Provincial Politics

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 78

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.

Jul 2, 2020 6:54 PM Read more >

Business destruction and COVID-19

Jock Finlayson: BC has done a good job flattening the curve of COVID-19 - but don't lose sight of the fact that the province’s economy has been devastated by the pandemic, and measures taken to contain it.

Jun 25, 2020 9:06 AM Read more >

The night at the end of the tunnel

Jordan Bateman: There's a lot wrong with the way the NDP are shrugging off a crucial deadline for BC businesses, not least of which is going back to seeing business as the boogeyman.

Jun 24, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The pols are back in town (Return of the Ledge)

Questions about Question Period, reporting on reports, electing when to hold elections, and TikToking in Tulsa.

Jun 23, 2020 3:18 PM Read more >

Ledge in the time of COVID

Observations from the first day back in the BC legislature.

Jun 22, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 76

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.

Jun 20, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Monopoly, Massey, and Mishaps

Hubs, tunnels, and board games - oh, my!

Jun 16, 2020 3:09 PM Read more >

Playing a weak hand

Gaming revenue is the lifeblood of community groups across BC. So why are gaming establishments last on the priority list to re-open?

Jun 12, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 75

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.

Jun 11, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: The A(&W)lberta Advantage?

Masks in fast food drive-throughs, back to the legislature, and the perils of pushing pandemic politics.

Jun 10, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >