Federal Politics

Rob Shaw: Threats from an angry mob forced Justin Trudeau to cancel a rally. Unfortunately, this wasn’t a unique event – regardless of region or party.

Michael Taube: After risking everything on a snap election, the Liberals might be starting to worry.

Hannah Hodson is looking to climb two mountains: become Parliament’s first openly transgender MP, and win Victoria for the Conservative Party.

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.

Make no mistake: the Taliban are not our brothers. Maryam Monsef’s phrasing may have been well-intentioned, but still warrants an immediate apology.

A very, very, very, very, very, VERY busy day. And week. Let's dive in.

Groceries are about to get expensive. Food inflation should be a key issue in the federal election.

Rob Shaw: Never fans of the Massey Tunnel replacement project, the BC NDP are trying to take advantage of election promise-making season and snag a promise that Ottawa will chip in.

Roslyn Kunin: More access to childcare is needed - but $10/day daycare will end up subsidizing many parents who can easily pay more - is that really the best system?

Week One, or weak one? Depends on the question.