Municipal Politics

Jordan Bateman: Advice for new mayors: remember the four C’s

First comes the swearing-in. Then, the swearing-at.

Nov 1, 2022 4:21 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 170

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

May 5, 2022 2:09 PM Read more >

Crime and treatment

Lynda Steele on some of the response to her column about crime and treating the mentally ill, a ‘radical idea’ shared by BC’s urban mayors.

May 2, 2022 9:48 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 169

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Apr 28, 2022 3:12 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: F Bombs, doctor shortages and empty storefronts

With an epic detour to Rantsylvania.

Apr 28, 2022 12:49 PM Read more >

Define ‘leeway’

Lynda Steele: Protest tactics have ramped up, testing the limits of patience – and the law.

Apr 25, 2022 10:21 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 168

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Apr 21, 2022 2:07 PM Read more >

A Second Look - When politics triumphs over people

Speaking of housing approvals...

Apr 20, 2022 10:44 AM Read more >

Losing the plot of land

Vancouver’s Park Board has lost sight of its purpose, focus, and the people it serves.

Apr 20, 2022 6:25 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Physician, hire thyself

The prescription is...well, you can't get one. Maybe head to ER?

Apr 19, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >