Commentary

Jody Vance spent many a starry-eyed summer day the Cloverdale Rodeo. It’s heartbreaking to learn many others had a very different experience.

From horse people to lemonade stands, Dene Moore thanks those who have stepped up to help those affected by wildfires.

Russell Hixson: One step towards recovery, rebuilding what was lost.

Ambulances, drugs, cruise ships - just another week in the choppy seas of BC politics.

Like everyone else in 100 Mile House, Dene Moore is under evacuation alert. From where she’s sitting, it feels very much like a state of emergency.

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.

Jock Finlayson: Last year, some Western analysts speculated the pandemic would slow Asia’s – and particularly China’s – global ascent. That hasn’t happened.

Chris Gardner: Returning to compulsory trades is more than just a head scratcher - it’s more red tape that won't solve any of the real challenges facing construction in BC.

Jody Vance: Reports from the US and elsewhere about pandemic pooch adoptions being rejected and returned strikes a nerve. If you’re feeling the strain, there are ways to help – and honour the commitment you made.

It may seem like a slow summer news week, but there are stories bubbling in the background to keep an eye on.