Paul Willcocks

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Rustad Survives as the BC Conservatives Implode | The Tyee This is what happens when a party lacks purpose, principles and leadership.

The real problem for the Conservative Party of BC isn’t leader John Rustad.

It’s that they’re not a real party.

Tyee senior editor @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli

The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked | The Tyee Politicians who push small reactors raise false hopes that splitting atoms can make a real dent in the climate crisis.

The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins  - Alberta Politics Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began yesterday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the...

So why isn’t the Canada Health Act being enforced?
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Alberta government reveals drug jail locations in procurement document The Alberta government has issued a request for interested parties to participate in the procurement process for two forced abstinence detention facilities, to be located in northwest Calgary and nort...

SCOOP
Alberta's "Compassionate Intervention" drug jails will be located near the existing Spyhill jail in Calgary and near the Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
Eighty-two companies have expressed interest in participating in the $180 million procurement process. 1/
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This story seems familiar. thetyee.ca/News/2024/08...

And
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BC’s Largest Pocket of Measles Cases Likely Peaking, Officials Say | The Tyee Many of those infected were under 18 years old and were never vaccinated for measles.

BC's Largest Pocket of Measles Cases Likely Peaking, Officials Say via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...

They quickly made my case for me.

In The Tyee today, I argued OneBC had made a mistake by hiring inexperienced staffers based on political purity rather than competence or experience.
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Watching as BC’s Political Right Implodes | The Tyee The vicious fighting between OneBC and Rustad’s Conservatives shows neither can be taken seriously.

You can’t really describe the warfare on B.C.’s right as a train wreck.

It’s way worse than that.

Imagine a train wreck where some survivors emerge and start kicking the injured. @pwillcocks.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli

Alberta Makes COVID Vaccines Expensive and Harder to Get | The Tyee The deadly policy echoes Danielle Smith’s past skepticism.

Alberta Makes COVID Vaccines Expensive and Harder to Get via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

Have the Doors Closed on New BC Supportive Housing? | The Tyee Vancouver killed a Kitsilano project after fierce legal opposition from neighbours. Where might this lead?

"Have the Doors Closed on New BC Supportive Housing?" as told by @jenstden.bsky.social via @thetyee.ca

#vanpoli #vanre

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The Tyee Wins a Silver Canadian Association of Journalists Award | The Tyee Congratulations to Amanda Follett Hosgood, whose freedom of information journalism was recognized at a national awards ceremony.

The best part about working at @thetyee.ca is working with an incredible team that supports me to dig deeper.

It's because of them, and by extension our readers, that I'm able to do this work.

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BC Has No Workplace Temperature Limits. Advocates Want Change | The Tyee The rising threat of deadly heat waves increases the urgency, say workers.

B.C. has reactionary policies that kick in when an employee’s core temperature hits 38 C.

A fever is generally considered to be 38 to 39.9 C.

@michellegamage.bsky.social reports. 🌡 #bcpoli

Alberta’s Fantasy Separatist Movement Promises a Trumpian Future | The Tyee Left unchecked, the right-wing Alberta Prosperity Project could pull the federal Conservatives further to the right.

Dreams of a Fascist Utopia: Alberta's Fantasy Separatist Movement Promises a Trumpian Future via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Will Cutting Red Tape Make BC Great Again? | The Tyee The province is facing opposition to legislation that would streamline approval for infrastructure projects.

Great story from @amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social, and quotes from my brilliant colleague @andhraaz.bsky.social!

With Bill 15, the NDP are asking us to trust them with a blank cheque infra bill. But it’s a level of trust they haven’t yet earned.
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Remembering Trey Helten, a DTES Pillar and ‘Best Friend’ | The Tyee The artist, activist, animal lover and community champion will be honoured Saturday. Everyone is welcome.

Trey Helten, 42, was an advocate and an activist, a punk who loved karaoke and believed in people’s resilience, an artist, animal lover and dedicated friend.

After Three Unexplained Deaths, Indigenous Families Fight for Answers | The Tyee Three years later, loved ones say they’ve hit a brick wall with police, coroners and MCFD.

Full story: After three years, the families of Tatyanna Harrison, Noelle O'Soup and Chelsea Poorman say a coroner's inquest is their last chance to get answers. #MMIWG #reddressday

B.C.'s Solicitor General says he's "looking into" their request. thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

On Friday I had the opportunity to tour SOLID Outreach, AVI Health and Community Services SAFER, and Substance Drug Checking with Health Minister Josie Osborne. These groups have shown what it means to respond compassionately and support their communities in times of crises.

I Ran for the NDP and Lost. We Need to Change | The Tyee After a disastrous election, progressives must reinvent the party. Here are six ideas.

What's wrong with the NDP? An 18-year-old candidate explains. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

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Alberta signed deal to import medication from Turkey despite recommendations against it Documents show the provincial government chose to sign a deal to import the medicine before receiving regulatory clearance from Health Canada

SCOOP: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's govt signed a $70m deal for children's meds from Turkey despite expert advice it ask Ottawa to take the lead to avoid the
risk of a "significant net loss of funds."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... w @alannasmith.bsky.social

Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life | The Tyee Trump attacks from outside and the right undermines from within. Here’s what’s needed.

This is not going to be easy and it will play out over the next decade. The basic calculus of how Canada views the US has changed.

Canada Is in a Fight for Its Life via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

#Trump #JDVance #Musk #Canada #Tradewar

Here’s How to Buy Canadian and Fight Trump Tariffs | The Tyee It’s not always easy, but tools can help you join in countering US attacks.

Here's How to Buy Canadian and Fight Trump Tariffs via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...

Please Advise! Is Sim’s Swagger Slackening? | The Tyee Vancouver’s mayor stepped up to defend ABC controversies. How’d that go?

Vancouver’s mayor stepped up to defend ABC controversies. How’d that go?

This ‘it’s not us, it’s the listeners that are wrong’ response from Canada’s national public broadcaster is not helpful.

The Online Warriors Calling for a Violent Invasion of Canada | The Tyee As Canadian sovereignty is undermined and an election approaches, politicians are calling for an investigation of X.

A Canadian misinformation researcher says Tim Pool’s and Ian Miles Cheong’s amplification and exaggeration of Trump’s message is typical of the way right-wing influencers pick up and spread the president’s talking points.

No, USAID Isn’t Giving Billions to Canadian Universities | The Tyee The American agency is not funding the ‘woke indoctrination’ of youth in Canada, no matter what you read on X.

@kehyslop.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca with a debunk of a viral X post: no, USAID isn't giving billions in funding to Canadian universities. The most generous interpretation is that someone completely misread IRS filings.

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Pierre Poilievre’s Pipe Dream: Imprison Drug Users for Life | The Tyee Just about every sale of fentanyl would apply, clogging our justice system. Time for a logic check.

The very same people that Pierre Poilievre promised to ‘bring home’ drug-free are now, by Poilievre’s own definition, ‘fentanyl kingpins’ who should be imprisoned for life.

My latest in @thetyee.ca:

“Pierre Poilievre’s Pipe Dream: Imprison Drug Users for Life”

thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Alberta Minister stripped health agency of power to negotiate private surgical contracts, document shows Letter alleges government eroded ex-CEO’s authority to negotiate deals

A follow up story from the Globe and Mail.
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