Provincial Politics

Summer buzz

It may seem like a slow summer news week, but there are stories bubbling in the background to keep an eye on.

Jul 13, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Filling the dog days of political summer

Heatwave fallout, Green-on-Green politicking, and a Very Surrey Summer.

Jul 13, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

Political Capital 19 - Child care, "fatalities are part of life," and more

Posting late is part of life. But as far as other "parts of life" go - not so bad, really.

Jul 10, 2021 9:04 PM Read more >

Odd man out

Rob Shaw: The bromance of NDP Premier John Horgan and Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau puts federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in an awkward – and lonely – spot.

Jul 10, 2021 8:46 PM Read more >

Credit where credit is due

Rob Shaw: BC’s credit rating was downgraded – but once you factor in the reasons given why, it shouldn’t come as a surprise, or a mark against anyone but the ratings firms.

Jul 9, 2021 3:09 PM Read more >

The Contenders: The Do-Over

Katy Merrifield interviews the BC Liberal leadership candidates. Next up, second-term Vancouver-Langara MLA Michael Lee.

Jul 9, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 130

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.

Jul 8, 2021 1:56 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Part of life

Three certainties in life: Death; taxes; and BC politics is never boring.

Jul 7, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Lagging behind

B.C.’s population has a relatively high income by global standards & an enviable quality of life. But judged against neighboring jurisdictions, our province is not as successful as many assume.

Jul 6, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

Province of emergency

Rob Shaw: Days after ending BC’s longest-ever state of emergency, there are calls to declare another one.

Jul 6, 2021 9:32 AM Read more >