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On BIV Today… It’s been several years since Canada produced a unicorn company. Is the country getting better at scaling technology startups? Charles Plant (1:24), director of the University of Toronto’s Impact Centre, discusses Canada’s narwhals – the companies with the best shot at becoming world-class competitors. In a word, Jason Turcotte (13:59)– vice-presi...

On BIV Today... Roundup, the massive annual mining conference, is in Vancouver next week with 6,500 delegates. Edie Thome, the president and CEO of the Association of Mineral Exploration of BC, talks to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about the evolution of the industry, its green commitments, and its efforts to attract a more diverse workforce. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/...

On BIV Today…   Vancouver Canadians president Andy Dunn (1:20) talks about the importance of community ahead of the team’s 9th Annual Scotiabank Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon. He offers insight into building the brand’s loyalty, and why he runs the Canadians like a major league operation.   Global uncertainty, equities selloffs and higher operating costs are p...

On BIV Today... Mario Canseco, the president of Researchco and columnist for BIV and Glacier Media, discusses the consequences of the report from BC Speaker Darryl Plecas on the questionable spending practices by the two senior officers of the legislature, Craig James and Gary Lenz. Kirk LaPointe hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today… Two-thirds of Canadians are worried about the country’s economy. Laurie Campbell (1:21), CEO of Credit Canada, discusses consumers’ concerns, underlying weaknesses in the economy and what Canadians are doing to recession-proof their lives. This week in the world of tech: France tells Google it failed to uphold tougher privacy laws, Netflix is more afraid of Fortnig...

On BIV Today... Vancouver might be the car-sharing capital of North America, but a new assessment reveals the city’s reputation as a multi-modal haven might be at risk. Movmi founder Sandra Phillips (1:54) delves the transportation challenges that lay ahead for Vancouver. Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (13:01) digs into all the latest news around the retail scene, including the draw...

On BIV Today…   The director of the University of Toronto’s Impact Centre reflects on why his software startup bombed.   Most startups fail, and Charles Plant discusses why in his new book,  Triggers and Barriers: A Customer Perspective on Innovation.   Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Ken Peacock (1:19), chief economist at the Business Council of B.C., discusses how the province’s cooling real estate market is expected to impact the economy over the next few years. Then, real estate analyst Dane Eitel (13:10) of Eitel Insights dives into potential real estate investment opportunities for British Columbians — if they’re willing to examine Canadi...

On BIV Today... The world of freelance work is growing as businesses tap into global labour skills and workers tap into global labour opportunities. Matt Barrie, the CEO of freelancer.com , sits atop a giant job board that reflects this phenomenon. While in town for the week, he spoke to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about the growth of the gig economy. See more at https://biv.com/ . See omnys...

On BIV Today... The BIV tech panel (1:18) featuring Progressa’s Ali Pourdad and Gluu’s Linda Fawcus discuss efforts to give Kater the head-start for ride-hailing in B.C., strict new rules for drones in Canada and why the market for streaming video services like Netflix is about to get even more fragmented. Later, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (15:14) discusses whether Canada’s hea...

On BIV Today…   Jason Turcotte, vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, examines Greater Vancouver’s housing market at the start of 2019 and the challenges the sector will face.    Turcotte says the market needs stability, and that high property prices will continue to be a major issue for Vancouver businesses as the commercial market is slow to corr...

On BIV Today... Ian Tostenson wears two interesting hats as the president of the BC Restaurant and Food Association, whose customers complain about taxis, and the head of Ridesharing Now for BC, arguing for the introduction of ride-hailing. He talks to Kirk LaPointe, BIV’s editor-in-chief, about the announcement this week to sanction the local ride-hailing app, Kater. See more at https://biv...

On BIV Today… Lift CEO Matei Olaru (0:41) previews Canada’s largest cannabis expo, which starts in Vancouver on January 10, and discusses how the conversations around cannabis are changing with legalization in place. How exposed is Canada’s ETF market in the event of a global financial crisis? Todd Evans (10:57), managing director of the Investment Industry Association of Canada...

On BIV Today... Urban design professor Patrick Condon of UBC, a critic of the extension of subways in Vancouver, talks to BIV editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe about the consequences of building new lines and the alternatives that would address the situation. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today…    BIV’s weekly tech panel (0:47) talks Consumer Electronics Show highlights, Apple’s iTunes deal with Samsung and Tesla’s plans to tackle China. Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad and Gluu Technology Society founder and CEO Linda Fawcus share their thoughts on CES 2019, and what consumers can expect in the year ahead.   Amid the rise of AI and automati...

Today on BIV... Real estate analyst Dane Eitel (1:00) of Eitel Insights explains how Metro Vancouver’s housing market is entering a “Death Cross” — an event that has occurred just seven times since before 1978. Later, Aaron Sutherland (16:14) from the Insurance Bureau of Canada explains why B.C. drivers pay more for auto insurance than many other Canadians and how opening t...

On BIV Today, Business in Vancouver reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin are joined by editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe (0:09) to discuss the biggest business news stories to watch for in 2019. Later, engineer and Electron Communications consultant Matthew Klippenstein (07:19) discusses the latest stats on electric vehicle adoption in B.C. and how the province can capitalize on the exploding marke...

On BIV Today... Business in Vancouver reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin are joined by editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the biggest business news stories of 2018. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... Business in Vancouver reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin are joined by editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the biggest news stories of 2018 that involve the intersection between business and politics. See more at https://biv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today... From eSports to artificial intelligence, Deloitte’s Duncan Stewart reveals which technology trends are set to explode in 2019 and why 5G deployment likely won’t be slowed by any outside forces. Later, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton discusses the B.C. Supreme Court’s ruling that orders unlicensed illegal pot shops to close down before looking back at the biggest stor...

On BIV Today… The show reflects on 2018 from trade and real estate perspectives. Carlo Dade (0:38), director of the centre for trade and investment policy at the Canada West Foundation, reviews the year in trade, from USMCA, to the CPTPP and Canada-China relations. Jason Turcotte (22:16), vice-president of development at Cressey Development Group, looks back on how the markets performed in...

On BIV Today Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO Craig Richmond discusses YVR¹s biggest passenger milestone yet: the airport will welcome its 25 millionth passenger on Tuesday. Richmond also talks about the organization¹s growth in 2018, and its plans to manage future growth milestones. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

On BIV Today…   Leader of the BC Liberals Andrew Wilkinson discusses 2018, his first year as leader of the party and the challenges he sees in the year ahead. Under the right circumstances, he says British Columbians could see a provincial election in 2019.    Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today…   BC Greens leader Andrew Weaver reviews 2018, discusses the new CleanBC plan and weighs in on when British Columbians might see ride-hailing services on B.C. roads.   Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BIV Today…  BIV’s tech panel weighs in on the arrest of Huawei’s CFO and whether Uber’s pending IPO will force the company to focus on profit. Linda Fawcus, founder and CEO of Gluu Technology Society, and Progressa CEO Ali Pourdad also discuss how closely your apps may be tracking the details of your life. Tidal Royalty CEO Paul Rosen – co-founder of PharmaCa...