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The Gateway Podcast – Rick Antonson, Mary Trainer, and Brian Antonson- Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend Date: June 3, 2025 Episode: 61 Discussion: Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend About : BRIAN ANTONSON, MARY TRAINER, and RICK ANTONSON co-founded Nunaga Publishing in 1972. The company was launched with their co-authored book on Slumach's gold. Together, they went on to publish more than 25 books by other authors, focusing on history, the outdoors, and political issues, before selling the company to Douglas & McIntyre in the late 1970s. They all reside in British Columbia and enjoy varied careers. They are also co-authors of Whistle Posts West: Railway Tales from British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon. Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend—and a Curse is the culmination of over 50 years of friendship, research, and fascination with the lost gold mine of Pitt Lake. BRIAN worked in radio and served as the associate dean of Broadcast and Media Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for 25 years. He resides in Mission. MARY is the author of several books, including Trout Creek: Celebrating History, Land and Neighbourhood. She was a communications coordinator with Metro Vancouver and has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers. She lives in Summerland. RICK is the author of five acclaimed travel memoirs, most recently Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer. He served as president and CEO of Tourism Vancouver for two decades and lives in Predator Ridge, near Vernon. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of the Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / author_cl_thomas

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Prepare to be inspired by Nate, a leading expert in the mass timber industry, as he takes us on a journey through his fascinating career path. From his humble beginnings at a sawmill to contributing to the groundbreaking Brock Commons project, Nate's story is one of innovation and collaboration. He offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the mass timber construction world, emphasizing the crucial role of early collaboration with architects and engineers and the revolutionary use of a unified 3D model.We explore the evolving landscape of construction education programs, with Nate sharing his experiences working on high-profile projects like Google MT1. The conversation shifts to his transition into education, where he's making waves at the British Columbia Institute of Technology by developing a curriculum that bridges the skills gap in the industry. The need for hybrid installers who combine carpentry and ironworking skills is just one of the exciting developments Nate touches on, as well as potential international collaborations with programs in places like Australia.In a refreshing change of pace, Nate also opens up about the personal challenges and lessons learned from managing large projects, including a major office building for Google in Silicon Valley. As the episode wraps up, Nate offers some light-hearted insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the demands of construction life. His personal anecdotes serve as a motivational reminder of the importance of integrating fitness into daily routines, leaving listeners with both practical advice and an inspiring call to action.Send us a text Support the show

The Gateway Podcast – Rick Antonson, Mary Trainer, and Brian Antonson- Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend Date: Jan. 28, 2024 Episode: 59 Discussion: Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend About Shawn: BRIAN ANTONSON, MARY TRAINER, and RICK ANTONSON co-founded Nunaga Publishing in 1972. The company was launched with their co-authored book on Slumach's gold. Together, they went on to publish more than 25 books by other authors, focusing on history, the outdoors, and political issues, before selling the company to Douglas & McIntyre in the late 1970s. They all reside in British Columbia and enjoy varied careers. They are also co-authors of Whistle Posts West: Railway Tales from British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon. Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend—and a Curse is the culmination of over 50 years of friendship, research, and fascination with the lost gold mine of Pitt Lake. BRIAN worked in radio and served as the associate dean of Broadcast and Media Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for 25 years. He resides in Mission. MARY is the author of several books, including Trout Creek: Celebrating History, Land and Neighbourhood. She was a communications coordinator with Metro Vancouver and has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers. She lives in Summerland. RICK is the author of five acclaimed travel memoirs, most recently Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer. He served as president and CEO of Tourism Vancouver for two decades and lives in Predator Ridge, near Vernon. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of the Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / author_cl_thomas

Gianni Kovacevic reveals the speculative “must-buy” battery metal and explains why uranium demand is overestimated in this MSE episode. Gianni Kovacevic is a renowned expert on incumbent energy systems and a sought-after strategist in the divestment movement. He has invested over 20,000 hours of research and experience in the analysis of the natural resource sector. His specific expertise on copper markets has brought him to lecture at institutions and think-tanks around the world. An avid proponent of realistic environmentalism, Gianni is frequently interviewed by the media and his new book, My Electrician Drives a Porsche? was published in 2016 and is available in multiple languages at book sellers everywhere. Gianni is a graduate of electrical studies from The British Columbia Institute of Technology, fluent in English, German, Italian and Croatian, he is a founding member of the CO2 Master Solutions Partnership and has co-founded junior mining companies. https://twitter.com/GianniKov https://kovacevic.com/ 0:00 Introduction 1:09 ‘Must-buy' battery metal 6:02 EV demand 7:07 China & lithium 9:58 Overhyped EV demand? 13:48 Copper vs aluminum 17:00 Four ways to profit via copper juniors 18:18 Natgas base lode generation 19:37 Uranium demand overhyped 26:50 Copper vs lithium? Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This interview was not sponsored. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Alex Mackenzie is a world-renowned standup comedian from Prince George British Columbia. He is currently in Prince George as the final stop of the Hungry For Laughs Comedy Tour, which is this Saturday, November 23rd at the CN Centre. Grab your tickets for the show at https://bit.ly/HungryForLaughsPrinceGeorge Alex's journey to becoming a comedian is anything but traditional. At just 18, he earned a certificate in pulp and paper technology and began working in a local pulp mill. Over three years, he transitioned to studying Power Engineering, a field he practiced for another three years, but the work left him feeling unfulfilled. Seeking something different, Alex embarked on a four-year apprenticeship at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, training as an Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic. While he enjoyed the learning process, the monotony of the work left him yearning for more. By societal standards, Alex had achieved success early: he bought his first home at 20, drove a nice car, and secured a six-figure job. Yet, he felt trapped in a cycle of working long hours to pay bills for a life that didn't bring him joy. Everything changed when, shortly after his 26th birthday, Alex stumbled into stand-up comedy.What began as a fun outlet quickly turned into a consuming passion. Starting with monthly performances at local venues, Alex soon found himself opening for touring comedians. The experience of meeting professionals who made a living doing what they loved inspired him to dream bigger. When a comedy club opened in his hometown, Alex dove headfirst into the craft, performing regularly—sometimes multiple times a night—and touring with some of Canada's most celebrated comedians.Driven by a newfound sense of purpose, Alex made a bold decision. He left his 12-year career, sold his house and belongings, and moved into an RV with his loyal dog, Finley. Together, they hit the road, embracing a life of adventure and comedy. Since then, Alex has performed coast to coast, entertained audiences in multiple countries, and appeared at some of the world's biggest comedy festivals. His inspiring story has even caught the attention of national media.Through his popular YouTube vlog, Alex documents his transition to professional comedy, starting from the day he quit his job. He also connects with fans on his podcast, where he interviews fellow comedians, and on TikTok, where his jokes and stories have earned over 40 million views. Across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, Alex shares his life on the road, inviting followers to join his comedic journey.With boundless optimism and an adventurous spirit, Alex continues to explore what it means to truly live, encouraging others to laugh along the way.

In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Antonson, co-author of Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend—and a Curse, to explore one of Canada's most enduring mysteries. For over a century, treasure hunters have sought the elusive gold said to be hidden deep in the mountains of British Columbia—a treasure protected by the deadly curse of Slumach, a man hanged in 1891. Why have so many vanished while searching for this fabled fortune? And what secrets does the legend hold? Join us as we uncover the truth behind the curse of Slumach's Gold. My Special Guest Is Brian Antonson A 'radio guy' by trade, Brian has spent a career in radio and in broadcast education, leading the faculty team in the Broadcast and Media Communications department at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, which has trained some of the leading broadcasters in British Columbia, Canada, and indeed, across the globe. Brian Antonson's latest book is Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend-and a Curse (Heritage House Publishers, 2024) co-authored with Mary Trainer and Rick Antonson. It is a significantly updated 3rd edition of a bestseller, in a striking new format. Brian co-founded Nunaga Publishing (later known as Antonson Publishing) with his brother Rick Antonson and their friend Mary Trainer in 1972. Together they published twenty-five books (focused on the outdoors, history, and national issues). Their co-authored first edition of "In Search of a Legend: Slumach's Gold," was released in 1972. The book was re-released in a much-expanded version in 2007. Brian was editor of Canadian Frontier magazine and later was co-editor (with Gordon Stewart) of the Canadian Frontier Annual (book) in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. He is co-author of "Whistle Posts West: Railway Tales from British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon," published by Heritage House in 2015. Brian was production director at CKNW/98 New Westminster and general manager at CFVR/850 in Abbotsford, and was associate dean of Broadcast and Media Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT) from 1985 to 2010. He and his wife Sue live in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. In this episode, you will be able to:  1. Explore the Legend of Slumach's Gold: Dive into the fascinating history behind one of Canada's greatest unsolved mysteries, from the gold rush era to modern-day treasure hunts—and the sinister curse that haunts it. 2. Insights from Expert Brian Antonson: Hear from co-author and broadcaster Brian Antonson as he shares personal stories, historical insights, and theories on why so many have disappeared in search of this elusive fortune. If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠to ⁠support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74I⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW  Podcast Shop:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me A Coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Links⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.slumach.ca/  Book Links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slumachs-Gold-Search-Legend-Curse/dp/1772035181/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I4I5JFD4AE1K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CrRiBqwcUa9a2MIruaOcIONU6HqvBuC4ehZbDDTWtZLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.zSTDu6o8Q--8bOQ7eUwXDtqdyc1kB6FNN0LLLBVvx5U&dib_tag=se&keywords=brian+antonson&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1729597896&sprefix=brian+antonson%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1

Ever wondered what it takes to become the voice of an NHL team? Join us as we sit down with Rick Ball, the new play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Blackhawks, and uncover his incredible journey from Kelowna to Calgary and now to the Windy City. Rick shares his rich history, including his education at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and his unbridled enthusiasm for covering a potential generational talent like Connor Bedard. Gain insight into the personal and professional highs and lows that shaped his career, and discover why Rick is so excited to work alongside Darren Pang in a city with deep hockey roots. (00:00) - Rick Ball in the Press Row (10:57) - Navigating Bias in Play-by-Play Commentary (17:45) - Importance of Game Day Preparation (22:08) - Broadcast Booth Locations Impact Game Experience (31:38) - NHL Broadcaster's Favorite Road Cities (35:51) - NHL Expansion Talks and Chicago Blackhawks   For more, be sure to visit Yyzsportsmedia.com and follow @yyzsportsmedia

OverviewIn this episode of asPERusual, host Anna Chudyk sits down with Carrie Costello, Annette Majnemer and Gillian Backlin from the CHILD-BRIGHT Network. Our discussion includes: * An overview of CHILD-BRIGHT, including its key activities and ways to get involved;* Different ways in which CHILD-BRIGHT is actively seeking to increase diversity within their network;* Practical considerations for engaging with youth and families in research - from initiating relationships to evaluating engagement work. * Tips for fostering authenticity, respect, and reciprocity, and creating environments where engagement can thrive. The CHILD-BRIGHT Network is a pan-Canadian patient-oriented research network based at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Created in 2016, it works to create brighter futures for children and youth with brain-based developmental disabilities and their families. Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) under Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) and 15 funding partners across the country, this national network includes 500 researchers, clinicians, decision-makers, youth, and parents. Meet our guestsCarrie Costello is the Implementation Support Coordinator for The Center for Implementation. She is a graduate of the University of Victoria BFA program and came into research after her middle child was diagnosed early in life with a profound intellectual disability and a seizure disorder. She has been a parent partner in research on over 15 projects and is the primary co-investigator on two of these research studies.  She specializes in facilitating conversations with children and youth.  Carrie is the parent liaison for the CHILD-BRIGHT Network and previously was the Patient Engagement Coordinator at the  Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. In 2023, she won the Frank Gavin Patient Engagement Leadership Award and the Made With Patients Rising Star award for her work. Carrie is also an award-winning playwright for young audiences and an avid puppeteerAnnette Majnemer, OT, PhD, FCAHS is an occupational therapist with doctoral training in the neurosciences. She is Professor at the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute - McGill University Health Centre (Montreal Children's Hospital), and a member of Montreal's Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation. She is the nominated principal investigator of CHILD-BRIGHT, a CIHR SPOR Network with patient-oriented research focused on children with brain-based disabilities and their families. CHILD-BRIGHT's mission is to foster a movement for change: moving patients into research teams, moving research into improved practice and policy, and moving children and families forward towards brighter futures.Gillian Backlin is a member of the CHILD-BRIGHT Network's National Youth Advocate Council and serves on other panels and committees within CHILD-BRIGHT, where she uses her skills and draws from lived experience to contribute. Gillian has completed the technical writing certificate at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and currently works as a research assistant while pursuing her bachelor's degree in public health. She also manages an online platform called Spastic & Fantastic to share her life and raise awareness about the stigmas associated with labels, such as “disabled.” In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

Welcome back to the EV Life podcast. On this episode, we continue our conversation on EV maintenance with Steve Elder of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Steve shares how BCIT is preparing technicians to work on hybrid and fully electric vehicles in the future. He also shares considerations for EV upkeep and tips for owners of EVs. Make sure you check out episode 9 of the EV Life podcast to hear the first part of this series. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group Learn more about BCIT's EV Technology and Service course

Partho Ghosh is a customer-centered, data-informed product executive and GM who specializes in B2B SaaS, MarTech, product-led growth, and creating measurable product processes that lead to efficient growth and market fit. He is the VP and Product & General Manager at SecurityScoreCard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, response, and resilience. He also serves as an advisor for OpenView, through which he advises on product-led growth. Before working at SecurityScoreCard, Partho served as a general manager for Hootsuite. Partho holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration, Business Management from British Columbia Institute of Technology. Partho joins me today to explore the “feature factory” trap and how having a clear product management lifecycle can help avoid it. He emphasizes the importance of future thinking in product management decisions, even when dealing with short-term revenue goals. He outlines his philosophy on product management and the “Build, Measure, Learn” principle. Partho also highlights the value of having a data-informed mindset and offers advice to product managers seeking leadership support.   “I've always used ‘feature factory' in a negative connotation, but that might be unfair if you're a scaling start-up. Founders need revenue growth, profitability, and to make ends meet.” - Partho Ghosh This week on Innovation Talks: ●     Partho's background as a business analyst, his transition into product management, and diving into B2B SaaS ●     The challenges of testing and validating the effectiveness of a free-to-sales motion in the self-serve space ●     The importance of future-thinking in product management decisions ●     Navigating organizational changes and cultural shifts ●     Careers as marathons and the evolving nature of the professional journey ●     The need for continuous learning in product management ●     Embracing generative AI and how customer expectations around AI have changed ●     The transformative nature of technological advancements ●     Partho's product development process and lifecycle ●     The “Build, Measure, and Learn” philosophy ●     The value of rooting decisions in data and why companies need to invest in analytics capabilities ●     Experimentation beyond split testing ●     Overcoming challenges in measurement and learning ●     Allocating resources to data analysis and promoting a data-informed mindset ●     The crucial role and challenges of collaboration within a product team Resources Mentioned: ●     Miro (https://miro.com/) ●     Figma (https://www.figma.com/downloads/) ●     Book: Testing Business Ideas: A Field Guide for Rapid Experimentation (The Strategyzer Series) (https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Testing-Business-Ideas-Customer/dp/1119551447/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32ZCY4ZR9BKM4&keywords=Testing+Business+Ideas&qid=1700008593&sprefix=testing+business+ideas%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-2) by David J. Bland and Alexander Osterwalder Connect with Partho Ghosh: ●     SecurityScorecard (https://securityscorecard.com/) ●     SecurityScorecard on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-scorecard/) ●     SecurityScorecard on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/securityscorecard) ●     SecurityScorecard on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SecScorecard/) ●     SecurityScorecard on Twitter (https://twitter.com/security_score) ●     Partho Ghosh on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/productpartho/) This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ibHVicnJ5LmNvbS9mZWVkcy8xNDY1ODg1LnhtbA) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/) | Amazon (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6e12f112-fdc6-499e-be27-bcdd18505859/innovation-talks)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

After seven wildfires broke out in the Cariboo region in one day over the weekend, we get the latest details from Adam Nicholas, Prince George Fire Centre information officer; CBC science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi; and Justin Perry, instructor of forest and natural areas management at British Columbia Institute of Technology. Our listeners asked the hard questions around B.C.'s wildfire response.

William Clarke is a local entrepreneur located in Prince George, British Columbia. Currently, as the owner of Urban Beaver Construction, William is the brain and the skills behind all their projects. He is passionate about the trade and has an eye for the detail. William completed his Carpentry Trade in 2010 at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). He completed the Journeyman Leadership Program at the Carpenters International Training Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. For over two decades, William has worked in many parts of the trade, primarily focusing on residential and commercial construction. He was also fortunate to be a part of IATSE 891 Union, working as Scenic Carpenter building movie sets such as Deadpool, Once Upon A Time, Flash, and other movies. William has also been a Proud Member of the Marine Workers and Boilermakers Industrial Union as a Shipwright Carpenter renovating Canadian Coast Guard ships, Tug Boats, and Fishing Vessels just before he moved to Prince George in 2020. Learn more about Urban Beaver Construction at https://www.urbanbeaverconstruction.ca/ Follow William on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/urban_beaver_construction

“Why is the water weirdly blue? Why does it smell bad? Why does it taste bad? The culprit is frequently Backflow.” - Kalpna Solanki Delve into the mysteries behind strange-tinted water, unpleasant odors, and off-putting tastes – all signs pointing to an all too common culprit: Backflow. Uncover the shocking narrative of over 50,000 residents enduring weeks without water due to industrial chemicals infiltrating their drinking supply in Ontario, Canada. Join Kalpna Solanki, President and CEO of the Environmental Operators Certification Program, on a mission to safeguard our drinking water. In this episode, Kalpna Solanki delves into the concealed dangers of Backflow, the inadvertent reverse flow of harmful substances into water systems. Through gripping case studies, she paints a vivid picture of the potential consequences of backflow incidents, emphasizing the critical need for proactive prevention measures. Kalpna shares insights on emergency response teams, navigating legislative challenges, and the ongoing commitment to professional development in ensuring water safety. Immerse yourself in the latest Scaling UP! H2O episode, where Kalpna Solanki, as a water quality advocate, exposes the unseen threat jeopardizing our drinking water – Backflow. As the dynamic leader of the Environmental Operators Certification Program, Kalpna narrates real stories from the front lines of water treatment, underscoring the paramount importance of backflow prevention.   Episode Highlights: Backflow Unveiled: Kalpna guides listeners through the unexpected dangers of Backflow, shedding light on instances where the safety of our water supply teeters on the brink. Explore the indispensable role of Backflow prevention devices and the unsung heroes, Environmental Operators, dedicated to ensuring these guardians of clean water fulfill their duty. Importance of Emergency Response Teams: Kalpna discusses the need for emergency response teams to address issues related to extreme weather events and climate change. Highlighting the importance of contingency plans and teams in industrial water treatment facilities, she provides insights on working with legislators to formulate a plan before disaster strikes. In the Trenches: Real Backflow Incidents: Listeners will be captivated by narratives of actual Backflow incidents, where the absence of prevention measures led to contamination crises – stories that underscore the urgency of our collective responsibility. A Path Forward: Kalpna and her team have developed resources to help water professionals learn about Backflow, partner with local legislation to improve public drinking water, and enhance safety through education, maintenance, and laws. Kalpna's passion for water quality and preventing water disasters is contagious, and these stories resonate with the heart of every water professional and concerned citizen. Join the episode to become part of the solution, unveiling the hidden threats to our most precious resource. Tune in now to Scaling UP! H2O and stand as a defender of clean water!   Timestamps 01:00-  Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 09:00- Interview with Kalpna Solanki 46:10 - Lightning Round Questions 56:00 - Drop by Drop With James McDonald    Quotes “This industry is recession-proof. There will always be a need for environmental operators. It's a career with lots of opportunities. You can work anywhere because everyone needs people to take care of drinking water and wastewater management.” - Kalpna Solanki “Knowledge is never wasted.” - Kalpna Solanki “You are putting the public's health at risk when you don't have the proper systems in place.” - Kalpna Solanki “I would love people to find out about Backflow, what exactly it is, why it's important, and why lawmakers should be paying more attention to this so that we don't have these incidents of people accidentally, literally, being poisoned via their drinking water because it is completely preventable. That's the thing about it. It is completely preventable, and it's not a big ticket item.” - Kalpna Solanki “There's a finite amount of water on this planet, and we really need to spend a bit more time looking at not just water conservation, but water treatment, water reuse and the circular water economy.” - Kalpna Solanki   Connect with Kalpna Solanki Phone: 778.688.9196 Email: ksolanki@eocp.ca Website: eocp.ca Water Environment Federation (WEF) LinkedIn: in/kalpnasolanki company/eocpbcy Read or Download Kalpna Solanki's Press Release HERE   Links Mentioned Join Team Scaling UP! Nation's Global 6K on May 18th British Columbia Institute of Technology for Water and Wastewater Operations Read Kalpna's Publications on Operator Digest Magazine Become a #watergeek - What is an Environmental Operator and what do they do? Water Environment Federation (WEF) Examples of Backflow Incidents in Canada 2021 Floods in Merritt, B.C.: Review and Repair Cleaning Up Edmonton's Sewer Smell Ontario Canada Petrochemicals 50,000 Residents Impacted from Backflow The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Legionella Resources Page   Books Mentioned Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters by Rose George Reverse Osmosis:  A Practical Guide for Industrial Users by Wes Byrne   2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.   Drop By Drop with James In this week's episode, we're thinking about reverse osmosis. In particular, we are thinking about the dissolved solids and some of the things that influence their passage through the RO membrane. More than simply filtration, reverse osmosis is a diffusion process through a semipermeable polymer membrane. That sounds fancy, I know, but it can be more than simply size that matters for dissolved solids trying to pass through the RO membrane.    One of my go-to books for RO is written by Wes Byrne and is called “Reverse Osmosis:  A Practical Guide for Industrial Users,” 2nd edition. I have not read it cover to cover, but drop by drop as I have questions or needs. It's a good, well-written, practical book that makes a complex subject digestible.    Right in the very beginning, it sneaks in some important concepts, on pages 8 through 14 in particular, that opened my eyes more as I thought about them. First, it talks about the size versus apparent size of atoms and molecules trying to pass through the RO membrane. When you think of sodium or calcium atoms, you probably think of just a single sodium or calcium atom floating around the water solution. However, as we learned in last week's episode of Drop by Drop, we know water molecules are sticky because of hydrogen bonding. Sodium and calcium are charged ions, and they will be surrounded by water molecules hydrogen bonding to them, making an ion group with a larger apparent size. Did you hear that? The apparent size of the sodium and calcium ions are bigger than their individual sizes because of the entourage of water molecules attracted to them. This is called ion hydration. The higher the charge of the ion, the greater the number of water molecules attracted to it, and the more difficult it is for it to diffuse through an RO membrane.    Now, before I had read this part of the book, I had heard that the higher the ionic charge the higher the percent rejection typically was, but I had never considered the role that water's hydrogen bonding played in that rejection. That's one more reason to love hydrogen bonding.  I'm not done yet, however. A second concept that this book drove home for me can be found on page 9. It mentions that the water solutions we commonly deal with are neutrally charged with no charge imbalances overall. Sure, there are positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, but they will tend to stay close together, resulting in a net neutral charge. This also means that you will not have a cation passing through an RO membrane unless an anion or anions of EQUAL charge quantity passes through as well. Your plusses must equal your minuses of what passes through.  Woah!  Now not only do dissolved solids have a larger “apparent” size because of ion hydration, but there is a balancing act of what can pass through an RO membrane based upon their charges as well? Yes, and it is FASCINATING! The example given is of sodium sulfate or Na2SO4. When it dissolves in water, we will have sodium ions with a +1 charge and sulfate ions with a -2 charge. They'll both be surrounded by water molecules making their apparent sizes bigger. The sulfate ion with its larger -2 charge will have an even larger apparent size than the sodium ion, so the sulfate will have a much harder time getting through the RO membrane. One would think the sodium ion, with only its +1 charge, might sail on through, but hold your horses. Because the total charges of what passes through the membrane must balance out, if the sulfate can't go, then the sodium won't go either. Now that's loyalty!  However, if we add some calcium chloride or CaCl2 to the water, things change. Now you have positively charged calcium ions with their +2 charge and negatively charged chloride ions with their -1 charge. Chloride's -1 charge is smaller than sulfates -2 charge, so its apparent size will also be smaller, and it will more readily pass through the RO membrane. Now, the charges passing through the membrane will be balanced as both sodium (+1) and chloride (-1) pass through as calcium and sulfate stay behind.  The entire dynamic changed!  Man! That's a lot!  I hope I made it somewhat understandable and did the topic justice. You might have to rewind to listen again because this water's deep. I've just had these bits of RO information rattling around in my brain for years and have seen many “Aha” moments when sharing them with others.  

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Procore Technologies global technology evangelist Kris Lengieza about what new technology and innovation is headed for the construction industry in 2024. Kris explained how while artificial intelligence (AI) gained traction in 2023 in the construction industry, over the next year AI use will accelerate  as awareness of ChatGPT and other large-language models (LLM) spreads awareness of possible AI implementation for a number of different applications. LLMs will also allow for preservation of institutional knowledge, he said, by allowing industry veterans to error-check AI recommendations to better align with their own experience. He also said robotics has reached the point where more affordable technology lets worksites address safety and labour challenges while achieving new levels of efficiency. Kris also said the pace of acceleration over the next year will be a surprise, as will the focus on worker's mental health and a new adaptable approach to bringing in previously unrepresented groups to construction. You can listen to our recent interview with British Columbia Institute of Technology instructor Justin Perry about holistic forest management here and all special episode featuring Bass Installation owners Natasha Callender-Wilson and Stephen Callender here. Our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services

The Construction Record Podcast™ - Special: Black History Month with Bass Installation's Natasha Callender-Wilson and Stephen Callender On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Natasha Callender-Wilson and Stephen Callender of Bass Installation about their experiences as Black business owners and operators in the construction industry. Stephen explained how he came from Barbados to Toronto and worked his way up in the industry before founding his own company and was joined by his daughter Natasha who split time between higher education and managing the business end of the glass installation firm. From there they've worked on some of the biggest towers in Toronto including the BMO Building, CIBC Square and the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto. Stephen is also one of the founders of the Afro-Canadian Contractors Association and he discussed the challenges of both finding other Black contractors to hire and the racism they continue to face. Natasha also relayed her experiences as the only Black woman on a work site. Both Natasha and Stephen also addressed the recent push towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives which have seen some progress but can at times also be  more “box-checking” than real social change. You can listen to our recent interview with British Columbia Institute of Technology instructor Justin Perry about holistic forest management here and all our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening.

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with British Columbia Institute of Technology instructor Justin Perry about a new holistic approach to wildfire management. Perry recently spoke at TedX Abbotsford with a talk titled “Holistic Wildfire Management: Seeing Fire Through Multiple Lenses” (embedded below) which elaborated on ways in which we can change our perspective from a traditional approach of fighting every fire individually to shaping, cultivating and adapting the landscape to a new set of conditions as climate change creates stronger and more deadly wildfires across Canada every summer and fall. He also explained how traditional Indigenous wildfire management methods can and have been adopted to combat fires and speaks to several resources both for studying previous catastrophic fire events such as the Lytton and Fort McMurray wildfires, and resource hubs for both individuals and businesses to increase fire resilience. You can listen to our recent two-part series looking at geopolitical upheaval, labour shortages and the economic outlook for construction with ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick and senior economist Michael Guckes here and here and all our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuepb77LPKI&t=424s

