Provincial Politics

Rob Shaw: Former BC Chamber of Commerce CEO Val Litwin has officially entered the BC Liberal leadership race – and created a fascinating dynamic.

Rob Shaw: The last regularly scheduled ‘Bonnie and Adrian Show’ marks the end of one ongoing series – and with an ill-considered remark from the Premier, the continuation of another.

Rob Shaw: By drafting some of its most dogged critics, the NDP government is either signalling it’s prepared to defer more forests – or making a huge mistake.

“A consultant to help consult during a period of parallel consultation” – Rob Shaw on the NDP’s splashy new hire, and zeal for process over measurable results.

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.

Kris Sims: Using taxpayers’ money for partisan purposes was wrong in 2017, and it’s wrong now.

Inside an outsider's campaign to lead from the inside.

Rob Shaw: John Horgan cited a stalled youth overdose bill as reason for forcing a snap election. But eight months later, his majority government is still just ‘developing a plan to start consultations.’

Dene Moore: An acute labour shortage is made worse when young people have fewer options to get to work.

Katy Merrifield interviews the BC Liberal leadership candidates. Next up, former Finance Minister and Deputy Premier Kevin Falcon.