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 change personally and … in the federal election campaign, where Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau may have made a pivot in the direction he was hoping for during the French Leaders Debate; then it’s on to the anti-vax and anti-vax passport protest that are focused around hospitals, which are intentionally provocative; and finally, Vancouver has a literal and metaphorical broken windows problem and leaderships to deal with it is non-existent.

Another impressive profit for a Vancouver based clothing company, expansion plans are now set for a North Vancouver energy firm, and new investors for a unique B.C. construction company.  Bob Price has your September 9 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

Corporate turmoil at CN Rail, a settlement apparently close for Kitimat aluminum smelter workers, and a new report on the cost of higher learning.   Bob Price has your September 8 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.

Maclean and Jordan talk about the visceral response to the anti-vax demonstrations (and how to win hearts and minds of the unvaxxed), the federal election, Erin O'Toole's gun flip-flop, Gavin Dew news and more.

Must know consumer news, the easing of more travel restrictions into Canada, and a big money deal in the oil sector.  Bob Price has your Tuesday, September 7th edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.

An international spotlight for B.C.'s largest university, a tourism industry recognition for the Okanagan wine industry, and Telus joins the list of companies telling staff to get vaccinated.  Bob Price has your September 3 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.  

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 the federal election continues to surprise us there is now a dead heat and the Conservatives continue to drive the agenda; anti-vax protests further divide the vax on non-vax people, which never ends well; and speaking of animals versus humans — multiple attacks by coyotes in Stanley Park has more people calling for their full removal from the 1000 acre park in the City of Vancouver but will that happen?

Lumber exports fall sharply as Canada's international trade surplus narrows, B.C. home prices are still reaching new highs, and CP Rail's proposed takeover of a U.S. railway is back on track. Bob Price has your September 2 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

The plot thickens for a long talked about Canadian takeover of a U.S. railway, another big venture for Telus, and a favourite Victoria music store is closing for good. Bob Price has your September 1 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

Maclean and Jordan take the pulse of the federal election, with less than 3 weeks left until voting day.