Federal Politics

A painful reminder

The view from Calgary: The Bow Tower, completed just seven years ago for Encana, is now a daily reminder that Canada's greatest energy company decided to leave.

Nov 5, 2019 2:31 PM Read more >

The last Mayday

The federal Green Party is looking for a new leader after Elizabeth May stepped down.

Nov 4, 2019 3:17 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 43

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Nov 1, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: farm fights, Green leaders and making up with Mike de Jong

From farmers to former leaders, to words you definitely can't yell in the legislature, this week's show is brought to you by the letter F.

Oct 30, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

Plenty of challenges await Liberals

The diversity and complexity of Canadian federal politics echoes through the 2019 general election results.

Oct 28, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

Course correction

After the ‘Seinfeld of elections,’ BC businesses hope long-term economic issues might finally get some needed attention.

Oct 28, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 42

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.

Oct 25, 2019 6:42 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: federal election fallout

Two planes, two passports, two parties that hired Warren Kinsellas - and two people live at the Ledge for Hotstove.

Oct 23, 2019 12:38 PM Read more >

A strong minority – and a way forward

Suzanne Anton looks ahead and sees a way for the Trudeau government to rebuild lost support in Western Canada.

Oct 23, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Even from Maui, Canada looks pretty good

Along with a diverse crew of Canadian vacationers, Jody Vance watched the election from (way) down south.

Oct 23, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >