Commentary

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 169

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.

Apr 28, 2022 3:12 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: F Bombs, doctor shortages and empty storefronts

With an epic detour to Rantsylvania.

Apr 28, 2022 12:49 PM Read more >

Just the FAX, ma’am

Jody Vance went on a mission to obtain the latest COVID-19 antiviral treatment for a friend. She found much more.

Apr 27, 2022 6:43 AM Read more >

Define ‘leeway’

Lynda Steele: Protest tactics have ramped up, testing the limits of patience – and the law.

Apr 25, 2022 10:21 AM Read more >

Critical thinking

BC’s resource sector should make this case: they’re critical to free countries.

Apr 23, 2022 8:36 AM Read more >

Talking, not suing

BC’s pivot towards negotiating issues of Indigenous rights and title – instead of time-consuming and costly litigation – is a major step forward, says Dene Moore.

Apr 22, 2022 12:10 PM Read more >

The speech not (yet) given

Bob Brash shares the speech he planned to give at three different rallies at the legislature.

Apr 21, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 168

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.

Apr 21, 2022 2:07 PM Read more >

Losing the plot of land

Vancouver’s Park Board has lost sight of its purpose, focus, and the people it serves.

Apr 20, 2022 6:25 AM Read more >

Easy on the east

It's not immediately obvious why tankers off the west coast are bad, but drilling offshore on Newfoundland's coast is chill.

Apr 19, 2022 10:18 AM Read more >