“As much as my dad called himself a nationalist, he was also a fierce protector of Canada’s sovereignty — he dedicated his life to its defence.” Mel Hurtig's passionate work for Canadian sovereignty offers lessons for how to respond to the political moment. Leslie Hurtig writes. Published March 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/14/To-My-Late-Father-We-Need-You-Mel-Hurtig/

Emmett Macfarlane: Doug Ford’s record on “standing tall against U.S. aggression” so far actually shows a trait of his that matches Trump’s: he’s a weak flip-flopper. Emmett Macfarlane writes. Emmett is a professor of political science at the University of Waterloo. Published March 14, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/03/14/Doug-Ford-Best-Handle-Trump-Think-Again/

Measles is on the rise in North America, which increases unvaccinated people’s risk of being exposed to the disease. If you can’t find an immunization record, speak with a family doctor to determine next steps. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published March 14, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/14/BC-Measles-Vaccination-Rate/

“Think not just twice, but three times, four times over.” The mother of a Vancouver woman being held in “deplorable” conditions after trying to enter the U.S. earlier this month is cautioning Canadians to reconsider trips south of the border. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda is The Tyee’s northern B.C. reporter. Published March 14, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/14/Are-Canadians-Safe-Travelling-US/

A Vancouver Fire Rescue Services captain said due to the extreme damage the exact source of ignition cannot be known for certain. But The Tyee obtained a WorkSafeBC report that suggests the fire may have started because of fire hazards. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published March 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/13/What-Started-Dunbar-Construction-Fire/

“What drove me to leave my Crimea home was the fear felt living every minute knowing that armed enforcers might come for you. It matters zero that you are guilty of nothing. But safe in Canada, challenges lay ahead.” Yuriy Umansky writes. Yuriy, a former journalist in Ukraine with a focus on politics, economics and social life, now lives in B.C. Published March 13, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/13/Yuriy-Notebook-Canada-Fresh-Eyes/

Parents and school staff have complained for years about the Vancouver School Board’s lack of transparency. But a trustee’s motion for change is in limbo, and the district called cops on a parent recording a public meeting. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published March 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/13/Closed-Door-Meetings-Police-Call-Stalled-Motion/

It has cost something like $5.5 million in storage charges for unusable medicine and questionable COVID masks destined for the landfill, writes David J. Climenhaga. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published March 13, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/03/13/Cost-Smith-Tylenot-Folly/

It wasn’t just a beer ad. In 2000, Molson’s “I Am Canadian” campaign reflected the self-assured yet somewhat defensive Canadian identity of the time. It’s now “We Are Canadian,” and it’s generating a lot of buzz. Jared Wesley writes. Jared is a professor of political science at the University of Alberta. Published March 13, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/03/13/We-Are-Canadian-Video-Nationalism-Twist/

The BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance says monthly access fees charged by clinics that prescribe opioid agonist treatment, also referred to as OAT, are discriminatory and fly in the face of Canada’s universal health-care system. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published March 12, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/12/Why-Do-Patients-Pay-Free-Opioid-Agonist-Treatment/