BIV Today

Taryn Stephenson of Music Heals discusses Music Therapy Awareness Month and how the B.C. business community has stepped up to support the non-profits programming during the pandemic.

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GenomeBC has established a leading role in scientific research in the country and has focused attention in the last year on learning about the pandemic to advance treatment techniques and to prepare us for future health threats. Pascal Spothelfer, the president president and CEO of GenomeBC, talks to BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about the non-profit organization’s contributions to the genomic understanding of COVID-19.

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BIV's Tyler Orton and publisher Kirk LaPointe talk about the vaccine rollout for BC and its implications. 

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Dylan Collingwood, CEO of Tilt9 Entertainment, joins BIV Today to discuss how producers like himself are navigating new safety protocols, mandatory quarantining of international talent and more to keep the entertainment sector chugging along during the pandemic.

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Becky Brauer, co-founder and co-CEO of Vancouver-based Fresh Prep, discusses the company's launch of a zero-waste meal kit – an industry first. Hayley Woodin hosts.

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Stay Wilder CEO Jodie Hewson joins BIV to discuss how tapping into Millennials might be the key to giving the tourism sector a much-needed boost. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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BIV honours six recipients of our annual CEO of the Year awards in a virtual event sponsored by Deloitte and FASKEN. Meet the winners: Milton Carrasco of Transoft Solutions, Roger Dall’Antonia of FortisBC, Ann English of Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Darlene Hyde of BC Real Estate Association, Shahrzad Rafati of BroadbandTV, and Cathy Thorpe of Nurse Next Door.

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As esports surge in popularity, it appears Vancouver has a chance to become a leading global hub. Shawn Caldera, e-sports co-ordinator for the Vancouver Economic Commission, joins BIV Today to discuss a new report detailing the city’s potential to tap into the economic benefits of esports. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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According to the latest Home Insurance Price Index report from LowestRates.ca, condo insurance in B.C. rose 18% last year, compared to 2019. Company CEO Justin Thouin discusses insights from the report with host Hayley Woodin.

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Anthonia Ogundele is the founder Ethos Lab, which aims to create more opportunities for Black youths seeking access to technology and mentoring. She joins BIV Today to discuss the organization’s latest initiative during Black History Month. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts.

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