Commentary

The Victim Cult

The first in a series of excerpts from Orca contributor Mark Milke's groundbreaking new book.

Oct 27, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >

Three data points do make a trend

Ryan Berlin on indicators that Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is warming back up.

Oct 25, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 42

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.

Oct 25, 2019 6:42 AM Read more >

Inedible edibles?

Government should learn from the cannabis black market and find a way to get products to consumers before their stale date.

Oct 24, 2019 3:33 PM Read more >

Don't blame the oil industry for our consumer excesses

Assigning the blame too narrowly is neither a fair nor effective strategy

Oct 23, 2019 3:30 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: federal election fallout

Two planes, two passports, two parties that hired Warren Kinsellas - and two people live at the Ledge for Hotstove.

Oct 23, 2019 12:38 PM Read more >

A strong minority – and a way forward

Suzanne Anton looks ahead and sees a way for the Trudeau government to rebuild lost support in Western Canada.

Oct 23, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Even from Maui, Canada looks pretty good

Along with a diverse crew of Canadian vacationers, Jody Vance watched the election from (way) down south.

Oct 23, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Lessons learned from the 2019 federal election

We must aim to do better in terms of better focus and articulation, reduced amounts of rhetoric and far less finger-pointing.

Oct 22, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >

What next?

Canada’s 43rd election leaves questions for most of the major parties.

Oct 22, 2019 11:23 AM Read more >