Paul Willcocks
@pwillcocks.bsky.social
Victoria-based journalist, editor
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The real problem for the Conservative Party of BC isn’t leader John Rustad.
It’s that they’re not a real party.
Tyee senior editor @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
It’s that they’re not a real party.
Tyee senior editor @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
Rustad Survives as the BC Conservatives Implode | The Tyee
This is what happens when a party lacks purpose, principles and leadership.
thetyee.ca
September 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The real problem for the Conservative Party of BC isn’t leader John Rustad.
It’s that they’re not a real party.
Tyee senior editor @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
It’s that they’re not a real party.
Tyee senior editor @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
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The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked | The Tyee
Politicians who push small reactors raise false hopes that splitting atoms can make a real dent in the climate crisis.
thetyee.ca
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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So why isn’t the Canada Health Act being enforced?
albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...
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Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins - Alberta Politics
Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began yesterday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the...
albertapolitics.ca
August 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So why isn’t the Canada Health Act being enforced?
albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...
albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...
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SCOOP
Alberta's "Compassionate Intervention" drug jails will be located near the existing Spyhill jail in Calgary and near the Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
Eighty-two companies have expressed interest in participating in the $180 million procurement process. 1/
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Alberta's "Compassionate Intervention" drug jails will be located near the existing Spyhill jail in Calgary and near the Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
Eighty-two companies have expressed interest in participating in the $180 million procurement process. 1/
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta government reveals drug jail locations in procurement document
The Alberta government has issued a request for interested parties to participate in the procurement process for two forced abstinence detention facilities, to be located in northwest Calgary and nort...
drugdatadecoded.ca
August 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
SCOOP
Alberta's "Compassionate Intervention" drug jails will be located near the existing Spyhill jail in Calgary and near the Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
Eighty-two companies have expressed interest in participating in the $180 million procurement process. 1/
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
Alberta's "Compassionate Intervention" drug jails will be located near the existing Spyhill jail in Calgary and near the Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
Eighty-two companies have expressed interest in participating in the $180 million procurement process. 1/
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-gove...
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July 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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BC's Largest Pocket of Measles Cases Likely Peaking, Officials Say via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
BC’s Largest Pocket of Measles Cases Likely Peaking, Officials Say | The Tyee
Many of those infected were under 18 years old and were never vaccinated for measles.
thetyee.ca
July 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
BC's Largest Pocket of Measles Cases Likely Peaking, Officials Say via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
In The Tyee today, I argued OneBC had made a mistake by hiring inexperienced staffers based on political purity rather than competence or experience.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
In The Tyee today, I argued OneBC had made a mistake by hiring inexperienced staffers based on political purity rather than competence or experience.
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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You can’t really describe the warfare on B.C.’s right as a train wreck.
It’s way worse than that.
Imagine a train wreck where some survivors emerge and start kicking the injured. @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
It’s way worse than that.
Imagine a train wreck where some survivors emerge and start kicking the injured. @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
Watching as BC’s Political Right Implodes | The Tyee
The vicious fighting between OneBC and Rustad’s Conservatives shows neither can be taken seriously.
thetyee.ca
June 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
You can’t really describe the warfare on B.C.’s right as a train wreck.
It’s way worse than that.
Imagine a train wreck where some survivors emerge and start kicking the injured. @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
It’s way worse than that.
Imagine a train wreck where some survivors emerge and start kicking the injured. @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
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Alberta Makes COVID Vaccines Expensive and Harder to Get via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Alberta Makes COVID Vaccines Expensive and Harder to Get | The Tyee
The deadly policy echoes Danielle Smith’s past skepticism.
thetyee.ca
June 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Alberta Makes COVID Vaccines Expensive and Harder to Get via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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"Have the Doors Closed on New BC Supportive Housing?" as told by @jenstden.bsky.social via @thetyee.ca
#vanpoli #vanre
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#vanpoli #vanre
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Have the Doors Closed on New BC Supportive Housing? | The Tyee
Vancouver killed a Kitsilano project after fierce legal opposition from neighbours. Where might this lead?
thetyee.ca
June 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"Have the Doors Closed on New BC Supportive Housing?" as told by @jenstden.bsky.social via @thetyee.ca
#vanpoli #vanre
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#vanpoli #vanre
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The Tyee Wins a Silver Canadian Association of Journalists Award | The Tyee
Congratulations to Amanda Follett Hosgood, whose freedom of information journalism was recognized at a national awards ceremony.
thetyee.ca
June 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The best part about working at @thetyee.ca is working with an incredible team that supports me to dig deeper.
It's because of them, and by extension our readers, that I'm able to do this work.
Please consider supporting us by becoming a Tyee builder: support.thetyee.ca
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It's because of them, and by extension our readers, that I'm able to do this work.
Please consider supporting us by becoming a Tyee builder: support.thetyee.ca
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B.C. has reactionary policies that kick in when an employee’s core temperature hits 38 C.
A fever is generally considered to be 38 to 39.9 C.
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. 🌡 #bcpoli
A fever is generally considered to be 38 to 39.9 C.
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. 🌡 #bcpoli
BC Has No Workplace Temperature Limits. Advocates Want Change | The Tyee
The rising threat of deadly heat waves increases the urgency, say workers.
thetyee.ca
May 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
B.C. has reactionary policies that kick in when an employee’s core temperature hits 38 C.
A fever is generally considered to be 38 to 39.9 C.
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. 🌡 #bcpoli
A fever is generally considered to be 38 to 39.9 C.
@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. 🌡 #bcpoli
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Dreams of a Fascist Utopia: Alberta's Fantasy Separatist Movement Promises a Trumpian Future via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Alberta’s Fantasy Separatist Movement Promises a Trumpian Future | The Tyee
Left unchecked, the right-wing Alberta Prosperity Project could pull the federal Conservatives further to the right.
thetyee.ca
May 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Dreams of a Fascist Utopia: Alberta's Fantasy Separatist Movement Promises a Trumpian Future via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Great story from @amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social, and quotes from my brilliant colleague @andhraaz.bsky.social!
With Bill 15, the NDP are asking us to trust them with a blank cheque infra bill. But it’s a level of trust they haven’t yet earned.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
With Bill 15, the NDP are asking us to trust them with a blank cheque infra bill. But it’s a level of trust they haven’t yet earned.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
Will Cutting Red Tape Make BC Great Again? | The Tyee
The province is facing opposition to legislation that would streamline approval for infrastructure projects.
thetyee.ca
May 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Great story from @amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social, and quotes from my brilliant colleague @andhraaz.bsky.social!
With Bill 15, the NDP are asking us to trust them with a blank cheque infra bill. But it’s a level of trust they haven’t yet earned.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
With Bill 15, the NDP are asking us to trust them with a blank cheque infra bill. But it’s a level of trust they haven’t yet earned.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
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Trey Helten, 42, was an advocate and an activist, a punk who loved karaoke and believed in people’s resilience, an artist, animal lover and dedicated friend.
Remembering Trey Helten, a DTES Pillar and ‘Best Friend’ | The Tyee
The artist, activist, animal lover and community champion will be honoured Saturday. Everyone is welcome.
thetyee.ca
May 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Trey Helten, 42, was an advocate and an activist, a punk who loved karaoke and believed in people’s resilience, an artist, animal lover and dedicated friend.
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Full story: After three years, the families of Tatyanna Harrison, Noelle O'Soup and Chelsea Poorman say a coroner's inquest is their last chance to get answers. #MMIWG #reddressday
B.C.'s Solicitor General says he's "looking into" their request. thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
B.C.'s Solicitor General says he's "looking into" their request. thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
After Three Unexplained Deaths, Indigenous Families Fight for Answers | The Tyee
Three years later, loved ones say they’ve hit a brick wall with police, coroners and MCFD.
thetyee.ca
May 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Full story: After three years, the families of Tatyanna Harrison, Noelle O'Soup and Chelsea Poorman say a coroner's inquest is their last chance to get answers. #MMIWG #reddressday
B.C.'s Solicitor General says he's "looking into" their request. thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
B.C.'s Solicitor General says he's "looking into" their request. thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
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On Friday I had the opportunity to tour SOLID Outreach, AVI Health and Community Services SAFER, and Substance Drug Checking with Health Minister Josie Osborne. These groups have shown what it means to respond compassionately and support their communities in times of crises.
