Commentary

Plecas Writes, Plecas Does

Jordan Bateman compares and contrasts words with actions.

Jul 15, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Tax laws need to move quickly to keep small business alive

Vancouver City Council knows it has a problem – the trick is solving it in time.

Jul 15, 2019 9:58 AM Read more >

Three observations from the latest Twitterstorm

Social media scandals are silly, almost by definition. Canada’s latest example follows suit.

Jul 12, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

In defence of choice in education

Matthew Lau: the indicators show BC’s education system is producing good results, and doesn’t need a massive funding increase

Jul 12, 2019 6:40 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 27

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.

Jul 11, 2019 6:59 AM Read more >

The Right Stuff: Fighting B.C. wildfires from the cockpit

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more dangerous, the men and women on the front lines – and above them – deserve recognition.

Jul 11, 2019 6:40 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: let's talk about elitism

Project Reconciliation, the price of gas, and yes - THAT tweet.

Jul 10, 2019 1:38 PM Read more >

What if booze laws actually made sense?

Jody Vance discovers unicorns – gas stations selling beer – in a BC town that somehow has not devolved into post-apocalyptic chaos.

Jul 10, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Conservatives 'the party of the uneducated?'

Michael Taube on the fallout from a now-infamous tweet.

Jul 9, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Geared up for another kayak adventure on the B.C. coast

The equipment has improved and been refined over the years, but the thrill of the backcountry remains the same.

Jul 9, 2019 9:11 AM Read more >