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Time to adjust the CERB

Time to adjust the CERB

Jody Vance: The relief benefit was the right tool for the right moment. But when it’s keeping people from rejoining the workforce, it’s time to tweak it, and encourage more economic activity.
Canada’s rising food insecurity problem

Canada’s rising food insecurity problem

Food inflation is on the way up, despite lower prices for other consumer goods. And COVID-19 has impacted incomes.
Brakes applied to worldwide oil, gas exploration

Brakes applied to worldwide oil, gas exploration

With long gestation periods, new oil and gas projects may not get online when needed.
Business destruction and COVID-19

Business destruction and COVID-19

Jock Finlayson: BC has done a good job flattening the curve of COVID-19 - but don't lose sight of the fact that the province’s economy has been devastated by the pandemic, and measures taken to contain it.
The night at the end of the tunnel

The night at the end of the tunnel

Jordan Bateman: There's a lot wrong with the way the NDP are shrugging off a crucial deadline for BC businesses, not least of which is going back to seeing business as the boogeyman.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: The pols are back in town (Return of the Ledge)

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The pols are back in town (Return of the Ledge)

Questions about Question Period, reporting on reports, electing when to hold elections, and TikToking in Tulsa.
US increases pressure on Saudi Arabia to cut oil production

US increases pressure on Saudi Arabia to cut oil production

Current oil production cuts can’t continue for long or the Saudis, and others, won’t balance their budgets.
Demand for multi-family rental properties continues to rise

Demand for multi-family rental properties continues to rise

Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger field questions on the outlook for multi-family rental properties in Metro Vancouver
A wave of 'food fraud?'

A wave of 'food fraud?'

Food-related businesses must adjust to COVID-19 but some may cut corners. Consumers need to be more vigilant than ever.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 75

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 75

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.