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Canada's airlines are apparently expecting a lot more turbulence ahead, Steve Nash Fitness World seeks creditor protection, and a BC mining company is doing it's part to help counter COVID-19.  Bob Price has all the latest headlines in the April 17 edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

A new forecast fearing that BC's unemployment rate is about to soar, a "what if" related to the current pandemic, and Harbour Air announces plans to resume flights between Vancouver and Victoria.  Bob Price has it all in the April 16 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Maclean and Jordan continue their COVID-19 discussions, including an audio love letter to Langford Mayor Stew Young, the shocking idea that cruise ships -- yes, cruise ships -- may provide a path to follow for a new, hygenically-obsessed world, and more. Plus the usual well-deserved razzing of Ben Isitt, Vancouver city council, and the media's neverending adoration of Brad West.

A well known B.C. mining company goes back to work in Quebec, Shaw Communications is cutting jobs because of COVID-19, and B.C. Ferries rescinds layoff notices.  Bob Price has it all in the April 15 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Canada's airlines continue to face turbulence in the midst of the current pandemic crisis, new evidence that Canada's hotels are pretty much empty, and it doesn't sound like the price of gas is going up anytime soon.  Bob Price has the April 14 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 and from the “comfort” of their own homes, Jody and George continue their focus on COVID-19 and talk about the economic impact locally and provincially and ask — are we distancing ourselves enough yet?

As feared, unemployment has soared in BC and across the country in the wake of COVID-19.  Bob Price has all the latest breaking headlines in the April 9 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing. 

Bad news for Canada's airline passengers demanding a refund for cancelled flights, small business confidence remains bleak, and a hint of doubt for a big business takeover.  Bob Price has it all in the Wednesday, April 9 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.  

Maclean and Jordan discuss life and politics in the Great Isolation, including what a recovery could look like (and what passes for entertainment these days).

Western Canada's oil industry continues to suffer as oil production slows to a trickle, COVID-19 has now hit BC dairy farms, and Canada's news media is reeling.  Bob Price has all the details in the April 7 edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Simply Computing.