May 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
On Friday I had the opportunity to tour SOLID Outreach, AVI Health and Community Services SAFER, and Substance Drug Checking with Health Minister Josie Osborne. These groups have shown what it means to respond compassionately and support their communities in times of crises.
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What's wrong with the NDP? An 18-year-old candidate explains. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
I Ran for the NDP and Lost. We Need to Change | The Tyee
After a disastrous election, progressives must reinvent the party. Here are six ideas.
thetyee.ca
May 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What's wrong with the NDP? An 18-year-old candidate explains. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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THIS!
This is what I’m talking about! I have been a subscriber for a while.
INDEPENDENT News source.
You can subscribe for free, although I choose to make a small donation.
Because it’s the unbiased reporting I want.
This is what I’m talking about! I have been a subscriber for a while.
INDEPENDENT News source.
You can subscribe for free, although I choose to make a small donation.
Because it’s the unbiased reporting I want.
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SCOOP: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's govt signed a $70m deal for children's meds from Turkey despite expert advice it ask Ottawa to take the lead to avoid the
risk of a "significant net loss of funds."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... w @alannasmith.bsky.social
risk of a "significant net loss of funds."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... w @alannasmith.bsky.social
Alberta signed deal to import medication from Turkey despite recommendations against it
Documents show the provincial government chose to sign a deal to import the medicine before receiving regulatory clearance from Health Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
SCOOP: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's govt signed a $70m deal for children's meds from Turkey despite expert advice it ask Ottawa to take the lead to avoid the
risk of a "significant net loss of funds."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... w @alannasmith.bsky.social
risk of a "significant net loss of funds."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... w @alannasmith.bsky.social
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This is not going to be easy and it will play out over the next decade. The basic calculus of how Canada views the US has changed.
Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Canada #Tradewar
Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Canada #Tradewar
Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life | The Tyee
Trump attacks from outside and the right undermines from within. Here’s what’s needed.
thetyee.ca
March 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This is not going to be easy and it will play out over the next decade. The basic calculus of how Canada views the US has changed.
Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Canada #Tradewar
Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Canada #Tradewar
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Here's How to Buy Canadian and Fight Trump Tariffs via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
Here’s How to Buy Canadian and Fight Trump Tariffs | The Tyee
It’s not always easy, but tools can help you join in countering US attacks.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Here's How to Buy Canadian and Fight Trump Tariffs via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
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Vancouver’s mayor stepped up to defend ABC controversies. How’d that go?
Please Advise! Is Sim’s Swagger Slackening? | The Tyee
Vancouver’s mayor stepped up to defend ABC controversies. How’d that go?
thetyee.ca
February 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Vancouver’s mayor stepped up to defend ABC controversies. How’d that go?
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This ‘it’s not us, it’s the listeners that are wrong’ response from Canada’s national public broadcaster is not helpful.
My latest editor’s blog on how a program sparked a wave of protest before it aired yesterday: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
How a CBC discussion on Trump's '51st state' threat drew hundreds of complaints — before it even aired | CBC News
What prompted the anger (and, in a few cases, startling claims CBC was engaged in 'treason,' 'sedition' and 'betrayal') were two things: the program title and the proposed question to the audience.
www.cbc.ca
February 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This ‘it’s not us, it’s the listeners that are wrong’ response from Canada’s national public broadcaster is not helpful.
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A Canadian misinformation researcher says Tim Pool’s and Ian Miles Cheong’s amplification and exaggeration of Trump’s message is typical of the way right-wing influencers pick up and spread the president’s talking points.
The Online Warriors Calling for a Violent Invasion of Canada | The Tyee
As Canadian sovereignty is undermined and an election approaches, politicians are calling for an investigation of X.
thetyee.ca
February 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A Canadian misinformation researcher says Tim Pool’s and Ian Miles Cheong’s amplification and exaggeration of Trump’s message is typical of the way right-wing influencers pick up and spread the president’s talking points.