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BIV Today

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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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Greater Vancouver real estate: “We found the bottom”

August 26, 2019 18:31 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

On BIV Today… The region’s residential real estate slowdown may have found its bottom. Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, says Greater Vancouver has seen unusual activity this August. If it stays the course, he says the region could see stronger activity this fall season with more listings hitting the market. And just 2% of the office space in Downtown Vancouver is vacant. Tony Astles, managing partner and head of commercial real estate services at ...

Best of: How do families build and maintain wealth?

August 23, 2019 18:06 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

On BIV Today... How do families build and maintain wealth? Tom McCullough brings 35 years of experience to family wealth management and is the co-author of Wealth of Wisdom: The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask. He has much to say about developing the family culture to succeed with money. 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.

The Canadian connection to protests in Hong Kong (BIV Today No. 317)

August 22, 2019 17:38 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

On BIV Today… Two guests from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada discuss ongoing protests in Hong Kong, and the implications for Canada and Canadian businesses. Senior manager Charles Labrecque and post-graduate research fellow Isaac Lo (1:41) shed light on the situation in the show’s latest Asia 360 segment. Dark web detective and digital identity guardian could be job options for employees in B.C. come 2030. The Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship explores what th...

Best of: Jacqui Cohen brings Army and Navy to 100 years

August 21, 2019 17:04 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

On 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.’s $2 billion auto insurance opportunity

August 20, 2019 18:37 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

On BIV Today… The founder of Canadian Direct Insurance is back in the insurance game with a new venture. Colin Brown (28:46)), former chief underwriter at ICBC and now the CEO of Stratford Underwriting Agency, says he is disappointed that the private sector hasn’t stepped up to offer British Columbians alternatives to ICBC’s optional auto insurance. Brown and Joshua Krenus, CEO of Alteri Insurance, discuss B.C.’s auto insurance landscape. BIV’s weekly tech panel (1:05) tackles how WeWork w...

The Money Behind Back to School Shopping

August 19, 2019 18:11 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

On BIV Today... Back to school shopping is in full force, which has retailers salivating and parents stressing. Retail Insider editor-in-chief Craig Patterson joins the BIV Today podcast to break down one of the most important times of year for stores. Later, he discusses the upcoming opening of Hermes’ new Vancouver mega-store, the underwhelming new lineup of tenants occupying the YVR outlet mall, McArthurGlen, and the entry of a Japanese lifestyle brand into the Canadian market. Tyler O...

Did Analysts Get July’s Real Estate Numbers Wrong?

August 16, 2019 17:59 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

On BIV Today... July data from the real estate sector caused a bit of a splash when they showed some unexpected life in Metro Vancouver. But do these number tell the full story? Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights joins BIV Today to break down the data and explain why Vancouver shouldn’t expect to see the bottom of the real estate market until 2021. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaching into the B.C. Entrepreneurship Toolbox

August 15, 2019 18:16 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

On BIV Today... Are there common perils new entrepreneurs can easily avoid when embarking on a new business? Next month’s Lady Business Summit is offering practical tools and support for early stage entrepreneurs at its first-ever event. Co-founder Vivian McCormick visits BIV Today to delve into B.C.’s entrepreneurial landscape, efforts to raise capital and her own personal experience launching a business. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Best of: a matter of confidence

August 14, 2019 17:14 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

On BIV Today... We are replaying some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break. Editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe sits down with B.C. legislative journalists Rob Shaw and Richard Zussman to discuss last year’s provincial election as chronicled in their best-selling book, A Matter of Confidence. See more of Kirk's commentary at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyft readies engines for Vancouver market

August 13, 2019 17:46 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

On BIV Today... Lyft’s newly named B.C. manager Peter Lukomskyj joins BIV Today to discuss his ride-hailing service’s ambitions for entering the Vancouver market. Later, the BIV technology panel dives into new developments in the Disney vs. Netflix battle before tackling the veracity of politicians’ claims that violent video games are responsible for mass shootings in the U.S. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Hong Kong put pressure on B.C. real estate?

August 12, 2019 17:34 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

On BIV Today… Greater Vancouver home sales picked up in July. Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, weighs in on the latest real estate board statistics, and the newest housing trends data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of: Under-the-radar real estate markets

August 09, 2019 16:03 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

On BIV Today... We are replaying some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break. June home sales in Greater Vancouver have plummeted to monthly lows not seen since 2000 — so where does that leave the market moving forward? Dane Eitel, founder and lead analyst of Eitel Insights, breaks down the latest data for Vancouver, and offers investment advice for under-the-radar markets in other parts of Canada. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Best of: Checking up on concussions in the CFL

August 08, 2019 18:10 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

On BIV Today... We are replaying some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break. On today's show, HeadCheck Health CEO Harrison Brown gives Tyler Orton the low-down on his startup’s partnership with the Canadian Football League and the technology they’re using to better address concussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of: Life and times of Andrew Bibby, Grosvenor Americas CEO

August 07, 2019 16:17 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

On BIV Today... We are replaying some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break.  This episode features Grosvenor Americas CEO Andrew Bibby. He talks to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about his life, his perspective on the city, his passion for rugby and his plans for the future. This episode originally aired in May 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of: Investigating BC money laundering with Peter German

August 06, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break.  In this episode, BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe explores the extent of B.C. money laundering with Peter German. The former RCMP deputy commissioner and former Corrections Services deputy commissioner has chronicled the extent of money laundering in British Columbia casinos. In his initial report to the provincial government, he identified weaknesses in the system and prescribed measures ...

Best of: Vancouver’s tech sector is surging but gender gap persists

August 02, 2019 16:03 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we take a short summer break.  This segment features CBRE’s Jason Kiselbach who delves into why Vancouver surged in the latest rankings for the best tech hubs in North America and how the city still has miles to go towards closing the gender gap within industry. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of: Women in Business with Carole Taylor

August 01, 2019 15:27 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. In the third instalment of our special four-part Women in Business podcast series, hosted by Hayley Woodin, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Dr. Carole Taylor, British Columbia’s former finance minister and the current deputy chairman of the Trilateral Commission’s North American region, opens up about her career, leadership in politics and female leadership. “I have a lot of concerns...

Best of: Women in Business with Catherine Warren

July 31, 2019 18:25 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. In the third instalment of our special four-part Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Throughout her career, Catherine Warren – CEO of the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) – has served in leadership positions in a wide range of traditionally male-dominated sectors, from technology to film. Being a leader doesn’t get easier, she says. She joins the show...

Best of: Women in Business with Celeste Haldane

July 30, 2019 18:26 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. On this episode of the Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Celeste Haldane, chief commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission, tackles economic reconciliation, work-life balance and taking risks. "Part of taking risk is knowing when to actually push a boundary to make some change," she says. In her professional and volunteer roles, Haldane is ...

Best of: Women in Business with Hon. Janet Austin

July 29, 2019 18:12 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. On today's best of Her Honour Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, discusses leadership, democracy and the fallout from the #MeToo movement. She reflects on what she sees as an erosion of respect for public institutions, insights from her work as CEO of the YWCA of Greater Vancouver, and the need to connect ideas to people.  “I feel compelled to use my role…to encourage respect,...

Best of BIV Today: Perrin Beatty

July 26, 2019 17:24 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

On BIV Today... Canadian Business and the Federal Election: Which issues are important to business in the election campaign? Which parties have the best plans on various issues? Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic and scoial prorirties for busiensss, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why tensions are escalating between South Korea and Japan

July 25, 2019 18:20 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

On BIV Today… This week’s Asia 360 segment examines political tensions and trade challenges between two of Canada’s Asian trading partners. Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, lend insight into escalating – and potentially costly – disputes between South Korea and Japan. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Port Coquitlam mayor criticizes B.C. municipalities for China sponsored reception

July 24, 2019 18:14 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

On BIV Today... Brad West, elected mayor last year of Port Coquitlam, has emerged as a strong voice regionally and stirred debate in criticizing the Union of B.C. Municipalities for permitting the government of China to sponsor a reception at its annual conference later this year. He talks about the controversy and about his ambitions for his city with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your AI barista gets bored of serving you coffee

July 23, 2019 17:56 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

On BIV Today… BIV’s tech panel tackles AGI, Olympic tech and Vancouver’s ability to attract talent. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus discuss how artificial general intelligence could change the world, and how the Summer Olympics in Tokyo next year will be a testing ground and showcase for advanced technologies. Plus: the implications of Apple’s potential move to Vancouver, and what the city can learn from Toronto when it comes to attracting tech talent....

Where does Vancouver rank for women entrepreneurs?

July 22, 2019 18:13 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

On BIV Today... Vancouver is among the best cities in the world for women entrepreneurs to strike out and launch a business, according to the latest rankings from Dell Technologies. The company’s national director in Canada, Pam Pelletier (1:14), breaks down the results and explains why Vancouver is a top destination for women in business. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:49) discusses ongoing staff shortages facing retailers, efforts to make grocery stores go cashless and what A...

Vancouver’s tech sector is surging but gender gap persists

July 19, 2019 18:01 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

On BIV Today... CBRE’s Jason Kiselbach (1:03) delves into why Vancouver surged in the latest rankings for the best tech hubs in North America and how the city still has miles to go towards closing the gender gap within industry. Then, HeadCheck Health CEO Harrison Brown (12:15) offers the low-down on his startup’s partnership with the CFL and the technology they’re using to better address concussions. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ballard’s big bet on a fuel-cell fleet

July 18, 2019 18:05 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

On BIV Today... Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein delves into the landscape for B.C.’s burgeoning hydrogen fuel cell sector, including big news from Burnaby’s Ballard as well as other acquisitions and technological breakthroughs across North America. Tyler Orton hosts, see more https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are medium-sized businesses ready to recruit and retain talent

July 17, 2019 18:16 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

On BIV Today... A new study for Telus from the International Data Corp. examines the readiness of medium-sized businesses and their challenges to recruit and retain talent, manage technological change, and ensure cybersecurity. Craig Thornton, vice president of Telus Business, and Puja Subrun, the senior director of national business solutions and marketing and marcom at Telus, talk about the study with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com...

Health Canada clamps down on cannabis industry

July 16, 2019 18:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

On BIV Today... Amid the revocation of a cannabis licence at one producer’s operations and a regulatory probe into another producer, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:15) delves into the due diligence and compliance concerns his industry is navigating. Then, Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Goatsocial’s Terence Sawtell (13:08) join BIV’s weekly technology panel to discuss the FOMO culture of Amazon’s Prime Day and whether Facebook’s cryptocurrency effort is really just a PR stunt g...

B.C. job growth expected to moderate

July 15, 2019 18:29 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

On BIV Today… British Columbia Business Council chief economist Ken Peacock (1:04) breaks down B.C.’s tight labour market, and shares why he expects to see some job growth moderation in the remainder of 2019 through to 2020. Jason Turcotte (12:01), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, assesses the housing markets of three communities outside of Vancouver. The further you move east in the region, the smaller the price drops for certain kinds of housing. Hayley Woodin ...

Andrew Wilkinson on his party's renewal

July 12, 2019 17:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Andrew Wilkinson, the leader of the BC Liberals, talks about party renewal and the challenges of leadership, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Vancouver’s Cantonese revitalization matters for business

July 11, 2019 17:36 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

On BIV Today… If you’ve considered learning Chinese for business, you may want to consider learning Cantonese over Mandarin – or both. A new research project from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada explores language trends in global Chinese communities. Erin Williams, senior program manager, and Justin Kwan, project specialist, share preliminary insights from Greater Vancouver, where the Cantonese language is seeing a revitalization. Both share why this matters from a cultural and busine...

What are businesses looking for in the 2019 election?

July 10, 2019 20:55 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

On BIV Today... Canadian Business and the Federal Election: Which issues are important to business in the election campaign? Which parties have the best plans on various issues? Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic and scoial prorirties for busiensss, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada-China relations: “We’ll have a reset”

July 09, 2019 17:59 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

On BIV Today… The Greater China director of the Asia Business Trade Association assesses where the Canada-China relationship stands. Brett Stephenson (0:59) argues U.S.-China relations are witnessing a long-term structural decline, one with implications around the world. He examines Canada’s options in dealing with China, and believes the relationship will see a reset – from Canada’s perspective – but won’t necessarily change things as far as China is concerned. BIV’s weekly tech panel disc...

Canadian shoppers vs. our southern neighbours

July 08, 2019 18:28 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

On BIV Today... June home sales have plummeted to lows not seen in that month since 2000 — so where does that leave the market moving forward? Dane Eitel (1:00) of Eitel Insights breaks down the latest data for Vancouver and offers investment advice for under-the-radar markets in other parts of Canada. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (14:14) discusses the latest news in retail including a new study examining the differences between Canadian and American consumers, and the shuttering...

Who is ready to capture global wealth growth?

July 05, 2019 17:41 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

On BIV Today… “It’s not a time to be average,” says Anna Zakrzewski, the global leader in wealth management for Boston Consulting Group. She joins the show to talk about the trends highlighted in BCG’s new report Global Wealth 2019: Reigniting Radical Growth. Hosted by Hayley Woodin, the show examines shifts in global wealth management and cross-border wealth flows. It also tackles how Canada is positioned amid global changes in wealth patterns, and the competition firms will face in going ...

Taking the temperature of tech investment in B.C.

