The Orca Podcasts

Maclean and Jordan break down the federal shocker that Bill Morneau is out as Justin Trudeau's finance minister, what comes next for the Trudeau government, the lack of help for the CFL, the tale of two BC pandemics, and how Andrew Wilkinson gets under John Horgan's skin.

Immigration falls victim to COVID-19, Canada's real estate agents were busier than ever last month, and you won't believe how much money Walmart made in the latest quarter.  Bob Price has all the details in the August 18 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

A hack attack forces the Canada Revenue Agency to suspend on-line services, the world's best known investor has given gold a vote of confidence, and a big name movie maker is selling his B.C. winery.  Bob Price has it all in the August 17 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Surprising news in the latest report on rental costs in BC, buying a home just got a little easier, and a real life horror movie at Cineplex.  Bob Price has these stories and more in the August 14 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 give a shout out to superheroes and dad jokes in a Covid-19 world; wonder what is it that the Mayor of Vancouver does not want us to know his private meeting with a Chinese diplomat; and housing, seriously, pick up the pace, Vancouver.

A new report on how the pandemic has impacted the northern BC economy, the BC Chamber of Commerce has big shoes to fill, and new evidence of a robust tech sector in the Okanagan.  Bob Price has these stories and much more in the August 13 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

Attention Walmart shoppers, a new requirement for air travellers who don't want to wear a mask, and a new opportunity to buy a stake in Tesla.   Bob Price has these stories and much more in the August 12 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.

Maclean and Jordan look at the NDP's decision to delay the start of the school year, the failures on homelessness and opioids, and the entirely satisfying defeat of the evil Toronto Maple Leafs.

Hopeful news for would be home buyers, a danger warning for the Vancouver area housing market, and mounting losses for a B.C. cannabis producer.  Bob Price has these stories and more in the August 11 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Those higher gold prices are paying off for investors, two more BC lumber producers are showing a profit, and good news regarding COVID-19 protocols.   Bob Price gets you up to speed with the August 10 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.