Best BIV Podcasts (2025)

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What 2025’s market turbulence means for investors 23:00

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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 …

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Where to Find Episodes 2-7 0:53

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Binge all episodes of Jacked exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/jacked-rise-of-the-new-jack-sound/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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How a large commercial property manager is committing to community safety 19:12

1y ago19:12

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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 commun…

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The latest IT trends for Canadian businesses 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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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, cyb…

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Key insights from new research on the fire safety of mass timber 19:13

2y ago19:13

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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. Th…

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Anchor company 'mindset' critical to growing Canada's life sciences sector 22:41

2y ago22:41

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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 omnystud…

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5 - A Beautiful Place 1:16:50

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If you go down in the woods today, you'd better not go alone. Join us as we venture deep into the dark forest with Boards of Canada's sophomore EP, In A Beautiful Place Out in the Country, and their kaleidoscopic occult classic Geogaddi.By Infinity Podcast Network

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The economic costs of CleanBC – with BCBC chief economist Ken Peacock 1:00:38

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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.By Business In Vancouver

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4 - Music Has the Right to Fans 22:46

2+ y ago22:46

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Take a turquoise-tinted Happy Cycling trip with us deep into the record that made BOC an international sensation: Music Has the Right to ChildrenBy Infinity Podcast Network

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How the BC Technology for Learning Society narrows the technology gap 14:45

2+ y ago14:45

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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.…

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Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose on AI's potential 28:41

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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/l…

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3 - Everything You Do is a Balloon 16:20

2+ y ago16:20

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We go further down the Boards of Canada rabbit hole with the ultra-rare BOC Maxima compilation and the EPs that started it all: Twoism and Hi Scores.By Infinity Podcast Network

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2 - Origins and Old Tunes 23:34

2+ y ago23:34

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We've started up! Join us as we explore Boards of Canada's earliest and most enigmatic works - the Old Tunes and mysterious lost albums.By For Tune Telling Podcast

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1 - Ready Lets Go 21:36

2+ y ago21:36

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A crash course in Boards of Canada's history and discography to set up the upcoming deep dive.By Turquoise Hexagon Podcast

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STEMCELL Technologies founder Allen Eaves 21:06

2+ y ago21:06

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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.By Business In Vancouver

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Minister Ravi Kahlon talks housing affordability in B.C. 23:04

2+ y ago23:04

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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.By Business In Vancouver

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Indigenous entrepreneurship program 13:49

2+ y ago13:49

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Deneen Allen, CEO of Firecircle, discusses a new program aimed at mentoring and building out the Indigenous tourism and hospitality sector. She’s in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Indigenous business podcast: FortisBC 38:36

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Chastity Davis-Alphonse speaks with guests Simon Baker from Squamish First Nation and Tanya Laing Gahr from FortisBC about Indigenous relations and advancing economic reconciliation through partnership on this special podcast episode, sponsored by FortisBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Senator Pamela Wallin on the Canadian economy 21:26

2+ y ago21:26

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The Senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy has delivered a report critical of the Canadian environment for innovation, competitiveness and productivity. Committee chair, Sen. Pamela Wallin, discussed the report and its implications with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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BC Lions owner Amar Doman on the season ahead 12:26

2+ y ago12:26

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Amar Doman, two years into his ownership of the BC Lions, talks to BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe on how he is developing the team’s business and the following for the CFL in British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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TD deputy chief economist on inflation, interest rates and the economy 17:54

2+ y ago17:54

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Derek Burleton, TD Bank’s deputy chief economist, discusses the central bank rate hike and the lingering inflation effects with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Foreign Affairs official Roberto Velasco Alvarez on Canada-Mexico relations 21:52

2+ y ago21:52

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Roberto Velasco Alvarez, the top North American official in Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, discusses trade, energy, the environment and Indigenous issues with BIV reporter Nelson Bennett and publisher/executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Champlain Financial’s Phil Arrata on leadership 24:03

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Phil Arrata has run MEC and been a C-suite executive at Best Buy. Now in private equity at Champlain Financial Corp., he discusses the elements of his leadership style. He’ll address the ACG Middle Market Growth Conference May 17. He was in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Genevieve Hawkins on mental health and the workplace 27:06

3y ago27:06

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Author and therapist Genevieve Hawkins has written “Mentally At Work: Optimizing health and business performance through connection,” and discusses the changing climate of the workplace in the pandemic. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Athabasca University president Alex Clark on the workplace 18:55

3y ago18:55

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Alex Clark, the new Athabasca University president, discusses a national survey on the future of work. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Deloitte’s “Summit” for employees and clients 25:07

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Jodi Evans, managing partner for Deloitte in Vancouver, discusses its new office space, the Deloitte Summit, and what its structure says about the evolution of work. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BC Attorney General Niki Sharma on election amendments 13:37

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The BC government has introduced Election Act changes that would stiffen penalties and oversight for disinformation in campaigns and would better enable mail-in balloting. Attorney General Niki Sharma discusses the changes with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CFIB study finds small businesses unhappy with municipalities 11:18

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Emily Boston, an analyst with the Canadian Federation for Independent Business, discusses a survey of small businesses in eight western Canadian cities that finds they feel overregulated and undervalued by local governments. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and executive editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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CFA Institute President Margaret Franklin on DEI 26:29

