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How the world can best meet rising demand for electricity

How the world can best meet rising demand for electricity

Natural gas has a big role to play in getting to a lower carbon future, and allows Canada to contribute to efforts to cut GHG emissions.
Livestock, dairy industries face pandemic fallout

Livestock, dairy industries face pandemic fallout

Two of the worst-hit sectors by COVID-19 also face shifting trends and tastes.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 81

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 81

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.
Broader, freer trade key to Canada's future

Broader, freer trade key to Canada's future

Roslyn Kunin: Canada needs two things: a more diverse global customer base, and free trade within the country.
Who pays the bills?

Who pays the bills?

"Absent the horsepower from its major economic engines, B.C. will likely struggle to quickly recover pre-pandemic income levels."
#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

There's nothing more Canadian than saying sorry.
Crude oil marketplace bubble can’t last

Crude oil marketplace bubble can’t last

Iran, Venezuela and Libya have virtually been forced out of production. But that hasn’t made the lives of other producers easier.
Grilling grocery CEOs didn't accomplish much

Grilling grocery CEOs didn't accomplish much

Sylvain Charlebois: Very little was gained after a parliamentary committee interviewed grocery CEOs for two hours.
All B.C. construction workers deserve opportunity to work on public projects

All B.C. construction workers deserve opportunity to work on public projects

A legal challenge continues against the NDP government's policy of forcing construction workers on public projects to join one of a handful of chosen allied unions.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Red ink and red tape

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Red ink and red tape

Everyone knew there would not only be a deficit, but a big one. But still: $12.5 billion is alarming.