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As Trump Weaves Dark Fairy Tales, Sleep Is No Option
Sep 15Tap to summarizeDark fairy tales have replaced the shining myth of American nationhood. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Sept. 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/09/15/Trump-Dark-Fairy-Tales-Sleep-No-Option/
Transcribe →The Fraser’s Impressive Sockeye Returns Prompt Fishery Openings
Aug 14Tap to summarizeWild salmon lovers in the province are expressing cautious optimism as Fraser River sockeye returns significantly exceed expectations — something that’s being attributed, in part, to the removal of fish farms in the area. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/14/Fraser-Sockeye-Returns-Prompt-Fishery-Openings/
Transcribe →Rethinking Canada’s ‘Productivity Problem’
Aug 14Tap to summarize“This idea that we need to work harder and grow the GDP, or that we need to invest more in research and development, is really questionable to me.” The Tyee’s labour reporter Isaac Phan Nay interviews Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, director of policy and community action at Community Food Centres Canada. Published Aug. 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/08/14/Rethinking-Canada-Productivity-Problem/
Transcribe →How a Tiny Flag Embroiled a BC Town in China-Taiwan Tensions
Aug 14Tap to summarizeA new front has opened up in the diplomatic battle between China and Taiwan: the small town of Hope and its welcoming central bus stop. Tyler Olsen, Tyee senior editor, reports. Published Aug. 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/14/Tiny-Flag-BC-Town-China-Taiwan-Tensions/
Transcribe →Alberta’s Bizarre and Dangerous Vaccine Experiment Begins
Aug 13Tap to summarizeAlberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began Monday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the fall if any vaccine is left. You might get vaccinated, or you might not. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Aug. 13, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/08/13/Alberta-Vaccine-Experiment/
Transcribe →LGBTQ2S+ Books Give Kids a ‘Feeling of Being Seen’
Aug 13Tap to summarize“It’s that shock of recognition, where you can see yourself reflected back in someone’s eyes with love,” said U.S. author and artist Jessica Love. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 18, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/13/LGBTQ2S-Books-Give-Kids-Feeling-Being-Seen/
Transcribe →A Janitor Died on the Job at SFU. Co-workers Want Change
Aug 13Tap to summarizeThe Tyee spoke to seven of Kaila’s co-workers, who all say they believe an excessive workload, strenuous working conditions and a lack of support for existing health conditions contributed to her death. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Published Aug. 13, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/13/Janitor-Died-SFU/
Transcribe →There’s a Path to Prosperity on BC’s Coast. It’s Called ICET
Aug 12Tap to summarizeICET’s funding supports projects led by local governments, First Nations, and not-for-profit organizations, that are often at a scale too small to interest larger provincial or federal programs but critical to community well-being. Adam Olsen writes. Adam, a former BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation, is a regular contributor to The Tyee. Published Aug. 12, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/08/12/ICET-BC-Path-To-Prosperity/
Transcribe →Funding Changes Might Leave BC’s Long-COVID Patients in the Lurch
Aug 12Tap to summarizeUpcoming changes to B.C.’s Medical Services Plan could affect how thousands of long-COVID patients access care. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 12, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/12/Funding-Changes-BC-Long-COVID/
Transcribe →Fast Trains in Hot Weather Can Spark Fires. Why Are Speed Limits Secret
Aug 12Tap to summarizeThey are some of Canada’s most important speed limits. They are also secret. Tyler Olsen, senior editor at The Tyee, reports. Published Aug. 12, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/12/Fast-Trains-Hot-Weather/
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