Tyler Olsen
@tyolsen.bsky.social
Senior Editor at The Tyee. Reporter. Chainsaw + hockey, soccer + books(?). Lives in Lillooet so probably not posting about Vancouver.
'Ain't you had enough of this stuff?'
tolsen [at] thetyee [dot] [ca]
'Ain't you had enough of this stuff?'
tolsen [at] thetyee [dot] [ca]
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Tyler Olsen
@tyolsen.bsky.social
· Sep 30
The Definitive History of Canada’s Residential School Shame | The Tyee
Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its landmark report. Everyone should read it.
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NEW (10 years ago): The two history volumes of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report are readable, chilling, and irrefutable. You can't read it all in one sitting. But they answer all the questions you may have.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
Not great. Because Vancouver is the biggest and most-expensive housing market, every supply-limiting decision there leads to higher house prices in other parts of the province. Also, these folks ppl can *easily* afford to look at even bigger mountains elsewhere in the province (like where I live).
Vancouver housing politics is a bunch of well-housed people who prefer mountain views to the presence of other humans
www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/...
www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/...
Vancouver residents push back on plan they say will obscure rare mountain view
Proposed towers that would obstruct views from Trout Lake put city’s ‘view cones’ policy in spotlight
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Not great. Because Vancouver is the biggest and most-expensive housing market, every supply-limiting decision there leads to higher house prices in other parts of the province. Also, these folks ppl can *easily* afford to look at even bigger mountains elsewhere in the province (like where I live).
Defeatism. Tectonic plates move and it's 2025. Our government is failing by not taking the necessary actions to steer the North American Plate closer to the Eurasian Plate in an expeditious manner.
Finding ways to improve trade with the EU is great.
But on the other point in the poll: even considering EU membership is not great. It is likely infeasible. It is very surely unwise.
The reason is that we are North American not European.
But on the other point in the poll: even considering EU membership is not great. It is likely infeasible. It is very surely unwise.
The reason is that we are North American not European.
Support For Increasing Trade With The European Union:
🔵 Support: 77%
🟡 Oppose: 13%
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🔵 Support: 77%
🟡 Oppose: 13%
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
February 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Defeatism. Tectonic plates move and it's 2025. Our government is failing by not taking the necessary actions to steer the North American Plate closer to the Eurasian Plate in an expeditious manner.
More Heat than Heat 2 (which was good)
February 17, 2026 at 5:07 AM
More Heat than Heat 2 (which was good)
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On holiday in Chilean Patagonia. Took a bus between Cochrane and Villa Cerro Castillo (5.5 hours) today for ~$19 CAD. Remote and sparsely populated region 2,000 km from the capital.
Intercity buses in British Columbia are not possible because… why, again?
Intercity buses in British Columbia are not possible because… why, again?
February 17, 2026 at 2:22 AM
On holiday in Chilean Patagonia. Took a bus between Cochrane and Villa Cerro Castillo (5.5 hours) today for ~$19 CAD. Remote and sparsely populated region 2,000 km from the capital.
Intercity buses in British Columbia are not possible because… why, again?
Intercity buses in British Columbia are not possible because… why, again?
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As provincial politicians look to trim B.C.’s deficit, their municipal counterparts are worried about the future of a program that helps protect communities from wildfires.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. 🔥 #bcpoli #BCBudget2026
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. 🔥 #bcpoli #BCBudget2026
Will BC Axe FireSmart Funding in Tomorrow’s Budget? | The Tyee
The province has suggested fire prevention funding will be centralized. Local officials are concerned.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
As provincial politicians look to trim B.C.’s deficit, their municipal counterparts are worried about the future of a program that helps protect communities from wildfires.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. 🔥 #bcpoli #BCBudget2026
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. 🔥 #bcpoli #BCBudget2026
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I've seen another round of "nobody watches CBC" posts. I never understand this argument because of all of the anti-public-broadcasting sentiments it is the one least rooted in an actual argument
February 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
I've seen another round of "nobody watches CBC" posts. I never understand this argument because of all of the anti-public-broadcasting sentiments it is the one least rooted in an actual argument
I dunno man. I've been to other countries and people also seem to have a flexible relationship with the letter of the law.
Hell, Italy's own government doesn't seem particularly enthusiastic about it.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
Hell, Italy's own government doesn't seem particularly enthusiastic about it.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
February 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I dunno man. I've been to other countries and people also seem to have a flexible relationship with the letter of the law.
Hell, Italy's own government doesn't seem particularly enthusiastic about it.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
Hell, Italy's own government doesn't seem particularly enthusiastic about it.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
Can you imagine being a French hockey player and knowing that Canada, a team with a line of McDavid-MacKinnon-Celebrini, is going to approach tomorrow's game with the specific intention of turning what is already a likely blowout into an absolute slaughter.
Finishing at the top of the round robin has extra importance given the path for the No. 1 team to the gold medal game may well go through Switzerland and Slovakia, avoiding Sweden and Finland
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Why the U.S., Canada or Sweden could be eliminated early from Olympic men’s hockey
It's now highly likely that two of the best three teams in the event will face one another in a do-or-die quarterfinal next week.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Can you imagine being a French hockey player and knowing that Canada, a team with a line of McDavid-MacKinnon-Celebrini, is going to approach tomorrow's game with the specific intention of turning what is already a likely blowout into an absolute slaughter.
