Skip to content

Commentary

Prince George is a natural resource for British Columbia

Prince George is a natural resource for British Columbia

Mayor Lyn Hall: Prince George is well-positioned – both geographically and economically – for future success.
Planting the forest for the trees

Planting the forest for the trees

Bob Price: No, it’s not going to help beleaguered forestry workers now. But a record number of seedlings planted in the province will help in the long run.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Ride sharing woes, leadership races

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Ride sharing woes, leadership races

Stopped in Surrey! A BC Green contender! Two CPC contenders! All the exclamation points you can shake a stick at!
A false sense of (food) security

A false sense of (food) security

As Tofino/Ucluelet and St. John’s Newfoundland recently discovered, a personal food shortage is just one accident or weather event away.
No campus nearby? No problem.

No campus nearby? No problem.

Roslyn Kunin: There are unprecedented opportunities for anyone to get an education - from anywhere.
Ride sharing delay didn't bring any wins

Ride sharing delay didn't bring any wins

Ada Slivinski: The rest of the world is legitimately confused – and amused – that BC dragged its heels for so long.
Apples to apples – BC drivers are simply paying more

Apples to apples – BC drivers are simply paying more

Aaron Sutherland: Despite ICBC’s recent changes, a new study will confirm that drivers in BC still pay more for car insurance.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 55

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 55

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.
Breaking down provincial trade barriers an agonizing ordeal

Breaking down provincial trade barriers an agonizing ordeal

Doug Firby's View from Alberta: Interprovincial trade constraints cost the Canadian economy as much $130 billion a year and may harm international trade.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: A mini shuffle, a big court loss, and an extra big rant

#BCPOLI Hotstove: A mini shuffle, a big court loss, and an extra big rant

This week's show is brought to you by the Letter S: Shuffles, Supreme Court, Swartz Bay Snow tires, and So, who do you think will win the CPC leadership race?