BIV Today

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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