Municipal Politics

Let’s talk about bike plates

Jody Vance: there really isn’t a good reason not to register bikes, other than we don’t already do it.

Jul 24, 2019 6:40 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 28

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.

Jul 19, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Moving at the speed of government

Metro Vancouver municipalities know they need more housing – but can’t seem to get out of their own way

Jul 18, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Dreams, hooped

We’re giving kids mixed messages: not too much screentime, get outside and be healthy – but also, don’t play outside in the summer, lest someone hear you.

Jul 17, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Tax laws need to move quickly to keep small business alive

Vancouver City Council knows it has a problem – the trick is solving it in time.

Jul 15, 2019 9:58 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 27

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.

Jul 11, 2019 6:59 AM Read more >

What if booze laws actually made sense?

Jody Vance discovers unicorns – gas stations selling beer – in a BC town that somehow has not devolved into post-apocalyptic chaos.

Jul 10, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Why does Vancouver Council hate renters?

It's one thing to say you support creating more rental units. But then you have to actually do it.

Jul 8, 2019 6:12 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 26

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.

Jul 5, 2019 6:55 AM Read more >

Drive-thru ban goes too far – but…

We don’t need to prohibit them – but Ada Slivinski says there’s something insidious about drive-thru culture.

Jul 4, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >