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Here comes the 'Netflix Tax'

Here comes the 'Netflix Tax'

Peter Menzies: The federal government is apparently preparing massive regulation of the Internet, pandering to niche lobby groups.
John Turner and the demise of gentlemanly politics

John Turner and the demise of gentlemanly politics

Politicians like the late prime minister are sources of inspiration for public service, intelligent discourse and common decency.
Capital question

Capital question

Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger: Rumour has it Ottawa may hike the capital gains tax. Here’s why it's a bad idea.
Where Reconciliation begins

Where Reconciliation begins

Karen Ogen-Toews: The Road to Reconciliation begins when Indigenous people can stand on their own two feet financially, and when their quality of life increases.
Remembering John Turner

Remembering John Turner

Warren Kinsella: The former prime minister steadfastly believed the people are always right - even if and when they disagreed with him.
Empty skies, lonely roads

Empty skies, lonely roads

BC's tourism and travel sectors are bearing the full brunt of pandemic economic fallout. Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock look at the numbers - and some ideas to alleviate the pain.
Aline Chretien: fierce, beautiful and much loved

Aline Chretien: fierce, beautiful and much loved

Warren Kinsella remembers a remarkable woman, without whom former Prime Minister Jean Chretien would never have achieved what he did.
From refugee to tax target: one family’s story

From refugee to tax target: one family’s story

After arriving penniless and working hard for years to own a home, one Surrey family takes being called ‘lottery winners’ personally.
A huge share of the workforce has claimed the CERB

A huge share of the workforce has claimed the CERB

If employment continues to recover, hopefully the need for a generous federal government payment to an unusually large slice of the workforce will diminish.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 87

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 87

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.