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The unkindest cut of all

The unkindest cut of all

Rob Shaw: The NDP’s spin on cutting income and disability assistance is both familiar and frustrating.
BC and the California Bonanza Kings

BC and the California Bonanza Kings

How Cariboo Gold launched the richest men in the world.
A Second Look - with Judi Lewinson

A Second Look - with Judi Lewinson

In the first edition of The Orca's newest podcast, Justin P. Goodrich is joined by activist and Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer Judi Lewinson for a Second Look at 2020's Black Lives Matter protests.
Is the Speculation Tax working? Depends who you ask.

Is the Speculation Tax working? Depends who you ask.

Rob Shaw: The NDP point to foreign-owned properties being sold or rented out. Others point to a still-overheated housing market, and the fact that British Columbians are now the biggest targets.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 105

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 105

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.
ROB SHAW: New Year’s proved B.C. needs more flexible COVID-19 aid programs

ROB SHAW: New Year’s proved B.C. needs more flexible COVID-19 aid programs

Virtually all pandemic aid money is tied up in tightly-prescribed programs, with rigid application rules and criteria.
The Call

The Call

As an essential caregiver, Jody Vance not only got The Call – but has received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how that went down.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Vaccination, Speculation, Broken Nation

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Vaccination, Speculation, Broken Nation

Tough times in Ontario, much worse times in the United States, and the value of seeking out different opinions.
COVID-19 and customer service

COVID-19 and customer service

Ada Slivinski: The pandemic has been devastating for small businesses – and one of the best hopes for survival is making loyal customers feel special.
A warning from the south

A warning from the south

Dene Moore on the violence in Washington DC, and whether it really could happen up here.