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Showing up

Showing up

Drex: The first job of leadership is showing up, telling people the latest, and how you have their backs. But as much of BC burns, unfortunately John Horgan hasn’t shown up.
In BC, déjà vu all over again

In BC, déjà vu all over again

Don’t overthink this: the reason we’re having an early federal election is because the Liberals think a majority is within their grasp. That’s it.
The spy thriller that wasn’t

The spy thriller that wasn’t

Maclean Kay: After prosecutors declined to charge former Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Lenz, it’s increasingly clear the legislature spending scandal was about exactly that – spending – and not something more exotic.
Site C status report: $16B project continues despite setbacks

Site C status report: $16B project continues despite setbacks

There have been roadblocks, but progress continues.
Jody Vance: Time to go all in on AC

Jody Vance: Time to go all in on AC

COVID-19 and the heat dome laid bare an uncomfortable fact: in a crisis, seniors get left behind. With another heatwave around the corner, have we learned the lesson?
Political Capital 22 - Good news/bad news on COVID-19, BC posts a $5.5 billion deficit, and more

Political Capital 22 - Good news/bad news on COVID-19, BC posts a $5.5 billion deficit, and more

Outbreaks! Deficits! Hypocrisy! Oh my.
Different region, different situation, different outbreak, different approach

Different region, different situation, different outbreak, different approach

Rob Shaw: Public health officials are handling a COVID-19 outbreak in the Okanagan differently than previous regional outbreaks. Here’s why.
News from the Nisga’a

News from the Nisga’a

Mark Milke: BC needs its resource sector, and another multibillion dollar project is a welcome change.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 133

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 133

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.
Red is the new black?

Red is the new black?

Rob Shaw: BC reporting “only” a $5.5 billion deficit shows just how much has changed during the pandemic.