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Margaret Franklin, the president of the CFA Institute, talks about the development of a code to guide Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to better serve investors and their communities. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Deloitte issues its 2023 economic outlook 18:21

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Trevin Stratton, Deloitte’s national economic advisory leader, discusses its 2023 economic outlook that indicates a short recession nationally and a strong housing downturn in British Columbia. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and executive editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon 49:55

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Glacier Media journalists discuss British Columbian issues with BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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The impact of storytelling in real estate 21:07

3y ago21:07

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Maxine Jakubke, principal at Publ!sh, joins BIV reporter Claire Wilson to discuss the role that storytelling and culture play in today's real estate industry. From placemaking to meaningful engagement, storytelling is offering a new avenue for real estate companies and developers to connect with the communities they are working in. See omnystudio.c…

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Indigenous business: Reconciliation through technology 28:36

3y ago28:36

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Lawrence Lewis is the founder of OneFeather. He discusses how technology can empower First Nations' economic development and serve as a catalyst for meaningful reconciliation. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See…

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Indigenous business: From consultation to partnership with Gowling WLG 32:42

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This episode is sponsored by Gowling WLG. Bob Freedman, Gowling WLG partner and member of the firm's Indigenous law group, discusses how Indigenous engagement has evolved over time. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Séli…

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Indigenous business: Identity and sovereignty 36:11

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Merle Alexander, principal of the Indigenous Law Group at Miller Titerle + Co., discusses the legal and cultural complexity of Indigenous identity and sovereignty. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.…

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Mindfulness and Money 20:51

3y ago20:51

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Rhiannon Rosalind of the not-for-profit Conscious Economics firm discusses its partnership with Interac on research and its Money and Mindfulness for Canadians program to teach financial confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman on leadership in the pandemic 22:17

3y ago22:17

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Tamara Vrooman, the CEO of YVR International Airport, discusses the challenges of leadership during the pandemic and how her style had to adapt to changing conditions. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Hager family donates $5 million for pancreatic cancer research 21:33

3y ago21:33

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The family of Bob Hager, the Vancouver lawyer who helped establish the Philips, Hager and North law firm and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, has donated $5 million to enhance the Pancreas Centre BC research facility he launched before his passing. His wife Judy and co-director Dr. Daniel Renouf discuss the advances and challenges of…

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Gordon Sondland, former EU ambassador under Donald Trump 15:25

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The former ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, author of a new book on his time working for Donald Trump, talks about the U.S. mid-term elections and Trump’s diminished prospects for returning to the White House. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Women in Business: Restaurateur and entrepreneur Meeru Dhalwala 21:01

3y ago21:01

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Vij's co-founder and B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee Meeru Dhalwala joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to discuss workplace culture, leadership strategy and pursuing one's passion. Dhalwala shares details of her latest venture – My Bambiri – with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Women in Business: GeoComply co-founder Anna Sainsbury 24:20

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GeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to talk about scaling her tech unicorn and leading mission-driven work. Sainsbury talks about her leadership style, lessons learned and her view on balance in work and life with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Women in Business: Cindy David and Lori Pinkowski 34:01

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This episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by Cindy David Financial Group, explores finance, financial planning and retirement with two leading industry experts. Cindy David, president and estate planning adviser with Cindy David Financial Group, and Lori Pinkowski, senior portfolio manager and senior investment advisor with …

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LifeSciencesBC chair on the sector’s successes and challenges 24:05

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Ali Ardakani, the new board chair of LifeSciencesBC, discusses the sector’s impact and successes and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Satellites to track climate change 19:58

3y ago19:58

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Don Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to look at the launch of its 10-satellite constellation to mitigate supply chain issues and provide disaster prevention, including climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BC NDP candidate Anjali Appadurai disqualified 27:31

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Legislative reporter Rob Shaw of Glacier Media, the Orca and CHEK TV, joins Researchco president Mario Canseco to discuss the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from its leadership race. They were in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Anna-Marie Holmes and the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker 19:24

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At age 80, award-winning Anna-Marie Holmes of B.C. is still vital as a ballet choreographer and about to revive the Nutcracker for the Goh Ballet. She talks about her career, about staying relevant at a later age, and about the context of staging a famous Russian ballet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Increasing women's workforce participation, with Amy Robichaud 29:51

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Dress for Success Vancouver Amy Robichaud joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss women's workforce participation, and the 10th annual Success Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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Investing and financial planning in the challenging economy 20:25

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Investing and financial planning face uncertain economic conditions and need to be navigated carefully. Claudio Chisani, investment advisor at BlueShore Wealth, and Woody Yang, financial advisor at BlueShore Financial, discuss how to overcome the challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Strengthening Canada-UK trade ties 14:37

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On this episode of BIV Today, Dame Maria Miller, the UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Canada, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss Canada-UK trade opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver

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BDC’s half-billion-dollar fund for women’s business 18:46

3+ y ago18:46

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Michelle Scarborough, managing partner of the Business Development Bank’s (BDC) new Thrive Platform to finance women-led business talks about its opportunities and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver