Commentary

A move against workers' rights

"The NDP government talks a big game about an open, democratic workplace, but are taking away the secret ballot from workers?"

Apr 13, 2022 12:14 PM Read more >

Less livid, more living

Jody Vance: Choose to leave the mask behind? Cool. I choose to wear one, also cool. See how easy that is?

Apr 13, 2022 6:29 AM Read more >

Steeled for a big debut

Don’t call it a comeback – Lynda Steele has been here for years. And from now on, “here” means The Orca.

Apr 11, 2022 10:46 AM Read more >

How to cope when shortages become a problem

Demand is booming, supply is lacking. Here are some ideas on how businesses, families and everyone can meet these new challenges.

Apr 8, 2022 1:31 PM Read more >

Stuffed full of empty promises

Jody Vance: The long-awaited Vancouver Plan lands with a thud, putting off yet again changes that needed to happen – and were discussed – years ago.

Apr 6, 2022 6:39 AM Read more >

The key word is security

Jack Middleton: How Canada can play a bigger role in both food and energy security.

Apr 5, 2022 1:18 PM Read more >

The King of the Sport of Kings

Dr. Sport: Few have contributed more to a sport than Glen Todd did for thoroughbred horse racing.

Apr 2, 2022 7:03 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 165

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.

Mar 31, 2022 2:55 PM Read more >

Putin's War puts global food security in jeopardy

Some regions already face dangerously low food inventories. The war in Ukraine will only make things worse.

Mar 31, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

Slava

Jody Vance: A homegrown and homespun initiative to raise money for Ukraine.

Mar 30, 2022 6:36 AM Read more >