David Beers

Founder Editor at The Tyee

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Articles

See Why Rescuing Homes Could Have a Booming Future

1 month ago | thetyee.ca | David Beers

When British Columbia’s government two years ago passed laws that will trigger the building of many towers where single-family residences now stand, Glyn Lewis saw opportunity. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Catch ‘The Frontliners’ Onstage at the Firehall Arts Centre Vancouver’s very own award-winning comedic drama runs May 1 to 11. No, his company doesn’t construct highrises.
‘We Are All Canadians!’

1 month ago | thetyee.ca | David Beers

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Canada’s Next Election Will Be Like None Before

Dec 29, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

If the headline sounds familiar it’s because in May I published an article here on The Tyee with this one: “These Elections Are Like None Before.” Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners As Billionaire Overlords Cheer Journalism’s Death, Fight Back Support the reporting you want to see in the world. Join our Tyee Builder drive and sign up by Dec. 31. At the time, the official start of B.C.’s election was four months off but the province’s future was up for grabs.
Homeward: Monte Paulsen Remembered

Oct 27, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

Monte Paulsen was explaining to an audience how to build a better home. A pleasant home, efficient and sturdy. A home to safely enclose a family in stormy weather. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners CONTEST: Win East Van Panto Tickets and Dinner from The Cultch One lucky reader will get two tickets to Theatre Replacement’s ‘East Van Panto: Robin Hood’ and a gift certificate for Caffè La Tana.
Homeward: Monte Paulsen Remembered

Oct 27, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

Monte Paulsen was explaining to an audience how to build a better home. A pleasant home, efficient and sturdy. A home to safely enclose a family in stormy weather. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners CONTEST: Win East Van Panto Tickets and Dinner from The Cultch One lucky reader will get two tickets to Theatre Replacement’s ‘East Van Panto: Robin Hood’ and a gift certificate for Caffè La Tana.
Noted Author Harrison Mooney Joins The Tyee’s Election Team

Sep 12, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

Harrison Mooney is a veteran news reporter and editor, having last worked at the Vancouver Sun before leaving to write last year’s acclaimed memoir Invisible Boy, a finalist for five major literary awards and winner of the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. Now he’s joined The Tyee’s newsroom, we’re very happy to say. Mooney has written the occasional column for us in the past on topics ranging from peaches to e-biking to report cards without letter grades.
Ace Reporter Ben Parfitt Joins The Tyee

Aug 19, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

We’re proud to announce that Ben Parfitt is a new member of The Tyee team, joining us as a staff reporter covering forestry and other resource-related issues. His first story in that role is published today. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Join the Vancouver Fringe Festival for Their 40th Anniversary The beloved performing arts showcase is back this September on Granville Island.
Patrick Condon Says This Is Why Housing Costs Are So High | The Tyee

Jul 19, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers |Patrick Condon

The UBC prof and Tyee contributor blames runaway land speculation and offers fixes in his new book ‘Broken City.’ A Tyee exchange.
Patrick Condon Says This Is Why Housing Costs Are So High

Jul 18, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

Broken City: Land Speculation, Inequality, and Urban Crisis UBC Press (2024) Here on The Tyee, University of British Columbia professor of landscape architecture Patrick Condon has often argued that merely rezoning for density and fast-tracking mainly market-rate developments won’t fix affordability crises in cities like Vancouver.
Tyee’s Drive to Fund More Election Reporting Is Down to the Wire

Jun 16, 2024 | thetyee.ca | David Beers

Three weeks ago, we asked our loyal readers to pitch in for boosted election coverage. Help us fund a Tyee Rapid Response Unit, we said, to hold campaigning politicians accountable. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners CONTEST: Win Tickets to the Museum of Anthropology One lucky Tyee reader will receive four tickets to visit the newly upgraded building in Vancouver.