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Lemon of a deal

Lemon of a deal

Rob Shaw: In BC, the government now decides how much your used car is worth – a decision it admits will disproportionately affect lower-income British Columbians.
Steeled for a big debut

Steeled for a big debut

Don’t call it a comeback – Lynda Steele has been here for years. And from now on, “here” means The Orca.
We’re doing this for YOU

We’re doing this for YOU

The NDP are removing “holdbacks” that will result in higher pay for cabinet ministers – but of course it's not about the money, but to ‘send the right message.’
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 166

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 166

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.
Another kick at the can

Another kick at the can

Maclean Kay: After being thwarted during their minority government, the NDP is once again moving to do away with a secret ballot to certify unions.
Stuffed full of empty promises

Stuffed full of empty promises

Jody Vance: The long-awaited Vancouver Plan lands with a thud, putting off yet again changes that needed to happen – and were discussed – years ago.
The quiet parts out loud

The quiet parts out loud

Rob Shaw: After months of working up the nerve, the BC Greens have openly criticized Dr. Bonnie Henry.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: By-election fever returns

#BCPOLI Hotstove: By-election fever returns

It's not the Mother of All Byelections (tm) - but a significant event in the bcpoli calendar nonetheless.
Second opinion

Second opinion

Rob Shaw: Given a set of recommendations from BC’s coroner to blunt the overdose crisis, the NDP government and two opposition parties can’t agree how, when, or who should work on implementing them.
Byelection by the summer

Byelection by the summer

Rob Shaw: John Horgan has called the byelection widely expected to give new BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon a seat in the legislature.