Provincial Politics

Katy Merrifield interviews the BC Liberal leadership candidates. Next up, second-term Vancouver-Langara MLA Michael Lee.

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.

Three certainties in life: Death; taxes; and BC politics is never boring.

B.C.’s population has a relatively high income by global standards & an enviable quality of life. But judged against neighboring jurisdictions, our province is not as successful as many assume.

Rob Shaw: Days after ending BC’s longest-ever state of emergency, there are calls to declare another one.

Rob Shaw: Former BC Chamber of Commerce CEO Val Litwin has officially entered the BC Liberal leadership race – and created a fascinating dynamic.

Rob Shaw: The last regularly scheduled ‘Bonnie and Adrian Show’ marks the end of one ongoing series – and with an ill-considered remark from the Premier, the continuation of another.

Rob Shaw: By drafting some of its most dogged critics, the NDP government is either signalling it’s prepared to defer more forests – or making a huge mistake.

“A consultant to help consult during a period of parallel consultation” – Rob Shaw on the NDP’s splashy new hire, and zeal for process over measurable results.

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.