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Passive House Podcast co-host Jay Fox speaks with Brittany Coughlin, Principal and Energy & Sustainability Specialist at RDH Building Science. Brittany describes her Passive House journey and what inspired her to pursue a career in high-performance building before talking about her work on such notable projects as the Doig River Cultural Center, which is one of the northern-most buildings in Canada to receive Passive House certification; her work as a teacher at the British Columbia Institute of Technology; and what role the building industry can play in educating consumers about decarbonization.https://www.rdh.com/Reimagine Buildings 2024https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-acceleratorThank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Er gilt als Mastermind der Architektur-Szene. Einer, der die Art, wie wir morgen wohnen und leben, ganz neu denkt: Der Hamburger Projektentwickler und Hochschul-Professor Dr. Georg Klaus mit einem spannenden Blick auf die Immobilien-Krise, die Benko-Pleite und Folgen für unsere Städte und uns alle. Es ist die größte Baupleite des Jahrzehnts! Die Insolvenz von Österreichs Immobilienkönig René Benko. Über 5 Milliarden Euro Schulden. Karstadt, Galeria Kaufhof, das weltberühmte KaDeWe in Berlin bis zum Chrysler Building in Manhattan: Alles wackelt. Sein geplanter Wolkenkratzer, der Elbtower in Hamburg, 245 Meter hoch soll er werden, über 950 Millionen Euro teuer: Es ist nur noch eine Geister-Baustelle. Niemand kann mehr zahlen! Und das alles in einer Zeit, in der Immobilienpreise ohnehin schon einbrechen, die Nachfrage nach Eigentumswohnungen gegen Null geht und weltweit Hunderte Millionen Quadratmeter an Büroflächen leer stehen, weil viele nur noch Homeoffice machen. Laut einer Studie des Kreditversicherers Allianz Trade ist die Zahl der Groß-Insolvenzen auf Rekordniveau. Die Rückgänge in der Bau-Branche: dramatisch. Was bedeutet das für uns alle? Für Mieter, für Eigentümer, für Investoren und für das Leben und Überleben in den Innenstädten? Darüber habe ich mit Star-Architekt Dr. Georg Klaus gesprochen. Er ist Co-Founder des international renommierten Planungsbüros Klaus und Schulz in Hamburg. Professor an der Hochschule in Hildesheim und Göttingen und am British Columbia Institute of Technology in Vancouver / Kanada. Seine Analyse: Warum Städte und öffentliche Räume ganz neu gedacht werden müssen. Die vielen Fehl-Planungen und was die auch über uns als Gesellschaft aussagen. Und wieso der Bürokratie-Irrsinn Innovationen verhindert? Dazu: Was passiert denn nun mit all den verwaisten Geschäften und Büros? Und warum es allein aus Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten keinen Sinn mehr macht, Einfamilienhäuser am Stadtrand zu bauen – das alles jetzt hier in TOMorrow. Also gehen wir in die Planung: Viel Spaß in der Wohnwelt von morgen, viel Spaß mit Zukunftsarchitekt Professor Dr. Georg Klaus.

Partho Ghosh is a customer-centered, data-informed product executive and GM who specializes in B2B SaaS, MarTech, product-led growth, and creating measurable product processes that lead to efficient growth and market fit. He is the VP and Product & General Manager at SecurityScoreCard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, response, and resilience. He also serves as an advisor for OpenView, through which he advises on product-led growth. Before working at SecurityScoreCard, Partho served as a general manager for Hootsuite. Partho holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration, Business Management from British Columbia Institute of Technology.Partho joins me today to explore the “feature factory” trap and how having a clear product management lifecycle can help avoid it. He emphasizes the importance of future thinking in product management decisions, even when dealing with short-term revenue goals. He outlines his philosophy on product management and the “Build, Measure, Learn” principle. Partho also highlights the value of having a data-informed mindset and offers advice to product managers seeking leadership support. “I've always used ‘feature factory' in a negative connotation, but that might be unfair if you're a scaling start-up. Founders need revenue growth, profitability, and to make ends meet.” - Partho Ghosh This week on Innovation Talks:●     Partho's background as a business analyst, his transition into product management, and diving into B2B SaaS●     The challenges of testing and validating the effectiveness of a free-to-sales motion in the self-serve space●     The importance of future-thinking in product management decisions●     Navigating organizational changes and cultural shifts●     Careers as marathons and the evolving nature of the professional journey●     The need for continuous learning in product management●     Embracing generative AI and how customer expectations around AI have changed●     The transformative nature of technological advancements●     Partho's product development process and lifecycle●     The “Build, Measure, and Learn” philosophy●     The value of rooting decisions in data and why companies need to invest in analytics capabilities●     Experimentation beyond split testing●     Overcoming challenges in measurement and learning●     Allocating resources to data analysis and promoting a data-informed mindset●     The crucial role and challenges of collaboration within a product team Resources Mentioned:●     Miro●     Figma●     Book: Testing Business Ideas: A Field Guide for Rapid Experimentation (The Strategyzer Series) by David J. Bland and Alexander Osterwalder Connect with Partho Ghosh:●     SecurityScorecard●     SecurityScorecard on LinkedIn●     SecurityScorecard on Instagram●     SecurityScorecard on Facebook●     SecurityScorecard on Twitter●     Partho Ghosh on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Dan Pontefract is the founder and CEO of Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of leadership and organizational culture. He works with firms such as Salesforce, Canada Post, BMO, Nutrien, TD Bank, Autodesk, Amgen, and others to help shift their culture, employee experience, leadership practices, and operating ways. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business. Dan is the best-selling author of five books: WORK-LIFE BLOOM: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes (2023), LEAD. CARE. WIN. How to Become a Leader Who Matters (2020), OPEN TO THINK: Slow Down, Think Creatively, and Make Better Decisions (2018), THE PURPOSE EFFECT: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role and Your Organization (2016) and FLAT ARMY: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization (2013). Dan is on the Thinkers50 Radar list, HR Weekly's 100 Most Influential People in HR, PeopleHum's Top 200 Thought Leaders and Inc. Magazine's Top 100 leadership speakers. Notably, Dan is a proven leader with real-world, game-changing and award-winning experience. Previously as Chief Envisioner and Chief Learning Officer at TELUS—a Canadian telecommunications company with revenues of over $14 billion and 50,000 global employees—he launched the Transformation Office, the TELUS MBA, and the TELUS Leadership Philosophy, all award-winning initiatives that dramatically helped to increase the company's employee engagement to record levels of nearly 90%. Despite leaving full-time in 2018, Dan continues to work with TELUS as Director of the TELUS MBA and on a retainer to assist TELUS clients as needed. Previous to his ten years at TELUS, he held senior executive positions over twelve years with SAP, Business Objects, Crystal Decisions and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Dan's career is interwoven with corporate and academic experience, coupled with an MBA, B.Ed and multiple industry certifications. He is a renowned speaker, invited to deliver over 600 external keynotes and presentations, including four TED Talks. Dan also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. www.worklifebloom.com

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Thomas Strong, the president and CEO of Building Transformations, about the organization's upcoming industry summit focused on sustainability and ESG, as well as the challenges of getting to net-zero and the opportunities digital technology offers to reach sustainability goals. Strong said energy consumption, emission reduction and on-site power generation have to be addressed and that digital technologies can help improve adoption and accelerate innovation. He added COVID-19's net effect is that more people will work from home which will mean less consumption on site, but already-built assets can also be retrofit and repurposed as residential, vertical farms, data centers and other uses. He said the upcoming summit at the University of British Columbia campus on Oct 11-12 will bring together architects, engineers, builders and developers to examine how to improve building efficiencies. Additionally a closed-door session involving government, industry and other stakeholders looking at how to make meaningful change at present. We also have the latest headlines from the Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce, including a look at TimberFever, the annual design-build competition in Toronto that teams up architectural and civil engineering students from various universities. It celebrated its ninth edition with the project theme of an accessible transit shelter connected to a protected bicycle storage space. Daily Commercial News staff writer Angela Gismondi also has a story about how structural steel reuse is assisting with sustainability for the massive Centre Block rehab project, including taking steel from demolished structures and implementing it the new structure in order to take advantage of embodied carbon. From the west, Manitoba made history on Oct. 3 as it elected provincial NDP leader Wab Kinew as the first First Nations premier in Canada's history. Digital media editor Warren Frey also has a story about how an uptick in mental health and diabetes is driving benefits costs up featuring an interview with Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Chris Gardner. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous interview with Dr. Guido Wimmers, the new dean of the British Columbia Institute of Technology's School of Construction and the Environment is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Building Transformations: Reenvisioning Commercial Real Estate for a Net Zero Future TimberFever competition challenges students with transit shelter projects New funding supports Hamilton energy-efficiency studies Centre Block rehab a prime example of structural steel reuse Manitoba NDP to form majority government in historic win for First Nations premier ICBA warns mental health and diabetes crises driving benefits costs up

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Dr. Guido Wimmers, the new dean of the British Columbia Institute of Technology's School of Construction and the Environment. Wimmers talks about his initial impressions as he takes on his new role and his previous work both at the University of Northern British Columbia and in Europe, as well as his focus on wood design and sustainability. He also speaks to the partnership between trades training institutions and the wider construction industry and the potential of the school's Trades and Technology Complex, the largest project in BCIT's history. Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce editor Lindsey Cole also joins the pod with a series of headlines from across the country, including a story from DCN staff writer Don Wall about the Downsview community development in Toronto, a massive 30-year project that will when completed provide homes for 80,000 to 110,000 new residents and 47,000 workers. She also highlighted a recent talk at the Canadian Institute of Steel's Construction's conference in Toronto about prompt payment from Soloway Wright LLP partner Dan Leduc where he said that while there's a “scissor lift” for prompt payment, industry is still sticking to old habits or as he said is “still using a wooden ladder.” Lindsey also highlighted our Demolition feature, including an article from John Bleasby about the circumstances in which decommission, deconstruction and demolition should be implemented. From the west, she highlighted a story about a B.C. court rejecting a legal challenge by a resident's association to the large-scale housing development planned by the Squamish Nation at the foot of the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver. She also provided an update on the latest developments, with the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program, as Metro Vancouver appointed a task force to review available options towards completing the troubled project. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous interview with Soloway Wright LLP partner Dan Leduc about prompt payment in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Downsview project will serve as transportation, building lab There's a scissor lift for prompt payment but industry still using a wooden ladder: Leduc Decommission, deconstruction, then demolition, in that order B.C. court rejects challenge to huge Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver Metro Vancouver to form North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant task force

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey discusses the federal government's clean energy tax credit initiative and attached labour conditions through interviews with both Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCAC) president Paul de Jong and Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) president Bea Bruske.   De Jong pointed to the hiring requirements as an impediment to competitive work on clean energy projects while stressing PCAC and other industry associations fully support skilled tradespeople getting high wages and benefits for the work they perform. Bruske stressed the importance of the transition to a clean energy economy but added workers should benefit from these changes and that the CLC fully supports the federal government's “strings attached” approach. In Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce headlines, Richard Lyall, the president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario, says the federal government's announcement that GST will be removed on construction of new rental apartment buildings as “a positive step in the right direction.” The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has announced it will commemorate the 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part webinar series during the week of Sept. 25 to 29. The open access webinar sessions were created in partnership with the RAIC's Indigenous education provider NVision. the west, The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has announced $33 million in private funding has been raised for its new Trades and Technology Complex on its Burnaby, B.C. campus, and the Alberta government is investing $7 million through its Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund to assist a Cenovus Energy study looking into how small modular nuclear reactors can be used in northern Alberta oilsands operations. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous interview featuring ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick and senior economist Michael Guckes about the current housing crisis, how it affects construction and the wider economy is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services GST removal on new rental builds good news, but still ‘a long way from being out of the woods': Lyall RAIC presents Truth and Reconciliation webinars ACEC-Ontario elects six new board members with Holland as chair BCIT announces $33 million in private funding for Trades and Technology Complex Alberta invests $7 million in Cenovus SMR study

Get ready for a global architectural journey! From Canada to Australia, this episode takes you through some of the most intriguing developments in the world of mass timber construction. As your host, I'm thrilled to invite you on this journey, starting with the groundbreaking A building at Centennial College. This marvel isn't just an architectural wonder, but also Canada's first lead gold, zero carbon mass timber high education building.We'll also discuss the crucial outcomes from the Niri project's 10-story shake table test, providing valuable insights on modular stair systems. You'll be fascinated by the details of a proposed world's tallest timber tower, a $350 million development project in Perth, Western Australia, and marvel at the British Columbia Institute of Technology's (BCIT) colossal $33 million private funding obtained for its new trade and technology complex. Join me, Paul Cramer, as we explore these captivating developments in this week's episode of the Mass Timber Construction Podcast.Support the show

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, an educator with more than 20 years of experience in post-secondary institutions, a former family law and criminal defence attorney and a mother, about Indigenous education at home.

How can you prevent property devaluation following a wildfire? Guest: Shaun Sinclair, Program Head of the General Insurance and Risk Management Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Self-fulfilling prophecies have occurred throughout ancient and modern history alike, greatly shaping the world we live in today.  Guest: Tim Brinkhof, Reporter for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: David Eby is making calls for a new full-time emergency evacuation unit after seeing major problems and delays first-hand at the Kamloops and Kelowna evacuation centres. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: What can we expect from Trump's surrender? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: How can you prevent property devaluation following a wildfire? Guest: Shaun Sinclair, Program Head of the General Insurance and Risk Management Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Seg 5: Can we curb misconduct within the RCMP? Guest: Dr. Jason Walker, Associate Professor and Program Director for Industrial-Organizational and Applied Psychology at Adler University Seg 6: Why do disembodied feet keep washing ashore in BC? Guest: Erika Engelhaupt, Freelance Science Writer and Former Science Editor for National Geographic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Claggett is the owner of BFC Communications in Vancouver, British Columbia. Bruce has spent more than 30 years in the business of journalism, including time as a journalism instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Terry Hall is an SOR insider into the UFO world, and gives his thoughts on the state of ufology and how ugly it's getting.

Sara Hoshooley's passion for fundraising began in 2009 at a small grassroots community development organization in Belize, Central America. While volunteering there, it became clear that the organization was in urgent need of funds to keep its doors open, and all the programs operational. Sara quickly developed a crowdfunding campaign (which was fairly new at that time!) and reached out to all of the past volunteers who had given their time to the organization. She leveraged these connections and also reached out to local businesses to explain the urgent need. Within weeks, the organization had raised well over their goal and Sara had fallen in love with fundraising. Upon returning to Canada, Sara continued to hold nonprofit volunteer, Board, and leadership roles and has since obtained certifications in Fundraising Management and Nonprofit Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).She has also received certification in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy UK.  Key Takeaways:Release the outcome. Whatever will be, will be. You can be excited and hopeful about something while also being detached from the outcome, holding space for both thoughts. Give opportunity for the unknown to take place. Shift your language from talking about a person's deeds to focusing on their identity. When thanking somebody for example, send a message that will emphasize who they are in relation to how they've supported you instead of just merely talking about the transaction. Your job is not to convince people, your job is to attract people who are aligned to your mission. Just like how a donor chooses what to wear and where to eat in order to show a side of their identity, they are also showing something about themselves whenever they align themselves with a nonprofit organization. You've got to honor the identity of people. Send out emails that give value using messages or stories that resonate with your audience. Your content has to be meaningful and engaging and not just a series of asks - focus on giving to your audience.  “I like to speak to not only [an organization's] donors, but also their volunteers, board members, and staff, and ask them to tell me why they love the organization. What happens is that when we start to hear about our work through the viewpoint of other people, it reminds us why we're doing what we're doing.” “Rather than talking to a donor, about the donor's behavior - about what they did, talk about who they are.” “At the end of the day, if you're moving somebody to take action, it's because something resonated with them personally, and we can't lose sight of that.” - Sara Hoshooley Reach out to Sara Hoshooley at:Website: https://www.charityshift.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahoshooley/ Ask for and receive all you want need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy.  Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work.  Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Book your quickie intro call with Maryanne here!  Connect with Maryanne Dersch: maryanne@courageouscommunication.com

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick and senior economist Michael Guckes about the intersection of technology and construction and where the industry is going as automation meets a labour crisis and artificial intelligence grows in prominence. Guckes and Carrick looked at trends that will push construction towards technological change such as a soon-to-retire labour force that isn't yet able to be replaced by younger workers, who have as Carrick points out many career options beyond the skilled trades. Guckes also said changing the construction industry's approach towards productivity and technology will require a cultural shift it has yet to undertake. Warren also spoke in the news segment with Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce editor Lindsey Cole about recent stories in both publications including an ongoing strike at the Port of Vancouver and the first graduating cohort of the British Columbia Institute of Technology's new mass timber program. They also discussed the top firms shortlisted for a Toronto bus site redevelopment, a John Bleasby story about modular construction for medical care facilities post-COVID and a new Linesight report about ICI construction ramping up for the rest of the year and into 2024.   You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode featuring  Daily Commercial News staff writer Don Wall's interview with Residential Construction Council of Ontario president Richard Lyall about Olivia Chow's election as mayor of Toronto is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services   ICI construction the saving grace this year and in 2024: Linesight Top firms shortlisted for Toronto bus site redevelopment COVID seen as a pre-fab proving ground for medical care and health sciences British Columbia port strike enters day four as talks stall Bringing mass timber to the masses: BCIT spotlights first-of-its-kind program

Christina Doll is an economic development, communications, and marketing specialist with a background in broadcast journalism. Born and raised on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lheidli Tenneh First Nation in the city of Prince George, she is passionate about facilitating economic growth in the city she has called home for most of her life and in communities across the North. After working as a broadcast journalist in Prince George for five years, she found her true calling in economic development when she accepted the position of Manager, Marketing and Communications with Initiatives Prince George. She moved on to work as the Workforce Development Officer with the City of Prince George for six years before taking on her current role as a Senior Business Officer with the recently formed Federal Government agency, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan). She has been recognized for marketing campaigns and video series in which she has played a major developmental role by the International Economic Development Council and the Economic Development Association of Canada and by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce as a Top 40 Under 40 finalist. She is most proud of being a part of the team that developed the Move Up Prince George population attraction campaign and of developing a Young Professionals of Prince George Network to assist employers in retaining staff they recruit to the city and new residents in making connections. Christina is excited to have the chance to support economic growth across the Cariboo region in her new role. She received her Ec.D. designation from the Economic Development Association of Canada in 2021 and holds a Bachelor of Arts, English Literature from the University of Northern British Columbia, a Diploma in Public Relations from the University of Victoria, and a Diploma, Broadcast and Media Communications, Journalism from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. When not at work, Christina can be found volunteering with various community organizations, hiking area mountains and trails, exploring one of the many local lakes on her paddleboard or kayak, and travelling across the region that is so close to her heart, as well as travelling across Canada and internationally. She loves attending local arts, culture, and music events and is a frequent patron of both local Farmers' Markets. Watch the full podcast at https://bit.ly/ChristinaDollPodcast

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey interviews Deltek director of product marketing Megan Miller about the company's 44th annual Clarity Architecture & Engineering Industry Study, which looks at the ways technology is pushing companies in those sectors forward and how some firms have reached a stage of digital maturation. Cybersecurity and maintaining IT infrastructure remain challenges as does an increasingly tight labor market. Warren also has news from both the west and east, including a U.S. robotics company hoping to enter the Canadian market with two different robots capable and tying and handling rebar, and Don Wall has a story about new Ontario regulations to ensure toilet facilities are upgraded at construction sites along with new requirements for properly fitting clothing. From the west an oft-delayed Victoria, B.C. project may finally go forward as a new development proposal has been approved by city council, and Solar Alberta is seeing increasing interest from outside the province for online training and education courses in started to put online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally in our economic segment we have part two of our interview from the A23 American Institute of Architects conference with ConstructConnect senior economist Michael Guckes where he discusses insights from his Build Beyond Today session. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode featuring an interview with British Columbia Institute of Technology School of Construction and the Environment dean Wayne Hand and part one of our Michael Guckes interview is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Robot can now tie large rebar grids, ideal for bridge work 1,900-home ‘Roundhouse' development inches closer to reality Solar Alberta offering courses to meet growing demand SPECIAL FEATURE: Apprenticeship and Skills Training  

On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Wayne Hand, the dean of the British Columbia Institute of Technology's (BCIT) School of Construction and the Environment. Hand is retiring from the position and he reflected on how he joined BCIT, his legacy and some of the challenges, such as the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic requiring schools to completely change how they trained students and prepare them for work in the industry. We're also adopting a new format and Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce daily news editor Lindsey Cole joins Warren for a look at the latest news just out and still to come including our coverage of Toronto's mayoral race, a discussion on how to effectively decarbonize existing housing stock, the recent AEC Cares building blitz in San Francisco and British Columbia becoming the first province to require asbestos abatement training. Warren also attended the recent American Institute of Architects conference in San Francisco and he gave a preview of some of the stories he's working on after talking to several different architects about projects ranging from investigating the Champlain tower collapse in Florida to a Montreal project incorporating Indigenous design into the building structure. We're also introducing a new segment focusing on the economics of construction, and we have part one of a two-part interview with ConstructConnect senior economist Michael Guckes looking at the current and near-future state of the industry. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode featuring interviews from the AEC Cares #projectSanFrancisco blitz build is here. Thanks for listening. Mitzie Hunter slams rivals' housing plans, shuns strong mayor powers Revitalize, adapt or teardown? Canada's existing buildings and decarbonization AEC Cares blitz build creates 'safe, stable' home for San Francisco youth B.C. to become first province to require asbestos abatement licensing Mayoral Debate: Candidates split on need for new Toronto housing agency

In today's episode, Yanique engaged in a unique conversation with Samantha Wong, a Marketing Management student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where from a student perspective, Samantha talks about the dynamic landscape of marketing. It is crucial to give space to young voices in the industry and allow them to express their thoughts and emotions as they navigate through the dynamic field of marketing. Highlights: 00:33  Samantha shares how her background in technology and graphic design has helped her.  02:53  What are some significant trends, technology or otherwise happening in the events industry?  05:32  How is the use of technology being facilitated for best experience, for example in virtual classes? (...How is the training for facilitators and teachers being addressed?) 06:55  How do you think your formal education has helped shape your approach to corporate event planning? 09:11  A specific scenario where Samantha faced a challenging situation while working on an event? 11:41  How should event planners and marketers ensure effective efforts of inclusivity? 13:34  Samantha shared some fun collaborative activities for team buildings that fosters strong  relationships with teammates. 18:41  If Samantha has the funds, permission from teachers and availability, what event would she attend? 20:19  The importance of taking the opportunities as they are presented to you. 21:55  Closing  CONNECT WITH YANIQUE DACOSTA: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eventist365.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YKMD⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social Media: Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MissYaniDoesStuff /facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@YaniDoesStuff / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yanidoesstuff / Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YDaCosta / LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphic Design Firm for Corporate Events ⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheYKMD / Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theYKMD / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theykmd / Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YKMD Visual Communication / LinkedIn⁠⁠

Podcast: KBKAST (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Security Round-up: Marty Edwards | Compliance Costs and Enhanced Protections: Australia's New Cybersecurity ProtocolPub date: 2023-05-29In this episode of KBKast, we take a look into the recent announcement from the Australian government about their new cybersecurity regulations for businesses. The new risk management protocol covers cybersecurity, physical security, personnel security, and supply chain security, all aimed at encouraging companies to enhance overall protection measures rather than punishing directors for noncompliance. Marty points out that Australia's situation with cybersecurity is similar to other countries in the world, with many governments implementing baseline standards to encourage better cybersecurity practices. However, some organizations have made progress in cybersecurity, while others need more government intervention to ensure critical infrastructure security. He also touches on the importance of investing in operational technology systems, including industrial control systems, which have been underinvested in cybersecurity, despite their vital role in operating electricity, gas, water, and transportation systems. As more governments require cybersecurity standards for these systems, both public and private sector organizations should invest in the security of these systems. Marty Edwards is a globally recognised Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity expert who collaborates with industry, government and academia to raise awareness of the growing security risks impacting critical infrastructure and the need to take steps to mitigate them. As Vice President of Operational Technology Security at Tenable, Edwards works with government and industry leaders throughout the world to broaden understanding and implementation of people, process and technology solutions to reduce their overall cyber risk. Prior to joining Tenable in 2019, Edwards—a 30‐year industry veteran—served as the Global Director of Education at the International Society of Automation (ISA). While at ISA, he was recognized by his industry peers with the SANS ICS 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Prior to ISA, Edwards was the longest‐serving Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS‐CERT). Edwards also served as a program manager focused on control systems security at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and has held a variety of roles in the instrumentation and automation fields. Edwards holds a diploma of technology in Process Control and Industrial Automation (Magna cum Laude) from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and in 2015 received the institute's Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2016, Edwards was recognized by FCW in its “Federal 100 Awards” as being one of the top IT professionals in the U.S. federal government.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from KBI.Media, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Show notes below:   Talking Shit With Tara Cheyenne is a Tara Cheyenne Performance Production www.taracheyenne.com Instagram: @TaraCheyenneTCP  /  FB: https://www.facebook.com/taracheyenneperformance Podcast produced, edited and music by Marc Stewart Music www.marcstewartmusic.com    © 2023 Tara Cheyenne Performance   Subscribe/follow share through Podbean and Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and Spotify.   Donate! To keep this podcast ad-free please go to:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13386   Links:   BC Movement Arts Society: https://www.bcmovementarts.com/   Chutzpah! Festival: https://chutzpahfestival.com/   "Body Parts" at The Cultch - Historic Theatre - May 3rd - 6th 2023: https://thecultch.com/event/body-parts/   About Mary-Louise Albert:   Mary Louise Albert is based full time in Sointula, British Columbia and is actively growing the BC Movement Arts Society (that she co-founded in 2015 and is the Artistic & Executive Director/Producer of) producing and facilitating a professional contemporary dance series, artist creation residencies, community outreach and digital dance projects in rural and remote coastal communities of British Columbia. Albert previously held a 15-year position as the Artistic Managing Director of the Norman Rothstein Theatre (NRT) and the multidisciplinary international Chutzpah! Festival. A former professional dancer, choreographer and teacher, she worked for 20 years nationally and internationally as a solo dance artist and as a company member with the Judith Marcuse Dance Company, Anna Wyman Dance Theatre, Karen Jamieson Dance Company as well as apprenticing with Les Grands Ballet Canadiens. Albert has performed work by choreographers such as Mark Morris, Crystal Pite, Lar Lubabvitch, Robert North, Serge Bennathan, Allen Kaeja, Judith Marcuse, Grant Strate, Peter Bingham, Tedd Robbinson, Judith Garay and Christopher House, to name a few. She has an extensive teaching background that includes ArtsUmbrella, Sessional Positions at Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts, Harbour Dance Centre, Goh Ballet and the Portside Academy in Port McNeill, as well as adjudicating for dance festivals throughout Western Canada.  Transitioning from professional dance at the age of 45, Albert won the nationally awarded Eric Bruhn Memorial Award from the Dancer Transition Resource Centre to attend Capilano University and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), School of Business, graduating with a Post Diploma of Technology in Business Administration and an Advanced Arts and Entertainment Management Certificate, respectively. Albert is the recipient of the 2011 Canada Council for the Arts' John Hobday Award for Excellence in Arts Management, one of two awarded nationally annually. She was an appointed member of the City of Vancouver's first Arts and Culture Policy Council, was an Executive Board member of Temple Sholom, and was a five-year member of a Program Advisory Committee for the BCIT School of Business. She is a member of the Board of the Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill and a member of the Board of the Sointula Museum Historical Society. About Tara: Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, is an award winning creator, performer, choreographer, director, writer, and artistic director of Tara Cheyenne Performance, working across disciplines in film, dance, theatre, and experimental performance. She is renowned as a trailblazer in interdisciplinary performance and as a mighty performer "who defies categorization on any level". Along with her own creations Tara has collaborated with many theatre companies and artists including; Zee Zee Theatre, Bard on the Beach, ItsaZoo Theatre, The Arts Club, Boca De Lupo, Ruby Slippers, The Firehall Arts Centre, Vertigo Theatre (Calgary).  With a string of celebrated solo shows to her credit (including bANGER, Goggles, Porno Death Cult, I can't remember the word for I can't remember, Body Parts, Pants), multidisciplinary collaborations, commissions and boundary bending ensemble creations Tara's work is celebrated both nationally and internationally.  Tara is known for her unique and dynamic hybrid of dance, comedy and theatre. She is sought after for creating innovative movement for theatre and has performed her full length solos and ensemble works around the world (highlights: DanceBase/Edinburgh, South Bank Centre/London, On the Boards/Seattle USA, High Performance Rodeo/Calgary etc.). Recent works include a collaboration with Italian dance/performance artist Silvia Gribaudi, empty.swimming.pool, (Castiglioncello, Bassano, Victoria and Vancouver), ensemble creation, how to be,  which premiered at The Cultch, and her solo I can't remember the word for I can't remember, toured widely, and her newest solo Body Parts has been made into a stunning film which is currently touring virtually. Tara lives on the unceded Coast Salish territories with her partner composer Marc Stewart and their child.  

