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‘For the second time in less than a month, a barge operated by the same Seattle-based shipping company encountered serious trouble on B.C.’s north coast.’ thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Seattle Firm Has Second Barge Hit Trouble on BC Coast | The Tyee
A photo showing a barge with a tree implanted in its front is real, The Tyee can confirm.
thetyee.ca
December 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
‘For the second time in less than a month, a barge operated by the same Seattle-based shipping company encountered serious trouble on B.C.’s north coast.’ thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
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"The only and most likely possibility is that we will be invaded by the US government in pursuit of nothing more than the global maintenance of its hegemony at the expense of our resources, our sweat, and our blood, both ours and that of our children."
In Venezuela, we have not been invaded
Venezuelans both inside and outside the country deserve the opportunity to solve our problems according to our own criteria and our own capabilities, writes Giuliano Salvatore. That is sovereignty. Th...
canadiandimension.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"The only and most likely possibility is that we will be invaded by the US government in pursuit of nothing more than the global maintenance of its hegemony at the expense of our resources, our sweat, and our blood, both ours and that of our children."
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A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca/a-year-of-go...
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca/a-year-of-go...
A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca/a-year-of-go...
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca/a-year-of-go...
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2025 was a difficult year, but social movements scored real victories.
From tenant strikes and Indigenous-led forest defence to union wins, climate campaigns, and Palestine solidarity, @scottneigh.bsky.social runs down 15 achievements that show the power of collective action.
From tenant strikes and Indigenous-led forest defence to union wins, climate campaigns, and Palestine solidarity, @scottneigh.bsky.social runs down 15 achievements that show the power of collective action.
15 movement victories in 2025 you may not have heard about ⋆ The Breach
From recognition of a Palestinian state, to tenant strikes, to a Youth Climate Corps, here are some of the political achievements of the past year
breachmedia.ca
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
2025 was a difficult year, but social movements scored real victories.
From tenant strikes and Indigenous-led forest defence to union wins, climate campaigns, and Palestine solidarity, @scottneigh.bsky.social runs down 15 achievements that show the power of collective action.
From tenant strikes and Indigenous-led forest defence to union wins, climate campaigns, and Palestine solidarity, @scottneigh.bsky.social runs down 15 achievements that show the power of collective action.
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B.C. Premier David Eby defended his right to criticize court decisions despite organizations that represent lawyers calling his recent comments unfair and irresponsible.
Eby Is Under Fire for Undermining the Rule of Law | The Tyee
Lawyers say the premier’s criticism of rulings on Indigenous rights reflects ‘a troubling trend.’
thetyee.ca
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
B.C. Premier David Eby defended his right to criticize court decisions despite organizations that represent lawyers calling his recent comments unfair and irresponsible.
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Experts are relieved that the methane regulations have landed, but a carve-out worked into the recent MOU between Ottawa and Alberta could undermine them, they warn.
Ottawa toughens methane regulations — but Alberta gets five extra years
The federal government's new and long-awaited methane regulation are here and climate experts are both relieved for the progress and concerned Alberta will be let off the hook, again.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Experts are relieved that the methane regulations have landed, but a carve-out worked into the recent MOU between Ottawa and Alberta could undermine them, they warn.
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august luther strawberries, painted by amanda almira newton, 1914
December 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
august luther strawberries, painted by amanda almira newton, 1914
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Parliament’s Elf On The Shelf turns out to be Pierre Poilievre in a little scarf
Parliament's Elf On The Shelf turns out to be Pierre Poilievre in a little scarf
OTTAWA - Shockwaves spread throughout the House this week when staffers realized that the vaguely threatening elf watching their every move was actually the leader of the Opposition in a festive winte...
thebeaverton.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Parliament’s Elf On The Shelf turns out to be Pierre Poilievre in a little scarf
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"Senior Alberta government officials stalled the submission of a coal mine pollution study to a scientific journal and prevented the lead researcher from speaking publicly about his work, according to records The Narwhal obtained through a freedom of information request."
Alberta officials stalled coal mine pollution study | The Narwhal
An Alberta government scientist was prevented from speaking publicly about his coal mine pollution research, emails show
thenarwhal.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"Senior Alberta government officials stalled the submission of a coal mine pollution study to a scientific journal and prevented the lead researcher from speaking publicly about his work, according to records The Narwhal obtained through a freedom of information request."
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Controversial Victims Of Communism Memorial Won’t Include Names www.readthemaple.com/controversia...
Controversial Victims Of Communism Memorial Won’t Include Names
The monument was unveiled in December 2024 after a more than one year-long postponement.
www.readthemaple.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Controversial Victims Of Communism Memorial Won’t Include Names www.readthemaple.com/controversia...
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NDP MP @jennykwan.bsky.social was among the 30-person delegation Israel turned away from visiting the West Bank.
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
December 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
NDP MP @jennykwan.bsky.social was among the 30-person delegation Israel turned away from visiting the West Bank.
