Commentary

Ada Slivinski: The sad reality is that 25% of businesses in Greater Vancouver won’t survive the pandemic. For the people behind them, the question is what comes next.

"When the law is the foundation of the relationship, there’s little consideration of anything else."

A Dalhousie University survey shows more Canadians are gardening during the COVID-19 crisis. Anxiety may play a role.

Zinc is a critical ingredient in a variety of products, including soap. In the midst of a pandemic, we need to ensure supply.

Dene Moore: It’s long past time to make contraception free.

Where did all the dad jokes go?

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. This week, Jody Vance and Rob Shaw unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Chris Gardner: Construction was designated an essential service during the pandemic - and yet, the NDP's platform is corrosive for 85% of the industry.

Jody Vance: For some, skipping the big family gathering is a big ask. But ask it we must – or find ways to get safely creative.

If the European Union with 27 very diverse countries and many languages can do it, why can't Canada?