Seg 1: A team of researchers has proposed that seismic motions in the Earth could be used to test for modified gravity. Guest: Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science Seg 2: Why is FOX news being sued for defamation? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Seg 4: The importance of expanding trauma-informed employment opportunities for refugees. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Social Development and Poverty Seg 5: What can New York's Chinese police station teach Canada about foreign interference? Guest: Michel Juneau-Katsuya, Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS and Author of “Nest of Spies” Seg 6: How are Transit Police tackling the rise of violent crime? Guest: Chief Officer Dave Jones, President of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Seg 7: True Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt In 1992, Dilleen Hempel had just married the love of her life, moved into a new home and started a new job. But on her way home from her second-shift, the 26-year-old vanished. Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Co has a strong commitment to the practice of producing things from recycled plastic. He is a Plastic Engineer from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. His last 16 years have been spent working in the plastics manufacturing industry.Currently, he is the Project Head of Sentinel Upcycling Technologies. He supports recycling as one of several approaches to completing the plastic loop and is an advocate of Circular Economy.In this episode, Jonathan talked about the process of turning discarded plastics into durable items. His personal journey into this began with a conversation about plastic pollution and the damage it has caused to dive sites in the Philippines.-----Time Stamps00:07 - Third Generation Family Working in Plastics Manufacturing Business06:34 - What is Injection Molding Process?08:35 - The Science of Upcycling12:30 - The Challenges of Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing15:00 - The Economics of Recycling and Waste Management in the Philippines18:02 - What is Urban Mining?21:39 - Innovative Solutions for Waste Management23:42 - Upcycled and Recycled Materials in Injection Molding Processes----Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sentinelupcycling.ph/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SentinelUpCyclingTechnologies Subscribe to Saving Tomorrow's Planet Podcast Apple Spotify

Peter Legge lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a bestselling author and as Chairman & CEO of the largest, independently owned media publishing company in Western Canada – Canada Wide Media. Controlling a network of over 25 magazines, in addition to providing a diverse range of media services and products with over $15 million in annual sales, Peter is a living legacy of one of Canada's true entrepreneurial success stories. Peter travels worldwide speaking to organizations of varying industries. His presentations are based on his everyday experiences as a community leader, husband, father and CEO. T oastmasters International voted Peter “Golden Gavel Award Winner” and “Top Speaker in North America” and both the National Speakers Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers have inducted him into the Speakers Hall of Fame. Peter is the recipient of two honorary doctorate degrees presented to him in 2003 by Simon Fraser University and in 2009 by Royal Roads University. Peter also received an Honorary Doctorate of Technology in 2010 from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and in 2013 was presented with an Honorary Fellow by Douglas College. Peter has published 23 bestselling books; the latest is Under The Influence. Other notable titles include The Runway of Life, The Power of Tact, Lunch with Joe and The Power of Tenacity, The Courage of Leadership and the Strength of Character. His books have motivated thousands of people towards positive change. Peter is a community leader, tirelessly devoting his time to many worthwhile organizations. In recognition, he was notably honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, and was presented with The Nido Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award in Atlanta Georgia in 2005. In 2008, for his lifelong commitment to serving the community, Peter received the province's highest award, the Order of British Columbia. Peter wholeheartedly believes in community service. He is a lifelong supporter of many charities, including Variety – The Children's Charity, the Canadian Red Cross and he serves as an ambassador of Variety Club International. Publisher of BCBusiness magazine, Peter is a mentor and an influential leader in the local business community, as well as a past chairman of the Vancouver Board of Trade. Peter has also made “giving” a cornerstone of his company's corporate culture. Learn more about Canada Wide Media Limited, which has fundraised and donated millions of dollars to charitable causes, by visiting: www.canadawide.com

Intro  Author and teacher Kimberly Purcell grew up in Victoria BC, little did she realize that Victoria which is derived from victor was to be a foreshadowing of the victories she would eventually live out in her life! Writing her first book in 5th grade called the "The Mystery of the Poison Ivy" from the inspiration of her teacher Mrs. Aalto. , Kimberly went on to Study International relations at University of British Columbia,  Broadcast Journalism at British Columbia Institute of Technology and Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts.   Her experience, expertise and passion for writing landed her various opportunities to become a Writer at Disney Hyperion and Former Writer at Penguin Books. Today she lives in my old stomping ground Brooklyn NY. You can find her on Facebook holding drop-in classes that will teach you to write your own novel.     Top three takeaways  Why she began this class for my homeschooling kid after a traumatic bullying incident which caused them to make the decision to pull her out of mainstream school.  How Kim helps kids learn in a multi-sensory way that works for a wide variety of learners.  And “Do not neglect your gift.” - 1 Timothy 4:14 and it's all about building creative confidence which then your child or student will carry with them for the rest of their lives.    Call to Action  Kim Purcell Website Page   Kim Purcell Facebook Page  Kim Purcell Twitter Page  Kim Purcell Good Reads Page  Kim Purcell Medium Page  Kim Purcell Email Address      What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast   December 10th Sam Sorbo at Revive Education Conference, Oxnard CA    

Welcome to our first special episode on Sleep Tech Appreciation Week! This episode is brought to you by React Health, formerly 3B Medical. Please check them out at https://3bproducts.com/ We open this week with the AAST President, Laree Fordyce! Laree is an experienced Clinical Educator in Sleep Technology with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Accreditation, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medical Devices, and Pediatrics. Strong healthcare services professional with a Associate's degree focused in Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist from British Columbia Institute of Technology / BCIT. Check out our Facebook/ LinkedIn posts for a special discount code on the AAST site for our listeners and viewers! Credits: Intro music: Pierce G Mann Audio and Video: Diego R Mann

Want to know what goes into making a top branded podcast?  "If you can continually deliver on that stuff without hitting them with a hard sell, you have an audience. And that's different than a customer, right? But with time, you can evolve some of that audience into customers, and it's getting easier and easier to tell the ROI" Chris O'Keeffe is an Executive Producer with JAR Audio, a full-service branded podcast agency. Chris has over 7 years of experience in the audio industry, and has worked on a variety of projects, from audio dramas to branded podcasts. This is Chris' story... I'm Chris O'Keeffe from JAR Audio, and today I'm here to talk about branded podcasting. Branded content differs from a hard sell in that it's all about storytelling and building relationships over the long term. This medium is still new, so there are a lot of skills that are transferable from other industries. For example, at JAR Audio, we work with brands to create custom branded podcasts. We start with strategy and then move on to creation, production, marketing, and reporting. It's important to have a robust mix of marketing approaches, but storytelling is something completely different. If you can entertain or educate without asking for anything in return, you have an audience. And with time, you can evolve some of that audience into customers. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What goes into making a top branded podcast, including market research, production and content strategy? 2. How can audio storytelling be used to build relationships and achieve marketing goals? 3. What are some examples of branded podcasts that have been particularly successful? Resources: Learn more about Podbean's Enterprise and Business solutions that are trusted by industry leaders world wide,  read case studies and more. Subscribe to our email newsletter to get industry updates: https://www.podbean.com/email-subscribe Chapter Summaries: [00:00:01] - Podbean's Podcasting smarter is the official podcast from Podbean. Today's episode features an interview with Chris O'Keeffe from JAR Audio. JAR Audio creates branded podcasts for brands such as Lush, Royal Bank of Canada, Lululemon, and more. [00:01:04] - JAR Audio is a full service branded podcast agency that works with brands to build custom branded podcasts. It's a traditional agency model. Except instead of making creative campaigns or websites or commercials, jar Audio makes podcasts amazing. The company has a full marketing team that launches the podcast and promotes it and reports on it. [00:02:27] - Chris explains how he got into the podcasting industry. He is a writer and his writing partner wanted to create an audio drama in 2018. They invited industry people from Vox, Ringer and Gimlet to spend a weekend with them to create it. He helped launch and develop a show called "Disgraceland". [00:05:36] - In addition to building a career in podcasting, Chris also worked in content strategy and content marketing. He believes in value-driven content, going for telling, not selling, building relationships over the long term. He thinks the battle is being the sort of battle for understanding the value of audio storytelling. [00:09:33] - JAR Audio has worked with big brands such as Expedia, Amazon, T Mobile, Lush, Amex, British Columbia Institute of Technology and the Port of Vancouver. For RBC, they have a show called Disruptors, which has been a runaway hit. T-Mobile built trust with its audience by informing them about its products and services. T-Mobile works with a lot of journalists and takes a journalistic lens to its content marketing. It's important to have the brand strategy and the comms goals and the strategic goals overlaid with that and in tension with that. [00:17:53] - Branded podcasts can be either a panel discussion or a one-on-one interview with a host, or a hybrid format like a Radiolab with more rich sound design and a scripted section. "The Message" from GE is a great example of a branded podcast. Brand podcasting is achievable for brands as the cost is lower than television production. Hosted ads are getting more traction than ads that are read externally because people trust the host. It's an exciting time for brands to be able to tell stories specifically of their brand in an entertaining way and share their brand values. Branded content is changing quickly and it's exciting for the industry. [00:24:35] - In the podcasting landscape, how can companies differentiate their brand story? There is a lot of content out there that's branded podcasts or podcasts that are sponsored. It doesn't have to be JAR audio but you should find a partner in the industry. You can't create a show in a vacuum. [00:26:32] - The discovery phase of a podcast is a combination of art and science. It's a number of foundational workshops, creative ideation planning, competitor analysis, data analysis and creative support. Branding is a big part of the discovery phase and it's important to manage expectations of success. [00:30:52] - Marketing is important in the development of a brand-driven podcast. It's important to focus on the product rather than the brand. When it comes to branding, podcast marketing is important to get the best ROI on every dollar you spend. The best way to grow a podcast audience is to create a unique brand. [00:32:44] - JAR is a full service branded agency. Chris believes in focusing on content first and building trust with the audience. He is a big product person and believes that the best way to market a product is to make a better product and work hard on your product. [00:35:11] - In terms of companies seeing return on investment, they are seeing it.  [00:37:29] - The ROI story is different. For each show and for each industry, there's a suite of tools and metrics that help clearly tell that story.  [00:38:36] - Chris wants to work with brands that are not scared to have a point of view on social issues and environmental issues. Patagonia is one of his favorite brands now because of the stands that they've made. Chris is excited for the future of branded storytelling. [00:42:46] - Chris recommends working with experts who understand the space and starting exploration. Now. Chris' email is chris@jaraudio.com. If you want to talk directly about anything that they've spoken about today or disagree with him. [00:44:52] - Chris believes the podcasting industry is going to grow for at least the next half decade.    Other episodes you'll enjoy: How to Make Impactful Branded Podcasts: Live Replay with Napier B2B on Brand Storytelling, Repurposing  Content and Finding Your Audience  How Law Firm White & Case is Using Podcasting to Make an Impact Reaching Legal Recruits Branded Audio: The Best Marketing Tool You're Probably Missing - LIVE REPLAY    Podcast Smarter is the official in-house podcast by Podbean.  Podbean is a podcast publishing and monetization service, hosting almost 600,000 podcasts.  If you're looking to start your own podcast, monetize your podcast and livestream directly to your listeners, you can set up an account at podbean.com  Register for our free Podcasting Smarter, Corporate Podcasting Smarter and Storytelling Podcast Week live events To contact Podcasting Smarter with questions get in contact at podcastingsmarter@podbean.com 

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Brenda Plowman, chief marketing officer at Fasken and the president of the Legal Marketing Association, to discuss what it means to be a legal marketer and the impact of legal marketing on the business of law. Learn More In her day job, Brenda is the CMO for Fasken, a Canadian-based international law firm with ten offices. She drives change, ensuring that the purpose for transformation is meaningful to clients, lawyers, and staff alike. She leads a talented group of marketing, business development, digital operations, and communications professionals across the firm. For more than 16 years, she has launched brands and led the development of many programs and initiatives, including Fasken's Client Service Excellence program. Before joining the firm, Brenda attended and taught marketing at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. She also founded a successful business consultancy, served as the VP of US sales and marketing for a growing company, and has led many respected organizations. Brenda has a small farm in Canada.

