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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 126

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.

Jun 3, 2021 3:11 PM Read more >

Some bits of the ‘new normal’ will be an improvement

When COVID-19 is finally over, let’s hope virtual medical appointments stay for good, says Michael Taube.

Jun 2, 2021 8:23 PM Read more >

Business destruction among COVID-19

Jock Finlayson: "The economic damage done by the pandemic lies in the future, not just the painful recent past."

Jun 2, 2021 3:14 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: A difficult, eye-opening week

A difficult week to absorb, process, and discuss.

Jun 2, 2021 1:56 PM Read more >

What kind of Canada do we want to be?

Jody Vance: Canada must recognize the crimes of the past, honour the victims and survivors, name the perpetrators, and make whatever amends we can.

Jun 2, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Horrific residential school discovery requires national pause

Ada Slivinski: A 24-hour stop of absolutely everything for grief and reflection would be a good first step.

Jun 1, 2021 9:57 PM Read more >

Mass grave discovery cuts deep

Rudy Kelly on trauma, the horror of children removed from their families, and why nobody can or should “get over it” anytime soon.

Jun 1, 2021 9:08 AM Read more >

Ellected - with Arielle Kayabaga

Welcome to Ellected – the podcast about women in politics, by women in politics, and for anyone who supports women in politics.

May 31, 2021 3:16 PM Read more >

Express lane: Pandemic speeds adoption of self-checkouts

Before COVID-19, many Canadians felt uneasy about self-checkout counters at grocery stores. The pandemic is apparently changing that.

May 31, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Sour note

Rob Shaw: Many of the old-growth trees felled on Vancouver Island have been made into acoustic guitars.

May 29, 2021 6:02 PM Read more >