Commentary

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.

Apr 16, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

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.

Apr 16, 2020 7:15 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: A tale of different cities

Some municipal governments are handling the crisis better than others.

Apr 15, 2020 12:55 PM Read more >

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.

Apr 15, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >

A sustainable media bailout

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

Apr 14, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

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.

Apr 14, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 14, 2020 8:58 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 11, 2020 11:26 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 9, 2020 8:58 PM Read more >

Crisis demands clarity

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

Apr 9, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >