Provincial Politics

Off the Cluff: Tony Harris

Rick sits down with the man trying to buck a half-century of history in Nanaimo

Jan 10, 2019 1:24 PM Read more >

On ‘consent,’ NDP walking a tightrope

Premier John Horgan’s government seems to be caught in an internal disagreement between elected and hereditary chiefs

Jan 10, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

Not just a big city issue: The Price is Right on ridesharing

It’s common to hear calls for ridesharing in Vancouver – but as Bob Price discovers, the Interior also wants to get on board

Jan 10, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Another rollercoaster

After two wild years, BC politics won’t take any rests in 2019

Jan 8, 2019 7:09 AM Read more >

My prediction for Nanaimo depends on what minute it is

A convincing case for a byelection win by all three major parties

Jan 7, 2019 9:50 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Mother of All Byelections (tm) Edition

It's now official: Nanaimo heads to the polls January 30. Much depends on the result.

Jan 3, 2019 12:44 PM Read more >

The Price is Right: Oil Aboard

You may not like pipelines – but opposing them means more oil shipped by rail, and more risk.

Jan 3, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

New Year, New You

Resolutions for all three major party leaders

Dec 28, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

Year-end questions for Premier John Horgan

In lieu of an interview with the Premier, The Orca respectfully submits the questions we would’ve asked.

Dec 21, 2018 1:03 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Emergency Unscheduled PR Results OMG What Happened Edition

Nobody but nobody predicted such a wide margin - so how did we get here?

Dec 21, 2018 10:08 AM Read more >