How do we start to close the ever-widening IT skills gap? In the second of this two-part series, Erika meets with technologist Shauna Begley to talk about the importance of digital literacy as a way to create a more robust and adaptable future of work. Shauna also shares valuable insight on how companies can encourage employees to “learn as they earn.” Featuring: Shauna Begley, faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and co-founder of Modern Work. Special thanks to Softchoice's Ashley Arruda for sharing her thoughts. The Catalyst by Softchoice is the podcast shining a light on the human side of IT leaders and reframing our relationship with technology. This episode is sponsored by The Design Studio at Softchoice. Visit www.softchoice.com/solutions/consulting-and-complex-solutions/digital-acceleration to learn more 

In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our very special guest is Blair Kaplan Venables. Blair is the President of Blair Kaplan Communications and founder of the “I Am Resilient Project”. During COVID-19 she started an interview series called “Radical Resilience”. These interviews reflect stories from people from around the world about how they are staying resilient. In this episode, we also discussed money trauma, as well as grief and the loss of loved ones during COVID-19. Blair Kaplan Venables became a social media marketing expert before the world dubbed social media marketing a “thing.” Over the years, Blair managed various social media marketing aspects for companies like Miura Golf, Gibbons Whistler, Alpine Riding, BC Transit, Whistler Transit, WNORTH Conference, and The Juice Punk, Peak Ventures Fine Custom Homes. She has taught social media and marketing courses at the British Columbia Institute for Technology and at various Chambers of Commerce. Blair is also the best-selling author of Pulsing Through My Veins: Raw and Real Stories from an Entrepreneur. Blair lives in Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada and started the “I Am Resilient Project,” an online community where users share their stories of overcoming life's most difficult moments. Tune in to listen to this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast with special guest, Blair Kaplan Venables. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. Now Available. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Blair's amazing journey, and leaving the Corporate World to pursue business full-time. • Money trauma within families and how they play out in adulthood. • Blair's experience as an entrepreneur and she managed to grow her business during COVID-19. • Blair's thoughts on grief during COVID-19 and the loss of key family members just • Blair's personal financial identity (based on Keisha Blair's Personal Financial Identity Framework and Quiz, and how it affects her everyday finances and money decisions. • Learn about building resilience and the I AM Resilient project that features stories of resilience from around the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keisha-blair/support

In this week's episode, Scaling Up has 12 fan-favorite episodes from 2021. In case you've missed some of these classics, we have a quick recap of each of the episodes and the guests below. Thank you for listening to the Scaling Up show!   Neil Gordon works with entrepreneurs, executives, influencers, and thought leaders to overcome their messaging struggles. He helps them streamline their message to convey their value in unexpected ways. Prior to his work as a communications expert, Neil worked on the editorial staff of Penguin Random House. He is also the VIP contributor for Entrepreneur with three of his articles making it to the #1 spot on the website's most popular posts.   Sarah Dawn is a Business Growth Expert and host of The Blissed Biz Podcast. She helps entrepreneurs and professionals create the business of their dreams that supports a lifestyle they love. A seven-figure entrepreneur herself, Sarah was burned out and overwhelmed in the beginning. Despite checking all the boxes, she sacrificed her health to achieve it. Sarah knew she had to forge a more sustainable and fulfilling path for herself if she wanted to successfully scale.   Hanneke Antonelli is an Author and award-winning certified Life Coach with 16 years of experience growing businesses in various industries. Hanneke draws on her business degree, Wall Street sales experience, and her decade as an entrepreneur to help business owners upgrade their leadership skills and focus on sustainable growth.   Andrew Bartlow leads Series B Consulting, a firm that helps companies build their people strategy and accelerate their growth. He is also the Founder of People Leader Accelerator, which is a development program for startup HR leaders, and the co-author of Scaling for Success.   Eric Partaker is a Peak Performance Expert who helps CEOs and Entrepreneurs scale themselves and their companies, while also improving their well-being. Eric is a big believer in the power of threes, and shares why it doesn't have to be a huge and complex routine to create new habits!   Robert “Bo” Brabo is a retired U.S. Army Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency and was the Presidential Communications Officer for both Presidents Bush and Obama. Bo has served in several executive positions including most recently Vice President of Human Resources at the National Spine & Pain Centers and Founder of Hail Media Group.   Dan McGaw is an award-winning entrepreneur and speaker. He is also the Founder and CEO of McGaw.Io, an analytics and marketing technology consultancy firm. In 2015, Dan was selected to be a United States Ambassador of Entrepreneurship by the United States Department of State, where he had the privilege to advise the government, universities, and private corporations on how to build entrepreneur ecosystems.   Warren Rustand is a visionary that has led many successful private, public, and not-for-profit entities. He has a passion for family, entrepreneurship, and community. Warren is the author of The Leader Within Us. He is also the Global Chair of WPO and the CoFounder and CEO of several companies.   Nigel Bennett is also the Co-Founder of Aqua-GuardSpill Response Inc., where he and his company recently received the RuleBreaker Award for game-changing innovation in oil spill response technology. Nigel received the British Columbia Institute of Technology's 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award and he is also the author of Take That Leap: Risking It All for What Really Matters.   David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE, is the CEO of TrustEdge Leadership Institute, national bestselling author of The Trust Edge, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index, and director of one of the nation's foremost trust studies: The Trust Outlook. David has developed an eight-pillar framework to help build trust quickly.   Erik Qualman is a five-time #1 Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker and has been voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Erik is out with a new book, The Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less Book, which dives into how to keep your mind on one track.   John Warrillow kicked off a revolution in 2011 when he released his bestselling book, Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You. A process that helps business owners reframe how they think about the business. John is out with a new book, The Art of Selling Your Business, where he discusses why it's not luck that certain businesses sell high, and breaks down the “how,” in this week's episode!   Interview Links: Sponsored by: Bit.ly/clariontech “Neil Gordon — How to Tell a Story that Sticks” “Sarah Dawn — Happiness Over Burnout” “Hanneke Antonelli — Rewire Your Brain” “Andrew Bartlow — How to Prioritize Your People During Times of High Growth” “Eric Partaker — 3 Simple Productivity Hacks” “Bo Brabo — Execute with Precision” “Dan McGaw — Leverage Your Marketing Data” “Warren Rustand — Tried and True Leadership” “Nigel Bennett — Make a Difference” “David Horsager — What Makes a Trusted Leader” “Erik Qualman — How to Focus in an Unfocused World” “John Warrillow — The Art of Selling Your Business”   Resources: Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube   Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help other business leaders discover the Scaling Up Business Podcast so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.   Scaling Up is the best-selling book by Verne Harnish and our team for Gazelles Coaching, on how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. My name is Bill Gallagher, host of the Scaling Up Business Podcast and a leading Gazelles Coach. Gazelles is the term we use for fast-growing companies.   We help leadership teams with 4 Decisions around People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash so that they can Scale Up successfully and beat the odds of business growth success. Scaling Up for Gazelles companies is based on the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 (from Verne's original best-selling business book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits).  

As marketing becomes more fragmented, finding the right strategy for creation, delivery and breaking down internal silos becomes more important each day.  Amalia Fowler joins Glenn to discuss her views and experience handling teams, clients and the ever changing landscape of technology.  Fascinating conversation filled with tactical tips.  If you love it as much as we hope, don't forget to review us, share the episode and subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Thanks Amalia Fowler:  Amalia is the Founder of Good AF Consulting, a marketing and management consulting firm in Vancouver, BC. She's also a Marketing Instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and writer of The Wholehearted Manager, a newsletter for people who lead with the heart and believe in treating their employees as humans, first.  Amalia has been in PPC and digital for 7 years, focused on working to help small businesses understand search marketing, mentoring new marketers as they enter the field and pushing for more ethical practises in the PPC space. You can find her on Twitter, likely with coffee in hand. Her favourite saying is "it depends," because context is everything. My personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmaliaEFowler My LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amaliafowler The Wholehearted Manager Twitter: https://twitter.com/WholeHeartMngr The Wholehearted Manager sign-up link: https://mailchi.mp/d99eb94af71c/thewhm  About Glenn Pasch: "Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. Yet many of us lack the skills to generate consistent results. My goal is to help you learn the skills to adapt and grow in your personal and business life.” Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver customers raving, recommending & returning for more. He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally. Let's Connect: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/​ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/​ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/