Recent flashpoints in American politics have shown us how quickly and easily a seemingly routine event can turn into a crisis. Crawford Kilian writes. Crawford is a Tyee contributing editor. Published March 6, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/03/06/What-Finland-Can-Teach-Preparing-Disasters/

This is the oldest existing gurdwara in the Western Hemisphere, preceded only by a 1908 gurdwara once located in Vancouver’s Kitsilano before its demolition. Gurdwaras are religious institutions, but they also serve as sacred, cultural, social and political spaces for the community. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published March 6, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/06/Case-Gurdwara-Lumber-Barons-KKK/

“The news can seem bleak these days. But I see so much hope in three Alberta organizations doing invaluable work in addressing and responding to intimate partner violence.” Alexandra Ages writes. Alexandra resides on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Alberta. Published March 6, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/03/05/Tackling-Crisis-Intimate-Partner-Violence-Alberta/

British Columbia’s 2025 provincial budget arrived just over four months after the October election, but in the interim the world has changed. Marc Lee explains. Marc is a senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ B.C. office, where this story was originally published. Published March 5, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/03/05/What-You-Need-Know-BC-Budget/

While the “buy local” movement has deeper roots, often resurfacing during periods of economic tensions, the current surge stems from a desire to support homegrown brands and manufacturers they see as reflecting their values, reports Melise Panetta. Melise is a lecturer in marketing in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. Published March 5, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/05/Buy-Canadian-Fight-Trump-Tariffs/

Following the reactivation of its Psychological Defence Agency, every Swedish household now receives a booklet titled “If Crisis or War Comes,” outlining what to do in an emergency. Canada should be doing the same, writes Peter MacLeod. Peter MacLeod is principal of MASS LBP and the author, with Richard Johnson, of Democracy’s Second Act, out this fall from the University of Toronto’s Aevo Press. Published March 5, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/03/05/Canada-Needs-New-Civil-Defence-Corps/

On a day when the U.S. levied punishing tariffs on Canada, B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey presented a budget that maintains spending on key services while running a large deficit. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published March 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/04/Record-Deficit-Spending-Maintained-BC-Tariff-Budget/

Alice Maitland never made a big deal about being B.C.’s longest-serving mayor. The former mayor is remembered for her compassion and strength — characteristics that made her successful at a time when few women entered politics. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published March 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/04/Remembering-BC-Longest-Serving-Mayor/

Ballet BC returns to Vancouver March 6 to 8. The triple bill features a world premiere from an acclaimed Spanish choreographer, the large-scale “PASSING” from a Swedish choreographer and a world premiere from a rising Montreal-based star. By Ballet BC. 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. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/03/04/Ballet-BC-Brings-World-Class-Talent-Vancouver/

Did the BC Conservative leader ever have it? asks Dr. Steve. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published March 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/03/04/Please-Advise-Has-Rustad-Lost-Control-Already/