BIV Today

David McWIlliams, one of the world’s most followed economists, predicted the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and President Donald Trump. He looks into what the future holds in store in politics and business. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in a two-part podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David McWIlliams, one of the world’s most followed economists, predicted the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and President Donald Trump. He looks into what the future holds in store in politics and business. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe in a two-part podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Metro Vancouver real estate market made a giant splash throughout 2020 despite all the economic uncertainty. But is this sustainable? Dane Eitel of Eitel Insights joins BIV Today to discuss how the market kept chugging along and what’s in store for the coming year. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Chong, vice-president and deputy superintendent, regulation, with the BC Financial Services Authority walks Hayley Woodin through the BCFSA's final report to government on the issue of residential strata insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from a non-partisan group of medical, Indigenous, academic and business leaders concludes Canada would be better off to impose greater restrictions in the pandemic to reduce the caseloads, minimize the tragic consequences and accelerate the economic recovery. Jack Jedwab, president of the Association of Canadian Studies and part of the COVID Strategy Choices Group, joins BIV publisher...

The wheels are back on B.C.'s economic bus, but potential roadblocks to a continued recovery remain. Jock Finlayson, executive vice-president and chief policy officer at the Business Council of British Columbia, joins reporter Hayley Woodin to discuss the aftermath of 2020, and projections for the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science World CEO Tracy Redies joins the show to discuss how the non-profit behind Vancouver's iconic dome has been impacted by COVID-19, and how the organization has had to pivot. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research indicates British Columbians won’t be donating as much to charity, either money or time, this holiday season. Bruce MacDonald, CEO and president of Imagine Canada, and Kevin McCort, CEO and president of the Vancouver Foundation, discuss the issues with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, is the 2020 BIV Newsmaker of the Year. She discusses her widely praised efforts in managing the province’s response to the pandemic in this conversation with BIV’s Hayley Woodin, Tyler Orton and Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The domestic book publishing business has always been economically stressed, but the pandemic has hit it hard. Kate Edwards, the executive director of the Association of Canadian Publishers, discusses the implications for authors and the industry in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Richard Pass – CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon – shares how COVID-19 has impacted his organization and affected charitable giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation patterns have been upended throughout the pandemic amid work-from-home policies, school disruptions and health concerns. A new report from Vancouver-based Movmi unpacks what's been going on and the implications for the future. CEO Sandra Phillips joins the show to discuss. BIV reporter Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, two guests from the Canada West Foundation discuss the significance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and its significance for Canada. Carlo Dade, director of the foundation's trade and investment centre, and Sharon Sun, trade policy economist, discuss with Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new HSBC Canada survey examines the prospects of and priorities for investment by business in the time ahead. Pete Molenaar, HSBC’s senior vice president and head of commercial banking for western Canada, discusses the survey. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail Insider's Craig Patterson joins BIV Today to break down how the holiday shopping season is shaping up amid the pandemic. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, tells host Hayley Woodin that the economic consequences of a national foreign buyer tax could have a major negative economic impact on certain communities. He discusses how Ottawa should address affordability, and touches on how Greater Vancouver's housing market performed this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Matt McGowan, country manager for Snapchat's Canadian operations, breaks down how social media is becoming an increasingly profitable business for brands and companies looking to reach new audiences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, two guests from the Canada West Foundation discuss the significance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and its significance for Canada. Carlo Dade, director of the foundation's trade and investment centre, and Sharon Sun, trade policy economist, discuss with Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver-based Noise Digital is partnering with Destination BC to use its technology to unpack the future of travel behaviour. Noise Digital CEO Trevor Carr joins the show to discuss what the future may hold for one of the province's biggest sectors as the pandemic upends everything. Reporter Tyler Orton hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Business Council of British Columbia has released a survey on business confidence and it points to several needs in the time ahead to stabilize the economy and assure British Columbians. Greg D’Avignon, CEO and president of the council, discusses the survey and some of the larger issues for business with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Indigenomics Institute founder and CEO Carol Anne Hilton joins the show to discuss indigenomics and designing Indigenous economies ahead of the institute's annual forum. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Whistler Film Festival managing director Angela Heck and director of programming Paul Gratton discuss an unprecedented festival format in an unprecedented year. The Whistler Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and runs throughout the month of December. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part four of a four-part Business Excellence Series on Buying and Selling a Business features David Harvey of the Richards Buell Sutton law firm, Derek Strong of Roynat Capital financial services firm, and business brokers Jason Brice of jasonbrice.com and Arturo Kalb of Murphy Business Brokers. This part of the series discusses selling a business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Part three of a four-part Business Excellence Series on Buying and Selling a Business features David Harvey of the Richards Buell Sutton law firm, Derek Strong of Roynat Capital financial services firm, and business brokers Jason Brice of jasonbrice.com and Arturo Kalb of Murphy Business Brokers. This part of the series discusses buying a business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Part two of a four-part Business Excellence Series on Buying and Selling a Business features David Harvey of the Richards Buell Sutton law firm, Derek Strong of Roynat Capital financial services firm, and business brokers Jason Brice of jasonbrice.com and Arturo Kalb of Murphy Business Brokers. This part of the series discusses buying a business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...