Commentary

What to celebrate this Thanksgiving: Friendship

Mark Milke on the “poor cousin among the four loves,” and why it matters more than ever.

Oct 9, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

A global energy crisis is looming. Canada can help.

Jack Middleton: Rising prices and dependence on unreliable sources are already causing strain – which is a shame, because it doesn’t have to be this way.

Oct 8, 2021 8:30 PM Read more >

Threats to female journalists spiraling

Dene Moore: In September, Canada had the dubious honour of the most reported cases of harassment against female journalists in the world.

Oct 8, 2021 9:28 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 142

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.

Oct 7, 2021 3:43 PM Read more >

Awaiting a housing plan from Ottawa

In the meantime, landlords are left holding the bag in B.C., say Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger.

Oct 7, 2021 1:25 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver: Contractor 'abandoned' $1B wastewater project

Russell Hixson: Plans for the new treatment plant to be operational by 2024 appear to be up in the air.

Oct 7, 2021 12:17 PM Read more >

Dr. Sport: A home run at Nat Bailey

Greg Douglas: The annual JCC Sports Dinner hit a home run with their next guest speaker.

Oct 6, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

Protecting the most vulnerable from the coming energy crisis

We're deluded if we believe that the consequences will only be borne by workers in the oil and gas sector, says Heather Exner-Pirot.

Oct 6, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

T-minus 36

Jody Vance: Have holiday plans with friends and family? And are unvaccinated? The good news is you still have time to get fully vaccinated beforehand – but the clock is ticking fast.

Oct 6, 2021 6:39 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Ledge Returns, Gunn In, Trudeau Surfs

The ledge is back! Surf is up! And the BC Liberal leadership race is...expanding?

Oct 5, 2021 2:35 PM Read more >