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Magic words

Magic words

Jody Vance: British Columbia has been a comparative success story. As tensions and fears rise, we should stick with the formula that works.
Livestock, dairy industries face pandemic fallout

Livestock, dairy industries face pandemic fallout

Two of the worst-hit sectors by COVID-19 also face shifting trends and tastes.
More clarity needed on return to school

More clarity needed on return to school

Ada Slivinski: ‘Keeping up with online schooling while holding down a full-time job is impossible, no matter what magazines and mom-bloggers tell you.´
Missed Opportunity

Missed Opportunity

At best, Premier John Horgan’s reference to ‘opportunities’ for an early election was a poor choice of words. At worst, it’s reckless.
In pandemic response, one size does not fit all

In pandemic response, one size does not fit all

Dene Moore: ‘There are two British Columbias, urban and rural. To ignore the divide is to increase it.’
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 81

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 81

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.
The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

Jody Vance: The case for public mental healthcare
Who pays the bills?

Who pays the bills?

"Absent the horsepower from its major economic engines, B.C. will likely struggle to quickly recover pre-pandemic income levels."
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 80

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 80

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.
Grilling grocery CEOs didn't accomplish much

Grilling grocery CEOs didn't accomplish much

Sylvain Charlebois: Very little was gained after a parliamentary committee interviewed grocery CEOs for two hours.