Why Roger's proposed takeover of Shaw could take awhile, public support for compulsory trades certification in B.C., and a Vancouver silver miner is branching out.  Bob Price has it all in the March 16 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

Merger Monday with massive deals in Canada's telecom and wealth management sectors, better news for B.C.'s restaurant business, and a must know vehicle recall.  Bob Price has it all in the March 15 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

A huge rebound for Canada's job market, more evidence of B.C.'s hot real estate market, and bad news for engineers wanting to live in B.C.  Bob Price has your March 12 edition of The 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 — finally some good news on the Covid front. But don’t get too happy, George and Jody have got some ranting to do about Telus being thrown under the bus by the province (not cool) and … what the hell Vancouver Park Board?

The latest turbulence facing the airline business, a notable takeover in B.C. mining, and a tasty proposal in Kamloops.  Bob Price has the lowdown in the March 11 Orca Business Beat, brought to by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

The Canada Energy Regulator wants more of your thoughts on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, an early hint of higher interest rates, and a construction boom in Northern B.C.  Bob Price has it all in the March 10 Orca Business Beat, brought to you Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer. 

Maclean and Jordan discuss the role of the opposition and media in BC politics; vaccination snafus, ICBC heads back to court, the BC Liberal leadership race, and much more.

The Royal Bank reclaims a bragging right, a bullish global economic outlook, and a much needed economic lift on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.  Bob Price has it all in the March 9 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.

In this special episode, Jody speaks with Dr. Marina Adshade - UBC Economics Professor. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, women aged 25 to 54 lost more jobs than men and lost six times more work hours each week to family responsibilities. This will have a lasting effect on women and our economy and could set back women by half a decade.    

The Keep her on the map campaign aims to shed light on the disproportionate impacts the pandemic has had on women. But, more than that, it strives to rally support for female-led businesses and provide resources for all women who have felt the impact of COVID-19. 

New evidence that 2020 couldn't have been much worse for tourism, Canada's overall business mood remains glum, and a must know scam reminder.  Bob Price has your March 8 Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing, Your Local Apple Dealer.