On 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 information...
Aug 29, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 322
On 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....
Aug 28, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 321
On 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 taxis a...
Aug 27, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 320
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 Bental...
Aug 26, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 319
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....
Aug 23, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 318
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 the Cana...
Aug 22, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 317
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.
Aug 21, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 316
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 works, ...
Aug 20, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 315
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 Orton ho...
Aug 19, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 314
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....
Aug 16, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 313
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 privacy ...
Aug 15, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 312
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.
Aug 14, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 311
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....
Aug 13, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 310
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.
Aug 12, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 309
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 information....
Aug 09, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 308
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.
Aug 08, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 307
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.
Aug 07, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 306
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 to redu...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 305
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.
Aug 02, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 304
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, and it...
Aug 01, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 303
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 to disc...
Jul 31, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 302
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 working ...
Jul 30, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 301
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,” she sh...
Jul 29, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 300
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....
Jul 26, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 299
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....
Jul 25, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 298
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....
Jul 24, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 297
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. Hayl...
Jul 23, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 296
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 Amazon’...
Jul 22, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 295
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 privacy infor...
Jul 19, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 294
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.
Jul 18, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 293
