Commentary

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.

Kris Sims: As BC endures and recovers from the pandemic, it's never been more important for accountability in municipal government spending.

The pandemic has caused some major producers to pause and defer investments in the petrochemical sector.

Before a break week (even Hotstovians deserve time off), Jordan Bateman and Maclean Kay tackle the week in BC and Canadian politics - and Jordan goes off on his most epic rant yet.

Jody Vance: BC is faced with a more urgent crisis than COVID-19, but hasn’t seen anywhere near the same level of concerted, coordinated action. That has to change, right now.

Michael Taube: O'Toole crafted a message that resonated with his audience. MacKay, not so much.

Gwyn Morgan: Encouraging signs from a government that has failed to understand just how economically vital the resource sector has been.

Warren Kinsella: The US has no choice. But Canada does - and after the US election, most Canadians will likely agree the election can wait.

Dene Moore: This year’s Fraser River salmon count is apocalyptic, and measures to fix it aren’t much better than prayer.

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.