Provincial Politics

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Election déjà vu

The election that was a flat circle.

Sep 21, 2021 1:13 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 139

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 16, 2021 3:04 PM Read more >

Perception problem

The BC Liberal health critic is facing calls to be removed. Even if it’s just a series of misunderstandings, the problem is that in politics, perception is everything.

Sep 16, 2021 9:02 AM Read more >

BC’s tourism industry hopes government counters another Alaskan cold front

Rob Shaw: ‘Let's hope the premier is right that cruise ships won’t give BC a miss. But on this file, so far, he hasn’t been.’

Sep 15, 2021 9:52 AM Read more >

Something’s gotta give

As hospitals fill with unvaccinated COVID patients, and as all Canadians have the right to healthcare, Jody Vance has an idea.

Sep 15, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Cruise ship follies

Betting against a US politician finding a way to Put America First was always a longshot.

Sep 14, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Good to be lucky, and lucky to be good

Rob Shaw: BC’s public finances are in better shape than most expected – largely due to forces beyond its ability or willingness to control.

Sep 13, 2021 8:38 PM Read more >

Papers…please?

Rob Shaw: BC’s vaccine card cleared a comparatively minor snag on day one, but some declare they won’t follow the rules, thornier decisions lay ahead.

Sep 9, 2021 9:40 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 138

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 9, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Political Capital 25— Vaccination protests and the overdose crisis

Political Capital is old enough to legally rent a car. Take it for a spin?

Sep 7, 2021 6:35 PM Read more >