancer Hubert Hazebroucq. By Early Music Vancouver. 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 March 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/03/24/Contest-Doulce-Memoire-Let-Us-Dance/

The federal election is on. And so is The Run. Sign up free today. Paul Willcocks, Tyee senior editor, writes. Published March 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2025/03/24/The-Run-Newsletter-Federal-Election-2025/

Roy was, however briefly, cock of the walk in Stanley Park. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published March 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/21/Roy-Stanley-Park-Rooster/

“Aerial is pain. Every beautiful, elegant move causes a bruise, a friction burn or has been done so often the body no longer displays the damage. But you feel it.” Katie Hyslop writes. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published March 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/21/Hoop-Dreams/

Few authors capture Vancouver like Sam Wiebe, the best-selling author of the locally-set, critically acclaimed Wakeland series. Harrison Mooney interviews. Harrison is an associate editor with The Tyee. Published March 24, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/21/Vancouver-Plays-Itself-The-Last-Exile/

“Uplifted Voices” invites audiences to experience musical storytelling that sheds light on global histories through an innovative sonic landscape. By The Chan 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 either put on by us or by our select partners. Published March 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/03/21/Silkroad-Uplifted-Voices/

At first, Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state seemed like a joke. Just a few weeks later, we all realize that an American attempt to annex Canada is a serious possibility requiring serious countermeasures. Crawford Kilian writes. Crawford is a Tyee contributing editor. Published March 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/03/21/Trumps-Reality-Canada-Fight/

With Mark Carney’s decision to eliminate WAGE and house the gender equity portfolio under a wide-ranging cultural file with the heritage minister, Canada faces the unravelling of decades of progress on women’s rights. Angela Marie MacDougall writes. Angela is the executive director of Battered Women’s Support Services Association in Vancouver. Published March 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/03/21/Scrapping-Wage-Carney-Progress/

The personal lives of politicians’ spouses and children are generally off-limits in Canadian news reporting, but for Fae Johnstone, the coverage is one more example of how trans people have become a popular political punching bag. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published March 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/21/Trans-Rights-Under-Attack-Advocates-Prep-Election/

“COVID taught governments — in a way that had been far from certain beforehand — that borders could be closed or heavily restricted for extended periods with strong public support and minimal disruption to the everyday lives of most of their people.” Harrison Mooney interviews the authors of “When the World Closed Its Doors.” Harrison is an associate editor with The Tyee. Published March 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/21/US-Canada-Border-Shutdown-COVID/