Jen St. Denis

Vancouver

Vancouver journalist reporting on housing, politics and urban issues for @TheTyee. Instagram and TikTok: @jenstdenis Email: jstdenis at thetyee dot ca

Articles

Aaron Gunn’s Residential School Views Have Become an Election Flashpoint

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

When Todd Caldecott read news stories about Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn’s past comments on residential schools, the Powell River resident decided to let the rest of his community know how he felt. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Recharge Your Passion for Climate Crisis Action Join ’Cúagilákv Jess Housty and John Vaillant for a Climate Readers’ Retreat on Cortes Island.
How the Parties Plan to Fix the Housing Crisis

2 weeks ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

This election is being fought under the looming shadow of threatened tariffs and U.S. aggression towards Canada. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Recharge Your Passion for Climate Crisis Action Join 'Cúagilákv Jess Housty and John Vaillant for a Climate Readers’ Retreat on Cortes Island. Get Ready! DOXA Returns This SpringThe documentary film fest shines on with movies that make sense of the moment.
Why Poilievre’s Biological Clock Talk Makes Us See Red

2 weeks ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

How do you feel when you hear the phrase “biological clock”? Do you feel your ovaries shrivelling and dying as the seconds tick by? Or maybe a hot flash of anger directed at any male politician who obsesses about the fertility of females? Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Get Ready! DOXA Returns This Spring The documentary film fest shines on with movies that make sense of the moment.
Vancouver Voters Send a Byelection Message to Ken Sim

2 weeks ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

In the past six months, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has pushed for the city to invest in bitcoin, halted new supportive housing developments and ousted a female city councillor from his party because she didn’t agree with the supportive-housing policy. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Get Ready! DOXA Returns This Spring The documentary film fest shines on with movies that make sense of the moment.
Indigenous leaders demand removal of Conservative candidate over denialist comments

2 weeks ago | indiginews.com | Jen St. Denis

This article contains content about residential “schools” which may be triggering. Please read with care for your spirit. It originally appeared in the Tyee here and is reprinted with permission and minor style edits.
‘Unsavoury Denialism’: First Nations Leaders Want Conservative Candidate Dropped

2 weeks ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

First Nations leaders are calling on the Conservatives to drop Aaron Gunn as their candidate for North Island-Powell River because of his past comments on residential schools. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners CONTEST: Win Tickets to ‘Dance Nation’ and Dinner from The Cultch One lucky reader will win two seats to the Vancouver premiere of this critically acclaimed play and a gift certificate for Caffè La Tana.
Whimsical Statues Guard This Urban Staircase. Who Built It?

1 month ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

The expansive staircase starts at Great Northern Way just north of Vancouver’s False Creek flats. It travels up the hill, connecting walkers with 6th Ave. At the top of the steps is a small garden area, a little free library and a tree hung with pink Christmas decorations. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners See Judy Collins Live in Concert The folk music legend visits the Massey Theatre for a special evening of song on March 30.
With Trans Rights Under Attack, Advocates Prep for the Election | The Tyee

1 month ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

Mark Carney had only been prime minister for four days when far-right outlet Juno News published a story about his adult child attending a U.K. clinic known for providing gender-affirming care as a teenager. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners See Judy Collins Live in Concert The folk music legend visits the Massey Theatre for a special evening of song on March 30.
A Police Union Leader’s Controversial Run for Vancouver Council

1 month ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

In January, Ralph Kaisers’ conduct will likely be scrutinized during a judicial hearing that will examine just what police union representatives advised officers to do after the brutal 2015 death of a man at the hands of the police. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners See Judy Collins Live in Concert The folk music legend visits the Massey Theatre for a special evening of song on March 30.
Canadian Conservatives Were the Winners After Musk’s X Takeover

1 month ago | thetyee.ca | Jen St. Denis

Federal Conservative politicians are seeing much higher engagement on social media than Liberal or NDP politicians, a boost that can mostly be attributed to Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter in 2022. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners See Judy Collins Live in Concert The folk music legend visits the Massey Theatre for a special evening of song on March 30.