Commentary

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 >

Enough

Lynda Steele: Vancouver is becoming unsafe. It’s time to finally address the root causes and give repeat offenders the help they need – whether they want it or not.

Apr 18, 2022 9:05 AM Read more >

The North Readjusts

The most recent State of the North report highlights where northern BC has done well - and what problems lay ahead.

Apr 18, 2022 8:23 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 167

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 14, 2022 3:15 PM Read more >

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 >