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How gene editing helps farmers and consumers

How gene editing helps farmers and consumers

It's not the same thing as genetic modification (GMO), but with gene editing on the verge of acceptance in Canada, the way we communicate risks through food labelling needs to change.
'Perfect storm' hammers B.C.'s trucking sector

'Perfect storm' hammers B.C.'s trucking sector

Russell Hixson: Not only did the floods cause delays in supply chains, but hit the gas pedal on issues that were already starting to impact truckers.
Back to the Future in Nanaimo?

Back to the Future in Nanaimo?

In Part Five of The Orca’s exclusive series on BC’s ports, Frank Peebles heads to the Harbour City, and the Port of Nanaimo.
Thoughts on paid sick leave

Thoughts on paid sick leave

Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock look at the numbers, nuts, and bolts of paid sick leave, how it will affect employers, and how its fits alongside existing programs.
‘In the shadow of the giant’

‘In the shadow of the giant’

In Part Four of The Orca’s exclusive series on BC’s ports, Frank Peebles looks at who calls the shots – and whether the system is working as intended.
Ellected 16 - with Kathleen Reid

Ellected 16 - with Kathleen Reid

Welcome to Ellected – the podcast about women in politics, by women in politics, and for anyone who supports women in politics.
Food supply chain resilience put to the test

Food supply chain resilience put to the test

Supply chains in Western Canada have always been vulnerable - and thanks to the floods, that’s not going to change anytime soon, says Sylvain Charlebois.
B.C. storm created 'unprecedented' damage

B.C. storm created 'unprecedented' damage

Russell Hixson: Even a 30-year veteran of road repair has never seen anything like the storm and floods of 2021.
Oil markets dampen with new COVID strain, release of reserves

Oil markets dampen with new COVID strain, release of reserves

Rashid Husain Syed: The dip came as a new COVID-19 strain sparked fears of renewed lockdowns and the associated demand destruction.
‘It was all hands on deck’: Crews work through the night to clear BC roads

‘It was all hands on deck’: Crews work through the night to clear BC roads

Russell Hixson: Highways are starting to re-open, thanks to crews working around the clock.