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Phase 2 of B.C.'s economic re-start plan, Canada's oil patch has something else to worry about, and Walmart is reporting another huge profit.  Bob Price has it all in the May 19 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.

Stores in B.C. will be first to re-open when HBC resumes operations next week, internet use is up sharply since COVID-19 hit, and an update on pandemic relief spending in Ottawa. Bob Price has it all in the May 15 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you 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 — Patio lanterns, secret budget decisions and attendance record requests.

Thinking about selling? The latest BC real estate data is in. More ride-hailing competition is on the way, and could Canada's credit rating be impacted by all that government COVID-19 relief spending?  Bob Price has the lowdown in the May 14 edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

Maclean and Jordan talk about the Wild West of Political Payouts (Brad West, that is), why government shouldn't sign the deal with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, union monopolies, Victoria silliness and more very normal non-COVID politics.

More lousy news for BC tourism, a bleak prediction for the cannabis business, and short term pain, but long term gain for economic activity in Metro Vancouver.  Bob Price has the low down in the May 13 edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

A must know for Starbucks customers, a BC cannabis producer sinks deeper into the red, and fewer complaints about Canada's telecom service providers.  These stories and more with Bob Price in the May 12 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

West Jet continues to feel the squeeze from COVID-19, serious safety questions at the Site-C Dam project, and a BC mining company is about to get a lot larger.  Bob Price has it all in the May 11 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.

Believe it or not, the latest unemployment data could have been much worse according to economic analysts...and ride-hailing customers will soon need to wear a mask.  Bob Price has all the details in the May 8 edition of The 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 — woah! George is on a tear about the Mayor of Vancouver’s non-content rich press conference and what the city COULD be doing for its residents. But that doesn’t stop Jody from jumping in and digging into what people expect of leaders. Meanwhile over in Victoria, all things COVID-19 are loosening up and we could not be happier. Time for a toast!