In an abrupt news conference Friday, Energy Minister Brian Jean and Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz declared that the government was changing mining policy for Alberta because the world needed more metallurgical coal. Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Dec. 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/12/23/Alberta-Surrenders-To-Australian-Coal-Lobby/

The 2023 report by the LifeWorks consulting firm commissioned and heavily promoted by the UCP that concluded Alberta could walk away with 53% of the Canadian Pension Plan — about $334 billion — turns out, as it appeared, too good to be true. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Dec. 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/12/23/Alberta-Plan-Loot-CPP-Hits-Reality/

“The only thing worse than receiving a big hunk of metal is realizing you can’t live without it.” Christopher Cheung on the chunky electronic appliances taking up space in his small apartment that he didn’t know he needed. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Dec. 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/23/Cyborg-Christmas-Glass-Castle/

Options for Sexual Health says it will have to close most of its operations unless the province immediately increases funding. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Dec. 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/23/BC-Clinics-Reproductive-Rights-Closures/

with cover Karsten Heuer learned a surprising thing or two from the buffalo now roaming the backcountry of Banff National Park — lessons he shared with Andrew Nikiforuk a few months before the renowned biologist, author and conservationist died in November. Andrew is a Tyee contributing editor. Published Dec. 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/23/What-Buffalo-Know/

This year at The Tyee, we’ve been celebrating the holidays early and often. Here's the music brightening up the homes of staff. By Tyee Staff. Published Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/20/Merry-Bright-Holiday-Listening/

"A tsunami of archives overwhelmed me as I grappled with loss. And taught me to be present again." Sarah Krichel, The Tyee's social media manager, writes. Published Dec. 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/20/Losing-Dog-Digital-Age/

Older women. Younger men. It’s a thing. Dorothy Woodend on the age-gap affairs cinematic universe. Dorothy is The Tyee's culture editor. Published Dec. 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/20/Banner-Year-Moms-Gone-Wild/

Feeling stressed as you consider attending holiday parties? Knot in your stomach as you wonder how this year’s family dinner will go — either because you’re worried about drinking too much, or because you’re worried a loved one will? andrea bennett interviews "You Don't Have to Quit" author Maureen Palmer. andrea is a senior editor at The Tyee. Published Dec. 20, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/20/Maureen-Palmer-Interview/

How worried should you be about bird flu, lyme disease, rabies? We asked the BC Centre for Disease Control about staying safe from zoonotic diseases. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Dec. 20, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/20/How-Worried-Bird-Flu-Lyme-Disease-Rabies/