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Head of the class

Head of the class

Rob Shaw: BC’s latest vaccine plan update is an example of the difficult decisions that must be made by provincial health officials – and an unambiguous win for the BCTF.
#BCPOLI​ HOTSTOVE: Power, property, and perceived frontrunners

#BCPOLI​ HOTSTOVE: Power, property, and perceived frontrunners

When you're allowed to fish at a lake but can't get to the lake because it's not your land around the lake.
Moving targets

Moving targets

Rob Shaw: BC’s vaccination plan keeps changing – which is good, but does lead to some confusion. There will be plenty more adjustments ahead.
Devastated tourism industry needs a plan

Devastated tourism industry needs a plan

Ada Slivinski: The pandemic has pushed the industry to the very brink. If it’s going to make it to the other side, government needs to step in.
The cheque’s in the mail

The cheque’s in the mail

Rob Shaw: It’s been almost exactly a year since John Horgan said help was on the way for businesses in crisis. The results have been uneven, at best.
Thou shalt not get clarity on ‘thou shalt nots’

Thou shalt not get clarity on ‘thou shalt nots’

Rob Shaw: Through no fault of Dr. Bonnie Henry, getting clarity on public health orders is slow at best, and impossible at worst. There must be a better way.
Political Capital 5 - Call-centre troubles, mental health questions

Political Capital 5 - Call-centre troubles, mental health questions

V is for Very Good Discussion.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 114

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 114

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.
Telus what happened

Telus what happened

Rob Shaw: Yes, it was Telus that dropped the ball on vaccine appointments – but someone in government signed those contracts, and obfuscation won’t keep questions at bay for long.
Waiting for your shot

Waiting for your shot

Jody Vance: Yes, it’s frustrating. Yes, you’re long past ready to be done. But keep in mind: the end to this pandemic really is coming into view.