Wednesday 28 October 2026

Is The Tyee biased? Our lean rating

LeftThe Tyee: Left

Based on: Media Bias/Fact Check

Owned by: The Tyee (independent, reader-funded)

Coverage in the last 30 days

  • The Tyee reported on 18 stories we covered.
  • 22% of those were Blindspot stories, covered mostly by one side.
  • Topics it covered most: Politics, Health, World.

Recent stories with The Tyee

Politics · Canada · 4 h ago

Federal Conservatives push to end B.C. tanker ban despite prior agreement

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal a ban on oil tankers in British Columbia's northern coast, contradicting a recent agreement not to change the policy. The move has drawn support from Saskatchewan but not from B.C.'s incoming premier.

Health · Canada · 5 h ago

Daylight saving time ends across parts of Canada and U.S.

Clocks will turn back one hour in regions including eastern Ontario and western Quebec, marking the end of daylight saving time. The change brings darker afternoons and an extra hour of sleep, with potential health effects noted by experts.

Politics · Canada · 6 h ago

Alberta legislature reconvenes after referendum on separation

Alberta's legislature resumed following a provincial referendum in which most voters rejected independence. Premier Danielle Smith is urging party unity and dismissing support from separatists ahead of the 2027 election.

Blindspot: few right-leaning outlets cover this

Politics · Canada · 8 h ago

Alberta rejects secession in nonbinding referendum

Alberta voters chose to remain in Canada in a nonbinding referendum, with 76% opposing separation. The result highlights ongoing tensions over immigration and governance, despite a clear rejection of independence.

Politics · Canada · 24 h ago

Lorne Doerkson leads B.C. Conservatives to historic victory

Lorne Doerkson became premier-designate after his party won a two-thirds majority in British Columbia's snap election. The result marks the first Conservative government in the province in nearly a century and sets the stage for major policy shifts.

Politics · Canada · 2 d ago

B.C. elects first Conservative government in nearly 100 years

British Columbians have elected a majority Conservative government, ending nearly a century of NDP rule. The result marks a major political shift following an early election called by NDP Leader David Eby.

Politics · Canada · 4 d ago

BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins seat in Vancouver Island riding

Emily Lowan, leader of the BC Greens, has won a seat in the provincial legislature for the riding of Saanich North and the Islands. Her victory positions the party to potentially hold the balance of power in the legislature.

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