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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.
2020 hindsight

2020 hindsight

Rob Shaw: Elections BC has released its report into BC’s pandemic vote – one of the most expensive, least engaged, and calculating elections in the province’s history.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Pickups, housing, & six to watch

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Pickups, housing, & six to watch

Last episode for two weeks? You'll miss us. No, really.
Political Capital 21 - Wildfire emergency, a top NDP strategist retires, and more

Political Capital 21 - Wildfire emergency, a top NDP strategist retires, and more

On second thought, it IS an emergency.
The next four years

The next four years

Rob Shaw: For four years, John Horgan’s government was constrained by crises and a minority government. Later this year, we may start to get a clearer picture of just what he wants to do.
Broken in case of emergency

Broken in case of emergency

Rob Shaw: BC is the only province in Canada that hasn’t used a national cell phone alert system for emergencies. The reason why is frustrating.
UnSpun With Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 132

UnSpun With Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 132

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.