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On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. In the third instalment of our special four-part Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Throughout her career, Catherine Warren – CEO of the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) – has served in leadership positions in a wide range of traditionally male-dominated sectors, from technology to film. Being a leader doesn’t get easier, she says. She joins the show to discuss the role mentorship played in her career, share some of the advice she has received in her career and explain the importance of telling Vancouver’s story of economic development. She reflects on what she sees as an erosion of respect for public institutions, insights from her work as CEO of the YWCA of Greater Vancouver, and the need to connect ideas to people.  “Surround yourself by an informal board of advisors,” suggests Warren. Listen to the full episode for more insights from the VEC CEO, who has roots i

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. On this episode of the Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by UBC Sauder School of Business…  Celeste Haldane, chief commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission, tackles economic reconciliation, work-life balance and taking risks. "Part of taking risk is knowing when to actually push a boundary to make some change," she says. In her professional and volunteer roles, Haldane is working to push boundaries and move the needle on reconciliation. Investing in talent, respect and communication are key to that mission, and to the work of being a leader. "We have to ensure that we are hearing everyone's voices. Sometimes we aren't going to like what we hear, and sometimes they might not like what we have to say either. But it's about creating that space, and it's about having that dialogue." Business in Vancouver’s Women in Business podcast series features in-depth conversations with women who have ri

On BIV Today... We are recapping some of our favourite episodes while we are on summer break. On today's best of Her Honour Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, discusses leadership, democracy and the fallout from the #MeToo movement. She reflects on what she sees as an erosion of respect for public institutions, insights from her work as CEO of the YWCA of Greater Vancouver, and the need to connect ideas to people.  “I feel compelled to use my role…to encourage respect,” she shares. She also reveals what it was like meeting Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. Business in Vancouver’s Women in Business podcast series features in-depth conversations with women who have risen through the ranks of respective fields. Join host Hayley Woodin weekly over the next month for more discussions with women who lead. New episodes will launch on May 6, May 13 and May 21. Four episodes. Four women. Four unique stories of leadership.  See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for p

On BIV Today... Canadian Business and the Federal Election: Which issues are important to business in the election campaign? Which parties have the best plans on various issues? Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic and scoial prorirties for busiensss, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… This week’s Asia 360 segment examines political tensions and trade challenges between two of Canada’s Asian trading partners. Jeff Reeves, vice-president of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, lend insight into escalating – and potentially costly – disputes between South Korea and Japan. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Brad West, elected mayor last year of Port Coquitlam, has emerged as a strong voice regionally and stirred debate in criticizing the Union of B.C. Municipalities for permitting the government of China to sponsor a reception at its annual conference later this year. He talks about the controversy and about his ambitions for his city with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… BIV’s tech panel tackles AGI, Olympic tech and Vancouver’s ability to attract talent. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus discuss how artificial general intelligence could change the world, and how the Summer Olympics in Tokyo next year will be a testing ground and showcase for advanced technologies. Plus: the implications of Apple’s potential move to Vancouver, and what the city can learn from Toronto when it comes to attracting tech talent. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Vancouver is among the best cities in the world for women entrepreneurs to strike out and launch a business, according to the latest rankings from Dell Technologies. The company’s national director in Canada, Pam Pelletier (1:14), breaks down the results and explains why Vancouver is a top destination for women in business. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (11:49) discusses ongoing staff shortages facing retailers, efforts to make grocery stores go cashless and what Amazon’s latest Prime Day dominance means for its main competitors. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... CBRE’s Jason Kiselbach (1:03) delves into why Vancouver surged in the latest rankings for the best tech hubs in North America and how the city still has miles to go towards closing the gender gap within industry. Then, HeadCheck Health CEO Harrison Brown (12:15) offers the low-down on his startup’s partnership with the CFL and the technology they’re using to better address concussions. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein delves into the landscape for B.C.’s burgeoning hydrogen fuel cell sector, including big news from Burnaby’s Ballard as well as other acquisitions and technological breakthroughs across North America. Tyler Orton hosts, see more https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... A new study for Telus from the International Data Corp. examines the readiness of medium-sized businesses and their challenges to recruit and retain talent, manage technological change, and ensure cybersecurity. Craig Thornton, vice president of Telus Business, and Puja Subrun, the senior director of national business solutions and marketing and marcom at Telus, talk about the study with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's editor-in-chief. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Amid the revocation of a cannabis licence at one producer’s operations and a regulatory probe into another producer, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (1:15) delves into the due diligence and compliance concerns his industry is navigating. Then, Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Goatsocial’s Terence Sawtell (13:08) join BIV’s weekly technology panel to discuss the FOMO culture of Amazon’s Prime Day and whether Facebook’s cryptocurrency effort is really just a PR stunt gone bad. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… British Columbia Business Council chief economist Ken Peacock (1:04) breaks down B.C.’s tight labour market, and shares why he expects to see some job growth moderation in the remainder of 2019 through to 2020. Jason Turcotte (12:01), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, assesses the housing markets of three communities outside of Vancouver. The further you move east in the region, the smaller the price drops for certain kinds of housing. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Wilkinson, the leader of the BC Liberals, talks about party renewal and the challenges of leadership, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… If you’ve considered learning Chinese for business, you may want to consider learning Cantonese over Mandarin – or both. A new research project from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada explores language trends in global Chinese communities. Erin Williams, senior program manager, and Justin Kwan, project specialist, share preliminary insights from Greater Vancouver, where the Cantonese language is seeing a revitalization. Both share why this matters from a cultural and business perspective. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Canadian Business and the Federal Election: Which issues are important to business in the election campaign? Which parties have the best plans on various issues? Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic and scoial prorirties for busiensss, in conversation with BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… The Greater China director of the Asia Business Trade Association assesses where the Canada-China relationship stands. Brett Stephenson (0:59) argues U.S.-China relations are witnessing a long-term structural decline, one with implications around the world. He examines Canada’s options in dealing with China, and believes the relationship will see a reset – from Canada’s perspective – but won’t necessarily change things as far as China is concerned. BIV’s weekly tech panel discusses ads on Netflix, Amazon’s first 25 years and B.C.’s ride-hailing progress. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society CEO Linda Fawcus (18:28) join the show. Hayley Woodin hosts. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... June home sales have plummeted to lows not seen in that month since 2000 — so where does that leave the market moving forward? Dane Eitel (1:00) of Eitel Insights breaks down the latest data for Vancouver and offers investment advice for under-the-radar markets in other parts of Canada. Then, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (14:14) discusses the latest news in retail including a new study examining the differences between Canadian and American consumers, and the shuttering of nearly all of Shoppers Drug Mart’s concept stores. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… “It’s not a time to be average,” says Anna Zakrzewski, the global leader in wealth management for Boston Consulting Group. She joins the show to talk about the trends highlighted in BCG’s new report Global Wealth 2019: Reigniting Radical Growth. Hosted by Hayley Woodin, the show examines shifts in global wealth management and cross-border wealth flows. It also tackles how Canada is positioned amid global changes in wealth patterns, and the competition firms will face in going after under-served market segments. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Maria Pacella of PenderFund Capital Management sits down with Business in Vancouver to tackle the current state of B.C.’s tech industry, from investments in inflection stage companies to the growth possibilities that could sprout out of the Digital Technology Supercluster. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.