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The Orca Podcasts
by Maclean Kay
Nothing is more important to our democracy and our politics than open discussion. Free debate about the ideas and policies that shape our province and country.For a long time, B.C.'s online media landscape has consistently pulled in the same direction, leaving an obvious gap in the marketplace – or if you prefer, an opportunity.The Orca's podcast network looks at B.C.'s competitiveness in a global marketplace, creating jobs and opportunity, and what it takes to create, attract, and retain talent and investment.Our focus is on public policy, issues, and ideas that affect the B.C. economy, investment, jobs and long-term prosperity and opportunities for everyday British Columbians.What matters most isn't whether we agree, but how we engage with each other. The Orca believes in intelligent, reasoned debate; fresh thinking; and a combination of common sense and new ideas.
Episodes
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BULLETIN - Business Beat's New Home
Bob Price's Business Beat has a new home -- get your fast-paced Canadian business headlines delivered early every weekday morning. Search "Business Beat Bob Price" on your favourite podcast app.
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The Business Beat - May 9, 2022
Today's must know business headlines...brought to you by www.mundihotels.ca
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The Business Beat - May 9, 2022
A new shadow of doubt over the Rogers takeover of Shaw, growing concerns about Canada's economic future, and a Vancouver based restaurant chain is reporting a big profit jump. Bob Price has your May 9th Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 170
Jody and George say goodbye (for now?) to being hosted on The Orca and hello to our new home — unspunpodcast.com. That's the new news for now, meanwhile in other things spinning. The politics of Roe V Wade in the USA proves that a wedge issue like that can really galvanize the voter and things…
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The Orca Business Beat - May 6, 2022
Gas pains, another record low for Canada's unemployment rate despite job losses in B.C., and another huge profit jump for a well known B.C. retailer. Bob Price has your Friday, May 6 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - May 5, 2022
Another big money profit in B.C.'s forest sector, a progress report on the Coastal GasLink pipeline project, and impressive earnings for Canada's largest telecom. Bob Price is your connection to the May 5 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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Ellected 21 - with Kimanda Jarzebiak
In Ep. 21 of Ellected, Sarah Elder-Chamanara talks with Kimanda Jarzebiak, founder and owner of Ascent Public Affairs in a wide-ranging conversation covering Covid, the evolution of political staff on social media and more.
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The Orca Business Beat - May 4, 2022
Despite recent price swings, gold investors have reason to smile, robust construction activity is paying off for a Vancouver building supplies company, and why Mexico is saying "muchas gracias." Bob Price has your May 4 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - May 3, 2022
Why record prices are being predicted for a new Vancouver condo tower, a soaring profit for a well known B.C. lumber producer, and why a long time retailer is leaving Vancouver. Bob Price has your May 3 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Falcon's Win & Abyssinia, Maclean
For the final time, The Orca's Maclean Kay and ICBA's Jordan Bateman bring you the #BCPOLI Hotstove, recapping Kevin Falcon's by-election win, Stephanie Cadieux's last day in the Legislature, and Maclean moving on (sob) from The Orca.
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The Orca Business Beat - May 2, 2022
A further breakdown of Canada's economic growth in 2021, stock market jitters, and a hint of a slowdown in the B.C. real estate market. Bob Price has your Monday, May 2 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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Ellected 20 - with Minister Karina Gould
In Episode 20 of Ellected, host Sarah Elder-Chamanara sits down with Canada's Minister of Children, Families and Social Development and MP for Burlington, Karina Gould. They get really personal, really fast sharing birth stories, getting into the details of the multi-billion dollar child care...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 29, 2022
Why high lumber prices are expected to continue, an eye popping profit for a well known B.C. lumber producer, and Canada's strongest economic growth in nearly a year. Bob Price has your Friday, April 29 edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 169
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. This week, Jody and George go full throttle on empty homes and empty business taxes. How exactly do they...
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#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: F Bombs, Doctor Shortages and Empty Storefronts
Maclean and Jordan reconvene to talk about the week that was in BC politics, and Jordan offers some epic ranting.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 28, 2022
Labour unrest on the verge of shutting down B.C. film productions, cannabis sales on the rise, and the latest on empty new vehicle showrooms. Bob Price has your April 28 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 27, 2022
A well known B.C. mining company has just reported its largest ever profit, Christmas in April for oil industry investors, and why CN Rail shares are facing downward pressure. Bob Price checks in with your April 27 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 26, 2022
How bums in the seats are driving recovery at Air Canada, the future of Twitter, and why Canada's Amazon workers are watching Alberta. Bob Price delivers the goods in your April 26 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 25, 2022
Why a lot of folks are watching the stock markets today, a new twist for a B.C. L-N-G project, and it sounds big changes are on the way at Starbucks. Bob Price fills your order with the April 25 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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Ellected – Season 2, Episode 1
In the first episode of season two of Ellected, the first guest is indeed a first – the first man to be a guest on the podcast. Federal NDP MP Randall Garrison's Bill C-202 An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Coercive Control) will give law enforcement and the courts an additional tool to prevent...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 22, 2022
B.C. retail spending takes a hit, downward pressure on home prices, and Flair Air attempts to reassure travellers. Bob Price is cleared for takeoff with your April 22 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 168
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. This week, Jody and George can't help but worry about the Vancouver Park Board and why, for the life of...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 21, 2022
New evidence of a robust job market, a well known B.C. retailer has huge expectations, and the latest warning about interest rates will grab your attention. Bob Price has your April 21 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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A Second Look - When politics triumphs over people
On this month's edition of A Second Look, host Justin P. Goodrich examines a summer 2021 decision made by Surrey City Council to reject an affordable housing development – a decision that has garnered criticism by both the community and the provincial government. Joining him is Doug Tennant, CEO…
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The Orca Business Beat - April 20, 2022
Canada's inflation rate soars, the latest report on new home prices has Victoria leading the way in B.C., and Canada shows better than most in the latest global economic outlook. Bob Price has your April 20th Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Physician, Heal Thyself
Maclean and Jordan talk about bad messages and bad choices in messengers, Lynda Steele's piece on public safety, the forgotten town of Lytton, and other BC political issues.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 19, 2022
The goal line now within site for B.C.'s Site C power project, onward and upward for another B.C. LNG project, and Canadians on the brink. Bob Price has your April 19 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 167
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. This week, Jody and George take a big giant dunk on pool-gate in Vancouver, where the incompetency of the...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 14, 2022
The real reason why Elon Musk said no to joining Twitter's board, a potential legal issue for Site C is on hold, and why B.C. manufacturing sales had another strong month. Bob Price has your April 14th Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 13, 2022
Yet more labour shortage concerns, the latest report card on B.C. mining, and more streamlining by a B.C. forestry giant. Bob Price has your Wednesday, April 13 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by www.Mundihotels.ca
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#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: NDP Tilt Labour Relations, SimCity & Poilifever
Maclean and Jordan discuss the NDP's decision to strip workers of the secret ballot in union votes; Ken Sim's big get of three NPA councillors; some personal news from Jordan; and Pierre Poilievre's incredibly successful BC tour.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 12, 2022
Updated investment advice on Canada's banks, a new venture for a Kelowna aerospace company, and why lumber prices are falling. Bob Price checks in with your April 12 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 11, 2022
Strike talk in B.C.'s film sector, another win for B.C. employers demanding that staff be fully vaccinated against COVID, and a long time B.C. mining convention returns after a two year hiatus. Bob Price has your April 11 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 8, 2022
Yet another hiring spree as Canada's unemployment rate falls to a record low, more business outrage over a B.C. labour code change, and a big broadcaster reports a sharply lower profit. Bob Price is at the mic with your April 8 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 166
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. This week, Jody and George get all judgy about the US Supreme Court and what is a democracy anyway? Then...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 7, 2022
Business reaction to the B.C. government's move to scrap secret ballots for union certification votes, B.C.'s best known cannabis producer continues to impress, and why a low cost Canadian airline faces an uncertain future. Bob Price has your April 7 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 6, 2022
Restaurant industry reaction to B.C. vaccine passports coming to an end, more streamlining for a Vancouver based forestry giant, and a major international bank is predicting economic storm clouds. Bob Price has your April 6 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: By-Election Fever Returns to BC
It's by-election SZN as Vancouver Quiulchena heads to the polls April 30 (Can anyone stop Kevin Falcon?) and Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux is resigning to head to a federal appointment as Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer (Is that Dianne Watts' music we hear?). Maclean and Jordan...
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The Orca Business Beat - April 5, 2022
Yet another expansion for Metro Vancouver's film and tech sectors, big money community support by a well known B.C. miner, and one of Canada's largest energy companies changes direction. Bob Price has your April 5 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 4, 2022
A new effort to ease gas prices, a first sign of job action on the Victoria waterfront, and something new to boast about for Vancouver based Telus. Bob Price gets your week rolling with the April 4 edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - April 1, 2022
Yet more upward pressure on lumber prices, mixed news on gas prices, and unsettling news for Vancouver's Georgia Straight publication. Bob Price has your Friday, April 1 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 165
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. This week, Jody and George believe the jiggy is up for actor Will Smith after his behaviour at the 2022...
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The Orca Business Beat - March 31, 2022
Canada's beef industry facing a serious legal test that might impact future prices, Amazon increasing it's presence in Metro Vancouver, and the latest update on Canada's economic growth. Bob Price has your March 31 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: I Don't Understand This Podcast Stuff
Maclean (with new, raspy voice) and Jordan return to discuss John Horgan's "I don't understand this affordability stuff" comment, vague legislation, and some CPC news.
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The Orca Business Beat - March 30, 2022
A new high for a well known B.C. retailer, rare bad news in Vancouver's tech sector, and why Prince George is considered B.C.'s best university town. Bob Price has your March 30th Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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The Orca Business Beat - March 29, 2022
New evidence of soaring industrial land prices, consumer confidence takes a tumble, and a must know consumer alert involving B.C. seafood. Bob Price has the full menu in the March 29th Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels
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The Orca Business Beat - March 28, 2022
New labour unrest on the B.C. waterfront, new funding for a promising B.C. mining venture, and an early warning about interest rates. Bob Price has your March 28 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 164
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. This week, Jody and George diplomatically untangle the NATO meetings about Ukraine and wonder whether the...
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The Orca Business Beat - March 25, 2022
Rogers takeover of Shaw is a big step closer, how the Vancouver Port Authority fared last year, and a must know consumer alert involving a bike helmet. Bob Price has your March 25 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nothing is more important to our democracy and our politics than open discussion. Free debate about the ideas and policies that shape our province and country.For a long time, B.C.'s online media landscape has consistently pulled in the same direction, leaving an obvious gap in the marketplace – or if you prefer, an opportunity.The Orca's podcast network looks at B.C.'s competitiveness in a global marketplace, creating jobs and opportunity, and what it takes to create, attract, and retain talent and investment.Our focus is on public policy, issues, and ideas that affect the B.C. economy, investment, jobs and long-term prosperity and opportunities for everyday British Columbians.What matters most isn't whether we agree, but how we engage with each other. The Orca believes in intelligent, reasoned debate; fresh thinking; and a combination of common sense and new ideas.
HOSTED BY
Maclean Kay
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