Skip to content

Commentary

Data points, trends, and a market on the mend

Data points, trends, and a market on the mend

With year-over-year sales rising in both July and August, and arguably the best economic fundamentals in all of Canada, Ryan Berlin says signs are pointing to a rebounding housing market in Greater Vancouver.
Not just about a carbon tax

Not just about a carbon tax

Matthew Lau: for all the talk about a carbon tax, a massive increase in funding and transfer payments should get more attention.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 36

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 36

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.
What the gas price inquiry missed

What the gas price inquiry missed

Blair King takes a deep dive on the BCUC’s gas price inquiry, and what it ignored.
Preparing for battle on the Highway Thru Hell

Preparing for battle on the Highway Thru Hell

On a crucial highway that sees challenging winter driving conditions, the people who watch and maintain the Coquihalla are preparing for the worst.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: On dropping writs and fiscal fortunes

#BCPOLI Hotstove: On dropping writs and fiscal fortunes

It's officially election season - and for once, BC might get some national attention. Might be a welcome distraction from worrisome fiscal trends, and yet more disastrous news in forestry.
Real action, one person at a time

Real action, one person at a time

‘Raising awareness’ is great, but ultimately you feed hungry people with food.
Bad news day

Bad news day

The NDP’s budget update wasn’t great, and the news in forestry will make it worse.
Who coaches the coaches?

Who coaches the coaches?

Coaching is a growth industry, but as Ada Slivinski notes, it’s an open question whether some only excel at marketing themselves.
The anniversary

The anniversary

Two years after a medical emergency that almost cost him everything, Jordan Bateman reflects on grace and good fortune.