Skip to content

Provincial Politics

The Book of Judges

The Book of Judges

Rob Shaw: After a late olive branch was rejected, the provincial government is taking a leap of faith that public health orders banning in-person court services will hold up in court.
The NDP’s dam problem

The NDP’s dam problem

Rob Shaw: For the second time, John Horgan discussed possibly cancelling Site C. The next set of problems that arise there will be his and his alone.
Political Capital 3 - Site C approved (again), the legislature returns, housing prices soar

Political Capital 3 - Site C approved (again), the legislature returns, housing prices soar

Today's episode is a big dam deal. If we do say so ourselves.
On the Ledge of Tomorrow…

On the Ledge of Tomorrow…

Maclean Kay: On Monday, (some) MLAs head back to Victoria to wrap up one session, and start another one next month. Wait, what?
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 111

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 111

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.
In defence of Dr. Henry

In defence of Dr. Henry

Rob Shaw: Nobody’s perfect, including BC’s Provincial Health Officer. But she’s vastly more experienced, qualified, and capable than literally all of her critics.
#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Under the B, Blunder

#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Under the B, Blunder

When bingo knocks, opportunity better answer the door, before the race starts. Mixing ALL the metaphors this week.
When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go

When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go

Ada Slivinski: If serving food and pumping gas can be done safely in a pandemic, so can peeing.
Reasonable limits

Reasonable limits

Suzanne Anton on the legal arguments underpinning an upcoming challenge to a public health order banning in-person religious services.
Burn the bingo card

Burn the bingo card

Rob Shaw: Under the O: Oh my God, did that ever not go over well.