Provincial Politics

The case for choice

Kris Sims: BC drivers have been asking for more choices in auto insurance, not fewer. Why not give it to them?

Oct 15, 2020 12:52 PM Read more >

‘All hat, no horse’

Dene Moore: For Rural BC, the TV leaders’ debate didn’t touch on the issues that affect them most.

Oct 15, 2020 9:34 AM Read more >

Debate 2020: Who gets a cookie?

BC’s three major party leaders faced off last night – what happened?

Oct 14, 2020 9:34 AM Read more >

Access denied

A brief glimpse into the frustrations felt by those using wheelchairs to get around Metro Vancouver has Jody Vance seeing red.

Oct 14, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Recapping the debate

John Horgan, Andrew Wilkinson, and Sonia Furstenau squared off (in a triangle?) for a mostly respectful debate. Did anyone win or lose?

Oct 13, 2020 10:12 PM Read more >

Politics has a problem with – and for – women

Women have been treated unfairly by politics for years. Confronting the issue is long overdue.

Oct 13, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Premier Us vs. Them

Where did all the dad jokes go?

Oct 9, 2020 11:41 AM Read more >

UnSpun 91 - Jody Vance and Rob Shaw

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. This week, Jody Vance and Rob Shaw unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Oct 8, 2020 5:48 PM Read more >

Which last campaign?

In politics, as in war, there’s a tendency to re-fight the last campaign. But are we talking about the same one?

Oct 8, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Deconstructing the NDP's construction platform

Chris Gardner: Construction was designated an essential service during the pandemic - and yet, the NDP's platform is corrosive for 85% of the industry.

Oct 7, 2020 8:24 PM Read more >