Provincial Politics

Rob Shaw: Dr. Bonnie Henry’s Monday briefing went over badly – partly because of exhaustion, partly because of wording, and partly because she’s right.

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.

It’s an easy short-term game for the NDP government to use ICBC as a good news machine – but if the past few years have shown anything, it’s that ICBC is subject to forces beyond its control.

It’s the highest of high-stress jobs. One of the first major players in BC politics to open up about his challenges, Emile Scheffel has some ideas to help make it better.

Jody Vance: You may be tired of the same message, over and over, from public health officials. But it’s consistent for a reason, and needs to be.

Spurred on by major projects, B.C. upstream oil and natural gas investment in 2021 is forecast to increase to $3.9 billion from $3 billion last year.

Feeling meek and weak about week by week messaging? You're not alone - just take a peek.

Rob Shaw: Hours after John Horgan reiterated his support for Ottawa’s handling of vaccine supply, his government was blindsided by a federal cabinet minister.

But for a number of reasons, from opposition to the pandemic, Canada may not be able to capitalize.

Dene Moore: Rural BC is even more susceptible to this pandemic – and since Christmas, it’s spreading quickly.