Annex Business Media: Podcasts

After a $3.3 million grant was awarded to Langara College’s Applied Science for the Canadian Cannabis Industry program, Grow Opportunity was curious to know where the college would be directing its research focus. Editor and podcast host, Catarina Muia, sat down with Kelly Sveinson, Chair of Langara College’s Applied Research Centre, to discover how the Applied Science for the Canadian Cannabis In...

Jennifer Grigg, whose career in the fire service spans 30 years and has expanded to include being a certified body language coach, joins host Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy for a conversation on developing soft skills through the study of body language, which Grigg used to overcome anxiety. Grigg and DeSorcy talk about body language awareness in interviews, developing follow up questions based on body lan...

COVID-19 has shaken up the way manufacturers do business, including adopting to digitalization. However, there are still some manufacturers who remain hesitant to digitize their operations. Nada Ebeid, business development manager at Montreal-based Genetec, shares her thoughts on digitization in the manufacturing and some advice for manufacturers to slowly make the transition to digital operations...

The role of empathy in the therapeutic relationship: Are massage therapists properly equipped, in their training and informed by evidence, to respond appropriately to patient affect, particularly in advanced care situations?

Click to listen to an interview with Tom Leeson, Sr. Industry Strategist at OpenText, discussing Industry 4.0 adoption across the manufacturing industry, and the hurdles manufacturers are facing as they emerge from the pandemic.

Mark MacDonald, the fire chief for the Township of Cramahe and president of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, talks with Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about the challenges faced by associations during the pandemic and the ones faced by fire chiefs that they are addressing alongside recruitment, retention and record retirements in the fire service, the beneficial role of technology and anticipating...

Click to listen to an interview with Dr. Cassandra Bowkett and Dr. Christian Levesque, researchers at Ryerson’s Diversity Institute and HEC Montreal, talk about their aerospace manufacturing report, and what it means for the Canadian labour market, and what investments are needed to build a resilient sector.

Welcome to Ground Water Canada: The Podcast. Thanks for joining us – from your office, truck or in the field – wherever you may be, we’re glad you’ve tuned in. This is the first of three podcast episodes exploring the footprint left during drilling for domestic water wells or dewatering wells, developments in sustainability and single-use plastics legislation and a discussion of what the groundwat...

NextGen 911 is coming. The CRTC has mandated that all Public Safety Access Points (PSAP), or what the average Canadian citizen thinks of as their 911 Call Centre, be fully transitioned to and using NG 911 technology by March 2024. This will enable the public to engage with PSAPs through calls, as well as text, photo, video, through their medical alert bracelets, vehicle OnStar, the list goes on. I...

This episode of Machine Language features an interview with Melonee Wise, CEO of Fetch Robotics, who discusses key features of the new ANSI standard for industrial mobile robots. Wise discusses what R15.08 means for mobile robot manufacturers, end users and the market, plus misconceptions about mobile robot safety.

In this episode of the Canadian Pizza Podcast, editor Colleen Cross talks with Mo Chaar, Chief Commercial Officer of Givex, about how in-house digital systems can work well with third-party delivery services to give you as an operator more control over customer service and loyalty. This podcast is sponsored by Givex. Givex is the number one provider of POS solutions, management systems, gift cards...

Overhead cranes play a significant role in the production capability for many companies, and can become an operational risk without a compliance-based inspection. Doug Clark and Kevin Toms of Hoisting Ltd. explore aspects of compliance, safety and productivity, and also unpack best practices when it comes to inspections.

Len Garis, director of research for the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council project, shares how the NIFSC is helping fire safety for First Nations. Garis talks with Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about the problem of insufficient data on First Nations communities and the mission to develop better research and services for Indigenous people.

Click to listen to an interview with David Mannila, Product Manager for TASI Product Integrity, talking about the Studio 2.0, how far along the adoption of Industry 4.0 tools are, and how data and automation can help manufacturers become more efficient on production lines.

Peel Regional Police recently launched a new Intimate Partner Violence Unit to address the growing number of domestic violence incidents in the area. The service aims to break down silos by working closely with other community service providers. The unit is based on the Family Justice Centre model, where various agencies offer services for survivors of family violence in the same location. Officer...

Bartek’s food experts discuss ways to scale your product up without losing quality or cost. Listen to this episode of “On The Rise,” and learn what products can help you with clean-label solutions that keep your baked goods profitable and reputable.

In this episode, hosts Mari-Len De Guzman and Brian Vinci talk with Árni Páll Einarsson, CEO of Matorka, a pioneer in land-based production of arctic char based in Grindavik, Iceland. Einarsson talks about his company’s journey through its RAS production and the opportunities for sustainable seafood production in Iceland. Guest: Árni Páll Einarsson, CEO, Matorka

Alex Rumi, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Salt Spring Island, B.C. licensed producer Good Buds, talks to host Mari-Len De Guzman about growing cannabis outdoors. What are the real benefits as well as the challenges with outdoor cultivation, the keys to success and the opportunities ahead? Rumi answers all that and more in this episode of Grow Opportunity The Podcast. Guest: Alex Rumi, ch...

When it comes to comparing wildfires from the past and right now, what changed? Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy and Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson share their unique past experiences of the ‘crazy world’ of wildfires, as well as how wildfire services have significantly evolved over time.

Tim Wilkinson, fire chief for Richmond, B.C., shares how Richmond Fire-Rescue went from mired in public controversy to actively engaging diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for all. Wilkinson talks with Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about how the Richmond department managed gender, inclusiveness and privacy inside the firehall alongside serving and recruiting in an extraordinarily diverse commun...

COVID-19 has undoubtedly turned the world upside down — including how consumers spend their money. Steve Koenig, vice-president, research, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), recently sat down with Smart Homes to discuss all the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted consumer spending habits, and how it has accelerated change most notably in the smart fitness and automotive sector.

Click to listen to an interview with Val Ramanand, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Solaris Disinfection Inc., talking about the Lytbot, UV disinfection technology, and its implications outside of healthcare and in other manufacturing industries.

In this episode, Greeman, speaks about her role as President and how they pivoted during the ongoing global pandemic. She speaks about her journey in establishing Greeman Asset Management Solutions, and the successes she has achieved over the years. She also speaks about barriers she faced as she started out in the asset management world, and how she overcame these barriers. She speaks about the g...

Jan Dokter, of IREKS North America talks about malt and how it can add flavour, texture and even nutritious elements to your baking.

Urban and community forestry is an aspect of the industry that is often overlooked, but ensuring that they are established and managed in ways that meet local needs while contributing to national and global initiatives is critical. Consequently, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) recently announced it would be developing a new standard, the Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard...