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Shots, apps, and pandemic politics

Shots, apps, and pandemic politics

Rob Shaw: Hours after John Horgan reiterated his support for Ottawa’s handling of vaccine supply, his government was blindsided by a federal cabinet minister.
Below-normal temperatures lead to soaring spot LNG prices

Below-normal temperatures lead to soaring spot LNG prices

But for a number of reasons, from opposition to the pandemic, Canada may not be able to capitalize.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 106

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 106

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.
Failure to use rapid tests points to deeper problems

Failure to use rapid tests points to deeper problems

"How ironic and sad that some public health experts cannot deal with the different roles of screening and diagnosis."
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Flight of the Falcon?

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Flight of the Falcon?

The only BC politics podcast with insider iPad stories...for now.
Unintended consequences

Unintended consequences

Sylvain Charlebois: Penalizing polluters is a good idea in principle. But as presented, Canada's carbon tax will also likely raise the price of food.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Vaccination, Speculation, Broken Nation

#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.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 104

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

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

Better than a secret trip to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico.
Be fair to the Fair

Be fair to the Fair

Jody Vance: Across Canada, Fairs are hurting – but only the PNE has been left in the cold. The reason why is more frustrating than the milk ring toss.