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Devastated tourism industry needs a plan

Devastated tourism industry needs a plan

Ada Slivinski: The pandemic has pushed the industry to the very brink. If it’s going to make it to the other side, government needs to step in.
The cheque’s in the mail

The cheque’s in the mail

Rob Shaw: It’s been almost exactly a year since John Horgan said help was on the way for businesses in crisis. The results have been uneven, at best.
Thou shalt not get clarity on ‘thou shalt nots’

Thou shalt not get clarity on ‘thou shalt nots’

Rob Shaw: Through no fault of Dr. Bonnie Henry, getting clarity on public health orders is slow at best, and impossible at worst. There must be a better way.
Political Capital 5 - Call-centre troubles, mental health questions

Political Capital 5 - Call-centre troubles, mental health questions

V is for Very Good Discussion.
Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots

Political strategist Katy Merrifield on shots promised, shots that couldn’t be scheduled, and shots fired in media and the legislature.
Locked out

Locked out

Dene Moore: Taken for granted in much of the rest of the world, a BC Court of Appeal ruling jeopardizes the right to roam.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 114

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 114

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.
TransLink reneges on executive salary cuts

TransLink reneges on executive salary cuts

Kris Sims: TransLink made headlines when it announced its executives would take pat cuts. It wasn’t as eager to announce those cuts were reversed.
Telus what happened

Telus what happened

Rob Shaw: Yes, it was Telus that dropped the ball on vaccine appointments – but someone in government signed those contracts, and obfuscation won’t keep questions at bay for long.
#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Long time vaccinator, first time caller

#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Long time vaccinator, first time caller

Taking shots at shots fired over people trying to take their shots.