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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 98

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 98

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.
The end of routine, mundane work

The end of routine, mundane work

Roslyn Kunin: Digitization is taking over all routine work, mental and physical. Now's the time to invest in human capital.
Stripping secret ballot from workers a bad idea

Stripping secret ballot from workers a bad idea

Chris Gardner: "There is nothing more fundamental to our democracy than the secret ballot."
Another month, another all-time sales high

Another month, another all-time sales high

Ryan Berlin: Real estate demand is robust in the Lower Mainland, particularly south of the Fraser.
Sunny days a long way off for oil producers

Sunny days a long way off for oil producers

And with another COVID-19 wave underway, oil consumption is set to take another battering.
Eliminating the rural-urban divide, one internet connection at a time

Eliminating the rural-urban divide, one internet connection at a time

Many Canadians are fleeing cities only to realize how poorly serviced rural regions are in terms of internet access.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Snappening

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Snappening

The one with a prop. But it's a good one!
New legislation will end 25 years of CRTC net neutrality

New legislation will end 25 years of CRTC net neutrality

New federal powers aim to tax and regulate content on the internet - which will stifle investment, and increase the cost of streaming subscriptions.
Thinking big

Thinking big

CAPP’s Allie Blades and Jack Middleton: Canadians want a strong and responsible resource sector.
Food, produce thyself

Food, produce thyself

Major grocers are off-loading in-store and digital operations costs unto suppliers.