BIV Today

Business In Vancouver

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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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911 episodes

Genevieve Hawkins on mental health and the workplace

Author 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Mar 23
Athabasca University president Alex Clark on the workplace

Alex 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Mar 20
Deloitte’s “Summit” for employees and clients

Jodi 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Mar 07
BC Attorney General Niki Sharma on election amendments

The 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Mar 02
CFIB study finds small businesses unhappy with municipalities

Emily 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Feb 09
CFA Institute President Margaret Franklin on DEI

Margaret 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Feb 02
Deloitte issues its 2023 economic outlook

Trevin 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Jan 17
BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon

Glacier Media journalists discuss British Columbian issues with BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m
Jan 11
The impact of storytelling in real estate

Maxine 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21m
Dec 13, 2022
Indigenous business: Reconciliation through technology

Lawrence 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 . See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28m
Dec 08, 2022
Indigenous business: From consultation to partnership with Gowling WLG

This 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 . See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Dec 07, 2022
Indigenous business: Identity and sovereignty

Merle 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 . See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m
Dec 06, 2022
Money and Mindfulness

Rhiannon 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Nov 30, 2022
YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman on leadership in the pandemic

Tamara 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Nov 21, 2022
Hager family donates $5 million for pancreatic cancer research

The 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 omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21m
Nov 17, 2022
Gordon Sondland, former EU ambassador under Donald Trump

The 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m
Nov 09, 2022
Women in Business: Restaurateur and entrepreneur Meeru Dhalwala

Vij'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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21m
Oct 28, 2022
Women in Business: GeoComply co-founder Anna Sainsbury

GeoComply 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Oct 27, 2022
Women in Business: Cindy David and Lori Pinkowski

This 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/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34m
Oct 26, 2022
LifeSciencesBC chair on the sector’s successes and challenges

Ali 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Oct 25, 2022
Satellites to track climate change

Don Osborne, CEO of EarthAnalytics Daily, 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Oct 21, 2022
BC NDP candidate Anjali Appadurai disqualified

Legislative 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Oct 20, 2022
Anna-Marie Holmes and the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker

At 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Oct 17, 2022
Increasing women's workforce participation, with Amy Robichaud

Dress for Success Vancouver Amy Robichaud joins executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss women's workforce participation, and the 10th annual Success Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Oct 13, 2022
Investing and financial planning in the challenging economy

Investing 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Oct 11, 2022
Strengthening Canada-UK trade ties

On 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Oct 04, 2022
BDC’s half-billion-dollar fund for women’s business

Michelle 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Sep 22, 2022
Chip and Summer Wilson donate $100 million to conserve parkland

Businessman 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Sep 15, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre

Pierre 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Aug 29, 2022
BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai

Anjali 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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Aug 25, 2022