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BIV Today episodes

  • Can resistance to Huawei slow down Canada’s 5G aspirations?

    On BIV Today...

    From eSports to artificial intelligence, Deloitte’s Duncan Stewart reveals which technology trends are set to explode in 2019 and why 5G deployment likely won’t be slowed by any outside forces.


    Later, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton discusses the B.C. Supreme Court’s ruling that orders unlicensed illegal pot shops to close down before looking back at the biggest stories of the year in the cannabis industry — namely the rollout of recreational cannabis legalization.

    Tyler Orton Hosts, see more at https://biv.com/

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    40 min
  • Canada entering best era of trade

    On BIV Today…

    The show reflects on 2018 from trade and real estate perspectives.

    Carlo Dade (0:38), director of the centre for trade and investment policy at the Canada West Foundation, reviews the year in trade, from USMCA, to the CPTPP and Canada-China relations.

    Jason Turcotte (22:16), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, looks back on how the markets performed in 2018, and the real estate policies that affected Greater Vancouver housing and development.

    Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  • A new record lands at YVR

    On BIV Today

    Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO Craig Richmond discusses
    YVR¹s biggest passenger milestone yet: the airport will welcome its 25
    millionth passenger on Tuesday. Richmond also talks about the
    organization¹s growth in 2018, and its plans to manage future growth
    milestones.

    Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  • BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson on 2018
    On BIV Today…   Leader of the BC Liberals Andrew Wilkinson discusses 2018, his first year as leader of the party and the challenges he sees in the year ahead. Under the right circumstances, he says British Columbians could see a provincial election in 2019.    Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

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    20 min
  • BC Greens leader Andrew Weaver on 2018
    On BIV Today…   BC Greens leader Andrew Weaver reviews 2018, discusses the new CleanBC plan and weighs in on when British Columbians might see ride-hailing services on B.C. roads.   Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

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    26 min
  • Your apps are watching you. Closely.

    On BIV Today… 

    BIV’s tech panel weighs in on the arrest of Huawei’s CFO and whether Uber’s pending IPO will force the company to focus on profit. Linda Fawcus, founder and CEO of Gluu Technology Society, and Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad also discuss how closely your apps may be tracking the details of your life.

    Tidal Royalty CEO Paul Rosen – co-founder of PharmaCan Capital, now The Cronos Group – shares new insights on Canadian cannabis consumers, and looks ahead to how the legalization of edible products will be an industry game-changer.

    Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  • Lord Mayor of the City of London Peter Estlin

    On BIV Today...

    Amid tumultuous Brexit developments, Lord Mayor of the City of London Peter Estlin (1:09) discusses why Canadians should still be investing in trade with the U.K. and betting on the Brits’ financial services acumen.


    Then Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (18:39) breaks down Loblaw’s efforts to go toe to toe with Amazon, Ikea downsizing from its iconic big-box stores and controversial condo prices at Oakridge.

    Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  • New jobs data comes as a shock
    On BIV Today…   Market strategist Sean Coakley (0:49) with Cambridge Global Payments breaks down record-breaking employment data from Statistics Canada. Locumunity co-founder Dr. Haneen Abu-Remaileh (13:04) discusses how her startup is offering more work flexibility for physicians and why it’s facing pushback from some government bodies.   Hayley Woodin and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/

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    27 min
  • B.C.’s new climate plan + stoking an NHL rivalry with Seattle

    On BIV Today...

    BIV reporter Nelson Bennett (0:55) breaks down the big changes afoot for the province following the unveiling of its new climate plan.

    And will the new NHL team in Seattle stoke more hockey fever in Vancouver or will it erode the Canucks’ base? UBC business professor James Brander (10:23) discusses how the presence of a new regional rival will be felt in B.C.

    Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  • Murky ride-hailing situation

    On BIV Today...

    The murky situation in BC with ride-hailing is the focus of the discussion on this episode. Will we get it in 2019 and what will we get when we get it? Kirk LaPointe interviews Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, a public opinion research firm.

    Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

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    20 min

About 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…