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‘I just hope I’m not driving across it when it finally falls in the river.’

‘I just hope I’m not driving across it when it finally falls in the river.’

Frank Peebles on the most urgent infrastructure project you may not have heard of.
If rapid testing can help even a little – why not use it?

If rapid testing can help even a little – why not use it?

There are systemic issues in long-term care that need fixing, writes Jody Vance. But first, the only mission is to save as many lives as possible. If rapid testing can help – even a little bit – it’s crazy not to try.
#BCPOLI​ HOTSTOVE: Political travelers and the Premiers who fire them

#BCPOLI​ HOTSTOVE: Political travelers and the Premiers who fire them

Better than a secret trip to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico.
What to expect in 2021

What to expect in 2021

The good news? Pandemic under control. The bad news? Very slow growth, high debt, higher taxes, high unemployment.
Oil markets still face uncertain future

Oil markets still face uncertain future

Even if the vaccines remain effective against the new COVID-19 mutants, a true crude oil market rebound is still a long shot.
Surviving pandemics and presidents

Surviving pandemics and presidents

Got some time this holiday? Mark Milke shares a Top Ten reading list for this Christmas and beyond.
‘This is too much, I can’t do this, I feel broken.’

‘This is too much, I can’t do this, I feel broken.’

Jody Vance: This New Year’s, make two resolutions: be completely honest with yourself about your mental and emotional state; and promise to ask for help if you need it.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 103

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 103

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.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Putting a bow on 2020

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Putting a bow on 2020

Checking out early? Not on our watch. Like a bloop single and an error in the outfield, the last episode of 2020 is an unplanned double.
Even just to light just one candle

Even just to light just one candle

Ada Slivinski: Nobody is saying public health orders shouldn’t apply. But surely there’s a way to let people connect with their faith – even alone, just for a moment.