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Don’t expect a federal election any time soon

Don’t expect a federal election any time soon

Warren Kinsella: The US has no choice. But Canada does - and after the US election, most Canadians will likely agree the election can wait.
When the fish don’t come

When the fish don’t come

Dene Moore: This year’s Fraser River salmon count is apocalyptic, and measures to fix it aren’t much better than prayer.
Political Mythbusters: ‘Young People Don’t Vote’

Political Mythbusters: ‘Young People Don’t Vote’

Gavin Dew: If you follow politics, you’ve almost certainly heard that younger generations just don’t show up at the polls. The numbers show that’s changing – fast.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 85

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 85

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.
Things will never be the same at the grocery store

Things will never be the same at the grocery store

From online grocery shopping to home delivery to cooking with fresh ingredients to higher prices to fewer choices in stores.
Tarred

Tarred

Blair King: Normally, the finer points of oil chemistry aren’t at issue. But when they’re misrepresented to further a narrative, we have a problem.
Are we seeing a partial recovery in the energy market?

Are we seeing a partial recovery in the energy market?

Supported by all these bullish factors, Brent crude spot prices rose. Yet oil markets also face bearish pressures.
Re-floating the home tax trial balloon

Re-floating the home tax trial balloon

Not for the first time, the federal government has floated the idea of taxing primary home sales. Kris Sims says this trial balloon should be popped, and here's why.
Cheering together, apart

Cheering together, apart

The NHL is playing in August. Jody Vance was skeptical, but now she’s all in. Here’s why.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Morneau out of bucks to give

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Morneau out of bucks to give

The federal finance minister's resignation is always gonna be the top story, but there are no dull weeks in BC politics.