Commentary

Elections Canada’s limits on free speech a sign of the times

There’s nothing more fundamental to the democratic ideal than the freedom to speak one’s mind and sound as wise or foolish as that happens to sound.

Aug 23, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 33

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.

Aug 23, 2019 6:53 AM Read more >

No fixed address – the journey home

Interior cities grapple with homelessness.

Aug 22, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

The Labour Party of BC

Suzanne Anton: the NDP’s appointee has apparently decided her own 10-year-old report should be the basis of her review of workers’ compensation.

Aug 21, 2019 2:00 PM Read more >

BC’s never-ending ride sharing drama continues

Naysayers are furious – but apparently don’t notice or care about the growth of app-based food delivery services.

Aug 21, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Nightclub closures shows young people’s tastes have changed

Every generation has its own tastes. As Ada Slivinski notes, this one prefers safer, boutique – and photogenic experiences.

Aug 20, 2019 7:07 AM Read more >

Why Canadians won’t, or can’t, invest in their own country

Robert McGarvey: Your TSFA will do more good invested in the Canadian economy. Someone has to.

Aug 19, 2019 9:12 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 32

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.

Aug 16, 2019 8:35 PM Read more >

Going too far -- again

Stymied on secret ballots, the NDP government overreaches to give its labour base a win.

Aug 15, 2019 1:08 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Heat on ethics, cabinet grades, and Jody's social media

Maclean and Jordan are back to discuss the breaking SNC-Lavalin/Trudeau conflict of interest violation news, plus grade several NDP cabinet ministers and ponder how beloved broadcaster Jody Vance keeps drawing so much Twitter shrapnel.

Aug 14, 2019 1:44 PM Read more >