On BIV Today… What is the future of the independent dealer? Investment Industry Association of Canada president and CEO Ian Russell weighs in, and shares what changes in the industry will mean for consumers and investors. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… It’s a fast-paced world, but quick decisions can hurt leaders, businesses and their cultures. Dan Pontefract, chief envisioner at Telus, discusses his new book, Open to Think: Slow Down, Think Creatively and Make Better Decisions. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… BIV reporter and Cannabiz magazine editor Glen Korstrom talks about the first day of cannabis being legalized in Canada. Later, Peter Klein talks about the problems caused by high drug prices across the country. Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, assesses the housing platforms, promises and policies that have been floated during Vancouver’s municipal election. BIV’s tech panel tackles Facebook’s hack, Amazon’s wage hike and the demise of Google+. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more on https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On BIV Today... As the white-hot real estate sector continues to cool in B.C., the team from DBRS (1:31) are in from Toronto to talk about the province’s credit outlook and how the big banks view their mortgage portfolios on the West Coast. And with just days to go before cannabis legalization, ADP Canada’s Hendrik Steenkamp (10:33) discusses the big gap in expectations between workers and employers surrounding usage in the workplace. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystu...
On BIV Today... BIV’s editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe discusses a new Public Policy Forum report recommending strategies with Kevin Lynch, vice-chair of BMO Financial Group, former Clerk of the Privy Council, and co-chair of the Forum’s 18-month research initiative for the path forward for Canada. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... Canadians plan to spend more this coming holiday shopping season, according to a new report from PwC. The firm’s national leader of retail, Myles Gooding (1:14), joins the show to discuss what shoppers will be spending their money on, and the different priorities among age groups and genders. And from the rise of co-working spaces to further declines in affordability for Vancouverites, PwC’s John Bunting (14:23) discusses his firm’s latest report on emerging trends in real estate...
On BIV Today... Kirk LaPointe is joined in conversation by Michael Bidu, founder and CEO of the INTERFACE Health Society, a not-for-profit digital health technology accelerator, to talk about the rapidly growing field and its challenges in achieving its potential. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... From a minimal brick-and-mortar retail presence to supply constraints, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:02) discusses the biggest challenges facing the cannabis industry a week ahead of legalization. Then, then BIV tech panel (17:02) discusses concerns over China planting spy chips on Amazon’s and Apple’s servers and why Canada should take notice of the EU’s efforts to regulate Netflix. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
On BIV Today... U.K. Investment Minister Graham Stuart discusses businesses opportunities between Canada and Great Britain in a post-Brexit landscape. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Connie Fogal, representing IDEA Vancouver. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... BIV resource reporter Nelson Bennett discusses $40 billion investmnet in British Columbia's LNG sector. Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… BIV’s tech panel (1:03) discusses why the recent data breach disclosed by Facebook is far more concerning than it may appear on the surface. Plus: what’s next for Tesla with CEO Elon Musk stepping down as chairman. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (17:39) examines the impacts of the new USMCA on retailers, Amazon’s expansion plans in Metro Vancouver and B.C.’s very limited options for buying alcohol in grocery stores. Hayley Woodin and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/...
On BIV Today... Many Canadians woke up to find Canada struck a new deal late last night with the Americans to replace NAFTA. Dan Ciuriak (1:34), fellow-in-residence at the C.D. Howe Institute, joins the show to offer his initial take on why the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is really more about protectionism than free trade. And Vancouver housing affordability has plummeted to the worst levels ever on record, according to a new report from RBC Economic Research. RBC senior economist Robert Hogue ...
On BIV Today... JP Gladu, the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), discusses the challenges for First Nations business and a new initiative to match Indigenous businesses with the supply chains necessary for their prosperity. Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at http://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... Online gaming is exploding in Canada across a wide range of demographics, according to the latest research from PayPal. Guest Melissa O’Malley (1:27), who serves as director of global initiatives for PayPal, explains how this is opening up new revenue opportunities. Then, TRIUMF Innovations has struck a deal with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories around the commercial production of a rare medical isotope that could help with new cancer treatments. Kathryn Hayashi (14:32), CEO of the ...
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Sean Cassidy, running as an independent. Hayley Woodin and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... The BIV tech (1:28) panel discusses the closure of Capcom’s Burnaby studio and the state of Vancouver’s gaming sector, Apple’s struggles to get into the content game and the sudden departure of Instagram’s co-founders. Then, Kenneth Evans (16:37) from Ruckus Digital discusses why Canadian marketers are proving slow on the draw to adapt to changes to consumer behaviour. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On the latest show… Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, discusses the City of Vancouver’s new 10% local-first program. How is Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood evolving? Rendition Developments president Brian Roche discusses the community’s first major commercial development. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On BIV Today... Sendwithus co-founder Brad Van Vugt (1:23)discusses Victoria’s burgeoning — and often overlooked — tech sector ahead of this weekend’s Startup Slam showcase. And later, AHLOT CEO Greg Pantelic (13:18) explains why his company wants to pay Canadians as much as $1,000 a month to smoke cannabis. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Wai Young, representing Coalition Vancouver. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... Tantalus Labs CEO discusses the growing intersections between cannabis and technology, and why he’s offering customers virtual tours of his company’s facilities. And Retail Insider editor-in-chief Craig Patterson discusses concerns over violence in malls, B.C.’s lacklustre offering of brick-and-mortar retail options for cannabis come legalization day and why Cineplex is getting into the VR business. Tyler Orton Hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for...
On BIV Today… Closing statements from eight of Vancouver’s mayoral candidates from the Glacier Media candidates debate (2:15) September 17. The full debate can be watched here . BIV’s weekly tech panel (19:20) discusses bribery at Amazon, how B.C. benefits from the Cascadia Innovation Corridor and the future of virtual reality. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart, running as an Independent. Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Ken Sim, representing Non-Partisan Association. Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Fred Harding, representing Vancouver 1st. Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today... CEO of Vail Resorts Rob Katz discuss the historic investment in the Whistler ski resort. Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidates Gölök Buday and Mike Hansen, each running as Independents. Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Shauna Sylvester, running as an Independent. Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On BIV Today… Business in Vancouver is speaking to Vancouver’s mayoral candidates about their platforms, and why they’re running. This episode features mayoral candidate Hector Bremner, representing Yes Vancouver. Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
