The Orca Podcasts

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.

This week, Jody and George talk about city budgets. One that is too much — Vancouver. And another that does not exist yet — Surrey. Crime is also a hot topic. A recent attack on an MLA in Victoria renews calls to start taking unprovoked physical attacks and crime in general in our communities more seriously. The new Covid variant — a tempest in a teapot or valid international concern? Maybe both? And finally - Canucks hockey fans, have they gone one jersey too far showing their dislike for the team’s management and performance?

The CP Rail takeover of Kansas City Southern clears another hurdle, why young Canadians don't see themselves owning their own home, and get ready for sticker shock at the grocery store.  Bob Price has your December 9 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels. 

In Episode 18 of Ellected, host Sarah Elder-Chamanara welcomes BC Liberal leadership contender (and MLA for Kelowna-Mission) Renee Merrifield.

Renee and Sarah dig into their mutual dislike of the politics of politics, the challenges and opportunities of creating a more diverse BC Liberal Party from riding associations to staff, with a huge emphasis on candidate recruitment into the next election. Renee also shares the first two things she would do if elected leader.

If you love BC politics, this is a must-listen conversation.

Your stock market investments have likely done well this week, more evidence of a booming B.C. tech sector, and business confidence is soaring.  Bob Price has your December 8 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels. 

As the 2021 political calendar comes to a close, Maclean and Jordan wonder what's next for the BC Liberal leadership race, families with children with autism, forestry, flooded communities, and FOI.

All aboard as rail traffic recovers from B.C.'s flood disaster, upward pressure on gas prices, and more good news regarding Canada's trade with the rest of the world.  Bob Price has your December 7 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.  

Sarah is joined by Melissa Lantsman, newly elected Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Thornhill. Melissa and Sarah delve into her very recent election win, what it's like to walk the halls and sit in the House of Commons, her seatmates and what they represent for the future of politics in Canada, serving as transportation critic, and more.

Hopeful news for gas thirsty motorists in the Vancouver region, pulp production is the latest victim of B.C.'s flood disaster, and a huge sigh of relief for beef producers and meat lovers.  Bob Price has your December 6 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.  

Eye popping job numbers from Stats Can, another big bank announces a higher investor dividend, and Richmond based Helijet unveils plans for an electric chopper.  Bob Price has your December 3 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.  

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.

This week, Jody and George give kudos to the performance of the Mayor of Abbotsford, Henry Braun. His leadership is the kind other mayors, ahem no comment which, could learn from. Speaking of Vancouver — oops - the bloated budget there needs a fresh set of eyes and ears. Speaking of budgets — what will the new Surrey police force actually cost — no really how much? Does anyone know? Finally — it's time to talk transit — seriously how can we help some people understand how crucial mass transit is for the future of our region; oh - and to wrap things up — let’s not forget Covid variants. Agh! All this … and … Elvis is in the building.