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LNG’s geopolitical value

LNG’s geopolitical value

Ng Weng Hoong: Canada-China relations may be under stress, but over the long term, BC’s resources will prove critical. Part two in a series.
A plastic straw ban argument

A plastic straw ban argument

Jody Vance: one innocuous tweet pondering ways to reduce plastic produced a staggering amount of vitriol. Here’s how it went down.
Canada has an LNG card in its China file

Canada has an LNG card in its China file

China’s demand for energy will continue to grow. Canada’s natural gas is a safe, reliable, and relatively clean source – and will only become more valuable. Part one in a series.
Metro Vancouver home sales up – but still out of reach for most

Metro Vancouver home sales up – but still out of reach for most

In what will always be a desirable market, there’s no easy fix to making home ownership more affordable.
On housing, we need to get past labels

On housing, we need to get past labels

Don’t blame developers for the lack of affordable housing – look at the movements, policies, and councils that make it impossible to build more.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 31

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 31

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.
Uber is great for consumers—and immigrants

Uber is great for consumers—and immigrants

British Columbians sometimes talk about ride sharing as purely theoretical, like alchemy – but as Mark Milke reports, it's been a boon to some of the most vulnerable.
The world’s energy demands are growing. Canada can help.

The world’s energy demands are growing. Canada can help.

Compared to most other major oil and gas exporting nations, Canada clearly ranks as a responsible supplier.
The wrong class of driver

The wrong class of driver

Matthew Lau doesn’t buy the reasoning to require ride sharing drivers to have a Class 4 license.
In Living Colour

In Living Colour

Jody Vance: Like it or not, graffiti is art. And like any art form, it’s worth celebrating the good.