Municipal Politics

Build it, because they're coming

Russell Hixson: The Lower Mainland poised for massive population growth, but housing is desperately needed

May 27, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 124

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.

May 20, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Isn’t rental a community amenity?

Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger: Vancouver's Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) has proven to be a disincentive for investing in new rental projects.

May 17, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

Industrial land crunch in Metro Vancouver breaks new records

'We are definitely losing new businesses or existing businesses that want to expand in B.C.'

May 17, 2021 11:28 AM Read more >

Between the lines

Maclean Kay: The Pacheedaht First Nation’s official memo to the Capital Regional District was about as pointed as official memos get.

May 14, 2021 11:47 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 122

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.

May 6, 2021 2:40 PM Read more >

Time to crack one open

Jody Vance: People are safest outdoors. They have a need for connection. And yet – they still can’t have a glass of wine at the beach.

May 5, 2021 6:46 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 121

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.

Apr 29, 2021 1:47 PM Read more >

Enough is enough. Time to fix Vancouver’s political mess.

Gavin Dew: What happens in BC’s business capital often spreads elsewhere – as municipal and provincial voting trends indicate.

Apr 26, 2021 12:06 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 120

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.

Apr 22, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >