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Court battle rages over Vancouver Plaza of Nations site

Court battle rages over Vancouver Plaza of Nations site

Despite the legal battles, the site could still see a major transformation, says Russell Hixson.
Farm to (operating) table

Farm to (operating) table

At any given time, 4,000 to 5,000 people are waiting for organs in Canada. And every year, 200 to 250 people in Canada die while waiting. Xenotransplantation might save lives.
Political Capital 41 - COVID confusion and the final BC Liberal leadership debate

Political Capital 41 - COVID confusion and the final BC Liberal leadership debate

Constantly confusing COVID changes! And the last words (literally) in the BC Liberal leadership campaign.
A Second Look - at life in BC under COVID (so far)

A Second Look - at life in BC under COVID (so far)

A look back at the last 3,179 months (I think?) of life in the time of COVID.
Rocking the boat

Rocking the boat

The Orca’s series on port concludes with many of BC’s shipping industry stakeholders urging Ottawa to correct course.
Paid parking returns to BC hospitals

Paid parking returns to BC hospitals

Rob Shaw: We may not like paid parking at hospitals. It may not even be fair. But right now, the alternatives are worse.
Taxing the unvaccinated takes us down a slippery slope

Taxing the unvaccinated takes us down a slippery slope

There are better solutions, though they may take longer and we’re running out of patience, says Roslyn Kunin.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 155

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 155

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.
How COVID has changed what we wear and how we shop

How COVID has changed what we wear and how we shop

Ada Slivinski: Pandemic fashion may be a contradiction in terms, but it’s also an emerging trend.
Proactive approach critical to climate resilience

Proactive approach critical to climate resilience

Canada must confront its ongoing failure to fully integrate climate change adaptation into disaster risk reduction, according to a new report.