The Orca Podcasts

Another promising COVID vaccine, a pandemic recovery plan for the Victoria region, and  negotiations begin for a government aid package for Canada's airlines.  Bob Price has it all in the November 16 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

A well known retailer clamps down on mask wearing, more government support for worker retraining, and still no sign of a happy ending in the movie theatre business.  Bob Price has it all in the November 13 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

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.

In this week’s episode — George and Jody call for covid calm down and recommend we chill and binge on some new TV shows; then we hear about the state of the city address from Mayor Kennedy Stewart — nothing to see here folks; and finally, how far will Trump take is legal actions and unwillingness to admit defeat.

Shareholder concern about the sale of Great Canadian Gaming, an RCMP warning for B.C. businesses, and drone deliveries cleared for takeoff in Canada.  Bob Price has all the latest in the November 12 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Maclean and Jordan get metaphorical on this episode, discussing the state of the free enterprise movement in BC, the terrible rollout of new Lower Mainland COVID restrictions, Yasmin Ratansi's sister act, and more.

A new survey on what worries Vancouverites might surprise you, high hopes for a Nanaimo cannabis producer, and a huge vehicle recall.  Bob Price has it all in the November 10 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

No refunds, no government help for Canada's airlines, real estate open houses have been suspended again, and a potential COVID vaccine sends the price of gold sharply lower.  Bob Price has it all in the November 9 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

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.

In this week’s episode — George and Jody touch on Trump and Biden — but with no final results at recording — who knows what will happen; then it’s back to Vancouver and the latest comments from the Mayor — while he may be gobsmacked, we are not amused; and then more worries on the downtown eastside of the city and rumours and innuendo about who will be the next leader of the BC Liberals.

Canada's job market appears to be slowing as COVID heat up again, Telus is sharing the wealth, and more big profits in the forest industry.  Bob Price has it all in the November 6 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.

BC's chartered accountants weigh in on the state of the province's economy, a record high workforce at Site C, and an early Christmas for Canadian Tire investors.  Bob Price has it all in the November 5 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.