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Questions about - and for - the CBC

Questions about - and for - the CBC

Peter Menzies: From former Prime Minister Joe Clark to Donald Sutherland, some unlikely allies are trying to force CBC to stop its plans to dismantle Radio Canada International - which leads to some big questions about The Mother Corp's mandate.
Cold snap? Switch on.

Cold snap? Switch on.

Jack Middleton: Cold weather shows the need for reliable energy sources
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 111

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 111

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.
Butter: better? Or worse?

Butter: better? Or worse?

The increased use of energy supplements is leading to harder butter that doesn’t soften at room temperature.
In defence of Dr. Henry

In defence of Dr. Henry

Rob Shaw: Nobody’s perfect, including BC’s Provincial Health Officer. But she’s vastly more experienced, qualified, and capable than literally all of her critics.
A Second Look - with Sarah Kirby-Yung

A Second Look - with Sarah Kirby-Yung

When is a billboard not just a billboard? On trans rights, free speech, and a short-lived but very controversial sign.
Papers, please

Papers, please

Jody Vance: The next big divisive pandemic debate is about vaccine passports. They’re either a no-way or no-brainer.
Looking forward to looking back

Looking forward to looking back

Academic, activist, and Orca Podcast host Justin P. Goodrich on his perspective, podcast - and plans for more Second Looks.
Reasonable limits

Reasonable limits

Suzanne Anton on the legal arguments underpinning an upcoming challenge to a public health order banning in-person religious services.
Burn the bingo card

Burn the bingo card

Rob Shaw: Under the O: Oh my God, did that ever not go over well.