Provincial Politics

Post-debate discussion

The real contenders and the also-rans: Caroline Elliott’s observations of the first BC Liberal leadership debate

Oct 1, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

‘I’m still here.’

Peace River South has some of BC’s lowest vaccination rates – and its BC Liberal MLA, Mike Bernier, has faced threats over his support for public health measures. He doesn’t plan on bending any time soon.

Oct 1, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Debating the debate

The BC Liberals break the seal on their leadership campaign.

Sep 29, 2021 1:24 PM Read more >

Hot potato

Rob Shaw: ‘After six months of raging protests in the woods, the court tossed it all back at Premier John Horgan.’

Sep 28, 2021 9:53 PM Read more >

Mandatory, with an asterisk. Or two.

Rob Shaw: Some of BC’s largest and most influential unions say they’re in favour of mandatory shots…with provisos, asterisks, and exemptions for their members.

Sep 28, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Political Capital 28 - Federal election winners and losers

A winner is you?

Sep 27, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >

BC to follow Quebec’s lead, ban protests around hospitals and schools

Rob Shaw: After protesters blocked hospitals and forced schools into lockdown, the province will create bubble zones to ensure that can’t happen again.

Sep 26, 2021 1:29 PM Read more >

Need to know basis

Rob Shaw: Backpedalling on school exposure notifications is the latest example of BC’s secretive approach to COVID-19 data.

Sep 24, 2021 9:29 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 140

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.

Sep 23, 2021 9:04 AM Read more >

Ellected 11 - with Melissa Caouette

Welcome to Ellected – the podcast about women in politics, by women in politics, and for anyone who supports women in politics.

Sep 22, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >