Podcasts about greater vancouver board

What can B.C. Premier David Eby and the provincial government actually do to boost British Columbia's economy? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Bridgitte Anderson to explain the opportunities and limitations that the province faces.Recorded: March 17, 2025

GUEST: Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are Trump's tariffs impacting BC businesses? Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really drove Trump to impose tariffs on Canada? Guest: Ian Austen, Ottawa-Based Reporter on Canada for The New York Times Times Should Canada sanction Trump's inner circle? Guest: Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood, Senior Researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Who solves puzzles better: Ants or humans? Guest: Dr. Ofer Feinerman, Professor in the Department of Physics of Complex Systems at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel How are Trump's tariffs impacting BC businesses? Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Turns out drugs are bad Guest: Tyler Kaster, Medical Head, Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite getting a slap on the wrist by the integrity commissioner, the ABC party says it will continue to hold private meetings. The biggest takeaways from the Liberal leadership debate! Let's dissect Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's report on internal trade barriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Praveen has been a principal of Varshney Capital Corp., a Vancouver based family office, since 1991. He's also a Founding Director of Pyfera Growth Capital & a Founding Director of Humanitas Smart Planet Fund, both with a social impact focus. Mr. Varshney obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia in 1987 and is a FCPA, FCA. He has been a Director or Officer of many publicly traded companies over the years including one of Canada's largest fintech companies, Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO & TSX: MOGO) (Co-Founder). He is also a Co-Founder of NEXE Innovations (TSX.V : NEXE) and of Little Kitchen Academy, and former CFO of Carmanah Technologies which became Canada's largest solar company, and of The Plastic Bank. He was also Co-Founder of a predecessor of Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX : MPVD) who's Gahcho Kue project in September 2016 became the world's largest new diamond mine since 2003 & De Beers' (MPVD's partner) second-largest producer behind its Jwaneng mine in Botswana. Praveen is a member of the Vancouver Chapter of EO since 1996, Toniic, TiE Vancouver (Founding Director) & Silicon Valley Blockchain Society - Vancouver Chapter (Founding Director). He's also served on a number of non-profit boards such as the Varshney Family Foundation, Dalai Lama Center for Peace + Education, the Vancouver Foundation & a Founding Member of Instruments Beyond Borders. He's also an SVP Vancouver Partner, a Director of Foundations for Social Change, and on the Advisory Boards of Room to Read Vancouver and The Thomas Edison Innovation Foundation in New Jersey. He also Co-Founded with his daughter, Jaiya, Down to the Last Straw, a global movement to reduce plastic waste with a major focus on single-use plastic straws. Praveen is also a recipient of Business in Vancouver's 40 Under 40 Awards, the 2020 Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Wendy McDonald Diversity Awards Outstanding Mentor and the 2021 inaugural, 2022 & 2023 Business in Vancouver Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in BC (Banking & Finance – Private Equity, Venture Capital & Hedge Funds category).

Mexico received a one month pause on 25 per cent tariffs that were to be introduced Tuesday morning.  GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President/CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade B.C.'s 'war room' minister leading tariff fight describes Trump team as 'bullies' GUEST: Ravi Kahlon, B.C.'s Housing Minister and Chair, Cabinet Committee on Tariff Response  ‘Buy Canadian' sentiment grows as Trump tariffs spark trade war GUEST: Lawrence Eade, President, Purdy's Chocolatier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President/CEO Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C government replaces entire Victoria School Board with a newly appointed trustee GUEST: Lisa Beare, B.C's Minister of Education The 3% Challenge: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's new campaign to boost the economy GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President/CEO Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Will Trump's plans for deregulation leave Canada in the dust? GUEST: Jerome Gessaroli, senior fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at BCIT Why the Vancouver Art Gallery is going smaller with new building plans GUEST: Anthony Kiendl [Kendall], CEO and Executive Director of the Vancouver Art Gallery Surrey joins Border Mayors Alliance to stand against Trump's tariffs GUESTS: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey & Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump recently spoke at the World Economic Forum, and the topic of Canada came up multiple times. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson - President, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss a range of political topics, focusing on recent developments in British Columbia's provincial elections and the dynamics among political party leaders. Jody attended the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Luncheon, where she witnessed speeches and debates from leaders like David Eby, Sonia Furstenau, and John Rustad. The discussion explores challenges faced by the BC NDP amid rising momentum for the BC Conservative Party, highlighted by polling data. The conversation also touches on national politics, including recent federal debates and the potential for upcoming elections in Canada, as well as a brief mention of the US political scene. Additionally, Jody and George talk about the financial and infrastructure promises within BC, the difficulties for the Green Party in gaining traction, and comments on Twitter's valuation loss under Elon Musk's ownership. All that and more on episode 267 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com. If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

An unprovoked stranger attack leaves 1 dead and 1 seriously hurt in downtown Vancouver. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade also a member of the Save Our Streets Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we as good as we think we are?Is Canada broken? Is British Columbia a good place to do business? Is Vancouver truly a "world class city"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Stu McNish (Conversations That Matter) about the challenges faced by B.C. entrepreneurs. Plus, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Bridgitte Anderson explains how Vancouver measures up as a "world class city". Finally, Mo Amir tries to figure out if Canada is actually broken.Recorded: June 10, 2024

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Public hearing on density in shaughnessy tonight  Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of the Geller Group NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt Michael Millstein - Senior Public Affairs Officer, West Coast Region/Northwest Fisheries Science Center/Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers JJ Fueser - Researcher with Ridefair What is "Tax Freedom Day"? Jake Fuss - Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year  Julie Saxton - program manager for air quality regulation with Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 504 - Vancouver: Beautiful, yes – but! Guest: Bridgitte Anderson   By Stuart McNish   No doubt about it: Vancouver is beautiful. It's beautiful to visit, it's a beautiful place to study, and it's a beautiful city to retire in. “But,” says Bridgitte Anderson, the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, “it's not so beautiful of a place to build a robust economy.” In fact, according to a new report commissioned by GVBOT, “the region's economic size and mix under-performs when it comes to creating high-paid jobs or high-performing companies.”    Compared to 20 other “high quality mid-sized city-regions, spanning 9 pillars across economy, liveability and infrastructure and sustainability, Vancouver is well below par.” Anderson says. “Vancouver ranked 14 among the 20 cities for prosperity factors.”   Looking ahead, Anderson says, “The region has to address its underlying weaknesses soon if we hope to stay competitive.” Central to our ability to compete is Vancouver's beautiful geography, an area that is confined by sea and mountains. Anderson says, “The upshot is that we have to innovate more deeply to stimulate housing, job and economic development.”   We invited Bridgitte Anderson, the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, to join us as a guest on Conversations That Matter about where our attention needs to turn to close our productivity and prosperity gap.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/   Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

Campus protests & hate speech arrest in Vancouver over Israel-Hamas war GUEST: Ezra Shanken, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver London Drugs Closure: Day 5 GUEST: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert and HandyAndyMedia.com How a landmark anti-trust class action settlement against US realtors may impact real estate locally  GUEST: Ross McCredie, President and CEO of Sutton Group Squamish ‘Floatel' for Woodfibre LNG workers voted down in council GUEST: Armand Hurford, Mayor of Squamish How does Greater Vancouver region stack up against peer cities in key areas like sustainability & economic prosperity? GUEST:  Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade & Dr. Tim Moonen, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Business of Cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST:  Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade; Dr. Tim Moonen, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Business of Cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An overview of the 2024 B.C budget GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter First Nations blame opposition for Land Act U-turn GUEST: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs B.C's business community responds to deficit spending and economy GUEST: Ken Peacock, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Business Council of B.C B.C Budget: new funding for In-vitro fertilization GUEST: Laura Spencer, Fertility Coach B.C Budget 2024: Concerns over deficit spending GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade B.C Budget 2024: Electricity Affordability Credit through BC Hydro and Fortis BC GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative B.C Budget 2024: no new funding for Translink expansion GUEST: Brad West, Chair of the TransLink Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, and Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FPX Nickel CEO Martin Turenne joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil a significant addition to the company's leadership team. FPX Nickel proudly announced the appointment of Kim Baird to its Board of Directors, a move that underscores the company's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and strategic expertise. Baird brings with her a wealth of experience and a distinguished track record as a leader and strategic advisor, particularly in her work with Indigenous communities, governments, businesses, and other organizations. Notably, she previously served as the elected Chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation, where she played a pivotal role in negotiating and implementing British Columbia's first modern urban treaty. This landmark agreement empowered the Tsawwassen People with ownership and governance rights over their land and resources, showcasing Baird's proficiency in Indigenous policy, governance, and economic development. Recognized as a highly-regarded advocate for Indigenous peoples, Baird's expertise extends to major infrastructure projects, with a keen understanding of the opportunities they present for economic reconciliation and Indigenous participation. Currently serving as the Chancellor of Kwantlen Polytechnic University and as the interim Chief Administrative Officer for the Tsawwassen First Nation, Baird brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership acumen to FPX Nickel. Her impressive resume also includes previous board positions at BC Hydro and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Currently, she serves as a director on several boards, including the Canada Infrastructure Bank, further underscoring her commitment to shaping impactful policies and strategies across various sectors. Baird's appointment to the Board of Directors represents a significant milestone for FPX Nickel, as the company continues to position itself as a leader in the mining industry. With Baird's invaluable expertise and leadership, FPX Nickel is poised to navigate complex challenges, drive sustainable growth, and create lasting value for its stakeholders. #proactiveinvestors #fpxnickelcorp #tsxv #fpx #otcqb #fpocf #batterymetals #nickel #KimBaird, #BoardOfDirectors, #IndigenousLeadership, #ResourceDevelopment, #MiningIndustry, #Collaboration, #EconomicDevelopment, #IndigenousPolicy, #CommunityEngagement, #BaptisteProject, #TailingsDesign, #BritishColumbia, #FirstNations, #CorporateGovernance, #EnvironmentalImpact, #SustainableDevelopment, #Leadership, #CorporateResponsibility, #MiningOperations, #NaturalResources, #MiningTechnology, #MiningCommunity, #InvestmentOpportunity#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Get ready to hear from an amazing guest in this episode! We're thrilled to introduce Synthia Kloot, the Chief Operating Officer at Clark Wilson LLP, a Vancouver-based law firm that provides top-notch legal services to clients across various industries such as technology and real estate in British Columbia.Synthia is a true trailblazer who has brought change to many sectors including real estate, banking, distribution and logistics, financial audit and controls, and IT consulting. Her outstanding achievements have earned her a plethora of awards and recognitions, such as being named one of Canada's Best Executives in 2021 by the Globe & Mail's Report on Business magazine. And that's not all! In 2020, she was also bestowed with the prestigious Wendy McDonald Diversity Champion Award by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.Trust us, you won't want to miss this episode!

Katherine Lazaruk is a professional presence expert who helps leaders and their teams walk the walk, talk the talk and look the part. She is passionate about achieving gender parity in her lifetime and through her coaching, consulting, and speaking. She works with women and champions of women to get more women into senior leadership faster. Recognizing that we are currently in a shifting paradigm, she works within the system to change the system for teams and individuals alike to create a kinder, gentler, and more effective world. Katherine holds degrees in Voice Performance and Education and holds her second-level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She has also been Vice-Chair of the Women's Leadership Council Advisory Committee with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and served for six years as the Secretary of the AICI Canada Chapter Board. She has been a member of the nominations committee for the YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards and volunteered with two of their programs for women, sharing her expertise on professional presence, and currently serves on the Global DEI Committee for AICI. Katherine lives in Vancouver and spends her spare time singing with an eighteen-piece vintage jazz big band, writing and publishing books of “long stories in short poems” (katherinelazaruk.com), and hanging out at concerts and movies with her husband and her wide circle of friends. She enjoys challenging conversations, is relentlessly curious, and can be slightly irreverent from time to time. Connect with Katherine!Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Episode 29 is with Anna Stukas, Vice President of Business Development at Carbon Engineering Ltd.Today Na'im speaks with Anna Stukas about how Carbon Engineering is helping the aviation industry to decarbonize, and what roles direct air capture (DAC) technologies play in the sector's overall strategy to reach net-zero.Anna Stukas is a Vice President of Business Development at Carbon Engineering Ltd.  Anna is a professional engineer with nearly two decades experience bridging the gap between technology and business to overcome barriers to cleantech commercialization. She currently leads a variety of CE's partnering and business development efforts, with a focus on the aviation ecosys tem.  Anna previously worked with Angstrom Power and BIC developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, where her responsibilities spanned IP and licensing strategy, product safety, and international regulatory development, including at the United Nations and International Civil Aviation Organization. Anna currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and of Science World. Anna's work has been recognized by the Minerva Foundation's Women In™ Energy Award for Philanthropy and Business in Vancouver's Forty Under 40 Award. Carbon Engineering (CE) is a climate solutions company. CE is focused on the global deployment of large-scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that captures carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, enabling two complementary solutions to reach true net zero: permanent carbon dioxide removal and sustainable aviation fuel. With its partners, CE is working to deploy large-scale, commercial DAC facilities. In this episode, Na'im and Anna discuss:* The aviation industry's emissions problem and its progress in decarbonization;* Challenges with sustainable aviation fuel;* Carbon removal's role in counter-balancing residual emissions;* The role of direct air capture in decarbonizing aviation;* Carbon Engineering's recent agreement with airlines;* The role of other carbon removal solutions play in addressing aviation emissions;* The future of DAC in decarbonizing aviation;* The need for government procurement of carbon removal;* The critical pieces in ensuring sufficiency DAC capacity scale-up; and* Impacts of the Oxy acquisition.Relevant Links:* Na'im's report with Clean Air Task Force - “Decarbonizing Aviation: Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Fuels”* Mission Possible Partnership - “Making Net-Zero Aviation Possible”* IATA's Net Zero Roadmaps* ANA Group Environmental Targets* Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) * Robert Höglund on the like-for-like removal principle for offsetting* U.S. DOE's $35 Million “Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize”* Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)* Oxy's announcement to acquire Carbon Engineering (Press Release)Special Note: Carbon Removal Canada's official (in person) launch event is in Ottawa on November 8th from 4-6pm. Register here while there's still space!This episode was created and published by Na'im Merchant. Episode production and content support provided by Tank Chen. Na'im Merchant is the co-founder and Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada, a policy initiative focused on scaling carbon removal in Canada. He is also a policy fellow with Elemental Excelerator. He previously ran carbon removal consulting practice Carbon Curve, and publishes The Carbon Curve newsletter and podcast. Every two weeks, Na'im will release a short interview with individuals advancing the policies, technologies, and collective action needed to scale up carbon removal around the world.Tank Chen is a carbon removal advocate based in Taiwan whose focus is on communicating the importance of CDR to policy makers, corporate leaders, and the broader public through education, communications, and policy advocacy.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app or subscribe via The Carbon Curve newsletter here. If you'd like to get in touch with Na'im, you can reach out via LinkedIn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carboncurve.substack.com

BC United's proposed amendments to the Short Term Rental legislation GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter THE NEXT MILLION - Industrial lands GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trad The motion to install speed and red light cameras in Vancouver's deadliest intersections GUEST: Christine Boyle, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor GM scaling back their EV plans and Chevron betting on peak green energy GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com 40 Attorneys General in the U.S sue Meta alleging harm to young people on social media GUEST: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE NEXT MILLION - Industrial lands Guest: Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Soloway Wright LLP partner Dan Leduc about prompt payment in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. Leduc said prompt payment is not working the way it should, largely because of contractors not being proactive in pursuing payment. He attributed some of the reticence to traditional relationships, corporate culture and the role of the pandemic in slowing down payments since little work was getting done at the time in comparison to pre-pandemic activity. He advocated for streamlining the invoicing process and acceleration of certification and reminded contractors attending his talk at the recent Canadian Institute for Steel Construction's annual conference in Toronto that if an owner does not provide notice explaining a delay in payment within the prompt payment parameters, adjudication is an option. We also have headlines from the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce including Angela Gismondi's story about how the long-delayed Eginton Crosstown LRT was expected to provide an opening date on September 27 but Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster instead said he can't commit to a solid timeline until issues with the system are ratified. The project began in 2011 and has experienced significant delays since. DCN staff writer Don Wall's also has an article about a sobering session this week held by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is held Sept. 30.The session looked at the role of architecture in oppression of Indigenous Canadians over the centuries. Shannon Moneo has a story about Mining Association of Canada president and CEO Pierre Gratton's recent remarks at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade earlier in the month reminding attendees that with the world in the midst of an energy transition, huge quantities of minerals and metals will be needed. From the west, Warren has a story about clean energy tax credits and how different parts of the industry are split on the use of wage requirements. Progressive Contractors Association of Canada president Paul de Jong said his organization supports the credits, a wage rate requirement gives him pause, and Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske said labour supports the wage conditions as they will protect workers as Canada's energy economy shifts into a carbon-free future. 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 Ball Construction president Jason Ball about the company's 100th anniversary is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services No firm end date for Eglinton Crosstown LRT as defects and deficiencies persist RAIC reflects on dark days during Truth and Reconciliation sessions Canada needs to build more mines now: MAC president Clean energy tax credits garner support, but a split on wage requirements B.C. releases housing targets for 10 municipalities Prompt payment evolving but still has room to grow: CISC speaker  

Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have the latest update on the 13-day B.C. Port Strike ending this morning with a tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Workers Union and the B.C. Maritime Employers Association. Our guest was Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Then we switch to discussing heat pumps with our guest Joe Cheriex, owner of Controlled Air Heating and Cooling.

Is social media driving a mental health crisis? Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality discusses whether social media is driving the mental health crisis. The ongoing removal of the Stanley Park bike lanes Bonnie Mackenzie, spokesperson for ‘Stanley Park For All' comments on the removal of the Stanley Park bike lanes  B.C businesses shouldering $6.5 billion in government cost increases Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade discusses businesses businesses continuing to struggle post covid Drilling for lithium / Hailing autonomous cars with Uber and Waymo  Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com discusses the autonomous Uber appearing in Phoenix Mining for Critical minerals in B.C  Michael Goering, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC discusses the state of mining in BC Fire Weather - The story of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: The Making Of A Beast discusses his book detailing the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: ​​Orcas living off Europe's Iberian coast have been involved in multiple incidents where they attacked and sunk boats, potentially the third such occurrence since May 2020. Guest: Dr. Luke Rendell, Reader in Biology at the University of St. Andrews Seg 2: Tina Turner is being remembered as one of the greatest musical artists of all time. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: Have Western politicians redefined democracy? Guest: Amanda Taub, International Affairs Reporter for The New York Times Seg 4: How a BC researcher set the worldwide standard for diagnosing concussions Guest: Dr. Noah Silverberg, Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of British Columbia Seg 5: The severity of BC's housing crisis. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 6: A new report from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade estimates that businesses in B.C. will face an additional burden of $6.5 billion from 2022 to 2024, hurting economic performance and growth. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC's Minister of Finance Seg 7: BC wiz-kids rise to the top of this year's Canada-Wide Science Fair Guest: Jasmine Chow, Grade 7 Student and Canada-Wide Science Fair Winner Guest: Madeleine Guenette, Executive Director of The Science Fair Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade estimates that businesses in B.C. will face an additional burden of $6.5 billion from 2022 to 2024, hurting economic performance and growth. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC's Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade discusses businesses businesses continuing to struggle post covid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phantom Electric Ghost:Interviews Katherine Lazaruk: “No One Sees Your Skills” Leveraging a Strong Professional Presence for Success Biography Katherine comes from a performance and education background with Bachelors' Degrees in Music and Education from the University of British Columbia. Before starting her business in 2007, she divided her time between singing in the opera, teaching music to primary school students and even did a stint in corporate training at one of the Big 5 accounting firms.  Katherine holds certificates in Image Consulting and Advanced Image Consulting from the International Image Institute (Ontario, Canada), as well as her second level international designation (Certified Image Professional) with the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and two coaching certifications, Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) with Essential Impact and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. She helps professional women and men learn to walk, talk, act and look like leaders. With the creation of customized educational programs, she brings over twenty years of instructional development and corporate training experience to bear when teaching women and champions of women to leverage their professional presence to achieve their goals. With an additional thirty-five years of performance experience, she helps leaders with everything from how they look to how they have tough conversations. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics related to leadership and presence, offering engaging and effective presentations for groups.   In addition to her executive coaching and consulting practice, Katherine has been an instructor with the Image Consulting Programs at Langara College, trained consultants for Dress for Success Vancouver, has served on the Canada Chapter Board of her professional association (AICI), as Vice Chair for the Women's Leadership Council of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and on the Nominations Committee for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. She currently serves as the Education Sub-Committee Chair with AICI's Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. When she's not working, she can be found singing with her eighteen piece vintage jazz big band, writing and publishing collections of poetry (Love is Not Pie: Variations on a Monogamish Theme and Songs for My Father), enjoying food experiences and jazz as well as walking on the seawall or watching movies with her film editor husband and her wide circle of very good friends in her home city of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Link: https://lzrkconsulting.com/ Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for finding guest for your podcast: https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost ⁠Subscribe to our YouTube to watch our latest podcasts and musical endeavours. https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram to get exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade responds to the idea of bike lanes along Broadway Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade responds to the idea of bike lanes along Broadway The Richmond man posting trash he finds on the Fraser River Steve LaRocca, beachcomber who runs Fraser River Finds on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok describes turning trash into art. Allegations against MP Han Dong, and vetting elected officials Kareem Allam, Partner at Fairview Strategy and former Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Vancouver discusses foreign interference in Canadian elections. Should the CRTC investigate price hikes on roaming fees? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses whether the CRTC should be investigating price hikes on roaming fees in Canada Should Vancouver have a 24-hour Skytrain system? Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang, show producers discuss whether or not Vancouver should have SkyTrain running 24/7 The House of Commons called for a public inquiry into foreign election interference Peter Julian, NDP MP for New Westminster-Burnaby discusses whether a public inquiry is needed to investigate foreign election interference in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade responds to the idea of bike lanes along Broadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. budget overview and deficit spending Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reacts to the provincial government's budget announcement B.C makes contraception available for free Sara Eftekhar, Access BC campaign member and nurse practitioner reacts to the province's announcement of free contraception available starting April 1st. Analyzing the 2023 B.C. Budget with Keith Baldrey  Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief analyzes the 2023 BC Budget. Why are property taxes so high across Metro Vancouver?  Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam discusses the reasoning for high property taxes across Metro Vancouver. Reacting to the B.C budget announcement Peter Milobar, BC Liberal Finance Critic and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA examines the 2023 BC Budget. Suitcase murderer Leo Li resurfacing in New Zealand John Daly, Former Global News Investigative Journalist discusses the decades old Suitcase murderer case. Business Council of BC reacts to 2023 Budget  Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Business Council of BC reacts to the 2023 BC Budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reacts to the provincial government's budget announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A different episode this week as Work and the Future Host Linda Nazareth is interviewed about her just-released book Working it Out: Getting Ready for the Redesigned World of Work.  Special guest Bridgett Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, talks to Linda about the forces that are changing the economy and the ways that they are shifting the future of work. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson Bridgitte Anderson is the President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade – Western Canada's most active and influential business association, known for influencing decision-makers, and educating, connecting with, and engaging our communities. Bridgitte is the first woman to lead the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in its 136-year history. She is committed to building a more competitive and sustainable economy while evolving the Board's programs to foster a more diverse and inclusive region. Her career has focused on public policy, business, and journalism. Prior to Bridgitte's current role, she was the Vancouver General Manager for Edelman, a global public relations firm advising clients on crisis communication, media strategy, and government and stakeholder relations.  Following a 20-year career in journalism, Bridgitte also served as Press Secretary to BC Premier...