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Values didn’t come from tofu-eating wokerati. We adopted them cause we learned the very hard way, we’re weaker without them
Without values, we do bad, short-sighted things that don’t keep us safe or make us stronger
Without values, we do bad, short-sighted things that don’t keep us safe or make us stronger
February 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Values didn’t come from tofu-eating wokerati. We adopted them cause we learned the very hard way, we’re weaker without them
Without values, we do bad, short-sighted things that don’t keep us safe or make us stronger
Without values, we do bad, short-sighted things that don’t keep us safe or make us stronger
When will AI be able to coach a kid's sports team?
February 14, 2026 at 3:38 AM
When will AI be able to coach a kid's sports team?
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You may laugh, but the Macbeths are a much better role model for a marriage than Romeo and Juliet. They discuss their problems (killing the king of Scotland), share their hobbies (killing the king of Scotland), and resolve their conflicts (by killing the king of Scotland).
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
You may laugh, but the Macbeths are a much better role model for a marriage than Romeo and Juliet. They discuss their problems (killing the king of Scotland), share their hobbies (killing the king of Scotland), and resolve their conflicts (by killing the king of Scotland).
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We have an international curling scandal! nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Canada-Sweden Olympic curling match erupts after cheating allegation as profanities fly
Canada’s Team Brad Jacobs pulled off a two-win day in Olympic action including a commanding win over the defending champions. Read more.
nationalpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
We have an international curling scandal! nationalpost.com/sports/olymp...
Must be the best line since Gretzky-Lemieux-???? in 87.
Canada just threw out MacKinnon-McDavid-Celebrini, as a treat. It worked pretty good
February 13, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Must be the best line since Gretzky-Lemieux-???? in 87.
McDavid line seems a tad scary
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
McDavid line seems a tad scary
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While court decisions may set the table, negotiations and handshakes will be needed to finally resolve century-old questions surrounding land title in British Columbia, says former B.C. cabinet minister and current treaty commissioner George Abbott.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
Why Treaties Are the Best Fix for BC’s Land Uncertainty | The Tyee
Recent court rulings show the province can no longer ignore legal injustices, a former provincial cabinet minister says.
thetyee.ca
February 13, 2026 at 4:25 PM
While court decisions may set the table, negotiations and handshakes will be needed to finally resolve century-old questions surrounding land title in British Columbia, says former B.C. cabinet minister and current treaty commissioner George Abbott.
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
@tyolsen.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
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nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 AM
nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
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In testimony on a journalism funding bill, a Carpenter Media representative reveals that the company that owns the largest share of newspapers in Oregon employs 60 journalists. Before Carpenter bought them, the Pamplin chain employed 110 people and EO 185, though not all were journalists.
February 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM
In testimony on a journalism funding bill, a Carpenter Media representative reveals that the company that owns the largest share of newspapers in Oregon employs 60 journalists. Before Carpenter bought them, the Pamplin chain employed 110 people and EO 185, though not all were journalists.
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Happy birthday to one of my favourite haters, Charles Darwin
February 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Happy birthday to one of my favourite haters, Charles Darwin
The Canucks could really use one of these Team Canada guys.
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The Canucks could really use one of these Team Canada guys.
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“For those who are just learning about Tumbler Ridge for the first time, know that it is so much more than the events of this week. The town is a portrait of resiliency. It has survived against the odds and emerged stronger.”
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
A Love Letter to Tumbler Ridge | The Tyee
The northern community faces some of its darkest days ahead, but is famously resilient.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:52 AM
“For those who are just learning about Tumbler Ridge for the first time, know that it is so much more than the events of this week. The town is a portrait of resiliency. It has survived against the odds and emerged stronger.”
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
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must read.
“For those who are just learning about Tumbler Ridge for the first time, know that it is so much more than the events of this week. The town is a portrait of resiliency. It has survived against the odds and emerged stronger.”
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
A Love Letter to Tumbler Ridge | The Tyee
The northern community faces some of its darkest days ahead, but is famously resilient.
thetyee.ca
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 AM
must read.
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Asked longtime B.C. Liberal MLA and former Mountie Mike Morris of Prince George about this tweet today. He said: “Here we have a very fresh, sensitive, tragic situation that’s getting the attention of the world and we have a politician that is trying to use this to further their own arguments.”
Within hours, we already had an elected official—B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong—blaming the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on gender-affirming care.
February 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Asked longtime B.C. Liberal MLA and former Mountie Mike Morris of Prince George about this tweet today. He said: “Here we have a very fresh, sensitive, tragic situation that’s getting the attention of the world and we have a politician that is trying to use this to further their own arguments.”
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What we know so far about the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Reporting by @tyolsen.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Reporting by @tyolsen.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
What We Know So Far About the Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge | The Tyee
Police have identified the shooter who killed eight, then themselves, in the northeastern community.
thetyee.ca
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
What we know so far about the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Reporting by @tyolsen.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Reporting by @tyolsen.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
going for a walk today, if you can, is a good idea. bring a dog, if you can
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
going for a walk today, if you can, is a good idea. bring a dog, if you can