Biv Today

Philip Reece is the president and CEO of InDro Robotics, the B.C. company best known for its advancements in drone technology. The firm has embarked on a new journey this month — one that will be tapping 5G in unique ways. Tyler Orton hosts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Arts Umbrella president and CEO Paul Larocque discusses the opening of the organization's new 50,000 square-foot education centre on Granville Island, and the impact it will have. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With variant cases spiking on the West Coast, the province might soon impose further restrictions on the hospitality and retail sector. But can those already hard-hit industries endure further restrictions? And what does it mean for B.C. consumers? Craig Patterson, editor-in-chief of Retail-Insider.com, joins BIV Today to discuss. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Millar-Dixon is an inclusive workforce consultant with BC Partners in Workforce Innovation. She dispels some of the myths that exist around hiring people with disabilities, and covers the economic benefits of building a team that embrace diverse abilities. Vivian Chan, co-chair of Vancouver Startup Week and director of national operations at YELL Canada, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Insurance Corp. of British Columbia (ICBC) is introducing a radical change to its accident coverage plan May 1. It says the Enhanced Care plan will provide more support to those injured and that our premiums will decline. ICBC president and CEO Nicolas Jimenez talks about the plan, among other things, with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Tehrani is the co-founder and CEO of Zymeworks, one of the most successful biotech companies to emerge from Vancouver. He sits down to talk about the history of his company, going public and the challenges ahead for startups in B.C.'s life sciences sector. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, discusses trends in residential and commercial real estate in Greater Vancouver. BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presenting EDI on BIV, a new podcast series that focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion in business. This inaugural episode features Ruth Mojeed, founder and chief equity officer of The Inclusion Project. She discusses the need to move from safe spaces to brave spaces in business, and the importance of specifically highlighting racial equity in conversations about EDI. 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.

Dr. Robert Hanlon, associate professor of political science at Thompson Rivers University, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to talk about the state of Canada-China relations, how both countries can advance their relationship and opportunities for Western Canada in that future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Provinces have taken different approaches to combatting the pandemic. Charles Breton, executive director of the Institute for Research in Public Policy and one of the authors with Oxford University on a study on the effectiveness of the measures, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Christopherson, who runs the 16-clinic Travel and Immunization Centre, wants to help the government vaccinate the province. He isn’t getting the call to help. B.C. has introduced vaccinations in some pharmacies Wednesday but the backlog is building of shipments of the vaccine. Christopherson, who has three decades of experience in the field, talks to BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Greg Malpass is the CEO of Traction on Demand, a Burnaby-based tech company specializing in Salesforce consulting and app development. Amid high-profile exits in the industry, he joins BIV to discuss the prospects of B.C.’s tech sector to deliver a true anchor company. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Robert Hanlon, associate professor of political science at Thompson Rivers University, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to talk about the state of Canada-China relations, how both countries can advance their relationship and opportunities for Western Canada in that future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beanworks is a Vancouver-based fintech founded in 2012. President and COO Karim Ben-Jaafar joins BIV Today to delve into the company’s $100-million acquisition by Quadient and what comes next for the company as it expands on the global stage. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canadian Bar Association’s BC branch is calling for several changes to the law and its administration as a result of lessons we’ve learned in the pandemic that affect individuals and businesses. Jennifer Brun, the president of the CBABC, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a conversation on the Agenda for Justice report from the association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Malpass is the CEO of Traction on Demand, a Burnaby-based tech company specializing in Salesforce consulting and app development. Amid high-profile exits in the industry, he joins BIV to discuss the prospects of B.C.’s tech sector to deliver a true anchor company. Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gurdeep Pandher has been spending the pandemic spreading cheer worldwide from the Yukon with daily Bhangra. He has built a massive following from his cabin. He talks about his passion with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riaz Meghji, a well-known broadcaster and public speaker, has spent years studying human connection. His new book, Every Connection Counts: The Five Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships, is a guide to stronger bonds. He talks about the importance of conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV’s publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Konkel of iQmetrix joins BIV Today to discuss how the pandemic is continuing to accelerate trends unfolding in the retail sector. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.