Provincial Politics

The ultimate own goal

A decisive loss in the Supreme Court is the latest in a series of bad results for the NDP’s fight against Trans Mountain. Many of those were self-inflicted.

Jan 17, 2020 10:32 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 54

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.

Jan 17, 2020 6:45 AM Read more >

Supreme Court took BC at its word – and ruled against it

Former Attorney-General Suzanne Anton on the legal arguments and Supreme Court’s decision on Trans Mountain: When BC said ‘every tool in the toolbox,’ the Justices took them literally.

Jan 16, 2020 3:52 PM Read more >

For loggers, no white knights to the rescue

Searching for hope in BC’s forestry sector.

Jan 16, 2020 6:45 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Winter has come

Still striking, still no ride sharing, still standing off over natural gas pipelines.

Jan 14, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 53

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.

Jan 10, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >

The sun rises - and powers up - in the Nicola Valley

British Columbia doesn’t generate much solar power – but one major project is helping to change that.

Jan 9, 2020 6:45 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Election speculation, leadership races, and the UN

2020 starts with a deep dive into what the new year will bring - and has already brought.

Jan 8, 2020 1:10 PM Read more >

Is this an election year?

Every year since taking office, the NDP government has faced speculation they might call an early election. 2020 is no different.

Jan 7, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

How did we get here?

Former Attorney General Suzanne Anton on the long and winding legal road before and behind Coastal GasLink and the Wet’suwet’en.

Jan 6, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >