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Missed Opportunity

Missed Opportunity

At best, Premier John Horgan’s reference to ‘opportunities’ for an early election was a poor choice of words. At worst, it’s reckless.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 81

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 81

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.
The other public health crisis

The other public health crisis

BC's out-of-control overdose epidemic not only isn't new, it's getting worse. As Jordan Bateman notes, the NDP promised to move heaven and earth to put a stop to it - but whatever they're doing, it's not working.
The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

Jody Vance: The case for public mental healthcare
#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

There's nothing more Canadian than saying sorry.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 80

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 80

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.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Red ink and red tape

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Red ink and red tape

Everyone knew there would not only be a deficit, but a big one. But still: $12.5 billion is alarming.
Back to school plan B?

Back to school plan B?

Jody Vance: To get back to work and keep their household and provincial economy afloat, parents absolutely must have safe, reliable childcare - and that includes school.
Automation could play a bigger part in post-pandemic future

Automation could play a bigger part in post-pandemic future

Necessity is the mother of invention, and it’s hard to think of a more urgent necessity than a global pandemic.
Holes in the ground

Holes in the ground

The NDP promised 114,000 new rental or co-op homes in 10 years. Meeting the target will take a miracle – or miraculous bookkeeping.