Provincial Politics

After Darryl Plecas’ Chief of Staff called Andrew Wilkinson a “disgrace,” three Canadian Speakers discuss the essential non-partisan role of the Speaker – and the Speaker’s Office.

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.

Communities are feeling effects of major employers closing doors.

B.C.’s politicians claim that additional pipelines could negatively impact the economy and the environment. But the truth is that opposition to pipelines is costing us jobs and is resulting in fewer hospitals and teachers, higher fuel prices and a heavier burden on taxpayers.

A loss of $89 billion - in just one year - is a sobering number. What's next in real estate?

Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial and federal politics, and much more.

There's no getting around it: you're paying more at the pumps. But why? The NDP government says it knows who to blame. Do they?

Bob Price on BC’s persistent urban/rural split. Is it getting more entrenched?

Maclean and Jordan give summer homework assignments to BC's three parties.

As Victoria's legislature-watchers rediscover things like fresh air, sunshine, and not worrying who's prowling around the office at night, it's time to look back at the session that was.