The Orca Podcasts

Record heat sparks health concerns for outdoor workers, Corus Entertainment reports a much improved bottom line, and Vancouver based Telus is turning heads with a new commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions.  Bob Price has your June 29 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.  

Pandemic related international travel restrictions aren't over yet, more good news for airline travellers waiting for refunds, and a new name and mandate for Tourism Vancouver.  Bob Price has your June 28 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

In Episode 7 of Ellected, Nahanni Fontaine and Sarah discuss the lack of representation of Indigenous women in the Manitoba legislature, and who our Canadian parliamentary systems and buildings are for. They also discuss question period, parliamentary language, working within the systems when speaking out on issues, and the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited.

Another Vancouver fashion retailer grabs the spotlight, new evidence of a booming tech sector in Canada, and a new ticketing method for B.C. Ferries. Bob Price has your June 25 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.    

Jody and George look at the latest polls in Vancouver that show Mayor Kennedy Stewart has a strong lead to win in the next election – and his stand against the Vancouver Police Department might just be the issue that pushes him across the finish line. Also, Jody questions whether anyone on Vancouver’s City Council or Park Board should win again because the city is literally a mess; and finally, Covid-free news coming soon to a media outlet near you.

More competition in the air cargo business is cleared for takeoff, B.C.'s most affordable cities unveiled, and new support for journalism in Canada.  Bob Price has your June 24 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

B.C. bucks the trend as Canada's retail sales feel the impact of COVID restrictions, commercial real estate deals soar in the Vancouver region, and the latest working at home survey. Bob Price has your June 23 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

Val Litwin, former head of the BC Chamber of Commerce, is the latest to jump into the BC Liberal leadership race. Maclean and Jordan discuss his launch, along with other burning #bcpoli issues.

Canada's construction sector has never had so many job openings, a big boost for HBC's finances, and perception versus realty when it comes to tax evasion.  Bob Price has your June 22 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

On this first full day of summer, the latest on Canada's hot housing market, high impact bragging material for Vancouver, and an update on the Canada-U.S. border closure.  Bob Price has your June 21 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.