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Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble

Rob Shaw: The NDP promised a bubble zone law in September – but yesterday, protesters ruined a Remembrance Day ceremony. What’s the holdup?
Seeing the forest for the trees

Seeing the forest for the trees

Dene Moore: In communities that depend on forestry, the government’s reassurances are anything but reassuring.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 147

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 147

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.
Pure speculation

Pure speculation

Rob Shaw: Sold as targeting foreign investors driving up housing costs, the speculation tax doesn’t target foreign investors, or make housing more affordable.
No option except to claw back the clawback

No option except to claw back the clawback

Rob Shaw: As history repeats with advocates angry with the government over clawbacks, it remains to be seen if the NDP ‘have the jam’ to face them, or the sense to back down.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Autism supports dominates QP; Aaron Gunn's decision

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Autism supports dominates QP; Aaron Gunn's decision

Gotta know when to hold 'em, and when to fold 'em.
Political Capital 34 - Forestry, decriminalization, and more

Political Capital 34 - Forestry, decriminalization, and more

From deferring logging to decriminalizing drug possession to de...grab bag of topic?
BC's real estate reforms a cup of coffee, instead of much-needed sleep

BC's real estate reforms a cup of coffee, instead of much-needed sleep

Rob Shaw: BC’s latest real estate reforms are overdue – but despite the name, won’t actually cool off the market.
The Contenders: The Builder

The Contenders: The Builder

Katy Merrifield interviews the BC Liberal leadership candidates. Next up, Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield
Not noteworthy

Not noteworthy

Maclean Kay: A Minister of the Crown was forced to apologize for what even he described as an “intemperate and arrogant” note. How did we get here?