July 04, 2019 17:46 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

On BIV Today... Maria Pacella of PenderFund Capital Management sits down with Business in Vancouver to tackle the current state of B.C.’s tech industry, from investments in inflection stage companies to the growth possibilities that could sprout out of the Digital Technology Supercluster. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business titan turn philanthropist with Frank Giustra

July 03, 2019 18:14 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

On BIV Today... Frank Giustra, one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders, has in the last decade turned a large part of his attention to philanthropy. He talks in-depth with Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief of Business in Vancouver, about his mission to give back, about the lessons he learned in business that he can apply to this new chapter, and about the global context for his contributions. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are pets the next big market for cannabis?

July 02, 2019 17:59 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

On BIV Today... Are pets the next big market for the cannabis industry? Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton breaks down Health Canada’s efforts to consider a new category from products before delving into B.C.’s monopoly on online sales and whether private enterprise will be able to break in. Then, the BIV tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus break down the latest industry news, including Jony Ive’s departure from Apple, Bird’s efforts to break i...

British Columbians coming around on Trans Mountain

June 28, 2019 18:26 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

On BIV Today... The Trans Mountain pipeline project gets a lot of negative attention, but a new poll indicates strong British Columbian and even Greater Vancouver support for it. Still there are concerns among supporters. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, the firm that conducted the poll, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the issues. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state of Vancouver’s downtown core

June 27, 2019 17:52 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

On BIV Today… The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association released its inaugural State of Downtown report this month. DVBIA CEO Charles Gauthier discusses the state of the city’s downtown economy and its impressive growth. Asia 360 examines AI in Asia. Dongwoo Kim, a post-graduate research fellow with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, shares how China, South Korea and Japan are pursuing the development of AI technologies, and where Canada fits into the picture. Hayley Wood...

Millennials are changing the way we invest

June 26, 2019 18:16 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

On BIV Today... What do millennials want? Specifically, what do millennials who self-direct their investments want? The annual study on self-directed investment in Canada is out from J.D. Power, the global market information research firm, and it indicates companies aren't always giving millennials what they need. Mike Foy, the senior director of wealth and lending intelligence at J.D. Power, joins BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in conversation. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnyst...

Facebook’s Libra might liberate your data privacy

June 25, 2019 18:32 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

On BIV Today… This week, the show’s tech panel tackles Tesla, Facebook, Apple and Walmart. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus examine Facebook’s global currency ambition, and what it means for your privacy. For a year, Tesla can import Japanese aluminium without paying U.S. tariffs, but the exception doesn’t necessarily help the carmaker in the long-run. Apple’s expansion in Seattle will create twice as many new jobs than previously promised, which could ...

Retail’s failed experiments and innovative “experiences”

June 24, 2019 17:53 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

On BIV Today... Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson delves into all the latest industry news, including why the rising cost of groceries could become an election isses, Lululemon closing its only men’s-only outlets and the latest efforts to turn store into destination “experiences.” Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Vancouver's real estate market bottomed out yet?

June 21, 2019 18:42 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

On BIV Today... Detached home prices hit a five-year low in May — has the market finally reached its nadir? Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights breaks down new data to explain why buyers and sellers may still wish to act with caution. Then, Lisa McGuire of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC joins the show discuss new initiatives around healthy and safety aimed at retaining and recruiting workers. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Is Canadian retail really dead?

June 20, 2019 18:02 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

On BIV Today... Altus Group’s Ray Wong (1:08) joins the BIV Today podcast to break down how brick-and-mortar retail outlets are evolving to compete with e-commerce shakeups. Then, Chinatown House executive director Minna Van (14:53) discusses the launch of the Community Digital Lab this summer — part of an effort to shape the next generation of tech workers here in Vancouver. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cannabis 2.0 is around the corner

June 19, 2019 18:09 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

On BIV Today... Dan Sutton, president of the cannabis producer Tantalus Labs, discusses the new wave of regulations to introduce edibles and beverages to the cannabis product line and their implications for the consumer and the industry. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, editor-in-chief of BIV. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deepfakes and foldable mistakes

June 18, 2019 18:21 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MB

On BIV Today... BIV’s tech panel featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus delve into Facebook’s deepfake dilemma ahead of upcoming elections as well as Huawei following Samsung by delaying the release of its foldable phone. Finally, the panel reflects on the history of Yahoo in the wake of a viral tweet documenting the downfall of the once mighty tech giant. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate policies “a web that is impossible to weave”

June 17, 2019 18:10 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

On BIV Today... Cressey Development Group vice-president Jason Turcotte lends insight into the Metro Vancouver real estate market. Many buyers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the market, while certain housing types and communities are seeing more activity than others. Turcotte says a web of policies has impacted the industry significantly, and that some 6,000 units have been pulled back from development as a result. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.c...

What about a childcare plan?

June 14, 2019 18:18 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

On BIV Today... Public research firm leader Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, talks about Canadian attitudes toward child care and Donald Trump. He is in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.