The Tyee

We are a standalone digital news magazine based in British Columbia, established in 2003. Our mission is to provide fact-based stories, reporting, and analysis that enriches public discourse and supports democracy. Our journalism has influenced legislation, sparked movements, and earned several accolades. Unlike some media outlets that prioritize the perspectives of those in power, we focus on amplifying the voices of everyday people. Our name is pronounced Tie-yee, and you can learn more about its background in the 'our region' section below.

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It’s Been Canada’s Weirdest Federal Election

3 days ago | thetyee.ca | Michael Harris

The weirdest federal election in Canadian history is entering the home stretch, presenting a binary choice to voters in just a week’s time. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Emily Carr University’s 2025 Grad Show Is Its Most Ambitious Yet Join us and celebrate the future of art and design. Show opens May 7. According to virtually all the polling, that choice is between Liberal Mark Carney and Conservative Pierre Poilievre.
An Action Movie? In This Political Climate?

5 days ago | thetyee.ca | Dorothy Woodend

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Making Sense of Carney’s Energy Policy

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Crawford Kilian

Prime Minister Mark Carney has released the Liberal Party’s new energy policy, and it sounds like wind chimes tinkling in a breeze that cools a hot, humid summer afternoon. 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.
A Skeptic’s Trip to the Recovery Club

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Garth Mullins

[Editor’s note: Garth Mullins, author of ‘Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs,’ out now with Doubleday, used substances as a means of comfort and escape from a young age, eventually ending up dependent. To stabilize his life he started taking methadone, a medication commonly prescribed as opioid agonist treatment.
‘So Much Emotion’: Elizabeth May Stumps for a Repeat

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Andrew Macleod

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The Conservatives’ Last Gambit: Smear Carney

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Michael Harris

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The Pain-Racked Patients Alberta’s Orthopedic Surgery Centre Won’t Take

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Charles Rusnell

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In Rural Canada, CBC Brought Us the World

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Dorothy Woodend

If you grew up in rural Canada, you’re probably very familiar with the CBC. 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.
The Time Is Now for Canadian Film. Six Movies Light the Way

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Dorothy Woodend

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Amidst a US Brain Drain, the Parties Pledge Little for Universities

1 week ago | thetyee.ca | Katie Hyslop

Much like public school and health care, responsibility for funding post-secondary education is mainly a provincial and territorial affair in 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.