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Opportunity knocks

Opportunity knocks

Mark Milke proposes a new name for the BC Liberals.
The race is on - well, sort of.

The race is on - well, sort of.

Rob Shaw: Between confusion over when the former leader resigned, and a hesitant introduction of the first official candidate, the BC Liberal leadership race is off to a rough start.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 110

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 110

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.
Taking shots

Taking shots

Rob Shaw: Questions and pointed answers about vaccine supply and whether one complete dose will be enough.
Political Capital 1 - Pandemic politics, ICBC, and the overdose crisis

Political Capital 1 - Pandemic politics, ICBC, and the overdose crisis

What do you get when you combine two BC political commentators with two winning strategists? Great TV.
Making sure public health orders hold up to challenges

Making sure public health orders hold up to challenges

Suzanne Anton: "The provincial government should ensure that enough justification for each public health order is given to hold up in court, if challenged."
#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Confusion about the Commission

#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Confusion about the Commission

Divining the common ground on what appears to be diametrically opposed views should be old hat in BC. And yet.
Put Canadian doctor shortages to rest once and for all

Put Canadian doctor shortages to rest once and for all

Even pouring money at the problem would only have limited results. We need systemic change, says Roslyn Kunin - and here’s what needs to be done.
A sight to see

A sight to see

Rob Shaw: Plagued by problems, Site C has become a major issue for John Horgan, and the Greens are only too happy to drive the wedge.
How much First Nations business comes from government?

How much First Nations business comes from government?

The Yukon government recently unveiled a procurement policy that offers a roadmap for Canadian jurisdictions like B.C.