“Canadians can probably agree, even in these deeply divided times, the Nazi regime and Soviet-style communism were brutal and repressive. But their feelings about the word ‘socialism’ are likely more complicated and dependent on political leanings.” Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Nov. 26, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/26/Why-Poilievre-Saying-Nazis-Socialists/

For nearly 80 years, British Columbians have been told that the province’s natural bounty will always be there. But people choosing to spend time in the province’s vast and expanding network of tree plantations say that’s not true. Ben Parfitt writes. Ben is a reporter at The Tyee covering forestry and related issues. Published Nov. 25, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/11/25/What-If-BC-Totally-Wrong-Forest-Management/

Lisa Young: I’ve been developing a theory about decision-making in the premier’s office. There’s a big wheel over on one wall, like on “The Price Is Right.” When a minister comes with a problem, they’re invited to spin the wheel. #abpoli Lisa is a professor of political science at the University of Calgary. Published Nov. 25, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/11/25/Danielle-Smith-Game-Show-Approach-Fixing-Things/

Enter to win a chance to spend big at your favourite local bookstore! 📚🎁 With our curated book lists and recommendations for all readers and all occasions, Read Local BC is your ultimate book-gifting guide. By Read Local 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. Published Nov. 25, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2024/11/25/Contest-Read-Local-BC/

Despite an NDP campaign promise to get rid of British Columbia’s carbon tax if the federal government no longer requires it, the tax won’t disappear quickly. Or possibly at all. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published Nov. 25, 2024.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/25/Can-BC-Carbon-Tax-Be-Saved/

Lifted by country tunes of rebellion, locals filled an historic hall to say no to Australia’s richest mogul. Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, was on the ground. Published Nov. 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/11/22/Alberta-Coal-War-Dispatch/

Ten years ago, I wrote my first story on the housing crisis. (If you’re curious, it was about the development bonanza along Vancouver’s Cambie Corridor, still ongoing.) Ten years later, I’m still covering the beat. How can any Vancouver reporter escape it? Christopher Cheung writes. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Nov. 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/11/22/Are-We-Trying-to-Solve-Housing-Crisis/

A teacher who sits on one of the four Vancouver School Board standing committees says they are unable to effectively advocate for teachers at the district level because of how the board’s committee meetings are run. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Nov. 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/22/Trustee-Takes-Aim-School-District-Meeting-Restrictions/

On Nov. 8, as Irene Alec walked along the main throughfare in downtown Burns Lake, she stooped to pick up a green cloth shopping bag that was lying in the road and placed it on the sidewalk. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Nov. 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/22/Lake-Babine-Elder-Handcuffed-Ticketed/

The B.C. government has killed 2,200 wolves since 2015 with the aim of protecting caribou. Bryce J. Casavant writes. Bryce is a former B.C. conservation officer. Published Nov. 22, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/11/22/BC-Wolf-Cull/