Gladiator vinyl. Barbie hoodie. Pinocchio Funko Pop. Oh, my. Tyee reporter Christopher Cheung talked to our film critic Dorothy Woodend about screener season, the flood of unnecessary tchotchkes, and what happens when art starts to feel like content. Published Dec. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/13/Tis-Season-Too-Many-Movie-Screeners/

“Coolness may be receding with my hairline,” writes Tyee associate editor Harrison Mooney. But Pitchfork’s annual album ranking still comes bearing gifts. In defence of a controversial year-end music list. Published Dec. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/13/Losing-My-Edge/

“After Grade 4, it’s almost impossible for kids to catch up to grade level.” B.C. has pledged $30 million and hopes to screen 150,000 kindergarten to Grade 3 students for dyslexia over the next three years. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Dec. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/13/BC-Takes-Steps-Address-Dyslexia/

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi appears to be poised to run for the seat held by former NDP leader Rachel Notley, who announced her resignation Thursday morning. Nenshi has not confirmed he will run to succeed Notley. But it’s just a matter of time, writes Graham Thomson. Graham is an award-winning Edmonton-based columnist who has covered Alberta politics for more than 30 years, first with the Edmonton Journal and now as a freelancer with various news outlets. Published Dec. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/12/12/Nenshi-Wants-To-Run-Edmonton/

Fraser Health has launched a public awareness campaign encouraging pregnant people and people with syphilis symptoms to get tested for the sexually transmitted infection as cases continue to climb in British Columbia. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Dec. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/12/Time-Get-Tested-Syphilis/

There’s power in each of our stories — they open doors for connection and empathy. At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, staff members’ lived experiences shape the work of helping to lift people out of crisis. By Family Services of Greater 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 Dec. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/12/12/Family-Services-Power-Stories/

Experts say the investigations into Tenet Media provide a look at how the information many Canadians consume on YouTube and other platforms is being shaped, funded and promoted by foreign governments and domestic special interests. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Dec. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/12/12/Russian-Political-Influence-Campaign-Canada/

Richard Seymour’s new book “Disaster Nationalism” argues that Americans and Canadians aren’t the only ones about to lose our democracy. If we understand it, we have a better chance against it. But the Northern Irish political commentator warns it won’t be easy. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Dec. 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/12/11/Disaster-Nationalism-Sets-Democracy-Sights/

In connecting community services with Indigenous visual works, the non-profit is creating a lot more than a building. And asking you to help. By First United. 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 Dec. 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/12/11/First-United-Social-Housing/

B.C.’s chief coroner Jatinder Baidwan has stepped up the number of inquests the BC Coroners Service conducts but faces growing criticism in the wake of cases where “accidental death” turned out to be anything but. Geoff Meggs writes. Geoff is a former journalist and Vancouver city councillor. He was chief of staff to Premier John Horgan and has written several books on B.C. politics. Published Dec. 11, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/12/11/Accidental-Deaths-Really-Homicides/