Commentary

As B.C. digests the revelations from Darryl Plecas' report on spending by legislature officials, it's only fair to wonder: how did we get here?

All eyes are on Nanaimo tonight. Here’s the long and short of what to watch for.

No matter where you land on the unfolding BC legislature spending scandal, Jody Vance writes more transparency would do the place good

Mainstreet’s Nanaimo poll may have tongues wagging, but The Mother of All Byelections ™ is still up for grabs – and the most interesting result is still very much in play

The NDP's move to force unionization is an affront to one of the core values of the labour movement: a worker’s freedom to choose.

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 and federal politics, and much more.

Modern-day snake oil salesmen are pushing a "miracle cure" for construction, but all it does is add construction costs and strip workers of their rights.

City of Victoria politicians continue to ignore how important oil and gas have been to their community's development and wealth.

Canada is among the world’s leaders when it comes to restrictive foreign ownership rules, and the digital realm is no exception.

B.C.'s northern capital knows first-hand how resource development can improve city services.