Commentary

National food policy can play key economic and social roles

...But there's a great deal of work to be done before it's actually useful.

Jul 16, 2019 9:42 AM Read more >

Plecas Writes, Plecas Does

Jordan Bateman compares and contrasts words with actions.

Jul 15, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Tax laws need to move quickly to keep small business alive

Vancouver City Council knows it has a problem – the trick is solving it in time.

Jul 15, 2019 9:58 AM Read more >

Three observations from the latest Twitterstorm

Social media scandals are silly, almost by definition. Canada’s latest example follows suit.

Jul 12, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

In defence of choice in education

Matthew Lau: the indicators show BC’s education system is producing good results, and doesn’t need a massive funding increase

Jul 12, 2019 6:40 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 27

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.

Jul 11, 2019 6:59 AM Read more >

The Right Stuff: Fighting B.C. wildfires from the cockpit

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more dangerous, the men and women on the front lines – and above them – deserve recognition.

Jul 11, 2019 6:40 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: let's talk about elitism

Project Reconciliation, the price of gas, and yes - THAT tweet.

Jul 10, 2019 1:38 PM Read more >

What if booze laws actually made sense?

Jody Vance discovers unicorns – gas stations selling beer – in a BC town that somehow has not devolved into post-apocalyptic chaos.

Jul 10, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Conservatives 'the party of the uneducated?'

Michael Taube on the fallout from a now-infamous tweet.

Jul 9, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >