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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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Episodes

BC Liberal leadership candidate: Michael Lee

Michael Lee, the Vancouver-Langara MLA, surprised many in finishing second in the 2018 BC Liberal leadership race as a rookie politician. He hopes to build on that finish in securing the job in his second leadership run. He discusses his ideas and values with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 593

BC Liberal leadership candidate: Val Litwin

Val Litwin, the business leader and past CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, is the outsider candidate entering the BC Liberal leadership campaign. He discusses his ideas and values with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 592

10 big ideas for economic reconciliation

Join BIV and 10 prominent Indigenous leaders for a live virtual discussion on economic reconciliation. The event marks National Indigenous Peoples Day and celebrates the launch of BIV's inaugural Indigenous business magazine, Mákook pi Sélim. Hear directly from 10 business leaders, advocates and community builders as they each lay out their vision for economic reconciliation in British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 25, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 592

Indigenous Business Leadership Series: Kim Baird

BIV's Indigenous Business Leadership Series features conversations about Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and entrepreneurship. In this episode, former Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Kim Baird – consultant, board director and chancellor of Kwantlen Polytechnic University – discusses leadership, economic development, politics and education. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Jun 24, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 591

Indigenous Business Leadership Series: Chief Councillor Crystal Smith

BIV's Indigenous Business Leadership Series features conversations about Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Crystal Smith discusses economic development, and her growth and achievements in politics. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 23, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 590

Indigenous Business Leadership Series: Steven Stark

BIV's Indigenous Business Leadership Series features conversations about Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and entrepreneurship. In this episode, sponsored by GCT Canada, serial entrepreneur Steven Stark – owner and CEO of Tsawwassen Shuttlers Inc. (TSI) – discusses his journey in entrepreneurship and resiliency in business. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Jun 22, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 590

Indigenous Business Leadership Series: Roger Dall'Antonia

BIV's Indigenous Business Leadership Series features conversations about Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and entrepreneurship. In this episode, sponsored by FortisBC, Roger Dall'Antonia – president and CEO of FortisBC – discusses the company's work with Indigenous communities and work on its Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV editor-in-chief and publisher Kirk LaPointe as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Jun 21, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 589

Made-in-B.C. robots and the future of manufacturing

Jayson Myers is the CEO of NGen, the non-profit leading the country’s next-generation manufacturing supercluster. He joins BIV Today to discuss efforts to reimagine manufacturing Canada, how to draw in younger workers and why B.C. is leading the way in robotics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 588

B.C.’s ongoing economic recovery with GVBOT’s Bridgitte Anderson

New survey results from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reveal somewhat diverging paths in the province’s recovery. CEO Bridgitte Anderson joins BIV Today to discuss the state of B.C.’s reopening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 587

PwC CEO Survey: Climate Change

In the third of three parts examining the PwC annual CEO survey on their perspectives and practices, the CEO of Vancity Savings Credit Union, Christine Bergeron, and Mike Harris, Chair of the Board of PwC Canada, and its National ESG and Net Zero Leader and BC Region Risk Leader look at the role for CEOs to catch up to the climate change challenge as part of the leadership strategies. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Jun 16, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 586

EDI on BIV: Pride and inclusion at work

It's Pride month. Colin Druhan, executive director with Pride at Work Canada, discusses the organization's workplace audit, which allows Canadian employers to assess how they support and include LGBTQ2+ professionals. He also discusses the barriers to employment and advancement faced by members of the LGBTQ2+ community. Chantelle Krish, director of communications, programs and outreach with the office of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See ...

Jun 15, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 585

PwC CEO Survey: Cybersecurity

In the second of three parts examining the PwC annual CEO survey on their perspectives and practices, the CEO of WELL Health, Hamed Shahbazi, and the PwC BC Cyber Security Leader Alvin Madar, look at the rise of cybersecurity concerns in the new digital world that features extensive remote work. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 584

PwC CEO Survey: The Workforce

In the first of three parts examining the PwC annual CEO survey on their perspectives and practices, the CEO of YVR airport, Tamara Vrooman, and PwC partner & BC Assurance Leader Kate Furber discuss the optimism and opportunities for business leaders about growth and their workforce strategies. They are in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 583

Riding the NFT wave

Non-fungible tokens — or NFTs — have exploded over the past year as people look to digitize ownership over everything ranging from art to sports highlights. Kris Constable, CEO of B.C.-based CoinOS, joins BIV Today to discuss what’s in store as more people jump on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 582

Linking fish farm disease to B.C. wild salmon

Dr. Gideon Mordecai, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia, discusses a recent study that links a fish farm virus to wild salmon stocks. He discusses how researchers examined the issue, and what the study found. BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 09, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 582

EDI on BIV: Diversity and inclusion in leadership

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson joins EDI on BIV to discuss the board’s work on diversity and inclusion. Wyle Baoween, CEO of HRx and a member of the GVBOT’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 08, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 581

Hamed Shahbazi on healthcare's rapid transformation

Well Health Technologies' acquisition spree has seen the Vancouver-based provider of digital-health services take over more than 20 companies. It just added yet another company to its roster this week through a $206-million acquisition. CEO Hamed Shahbazie joins BIV Today to discuss the company's growth and the rapid transformation of the healthcare sector amid the pandemic. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 07, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 580

The future of real estate and AR technology

With the pandemic accelerating the adoption of digital technologies over the past year, LNG Studios CEO Leon Ng joins BIV Today to discuss what the future holds for the real estate industry and augmented reality technology. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 04, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 579

As B.C. reopens, will workers actually come back to the office?

Remote work expert Shauna Moran, the founder of Operate Remote, joins BIV Today to discuss how employers can prepare for the new normal of hybrid and remote working as mass vaccinations make it safer to return to the office. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 03, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 578

The challenges of regulating real estate and financial services

Blair Morrison, CEO of the BC Financianl Service Authority, discusses the plans and challenges as his agency absorbs real estate regulation with its role in financial services. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 02, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 577

EDI on BIV: Truth, reconciliation and doing better

If we know better, we act better. Kory Wilson, executive director of Indigenous initiatives and partnerships at BCIT, discusses truth and reconciliation after the remains of 215 children were discovered at a former residential school in B.C. BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 01, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 576

Best of: Conflict resolution in the COVID era

Originally a six-week project, Mediate BC's Quarantine Conflict Resolution Service has been helping parents, roommates, tenants, employees and business owners resolve disputes for over a year. Sharon Sutherland, director of strategic innovation with Mediate BC, and Amanda Semenoff, civil mediator and QCRS project manager, join BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin for a conversation on resolving conflict during COVID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 31, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 575

Safety in the pandemic: A different perspective

Catherine Roome is the CEO of Technical Safety BC, the independent organization overseeing the installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. She joins BIV Today to break down how her organization had to implement everything from remote inspections to digital design registrations amid the pandemic. The end results might surprise you. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 28, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 575

How to improve Canadian Crown corporations

Glen Hodgson, fellow-in-residence at the C.D. Howe Institute, discusses how Canadian Crown corporations could be governed more optimally. He shares insights from his new report, Finding Jewels Among the Crowns: Optimal Governance Principles for Canada’s State-Owned Enterprises . BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 574

Surrey Board of Trade CEO on recovery plan

Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, reflects on the challenges for business and the community in the pandemic and her expectations for the economic recovery now that the province has identified its plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 573

EDI on BIV: Closing the gender gap

The World Economic Forum argues the pandemic has set women in the workplace back a generation. Minerva BC CEO Tina Strehlke discusses the gender gap that exists in B.C. and ways it can be closed. Chantelle Krish, director of communications, programs and outreach with the office of the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 25, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 572

Clarifying B.C.‘s COVID narrative

Communications professional Renu Bakshi joins the show to discuss her BIV column about what she calls spin doctoring on the part of provincial health officer Bonnie Henry. BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 571

Checking in on ride-hailing in B.C.

With mass vaccinations underway and the potential for the summer to feel a little more normal as people travel, will ride-hailing finally make long-awaited inroads in B.C.? Peter Lukomskyj, Lyft’s general manager for B.C., joins BIV Today to discuss what’s next. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 570

Kevin Falcon runs for BC Liberal leadership.

Kevin Falcon, a cabinet minister under Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark, is the perceived front-runner in the campaign to succeed Andrew Wilkinson as BC Liberal leader. He discusses why he is returning to politics and how he wants to reshape the party. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 569

EDI on BIV: Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Tabatha Bull is the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She discusses the CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations program and how businesses can foster diversity and inclusion through PAR. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 568
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