Provincial Politics

Rob Shaw: Why David Eby changed his mind on prosecutors and repeat offenders

Premier David Eby surprised many on Sunday when he announced a government directive to Crown prosecutors to do more, where possible, on “the risk that repeat violent offenders pose to public safety in British Columbia.

Nov 21, 2022 2:01 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Premier Eby hits the ground sprinting to catch up to B.C.'s crises

For most new premiers, their swearing-in day is a leisurely victory lap. Typically, they pose for the cameras, introduce their new cabinet and pat themselves on the back for winning an election or leadership race.

Nov 21, 2022 1:57 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Health care, crime and climate issues will define Eby’s first year as premier

As David Eby prepares to be sworn in as premier, it’s worth looking at the political landscape he will inherit in B.C. compared to only one year ago. In mid-November 2021, B.C.

Nov 17, 2022 9:59 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Meet Premier Eby: The new leader of British Columbia

Nov 16, 2022 4:47 PM Read more >

Jock Finlayson, Ken Peacock: Stimulating B.C.’s productivity growth should be atop David Eby’s priority to-do list

BC NDP leader David Eby will be sworn in as B.C.’s next premier shortly after this column is published. He will inherit an array of complex policy files.

Nov 16, 2022 1:08 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 170

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.

May 5, 2022 2:09 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: One last byelection & Abyssinia, Maclean

It's the SERIES FINALE. Jordan stabs Maclean while the dragon looks on, confused.

May 2, 2022 1:37 PM Read more >

Crime and treatment

Lynda Steele on some of the response to her column about crime and treating the mentally ill, a ‘radical idea’ shared by BC’s urban mayors.

May 2, 2022 9:48 AM Read more >

Taking flight

Rob Shaw: New BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon has his seat in the legislature, plus takeaways for all three parties after Saturday’s Vancouver-Quilchena byelection.

May 1, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 169

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.

Apr 28, 2022 3:12 PM Read more >