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Still under water

Still under water

Dene Moore: What little aid has been available for farm flood victims is confusing, choked in red tape, and nowhere near enough.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 159

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 159

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 truth is...

The truth is...

Bob Brash: The provincial government thinks they are fixing forestry in BC; they are wrong. Here's why.
Ask me no questions

Ask me no questions

Rob Shaw: Though the Speaker ruled he'd take her at her word, Citizens’ Services Minister Lisa Beare’s credibility is ruined in the real world.
#BCPOLI Hotstove - The Beare Necessities

#BCPOLI Hotstove - The Beare Necessities

From allegedly misleading the legislature to COVID restrictions to construction, this week's ep is worth the wait
In a pinch

In a pinch

Jody Vance: BC’s growing affordability crisis has been overshadowed by more immediate disasters – but it’s only getting worse.
B.C. looks to future of seismic resilience

B.C. looks to future of seismic resilience

Russell Hixson: It's a question of when, not if, BC has a major earthquake. Our infrastructure must be ready.
BC's trades training system is overwhelmed - and about to get worse

BC's trades training system is overwhelmed - and about to get worse

Chris Gardner: "Construction contractors have been clear on what needs to be done, but once a 'we know best' mentality sets in with government, dialogue stops and lecturing starts.
Political Capital 44 - Throne speech, reopening plans, and Kevin Falcon

Political Capital 44 - Throne speech, reopening plans, and Kevin Falcon

Plus a very special guest panelist (wait until the end, I promise it's worth it)
Stay on target

Stay on target

Rob Shaw: Dr. Henry will face increasing pressure to speed up her timelines. She should continue to ignore it.