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Jul 2025

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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 and Hayley Woodin as they interview Canada's business and political leaders about the pressing issues facing British Columbian businesses and industries today. Join them as they discuss real estate, technology, the resource industries and local and provincial politics.

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July 11, 202523 min

What 2025’s market turbulence means for investors

Investing in today’s climate means navigating constant geopolitical instability and emotions. BlueShore Financial investment advisor and Aviso Wealth portfolio manager Ilana Schonwetter joins the program to discuss prudent portfolio management and knowing when to say no. Whether it’s based on economic forces or personal conviction. This podcast is sponsored by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 12, 202419 min

How a large commercial property manager is committing to community safety

How does one of the largest commercial property managers in North America help advance local community safety? How can a landlord help make a city like Vancouver more vibrant, and ultimately, more sustainable? Jesse Gregson, vice-president of operations at Cadillac Fairview, joins the program to discuss the company's local efforts to support community needs, and its leadership on decarbonization and sustainability. This episode is sponsored by Cadillac Fairview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 202427 min

The latest IT trends for Canadian businesses

NOVIPRO Group recently released the 8th edition of its IT Trends Report, which surveyed Canadian businesses about their IT needs, concerns and plans. Guest Steve Small, director of sales with Blair Technology Solutions Inc., joins BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings for a discussion about the state of Canadian business IT infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, the upside and risk of AI, and more. This episode is sponsored by NOVIPRO Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 5, 202419 min

Key insights from new research on the fire safety of mass timber

A recent, significant fire test series has produced key insights on the fire safety and resilience of mass timber buildings. On this episode, WoodWorks BC's executive director Shawn Keyes, a licensed structural engineer who has pioneered timber projects across Canada, discusses the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program, and why it matters. The show is hosted by BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings and this episode is sponsored by naturally:wood (naturallywood.com). Read more about mass timber buildings on BIV.com: https://www.biv.com/sponsored/new-research-confirms-mass-timbers-fire-safety-for-taller-buildings-8308578 https://www.biv.com/sponsored/what-builders-and-insurers-need-to-know-about-mass-timber-buildings-8314103See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 6, 202422 min

Anchor company 'mindset' critical to growing Canada's life sciences sector

According to a new white paper from the newly launched adMare Institute, Canada's life sciences sector has no anchor companies. adMare BioInnovations president and CEO Gordon McCauley discusses what that means and why it matters with BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings. This podcast episode is sponsored by adMare BioInnovations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 21, 20231 hr 0 min

The economic costs of CleanBC – with BCBC chief economist Ken Peacock

Business Council of British Columbia senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock walks BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings through BCBC analysis of CleanBC – the province's plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 6, 202314 min

How the BC Technology for Learning Society narrows the technology gap

Mary-Em Waddington, executive director of the BC Technology for Learning Society, discusses how her operation recycles computers to provide low-income and other less privileged British Columbians access to technology. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 31, 202328 min

Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose on AI's potential

Entrepreneur Geordie Rose is one of British Columbia's big thinkers. Now at his second AI company, he has been honoured by the BC Tech Association as one of its laureates. He discusses with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe the emerging potential of AI in our lives, AI's limits, and how we can best mitigate risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 202321 min

STEMCELL Technologies founder Allen Eaves

Allen Eaves, the founder and CEO of STEMCELL Technologies, talks about the 30th anniversary of the country’s largest biotech firm. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19, 202323 min

Minister Ravi Kahlon talks housing affordability in B.C.

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon discusses the province's recent efforts to boost affordability and build more housing. He is in conversation with Glacier Media real estate reporter Claire Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.