BIV Today
925 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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Best Of: Jacqui Cohen brings Army and Navy to 100 years
November 06, 2019 19:27 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOn BIV Today... Vancouver based department stores Army & Navy turns 100 and seasoned business woman Jacqui Cohen sits down with Business in Vancouver editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her and her grandfather's century long journey. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B.C. ride-hailing hurdles keep piling up
November 05, 2019 19:18 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn BIV Today... Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton joins the show to discuss the high attrition rate of cannabis CEOs in Canada this year, as well as the exploding market for seniors and whether there’s truth to a cannabis industry group’s claim that there is no longer a product shortage. BIV’s weekly technology panel featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein dig into the latest industry news, including the bumpy road ahead for ride-hailin...
Foreign capital flying from YVR to SEA real estate
November 04, 2019 19:17 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn BIV Today... This episode of BIV Today explores why international capital is turning away from Vancouver real estate and moving to investments in Seattle. Jason Turcotte, vice-president development at Cressey Development Group, and Dean Jones, principal and owner of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty in Seattle, discuss the trend, and the implications for two regions competing as gateways to Asia. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Banking Gets a Facelift for Businesses
November 01, 2019 18:02 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOn BIV Today... Open banking is making its mark on the Canadian market, allowing fintechs to offer new products in a way not seen before. Hamed Arabib, CEO of Vancouver-based VoPay International, joins the show to discuss what this means for changing the way people and businesses can bank. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of: The Unstuck Leader
October 31, 2019 18:22 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn BIV Today... We are running a best of. Leaders are known for their commitment and persistence, but they can get stuck in their certainty and confidence and miss opportunities or misguide their organizations. A new book, The Unstuck Leader, examines how to cope with the executive challenge of performance in the knowledge era. Author Judy Sims, an executive-turned-coach, joins editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cannabis edibles come to Canada
October 30, 2019 18:06 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn BIV Today... New cannabis regulations arrive this month, one year after the legalization of recreational cannabis. Four experts talk about what has worked, what hasn't, and what needs to happen in the time ahead. Peter Guo of MNP, Brandon Wright of Dynaleo, Chantel Popoff of Valens Groworks and James Munro of McMillan LLP are in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. This is the second part of a two-part discussion. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Vancouver AI music startup makes Techstars Montreal AI 10
October 29, 2019 18:15 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn BIV Today… A Vancouver startup beat out hundreds of companies for a spot in the Techstars Montreal AI accelerator. CanPages founder Olivier Vincent (1:35) joins the show to discuss his latest venture – Spliqs – and how AI can revolutionize music production. BIV’s weekly tech panel (17:12) assesses Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before U.S. representatives, the company’s new news feature and what Google may want from FitBit. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMark...
VR/AR Global Summit to showcase Vancouver
October 28, 2019 18:14 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOn BIV Today... The VR/AR Global Summit hits Vancouver this week, with experts converging in one of the world’s largest ecosystems for the nascent sector. VR/AR Vancouver chapter president Dan Burgar (1:47) delves into what makes the city a unique place for businesses developing this technology. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (15:20) breaks down the latest industry news, including Costco’s journey into becoming the country’s second largest retailer, Sobey’s unveiling a smart grocer...
Charting a pathway from disruption to employment
October 25, 2019 17:25 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn BIV Today… While we know technology is disrupting the way we work, it is less clear how societies will manage the impact of that disruption. Annalise Huynh, policy analyst and designer with the Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, discusses new research that examines pathways from disruption to employment. She offers insight into how employers and policymakers can ease worker impact and what they ought to focus on as skills needs shift. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omn...
BDC CEO Michael Denham on the New Face of Entrepreneurship
October 24, 2019 17:57 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn BIV Today... A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada concludes that the country is undergoing an “entrepreneurial resurgence” with the highest number of Canadians in a decade launching businesses in the past year. Michael Denham, CEO of the BDC, breaks down how the face of entrepreneurs is changing dramatically in this country. Then, the conversation on entrepreneurship continues as this week’s Rise Women’s Conference hits the city. Conference organizer and The Ace Cla...
Cannabis legalization year-in-review
October 23, 2019 18:29 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn BIV Today... A new wave of cannabis regulations arrives this month. Four experts discuss the first year of legalized recreational cannabis and what is ahead for the industry. Peter Guo of MNP, Brandon Wright of Dynaleo, Chantel Popoff of Valens Groworks and James Munro of McMillan LLP examine what has worked, what hasn't, and what might happen in the next year and more. This is part one of a two-part conversation moderated by Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv...
What the Election Results Mean for B.C.
October 22, 2019 18:12 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOn BIV Today... Research Co. president Mario Canseco breaks down what Monday’s election results mean for B.C. and what Canadians expect from federal leaders in the coming weeks and months. Then, Greg D’Avignon, CEO of the Business Council of B.C., discusses what a Liberal minority government likely means for the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the national carbon tax and B.C. fish farms. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Surrey’s ‘Workforce 2029' strategy
October 21, 2019 18:01 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn BIV Today… Surrey’s first labour market study and a new strategy to strengthen the city’s workforce. Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman discusses the new reports, along with what a made-in-Surrey workforce strategy involves and the needs of businesses in the city. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canada's looming election
October 18, 2019 17:09 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOn BIV Today... Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a review of the federal campaign and a glimpse at the next term of government. See more at https://biv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘It’s a blow’: U.S.-Japan deal a “warning” to Canada
October 17, 2019 17:27 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBOn BIV Today… What their preliminary trade deal means for the U.S., Japan – and Canada. Carlo Dade (1:00), director of the Canada West Foundation’s trade and investment centre, calls the deal a blow to Canada. He also calls it a warning – that the U.S. could encroach on other areas of opportunity for Canadian companies in Japan, and in other CPTPP countries. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada has noticed that Asian Pacific countries are expressing interest in opportunities th...
What are B.C. executives looking for list election
October 16, 2019 17:58 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOn BIV Today... Greg D'Avignon, the CEO and president of the Business Council of British Columbia, discusses a new survey of executives on their priority issues in the election campaign and how they have or haven't been addressed in the campaign. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tech, grocery wars and the 21st century milkman
October 15, 2019 18:37 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn BIV Today… BIV’s weekly tech panel talks about Visa, Mastercard and others pulling out of Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham also examine Uber’s latest round of layoffs, its potential acquisition of Cornershop, gig economy challenges and opportunities in grocery delivery. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CEOx1Day: Pulling Back the Curtain on the C-Suite
October 11, 2019 17:57 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOn BIV Today... Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt (1:11) and Odgers Berndtson’s Eric Beaudan discuss the annual CEOx1Day program, whereby students spend a day shadowing executives in B.C. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:37) breaks down the latest retail news, including the potential fallout for brands as the NBA-Blizzard-China controversy escalates, whether there will actually be any deals to be had at the Forever 21 liquidation sales and proposals that could see mini-cities evolve ...
Why U.S. tech firms and international talent are targeting Vancouver
October 10, 2019 18:10 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOn BIV Today... Vancouver-based VanHack is helping to shepherd much-needed tech talent into the country as Canada’s innovation sector explodes. As homegrown talent departs for cities like Vancouver or Toronto, CEO Ilya Brotzky has been overseeing efforts to bring in international talent to the Prairies and other locations needing an injection of workers. He joins BIV Today to discuss talent demands and how new immigration policies are changing the way companies hire. Tyler Orton hosts, see...
Let's Settle This (Election) Debate
October 09, 2019 18:10 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat good are election debates? Did Monday's settle anything? Mario Canseco, president of Research Co., discusses the implications of the debate on the campaign. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cannabis industry marks one year of legalization (BIV Today No. 349)
October 08, 2019 18:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn BIV Today... This month marks the one-year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:41) joins BIV Today to break down the challenges the industry has endured and what the future holds with the upcoming legalization of edible products. And BIV’s weekly tech panel (16:42), featuring Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications consultant Matthew Klippenstein, delve into Surrey’s aspirations to become a quantum computing hub, PayP...
The untold election story
October 07, 2019 17:51 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn BIV Today… In the midst of a federal election and climate protests across Canada, a new report highlights an untold election story. Hayley Woodin speaks with Merran Smith (1:49), executive director of Clean Energy Canada, about the growth potential of Canada’s clean energy sector. In the second half of the show, Cressey Development Group vice-president of development Jason Turcotte (20:45) shares what surprised him about Greater Vancouver’s latest real estate data. He also assesses so...
Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent HR Strategies to Save Your Company
October 04, 2019 17:53 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn BIV Today... A new book examines how companies need to use and emphasize emotional intelligence in the ways they recruit and retain their leaders and teams. Caroline Stokes, an experienced Silicon Valley recruiter based in Vancouver, has written Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligence HR Strategies to Save Your Company. She discusses the book with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the U.S.-Japan mini deal affects Canada
October 03, 2019 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBOn BIV Today… The significance of the U.S.-Japan mini trade deal. On a new Asia 360 segment, Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, discusses how the deal is politically driven, and what it means for Canada’s trade relations with Japan. Does Canada have enough venture capital funding? Charles Plant, senior fellow at the University of Toronto-based Impact Centre, shares the findings of a new report. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv....
SleepCountry's quarter century of growth
October 02, 2019 18:26 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOn BIV Today... Christine Magee, the co-founder and chair of the board of SleepCountry Canada, discusses the company's quarter century of growth, the changes in the business, and the challenges even she faces in getting a good night's sleep. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flying trains and 100 years of CN
October 01, 2019 18:29 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBOn BIV Today... Sean Finn (2:11), executive vice-president of corporate services and chief legal officer at CN, discusses rail safety, 100 years of operations and the company¹s investments in B.C. Is CN planning for the next century? And could hovering train cars be involved? Finn joins co-host Hayley Woodin for a wide-ranging interview on CN¹s work. BIV¹s weekly tech panel (18:46) tackles WeWork, Uber and Facebook. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham...
Mapping B.C.’s AI Aspirations
September 30, 2019 17:53 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn BIV Today... Can B.C. become a global AI powerhouse by 2022? Steve Lowry, executive director of AInBC, discusses the launch of a new artificial intelligence network aimed at doing just that. October marks Healthy Workplace Month. Wellness and stress coach Nicole Porter joins the show to offer insights on how workers can better regulate everything from their sleeping habits to screen time. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Liberals keep lead in tight federal race: poll
September 27, 2019 18:21 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn BIV Today... A new poll today for Glacier Media, conducted by Researchco, shows the Liberals slightly ahead of the Conservatives federally, indicates the environment has emerged this week as the prime issue in the campaign, and suggests the adverse attention involving Justin Trudeau hasn't made an impact on his popularity. But there is lots of time to come in the campaign, including the leaders' debates. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, discusses the findings and their implication...
B.C. Retailers Prepare for Climate Strike
September 26, 2019 17:43 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBOn BIV Today... Craig Patterson, editor-in-chief of Retail-Insider.com, offers the latest news coming out of International Council of Shopping Centers, as well as some early data from the Retail Council of Canada’s new shopping centre study. Later, he delves into the implications of Friday’s climate strike as B.C. retailers throw their support behind it. Then, Electron Communications consultant Matthew Klippenstein breaks down a new report examining the future of hydrogen use in B.C. Tyle...
Talking to the Dragon
September 25, 2019 18:35 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn BIV Today... Vincenzo Guzzo, aka Mr. Sunshine, the Quebec entrepreneur on CBC's Dragon's Den, waxes about family businesses, his hands-on management style, and the dynamics of the television show as it enters its 14th season. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foldable Phones, Failing IPOs, Fake Car Noises
September 24, 2019 18:03 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBOn BIV Today... Are we finally ready for foldable phones and fake noises for our silent electric vehicles? The weekly BIV technology panel, featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein, debates these stories along with the palace intrigue surrounding the executive ranks at WeWork. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exploring excellence in Aboriginal relations
September 23, 2019 18:13 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn BIV Today... Co-host Hayley Woodin speaks to Wayne Garnons-Williams, senior lawyer and principal director of Garwill Law Professional Corp. Garnons-Williams is the recipient of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business award for excellence in Aboriginal relations. He joins the show to discuss his career, his award and what excellence in Aboriginal relations looks like in 2019. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B.C. has middling performance on prosperity index
September 20, 2019 18:49 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn BIV Today... The Business Council of BC has measured our province's prosperity in a new index. Greg D'Avignon, president and CEO of the council, and Ken Peacock, its vice president and chief economist, talk about the implications of the report for BC in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CTO award winner Owen Ingraham
September 19, 2019 18:09 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBOn BIV Today… BC CTO Award winner Owen Ingraham talks about his career and work in technology. The CTO of EasyMarkit was one of six chief technology, information and innovation officers recognized at BIV’s inaugural BC CTO Awards on Wednesday, September 18. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Major League Soccer in Vancouver
September 18, 2019 18:18 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOn BIV Today... Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS), discusses his role, the league's presence, the challenging circumstances for the Whitecaps, and his views on World Cup in Vancouver. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Storytelling and translation with CIO of the year award winner Barry Rivelis
September 17, 2019 18:37 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn BIV Today… B.C.’s chief information officer of the year joins the show to talk about his career and innovation in health services. Barry Rivelis (2:12) – CIO, chief strategy officer and senior vice-president at Pacific Blue Cross – became one of EY Canada's youngest partners at the age of 31. He helped develop the vision for Telus Health, and is now leading innovation at PBC. BIV’s weekly tech panel (33:13) discusses the ongoing concerns with Libra – Facebook’s global cryptocurrency. Gl...
CTO award winner Loretta Davis
September 16, 2019 17:49 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOn BIV Today... Loretta Davis, vice-president and chief information officer at Speedee Transport, is one of the recipients at this week’s BIV CTO awards. Ahead of the ceremony, she discusses her own career path and the ongoing confluence between technology and transportation. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson joins the show to discuss the differing fortunes of Lululemon and Roots before breaking down the competitive landscape for the brick-and-mortar toy business. Tyler Orton hosts, ...
Mortgage Stress Test Mitigation
September 13, 2019 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOn BIV Today... Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights joins the show to break down the latest real estate numbers from across the province and explain why buyers are now back in the game after being sidelined. The question now is whether there might be some temporary advantage for sellers. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New Push for Inclusivity in the Workplace
September 12, 2019 18:22 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBOn BIV Today... Twenty-five companies in B.C. have launched a new campaign to make workplaces more inclusive for people with disabilities. SAP Labs Canada’s Kirsten Sutton (1:38), the co-chair of the business organization leading this pledge, discusses how the Presidents Group plans to improve corporate culture on the West Coast. Then, Canadian Business Growth Fund CEO George Rossolatos (9:59) offers insights into what makes B.C. a unique ecosystem for investing in companies — to the tune ...
Startup Week in Vancouver
September 11, 2019 17:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOn BIV Today, Startup Week looms in Vancouver, and it offers insight into the challenges and successes in early-stage businesses. Charlyne Fothergill, the director of career services at Lighthouse Labs, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a conversation on how the sector recruits and retains talent. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B.C.'s ride-hailing future
September 10, 2019 17:18 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn BIV Today... The BIV tech panel (1:53) featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein discuss the launch of the most important electric vehicle the world has seen yet, Kater’s plans to offer ride-hailing services throughout all of B.C. — not just Vancouver — and what Clio’s US$250 million capital raise means for raising the profile of the province’s tech sector. Then, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (15:57) discusses government resistance...
Back to real estate balance?
September 09, 2019 17:57 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOn BIV Today… The Greater Vancouver housing market as a whole is showing signs of balance, but pockets within it are seeing more or less activity. Jason Turcotte (2:38), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, joins the show to discuss the latest regional real estate figures. Developers are resorting to more creative ways of marketing their projects. Maxine Jakubke (13:19), business director of Talk Shop Media’s real estate division, explores how real estate marketing t...
The Unstuck Leader
September 06, 2019 18:19 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn BIV Today... Leaders are known for their commitment and persistence, but they can get stuck in their certainty and confidence and miss opportunities or misguide their organizations. A new book, The Unstuck Leader, examines how to cope with the executive challenge of performance in the knowledge era. Author Judy Sims, an executive-turned-coach, joins editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss her book. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trade talk with Minister Jim Carr
September 05, 2019 18:29 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBOn BIV Today... Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr discusses the federal government’s plan to boost exports and expand Canadian trade into new markets. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election season is upon us
September 04, 2019 18:39 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOn BIV Today... Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to talk about the prospects for the parties, their leaders, and the issues they must address for the Oct. 21 election. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crossing borders with our digital identities
September 03, 2019 18:20 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn BIV Today… The show’s weekly tech panel (2:18) tackles the tricky topic of digital identities, and how travellers need to rethink what digital information they choose to carry across borders. Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus and EasyMarkit CTO Owen Ingraham also discuss Apple’s apology over claims that it was spying with Siri, and the concept of social credit systems. The conversation covers China’s system for screening and regulating businesses, as well as the implications at ...
Quantifying CUSMA: modelling the consequences
August 30, 2019 18:16 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOn BIV Today… Ciuriak Consulting has quantified some of the economic consequences of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. Director and principal Dan Ciuriak discusses the potential impacts to the Canadian economy. For Canada, the agreement is marginally better than the alternative of no deal. Ciuriak also explains what he sees as symbolism behind what has been called NAFTA 2.0, but is notably missing “free trade” from its name. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystu...
Why Northeastern University is eyeing Vancouver tech talent
August 29, 2019 18:34 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn BIV Today... Steve Eccles (1:35), dean of Northeastern University’s new Vancouver campus, dives into how the city’s emerging tech sector makes it a ripe target for developing talent. Then, McMillan LLP associate Ravi Bains (15:08) joins the BIV Today podcast to discuss a new governance model sweeping American corporations and how it appears to be mirroring what we already have here in Canada. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
How benefit claw backs affect people's ability to move up the income ladder
August 28, 2019 18:31 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOn BIV Today... A new report from the conservative think-tank, the Fraser Institute, examines the marginal effective tax rate on low- and modest- income Canadians and finds that governments claw back benefits considerably as people move up the income ladder. Institute scholar Finn Poschmann discusses the report with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cannabis producers battle Metro Vancouver over odours, emissions
August 27, 2019 17:59 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn BIV Today... Are cannabis producers the cause for a bad odours and harmful emissions in Metro Vancouver? The regional district seems to think so. Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (2:14) joins the show to discuss the ongoing conflict between licensed producers and the regional body. Then, the BIV technology panel (15:13), featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Faber’s John Reid, delves into upcoming advances in airport security technology, the prospect of travelling in flying t...