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Hewers of wood, builders of homes

Hewers of wood, builders of homes

Mark Milke: Want a more affordable British Columbia? Try more high-paying resource jobs.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 156

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 156

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.
Winter tires should be mandatory across Canada

Winter tires should be mandatory across Canada

Michael Taube: Some drivers believe all-weather/all-season tires can handle harsh winter conditions. That’s not the case.
Child’s play

Child’s play

Even in a pandemic, the kids in Jody Vance’s life are getting on with their lives, at ease with their friends having varying levels of comfort and fear. We’d do well to follow their lead.
Unearthing the hard truth

Unearthing the hard truth

Dene Moore: The grounds of the former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School reveal more of the awful truth Canadians are still coming to grips with.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Fees for information and hospital parking, BCL campaign day 300

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Fees for information and hospital parking, BCL campaign day 300

The most grueling 300 since those Spartans had to defend that pass.
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.