Commentary

Ukrainians fleeing war face Canadian red tape

"Although well-intentioned, Canada's application process is deeply flawed, and will prove to be a barrier - not the bridge it was intended to be."

Mar 29, 2022 3:20 PM Read more >

Can Canada fill the gap if the world quits Russian energy?

It won’t be easy; Canada lacks the infrastructure to ship oil or gas to Europe directly.

Mar 29, 2022 2:55 PM Read more >

Why is StatsCan deleting its food inflation database?

Move raises questions about motive and why the announcement was so quiet.

Mar 28, 2022 9:21 AM Read more >

New head of the class

The BCTF has a new president-elect – as it turns out, a close friend of Jody Vance.

Mar 23, 2022 11:06 AM Read more >

A cough in the wind

Rob Shaw: The provincial government has announced a pandemic review that doesn’t review pandemic decisions – and so far, declined to explain why.

Mar 19, 2022 3:54 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 163

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 18, 2022 3:22 PM Read more >

A jar of honey for Ukraine

Dene Moore: British Columbians are finding ways to support a nation fighting for its life.

Mar 17, 2022 2:04 PM Read more >

Turning a corner

After a harrowing experience last year, Jody Vance confronted her fear and the Coquihalla – and finds Hope just ahead.

Mar 16, 2022 6:30 AM Read more >

Misery loves company – and has found it

Rob Shaw: They may have very different causes and demands, but what the fringes seem to have in common is they will secretly miss COVID-19.

Mar 15, 2022 9:50 AM Read more >

Political Capital 48 - COVID masks dropped, political pressure on gas prices

Masks, gone. Gas, high. Panel, bigger.

Mar 14, 2022 2:34 PM Read more >