COVID-19

The Call

As an essential caregiver, Jody Vance not only got The Call – but has received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how that went down.

Jan 12, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Vaccination, Speculation, Broken Nation

Tough times in Ontario, much worse times in the United States, and the value of seeking out different opinions.

Jan 12, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

COVID-19 and customer service

Ada Slivinski: The pandemic has been devastating for small businesses – and one of the best hopes for survival is making loyal customers feel special.

Jan 11, 2021 2:48 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 104

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.

Jan 7, 2021 8:16 PM Read more >

A pox on all their houses

From traveling politicians to house parties, Canada has an epidemic of people flouting public health advice. Maclean Kay wonders why.

Jan 7, 2021 3:11 PM Read more >

If rapid testing can help even a little – why not use it?

There are systemic issues in long-term care that need fixing, writes Jody Vance. But first, the only mission is to save as many lives as possible. If rapid testing can help – even a little bit – it’s crazy not to try.

Jan 6, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Political travelers and the Premiers who fire them

Better than a secret trip to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico.

Jan 5, 2021 3:42 PM Read more >

2020 is over, but we’re not out of the woods yet

There's that little matter of actually rolling out the vaccines on a much wider scale in Canada.

Jan 5, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

‘This is too much, I can’t do this, I feel broken.’

Jody Vance: This New Year’s, make two resolutions: be completely honest with yourself about your mental and emotional state; and promise to ask for help if you need it.

Dec 23, 2020 6:45 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 103