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The miraculous recovery of Boris Johnson

The miraculous recovery of Boris Johnson

The British Prime Minister went from shrugging off the pandemic, to nearly being claimed by it, to a remarkably fast recovery.
Please, reconsider the decision to close parks

Please, reconsider the decision to close parks

Fresh air is imperative for mental health – but a few bad apples made authorities feel they had no choice but to close parks. Ada Slivinski wonders if this isn’t a net negative.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: A tale of different cities

#BCPOLI Hotstove: A tale of different cities

Some municipal governments are handling the crisis better than others.
The mom-and-pop shop you love needs you

The mom-and-pop shop you love needs you

Jody Vance: In the pandemic, it’s never been more important to shop – and support – local.
A sustainable media bailout

A sustainable media bailout

Doug Firby: France is showing it's possible to expect aggregators to pay news outlets for ads generated on clicks.
Whither the cottage

Whither the cottage

Justin Trudeau was criticized for weekend family photos from the cottage. It wasn’t reckless, but it also didn’t set a good example.
ICBC should lower rates during COVID-19

ICBC should lower rates during COVID-19

Kris Sims: Other Canadian auto insurance providers are providing relief - and why not, as everybody's driving much less. Not ICBC - at least, not yet.
Myth-information in the age of COVID-19

Myth-information in the age of COVID-19

Dene Moore: Media are suffering just when we need them most. Support local outlets if and where you can.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 66

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 66

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.
Crisis demands clarity

Crisis demands clarity

Politicians and commentators have an important role during COVID-19: deliver simple, effective messages.