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On the up and up

On the up and up

Ryan Berlin: Market tailwinds drive a flurry of buying activity in July.
An MLA and a gentleman

An MLA and a gentleman

As the legislature disperses, and an election sometime in the next 14 months, there’s a chance we’ve seen the last of BC’s oldest-ever MLA. That’s a shame.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 84

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 84

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.
Neither woke nor lit

Neither woke nor lit

Jordan Bateman lists 10 ways young British Columbians have been let down by the NDP government.
Recovering takes energy

Recovering takes energy

Suzanne Anton: Encouraging news about major Canadian energy projects, needed more badly than ever.
Turn on the lights, party's over

Turn on the lights, party's over

Jody Vance: BC’s curve is ramping up. And the worst part? It’s completely avoidable. Enough is enough.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: School's out for...longer?

#BCPOLI Hotstove: School's out for...longer?

Kids celebrate, parents remonstrate.
What's to be done about Julie Payette?

What's to be done about Julie Payette?

There’s no historical precedent for removing a governor general - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hands are tied.
‘Unbundling’ university will change higher education forever

‘Unbundling’ university will change higher education forever

Ada Slivinski: Even if the first iteration doesn’t inspire confidence, there may well be a market for a very different, fully remote post-secondary experience.
Roadblocks on the path to a COVID-19 vaccine

Roadblocks on the path to a COVID-19 vaccine

Canada’s amended Patent Act weakens protections for intellectual property in the life sciences just when rights are vital for mobilizing a rapid response.