Commentary

A narrow focus on the green/clean sector isn't enough. The sector is too small and the workforce’s skill set doesn't suit the goals.

No, really – with COVID-19 unbending back upwards, are we seriously talking about an early election?

Jody Vance: As school returns, the nerves of parents and teachers are understandably frayed – but in-class instruction is simply too vital to forego.

Canadians are throwing away more food, in part because we’re cooking more at home but also out of irrational fear.

Chris Gardner: Faced with a long, slow economic recovery, now is the time for government to be bold.

Designated an essential service, construction had to learn new COVID-19 safety protocols on the fly. Jordan Bateman shares the lessons and experience of his construction association.

Food manufacturing in Canada is dying a slow death. The sector has lost 12 jobs a day every day since 2012. This won’t help.

With a leadership contest and looming provincial election, the BC Greens face a crucial moment. Its former leader says they must decide if they want to govern, or just keep “shouting at clouds.”

'There’s a wide gap between actual emissions and the government’s stated goal. At some point, policy-makers will be forced to rethink their approach.'

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.