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What took you so long?

What took you so long?

Rob Shaw: With 83% of its budget unspent, BC’s small business recovery plant program was overhauled yet again. The question isn’t whether it was necessary, but what took government so long.
Speed bump

Speed bump

Rob Shaw: Another setback in court casts a long shadow over the NDP’s plans to transform auto insurance in BC.
Political Capital 4 - Vaccine rollout, pandemic politics and misogyny in politics

Political Capital 4 - Vaccine rollout, pandemic politics and misogyny in politics

This week's episode is a real shot in the arm.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 112

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 112

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.
Rent to own

Rent to own

Rob Shaw: A debate about renting and landlords in the legislature highlights an issue and demographic the BC Liberals need more focus on appealing to.
Crossing the line

Crossing the line

Jody Vance: It’s become obvious that police reform is needed – and must include more accountability.
#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Site C, Small Business, COVID Life

#BCPOLI​ Hotstove: Site C, Small Business, COVID Life

The first dam joke kind of works. The rest have some underlying issues.
The Book of Judges

The Book of Judges

Rob Shaw: After a late olive branch was rejected, the provincial government is taking a leap of faith that public health orders banning in-person court services will hold up in court.
The NDP’s dam problem

The NDP’s dam problem

Rob Shaw: For the second time, John Horgan discussed possibly cancelling Site C. The next set of problems that arise there will be his and his alone.
The confounding tale of a ‘phantom city’

The confounding tale of a ‘phantom city’

Daniel Marshall: How a contrived illusion once enchanted the world – and the Victoria resident who sniffed it out.