Provincial Politics

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.

Katy Merrifield on the BC Liberals' new candidate recruitment program

The provincial government pats itself on the back, but the numbers say we’re headed in the wrong direction

Between reports, rebuttals and counter-rebuttals, it’s difficult to know what’s really happening in the legislature spending scandal

Who's really benefiting from the NDP's Community Benefit Agreements?

Jody and George turn their attention to another Plecas report -- oh yes -- there's another Plecas report. But hey: there was also a provincial budget, some craziness in Ottawa, and a little oil pipeline that got approved. All food for thought in a snowy Vancouver this week.

Recorded on Maclean Kay's budget-conscious laptop, the video and sound are low quality. But the banter? World class.

Yes, the budget is balanced, but some key indicators are worrisome, says Jordan Bateman

The NDP seems content to ride the waves made in their first two budgets.

The NDP government wants to improve affordability and solve the housing crisis – but turns its nose at the one thing that could actually help