Provincial Politics

B.C.’s ‘Trojan Horse’

The NDP government says it’s not necessarily trying to stop TransMountain – just trying to make it unworkable.

Mar 21, 2019 5:31 PM Read more >

Spiralling costs at ICBC

When compared to Alberta - why is car insurance so much higher in B.C.?

Mar 14, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Trying to tax 'potential'

Taxing what could be there isn’t hypothetical – and it’s killing neighbourhoods.

Mar 13, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Who owns this house?

More transparency in land title searches may lead to smarter policy - but must be balanced with privacy and property rights concerns.

Mar 12, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Hear them out, ALC

The NDP government is proposing changes that mean unless you’re a government, you can’t appeal to the Agricultural Land Commission. Why?

Mar 11, 2019 10:33 AM Read more >

Off the Cluff: Andrey Pavlov

It’s everyone’s favourite pastime in British Columbia: talking about the housing market.

Mar 11, 2019 9:32 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Episode 9

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 and federal politics, and much more.

Mar 8, 2019 6:48 AM Read more >

Rent

Instead of scoring political points, leaders and citizens alike need to focus on actually protecting renters, and meeting rising demand.

Mar 6, 2019 7:06 AM Read more >

Off the Cluff: BC Chamber's Val Litwin on Budget 2019

How long can B.C.'s small businesses carry the burden of record government spending?

Mar 4, 2019 10:21 AM Read more >

Time to open up the People's house - in every way

Transparency isn't just about expenses. If gun-happy Texas can have an open-door state capitol, why can't B.C.?

Mar 1, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >