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No sheriffs to protect courts in BC? Here’s why
The union representing B.C.’s sheriffs says they should get an extraordinary pay raise to address…
South Okanagan teacher fights voter apathy by engaging kids in civics
The youngsters at Holy Cross School in Penticton are getting a head start on democracy…
Former clients raise concerns about prominent BC drug treatment provider
As the toxic drug crisis heightens a public desire to see people break addictive behaviour,…
Making it easier in Canada to talk about drinking too much
Canada has a drinking problem. The country is wealthy, has a culture of drinking, has…
BC Premier David Eby’s porta-potty agenda
There are portable toilets that still haunt Peter White. There was the one at the…
Canada needs to curb its import-export swap to make seafood sustainable
A deep dive exploring how seafood can reach the tables of Canadian consumers and remain…
Witches expected to maintain innocence at Tempest Theatre trials in Penticton
Women who have been accused of witchery are going to try and clear their names…
Indigenous leaders condemn justice system after Kelowna social worker granted parole
A man who forged social worker credentials and defrauded youth under his “care” — many…
The potentially high risks of alternative healthcare in Canada
Alternative health care is on the rise in Canada, and with it, the risks associated…
BC’s health-care worker shortage is hurting patients
Health-care worker shortages are impacting the well-being of patients and employees in British Columbia. More…
Salmon SWAT teams deployed in BC to help fish during drought
A provincewide drought this summer dried up B.C. rivers and jeopardized the survival of already…
What a fairer BC migrant farm worker program could look like
This summer, The Tyee published a three-part series about exploitation of migrant workers on B.C.…
BC labour federation launches campaign to back gig drivers
The BC Federation of Labour is encouraging gig workers to file employment standards complaints against…
It pays to be a man working in the BC government
Men make more money than women in British Columbia government jobs and in some of…
2024 BC Winery Dogs calendar has been uncorked
From greeting guests to scaring away pests – dogs have earned a place for themselves…