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Empty skies, lonely roads

Empty skies, lonely roads

BC's tourism and travel sectors are bearing the full brunt of pandemic economic fallout. Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock look at the numbers - and some ideas to alleviate the pain.
Not just a big city problem

Not just a big city problem

Dene Moore: The Lower Mainland and Victoria get the most attention – and resources – but per capita, the overdose crisis is more lethal in rural BC.
The pull and bull of the polls

The pull and bull of the polls

John Horgan may want to call an early election, but can’t say the real reason why. His problem is the whole province knows what it is.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 88

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 88

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.
As California burns, so does our winter lettuce

As California burns, so does our winter lettuce

Canada depends on imports for fruits and vegetables. Do we need to start thinking differently about how we feed ourselves during cold months?
Fix the Trans Canada between Langley and Hope

Fix the Trans Canada between Langley and Hope

Mark Milke: The population of the Lower Mainland has grown. It’s not unreasonable to expect infrastructure to grow with it.
Aline Chretien: fierce, beautiful and much loved

Aline Chretien: fierce, beautiful and much loved

Warren Kinsella remembers a remarkable woman, without whom former Prime Minister Jean Chretien would never have achieved what he did.
‘Unprecedented times,’ all over again

‘Unprecedented times,’ all over again

Jody Vance: It may feel like it, but this isn’t the first pandemic. History and science say BC is very much following an expected course.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: A Matter of Overconfidence?

#BCPOLI Hotstove: A Matter of Overconfidence?

Early election rumblings, rumour, reality, rants, ravings, and rancid rationales for the risk.
All dressed up, nowhere to go

All dressed up, nowhere to go

Yes, nightclubs needed to temporarily close. But many won’t return. Ada Slivinski says the economic and social impact of that shouldn’t be underestimated.