The Orca Podcasts

Canada's latest inflation data, another feather in the cap for BC's tech sector, and a sign of the times in the food industry as Aunt Jemima pancake mix is about to disappear from the grocery shelf.  Bob Price has these stories and more in the June 17 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Maclean and Jordan ponder ICBC Monopoly, a fall federal election, the Massey mess, NHL Hub cities and what how John Horgan and Andrew Wilkinson differ; and whether houses of worship should be allowed back.

Air Canada hit with a credit rating downgrade, a B.C. ship builder has reason to celebrate, and Canada's consumer debt is down for the first time in a decade. Bob Price has these stories and much more in the June 16 Orca Business Business, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

Trans-Mountain Pipeline officials think they know what caused a fairly substantial oil spill in Abbotsford, Walmart is ramping up it's on-line presence, and while Father's Day is big, Mother's day is still a lot bigger.  Bob Price has all the details in the June 15 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

A rare headline for Lululemon, downsizing at Roots, and yet another economic body blow for Mackenzie.  Bob Price has these stories and much more in the June 12 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 go to town on another non-news press conference from the mayor of Vancouver; talk hockey — yes hockey; and of course the patio season and patio expansions and, hey — why not patio lanterns.

No signs of a slowdown in Vancouver area commercial real estate activity, Transat is ready to fly again, and a big recall of older model Ford vehicles. Bob Price has all the must know details in the June 11 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

Maclean and Jordan look longingly eastward at what's reopening in Jason Kenney's Alberta Friday; dissect Bowinn Ma's COVID-19 fundrais-error; and ponder money laundering.

The latest BC housing market forecast is just out, a green light for BC's film industry to get back to work, and a big acquisition for a Vancouver based mining company.  Bob Price has all the details in the June 10 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

Hopeful signs for business as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, you'll soon have to wear a mask on most BC Ferries, and reports of a federal economic update in the works.  Bob Price has all the details in June 9 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.