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Renew, or fade away

Renew, or fade away

Part of a series on what the BC Liberals need to do from here: Puneet Sandhar says renewal is overdue – but the party has done it before.
Shifting Sands

Shifting Sands

Part of a series on what the BC Liberals need to do from here: Conservative strategist and staffer Hannah Hodson argues social issues are no longer just local, and increasingly determine how even avowed fiscal conservatives vote.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 96

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 96

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.
Thinking big

Thinking big

CAPP’s Allie Blades and Jack Middleton: Canadians want a strong and responsible resource sector.
The common – and elusive – humanity of wearing a mask

The common – and elusive – humanity of wearing a mask

To some, it's an example of The Golden Rule. A more secular perspective calls it the ethic of reciprocity. Either way, Peter Menzies says it’s the ultimate social no-brainer.
Food, produce thyself

Food, produce thyself

Major grocers are off-loading in-store and digital operations costs unto suppliers.
In good times and bad

In good times and bad

The bad news is someone in Jody Vance’s family had to go to the Emergency Room…in a pandemic. The good news is BC has an excellent heath care system.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Playing the (leadership) Field

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Playing the (leadership) Field

The race is on...albeit with no horses. Yet. Regardless, let's assess the horses.
Three issues BC Liberals must resolve

Three issues BC Liberals must resolve

In an ongoing series, different commentators and experts weigh in on what the BC Liberal Party needs to do from here. Simrath Grewal argues the party needs to forget left/right labels.
When advice changes

When advice changes

Suzanne Anton: A recent BC Supreme Court ruling on masks in schools underlines how quickly things change.