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
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When we crunch Canada Post's numbers, we don’t see a system bloated by high costs—and when we look at comparison countries, we see that budget cuts and falling revenue go hand-in-hand. By Ryan Romard @policyalternatives.ca #canlab
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Canada Post is already one of the world’s most cost-effective postal systems - CCPA
There’s a common narrative about why Canada Post is in such bad shape—the company’s financial difficulties lie in excessive spending, and that the decline of letter-mail has made Canada Post too costl...
www.policyalternatives.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
When we crunch Canada Post's numbers, we don’t see a system bloated by high costs—and when we look at comparison countries, we see that budget cuts and falling revenue go hand-in-hand. By Ryan Romard @policyalternatives.ca #canlab
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The social media history of this 22 year old staffer is being blamed for the rift tearing B.C.’s far-right OneBC party asunder #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Who Is Othman Mekhloufi, the Far-Right Poster Behind OneBC’s Strife? | The Tyee
A 22-year-old OneBC staffer who claimed to work for Trump and posted antisemitic comments is being blamed for the implosion.
thetyee.ca
December 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The social media history of this 22 year old staffer is being blamed for the rift tearing B.C.’s far-right OneBC party asunder #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
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For @nationalobserver.com. One funding stream for free AC units in Toronto is failing the people it’s meant to protect. Just 25 recipients in 2 years. One case: an 85-year-old with multiple chronic illnesses denied for having $700 in his bank account.
A Toronto fund for air conditioners reached just 25 people over two years, despite rising heat risks
The city plans to improve access to the fund after the deputation of a family physician who has worked with several patients trying to access it flagged issues such as a grueling application process a...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For @nationalobserver.com. One funding stream for free AC units in Toronto is failing the people it’s meant to protect. Just 25 recipients in 2 years. One case: an 85-year-old with multiple chronic illnesses denied for having $700 in his bank account.
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Did I put Botch's concept of needing an army of guys to Jim Rutherford? Sure did.
Did he agree? Sure did.
My column:
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Did he agree? Sure did.
My column:
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Canucks: How Jim Rutherford convinced ownership to rebuild
Last week they traded Quinn Hughes, the best defenceman in team history, and managed to recoup one of the best hauls in team history.
theprovince.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Did I put Botch's concept of needing an army of guys to Jim Rutherford? Sure did.
Did he agree? Sure did.
My column:
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Did he agree? Sure did.
My column:
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
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The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
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vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
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vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Upstart political party OneBC splits in two after internal fight
On Sunday, MLA Tara Armstrong said the only other elected member of the party, Dallas Brodie had been ousted as leader
vancouversun.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
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vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
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vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
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Some thoughts on the Quinn Hughes trade and what the #Canucks got back in return for the best defenceman, if not player, in franchise history. passittobulis.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
Did the Canucks get enough in the Quinn Hughes trade?
Quinn Hughes is heading to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Öhgren, and a first-round pick.
passittobulis.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Some thoughts on the Quinn Hughes trade and what the #Canucks got back in return for the best defenceman, if not player, in franchise history. passittobulis.substack.com/p/vancouver-...
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For more than a century, Cowichan Nation has consistently and tirelessly exercised its Indigenous Title, writes Michael Ekers. But provincial and federal governments have tried to dodge the issue, creating problems for First Nations and private property owners. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-eker...
The Cowichan decision is a long time coming | The Narwhal
Governments of Canada and B.C. laid the groundwork for the Cowichan decision by ignoring the issue of Indigenous Title for more than a century
thenarwhal.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
For more than a century, Cowichan Nation has consistently and tirelessly exercised its Indigenous Title, writes Michael Ekers. But provincial and federal governments have tried to dodge the issue, creating problems for First Nations and private property owners. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-eker...
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The federal government says both extraction and conservation are key to the B.C. “critical conservation corridor." But the scarce information provided focuses on minerals and energy, not wildlife or Indigenous-led protection plans @writermjs.bsky.social writes: thenarwhal.ca/bc-northwest... #cdnpoli
B.C.’s ‘critical conservation corridor,’ explained | The Narwhal
The feds are focused on a ‘critical conservation corridor’ in northwest B.C., but extraction and infrastructure appear to be central focus
thenarwhal.ca
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The federal government says both extraction and conservation are key to the B.C. “critical conservation corridor." But the scarce information provided focuses on minerals and energy, not wildlife or Indigenous-led protection plans @writermjs.bsky.social writes: thenarwhal.ca/bc-northwest... #cdnpoli
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The debate recurs with depressing regularity.
Should We Separate the Art from the Artist? | The Tyee
American essayist Adam Gopnik thinks we’re better off without ‘trying to fence off our imaginations.’
thetyee.ca
December 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The debate recurs with depressing regularity.
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The Tyee Has a New AI Policy | The Tyee
Long story short: We’re mostly taking a pass on the robots.
thetyee.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM