BIV Today
923 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -British Columbia's only daily news show focused on business, brought to you by Business in Vancouver newspaper and biv.com. Join hosts editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe as well as reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin as they interview Canada's business and political leaders about the pressing issues facing British Columbian businesses and industries today. Join them as they discuss real estate, technology, the resource industries and local and provincial politics.
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Key insights from new research on the fire safety of mass timber
March 05, 2024 17:01 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBA recent, significant fire test series has produced key insights on the fire safety and resilience of mass timber buildings. On this episode, WoodWorks BC's executive director Shawn Keyes, a licensed structural engineer who has pioneered timber projects across Canada, discusses the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program, and why it matters. The show is hosted by BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings and this episode is sponsored by naturally:wood (naturallywood.com). Read more ab...
Anchor company 'mindset' critical to growing Canada's life sciences sector
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBAccording to a new white paper from the newly launched adMare Institute, Canada's life sciences sector has no anchor companies. adMare BioInnovations president and CEO Gordon McCauley discusses what that means and why it matters with BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings. This podcast episode is sponsored by adMare BioInnovations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The economic costs of CleanBC – with BCBC chief economist Ken Peacock
November 21, 2023 00:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBBusiness Council of British Columbia senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock walks BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings through BCBC analysis of CleanBC – the province's plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the BC Technology for Learning Society narrows the technology gap
September 06, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMary-Em Waddington, executive director of the BC Technology for Learning Society, discusses how her operation recycles computers to provide low-income and other less privileged British Columbians access to technology. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose on AI's potential
August 31, 2023 22:41 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBEntrepreneur Geordie Rose is one of British Columbia's big thinkers. Now at his second AI company, he has been honoured by the BC Tech Association as one of its laureates. He discusses with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe the emerging potential of AI in our lives, AI's limits, and how we can best mitigate risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
STEMCELL Technologies founder Allen Eaves
August 03, 2023 23:34 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAllen Eaves, the founder and CEO of STEMCELL Technologies, talks about the 30th anniversary of the country’s largest biotech firm. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister Ravi Kahlon talks housing affordability in B.C.
July 19, 2023 20:11 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBB.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon discusses the province's recent efforts to boost affordability and build more housing. He is in conversation with Glacier Media real estate reporter Claire Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indigenous entrepreneurship program
July 06, 2023 23:14 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBDeneen Allen, CEO of Firecircle, discusses a new program aimed at mentoring and building out the Indigenous tourism and hospitality sector. She’s in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indigenous business podcast: FortisBC
June 26, 2023 22:54 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBChastity Davis-Alphonse speaks with guests Simon Baker from Squamish First Nation and Tanya Laing Gahr from FortisBC about Indigenous relations and advancing economic reconciliation through partnership on this special podcast episode, sponsored by FortisBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Pamela Wallin on the Canadian economy
June 21, 2023 21:11 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy has delivered a report critical of the Canadian environment for innovation, competitiveness and productivity. Committee chair, Sen. Pamela Wallin, discussed the report and its implications with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BC Lions owner Amar Doman on the season ahead
June 14, 2023 17:40 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAmar Doman, two years into his ownership of the BC Lions, talks to BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe on how he is developing the team’s business and the following for the CFL in British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TD deputy chief economist on inflation, interest rates and the economy
June 07, 2023 22:11 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDerek Burleton, TD Bank’s deputy chief economist, discusses the central bank rate hike and the lingering inflation effects with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foreign Affairs official Roberto Velasco Alvarez on Canada-Mexico relations
May 23, 2023 21:33 - 21 minutes - 20 MBRoberto Velasco Alvarez, the top North American official in Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, discusses trade, energy, the environment and Indigenous issues with BIV reporter Nelson Bennett and publisher/executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Champlain Financial’s Phil Arrata on leadership
April 27, 2023 20:35 - 24 minutes - 22 MBPhil Arrata has run MEC and been a C-suite executive at Best Buy. Now in private equity at Champlain Financial Corp., he discusses the elements of his leadership style. He’ll address the ACG Middle Market Growth Conference May 17. He was in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Genevieve Hawkins on mental health and the workplace
March 23, 2023 22:36 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAuthor and therapist Genevieve Hawkins has written “Mentally At Work: Optimizing health and business performance through connection,” and discusses the changing climate of the workplace in the pandemic. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Athabasca University president Alex Clark on the workplace
March 20, 2023 15:21 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAlex Clark, the new Athabasca University president, discusses a national survey on the future of work. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deloitte’s “Summit” for employees and clients
March 07, 2023 23:52 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJodi Evans, managing partner for Deloitte in Vancouver, discusses its new office space, the Deloitte Summit, and what its structure says about the evolution of work. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BC Attorney General Niki Sharma on election amendments
March 02, 2023 22:51 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThe BC government has introduced Election Act changes that would stiffen penalties and oversight for disinformation in campaigns and would better enable mail-in balloting. Attorney General Niki Sharma discusses the changes with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CFIB study finds small businesses unhappy with municipalities
February 09, 2023 20:24 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBEmily Boston, an analyst with the Canadian Federation for Independent Business, discusses a survey of small businesses in eight western Canadian cities that finds they feel overregulated and undervalued by local governments. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and executive editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CFA Institute President Margaret Franklin on DEI
February 02, 2023 23:07 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBMargaret Franklin, the president of the CFA Institute, talks about the development of a code to guide Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to better serve investors and their communities. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deloitte issues its 2023 economic outlook
January 17, 2023 21:29 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBTrevin Stratton, Deloitte’s national economic advisory leader, discusses its 2023 economic outlook that indicates a short recession nationally and a strong housing downturn in British Columbia. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and executive editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon
January 11, 2023 20:40 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBGlacier Media journalists discuss British Columbian issues with BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The impact of storytelling in real estate
December 13, 2022 22:07 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMaxine Jakubke, principal at Publ!sh, joins BIV reporter Claire Wilson to discuss the role that storytelling and culture play in today's real estate industry. From placemaking to meaningful engagement, storytelling is offering a new avenue for real estate companies and developers to connect with the communities they are working in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indigenous business: Reconciliation through technology
December 08, 2022 20:43 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBLawrence Lewis is the founder of OneFeather. He discusses how technology can empower First Nations' economic development and serve as a catalyst for meaningful reconciliation. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indigenous business: From consultation to partnership with Gowling WLG
December 07, 2022 23:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis episode is sponsored by Gowling WLG. Bob Freedman, Gowling WLG partner and member of the firm's Indigenous law group, discusses how Indigenous engagement has evolved over time. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indigenous business: Identity and sovereignty
December 06, 2022 20:17 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBMerle Alexander, principal of the Indigenous Law Group at Miller Titerle + Co., discusses the legal and cultural complexity of Indigenous identity and sovereignty. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mindfulness and Money
November 30, 2022 23:26 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBRhiannon Rosalind of the not-for-profit Conscious Economics firm discusses its partnership with Interac on research and its Money and Mindfulness for Canadians program to teach financial confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman on leadership in the pandemic
November 21, 2022 21:12 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBTamara Vrooman, the CEO of YVR International Airport, discusses the challenges of leadership during the pandemic and how her style had to adapt to changing conditions. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hager family donates $5 million for pancreatic cancer research
November 17, 2022 20:52 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe family of Bob Hager, the Vancouver lawyer who helped establish the Philips, Hager and North law firm and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, has donated $5 million to enhance the Pancreas Centre BC research facility he launched before his passing. His wife Judy and co-director Dr. Daniel Renouf discuss the advances and challenges of combatting pancreatic cancer on World Pancreatic Cancer Day. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See ...
Gordon Sondland, former EU ambassador under Donald Trump
November 09, 2022 18:12 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe former ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, author of a new book on his time working for Donald Trump, talks about the U.S. mid-term elections and Trump’s diminished prospects for returning to the White House. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women in Business: Restaurateur and entrepreneur Meeru Dhalwala
October 28, 2022 17:12 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBVij's co-founder and B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee Meeru Dhalwala joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to discuss workplace culture, leadership strategy and pursuing one's passion. Dhalwala shares details of her latest venture – My Bambiri – with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women in Business: GeoComply co-founder Anna Sainsbury
October 27, 2022 18:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBGeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to talk about scaling her tech unicorn and leading mission-driven work. Sainsbury talks about her leadership style, lessons learned and her view on balance in work and life with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women in Business: Cindy David and Lori Pinkowski
October 26, 2022 17:28 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by Cindy David Financial Group, explores finance, financial planning and retirement with two leading industry experts. Cindy David, president and estate planning adviser with Cindy David Financial Group, and Lori Pinkowski, senior portfolio manager and senior investment advisor with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, share their planning and investment insights with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/lis...
LifeSciencesBC chair on the sector’s successes and challenges
October 25, 2022 22:48 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBAli Ardakani, the new board chair of LifeSciencesBC, discusses the sector’s impact and successes and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Satellites to track climate change
October 21, 2022 18:01 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBDon Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to look at the launch of its 10-satellite constellation to mitigate supply chain issues and provide disaster prevention, including climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BC NDP candidate Anjali Appadurai disqualified
October 20, 2022 18:24 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBLegislative reporter Rob Shaw of Glacier Media, the Orca and CHEK TV, joins Researchco president Mario Canseco to discuss the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from its leadership race. They were in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna-Marie Holmes and the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker
October 17, 2022 21:17 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAt age 80, award-winning Anna-Marie Holmes of B.C. is still vital as a ballet choreographer and about to revive the Nutcracker for the Goh Ballet. She talks about her career, about staying relevant at a later age, and about the context of staging a famous Russian ballet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increasing women's workforce participation, with Amy Robichaud
October 13, 2022 18:19 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDress for Success Vancouver Amy Robichaud joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss women's workforce participation, and the 10th annual Success Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investing and financial planning in the challenging economy
October 11, 2022 17:36 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBInvesting and financial planning face uncertain economic conditions and need to be navigated carefully. Claudio Chisani, investment advisor at BlueShore Wealth, and Woody Yang, financial advisor at BlueShore Financial, discuss how to overcome the challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strengthening Canada-UK trade ties
October 04, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBOn this episode of BIV Today, Dame Maria Miller, the UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Canada, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss Canada-UK trade opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BDC’s half-billion-dollar fund for women’s business
September 22, 2022 20:34 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMichelle Scarborough, managing partner of the Business Development Bank’s (BDC) new Thrive Platform to finance women-led business talks about its opportunities and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip and Summer Wilson donate $100 million to conserve parkland
September 15, 2022 21:16 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBBusinessman and philanthropist Chip Wilson discusses his and wife Summer’s donation of $100 million to the BC Parks Foundation to drive the creation of parkland in the province. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre
August 29, 2022 20:34 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBPierre Poilievre, the Nepean-Carleton MP running for the federal Conservative leadership, answers a range of regional and national questions from Glacier Media editors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai
August 25, 2022 18:21 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAnjali Appadurai has entered the BC NDP leadership race with a strong message that the party has lost its way on climate change and social justice, themes that ought to be at the centre of policies and practices of government. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deloitte/LifeWorks report on C-suite fatigue
August 17, 2022 17:54 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBExecutive exhaustion is yet another of the pandemic's effects. Zabeen Hirji, executive advisor at Deloitte, discusses how companies and boards need to contend with fatigue among its leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting serious about gaming with Alexandre Col
July 27, 2022 16:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBRather than a first-person shooter or even something like Tetris, so-called serious games have emerged to offer opportunities for learning or instruction rather than entertainment One such serious game developed in Vancouver was recently released after being made in collaboration with Canadian and French experts. Alexandre Col, cultural attaché with the French consulate in Vancouver, joins BIV Today to explore what serious games mean for helping businesses and organizations. Tyler Orton hos...
Jean Charest on the late-campaign Conservative race
July 26, 2022 19:24 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBConservative leadership candidate Jean Charest discusses Stephen Harper’s endorsement of his opponent, what he feels about party unity, and his economic priorities for BC in a discussion with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Navigating B.C.'s increasingly competitive online car sales marketplace
July 21, 2022 17:26 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBAnyone who’s in the market for a vehicle knows right now how tough it can be to find the right ride for the right price amid semi-conductor shortages and supply chain issues. But over the last few years, an increasing number of online options have emerged among B.C. tech entrepreneurs. Our guest today is the co-founder and CEO of Mintlist, one of the new entrants. Mike Wood joins BIV Today to offer the low-down on the market for the online car sales industry. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystu...
Deloitte's Jayana Darras on the big talent question
July 18, 2022 22:15 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe great resignation never quite manifested in Canada the same way it did in the U.S. But our labour markets are incredibly tight and competitive right now, at the same time workers are still navigating this mish-mash of hybrid work models that differ from company to company. So how do large organizations retain their talent in such uncertain times? Jayana Darras, a partner and people culture leader with Deloitte B.C., joins BIV Today to offer insights. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.co...
Tackling the evolving EV challenges
July 06, 2022 22:43 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFrans Tjallingii, CEO and co-founder of 7Gen, has just raised capital to build his EV-as-a-service company to help fleets convert to electric vehicles. He discusses the challenges for the industry with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.