How can we solve BC's workforce challenges? Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is Canada improving the gaps in Cancer care? Dr. Craig Earle, CEO of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Digging into pediatric research for children with rare, undiagnosed diseases Dr. Stuart Turvey, Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Precision Health and Lead of the Precision Health Initiative How can we solve BC's workforce challenges? Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Should we buy into TikTok's viral milk dumping video? Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food, Agriculture, and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph What to expect from BC's new System of Care Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and Founding Director of the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction Leveraging Black History to improve technological advancements Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 3-day cooling off period for home sales is in effect Steve Saretsky, Realtor for Oakwyn Realty Prime Minister Trudeau's alcohol tax hike in 2023 Jeff Guignard, President of ABLE BC Obstacles Metro Vancouver businesses face in 2023 Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Restaurants debut new takeout ware amid phase-in of single-use plastics ban Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Wilson's Transportation's Tofino and Vancouver Island Connector bus line services to be suspended until May John Wilson, President and CEO of Wilson's Transportation Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's critical medical condition Dr. Jason Andrade, cardiac electro-physiologist at St. Paul's Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we're joined by Radha Curpen, Vancouver Managing Partner and National Leader at Bennett Jones. Radha also co-heads the firm's Environmental Law practice, and with over 30 years of legal and advisory experience, she specializes in providing strategic counsel to clients related to the environment, First Nations, wider ESG matters, gender equity issues, and the handling, transportation, and remediation of hazardous materials. Radha has served on numerous corporate, non-profit, and governmental Boards of Directors, co-authored scholarly work on Indigenous Rights for the American Bar Association, and serves on the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia and as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Radha shares in this episode her strategies for leading change with her clients and stakeholders within the context of the legal profession and the need to address ESG matters. Tune in to hear more about Radha and her tips for leading and adapting to change successfully in a constantly changing business world.  

Alberta's Calling! Alberta launches new campaign to hire BC workers  Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reacts to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's call to attract British Columbians to work and live in Alberta  Extremism within Canada's political parties Christy Clark, Former Premier of BC takes a look at the current state of Canadian politics. BC's response to Alberta's hiring campaign? Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show contributor creates his own response to Alberta's recruitment ad. Alberta is targeting workers in both Vancouver and Toronto in order to attract more workers to the province. Canadian and German business groups calling for a stronger partnership on energy and minerals Ellis Ross, BC Liberal MLA for Skeena discusses the potential of a stronger Canadian=German partnership surrounding LNG  Victor Ho - Hong Kong's Most Wanted Victor Ho, Former Editor-In-Chief of Sing Tao Daily discusses how and why he is wanted by Hong Kong's government.

 Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reacts to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's call to attract British Columbians to work and live in Alberta

New Statistics Canada data on local business outlooks released Wednesday by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade indicate anxiety about labour shortages, inflation, supply chain problems and indebtedness in the near-future. GVBOT president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson discusses the findings with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Budget 2022: $452B focused on affordability, innovation Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade discusses the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister and federal Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland  Ban on foreign buyers not likely to have an impact on Metro Vancouver housing prices, experts say Tsur Somerville, director of the UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate answers how effective the ban on foreign buyers will be in helping to make housing more affordable in Metro Vancouver.  EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton, candidate for Conservative Party leadership goes one-on-one with Jas Johal.  The Jas Johal Political Forum Dissecting the federal Libera's budget for 2022 On the Political Forum this week:  Bill Tieleman, President of West Star Communications Alex Shiff, Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm BC to extend their outdoor patio program by one year to 2023; certain municipalities need more time to address policy changes Ian Tostenson - CEO of British Columbia Restaurants & Foodservices Association discusses B.C's decision to extend the outdoor patio program. BCGEU, one of BC's largest public sector unions, declares talks with provincial government are at an impasse. How will this impact negotiations for other unions? Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun provincial affairs political columnist update us on current union discussions in B.C. 

Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade discusses the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister and federal Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland 

Even in today's day and age, workplaces are still dominated by a culture that favors men as business leaders but research is finding how working moms are best equipped to bring 21st century leadership skills into the workplace. I'm passionate about supporting parents, especially moms in the workplace, see their value and embrace the skills they have that make them such effective leaders. My guest, Jen Murtagh, feels the same way. So much so that she built her company Maturn, to support mothers transitioning in and out of maternity leave. According to research done by Bright Horizons, working women bring skills to the workplace that make them the best leaders because they excel in areas such as bringing out the best in others, better listening, better team player and are also better at multitasking and time management. In other words, supporting women in the workplace is good for business! And that's where Maturn, and Jen's expertise comes in! In this episode, Jen and I talk about: The motherhood penalty How organizations can retain and grow women leaders What mothers can gain from having support and a community For a copy of the “Maternity Transition Plan” to help support mamas who are expecting and looking for a plan to support their transition to maternity leave, visit the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com About Jen Murtagh With over two decades of experience spanning both corporate and non-profit, heart-centred leadership has been the guiding star of Jen Murtagh's career. An award-winning and values-based C-Suite leader, Jen has successfully led and raised millions for national campaigns on anti-bullying, vulnerable youth, and advanced gender equity through her work with a variety of women's organizations. As an ICF accredited leadership coach, Jen supports women to live and lead bravely through her 1:1 coaching, workshops, speaking and signature Brave Leadership for Women program. Jen is a Business in Vancouver ‘Forty Under 40' Award Winner and Greater Vancouver Board of Trade ‘Women of Promise'. Jen is a community champion, who has volunteered thousands of hours for countless charities and in 2017 fulfilled a lifelong dream by travelling to Africa to lead mentoring + goal-setting workshops with non-profit One Girl Can. Jen is a mother and stepmother to four children who was inspired to co-create Maturn to serve mothers in a deep and meaningful way while advancing gender equity. Contact information: Email: jen@maturn.com Social Media: Website: https://www.maturn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maturn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maturn-101881865346433 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maturncanada/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maturncanada Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! To rate and review my show go to: https://ratethispodcast.com/parentingourfuture.

March is Fraud Prevention month!In the March edition of Shop Talk Podcast, we're talking about fraud prevention.Al's co-host is Yale Holder, VP CEx at Moneris. They talk about the importance of fraud prevention for your business.In the featured interview Al speaks with the Chief Customer Experience Officer at Kount, Rich Stuppy about fraud trends. Rich also provides valuable tips and insights on how you can protect your business from fraud.Also in this episode:Shawn Cologna, Director of Business Banking Fraud at BMO with some insightful data about fraudDaniel Trunzo, VP Portfolio Management & Enterprise Risk Management at Moneris answers the question, “What are some easy and affordable ways to protect my business from fraud?”Amanda Ibrahim, Communications Specialist at Moneris with a rundown of March's events calendar.Upcoming Events:March 7: Moneris CFO Winnie Leung at Dress For Success Toronto: Your Hour, Her Power (toronto.dressforsuccess.org/ for tickets)March 11: Integrated eCommerce Essentials (ICE) Workshop by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (boardoftrade.com/events for tickets. Use the code: MONERISICE at checkout for full bursary)March 23: Second cohort of eCommerce North (ecommercenorth.ca/ for more details) 

Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade analyzes today's B.C. budget announcement. 

B.C. budget: Surge in housing prices help economy bounce back through tail-end of pandemic Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun provincial affairs columnist joins us to analyze today's B.C. budget announcement.  B.C. budget ‘lacks details to increase competitiveness', Greater Vancouver Board of Trade says Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade analyzes today's B.C. budget announcement.  B.C. Budget: Tourism industry reacts What about B.C.'s tourism industry? Walt Judas, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia reacts to the B.C. budget announcement  Convoy protests: Trudeau “overstepping his bounds”, Conservative MP Michael Chong tells Jas Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills gives his thoughts on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act  Province set to move to year-round BC Wildfire Service Dr Lori Daniels, Professor at UBC's Faculty of Forestry reacts to the province's announcement of financial aid for more year-round BC Wildfire Services. Canada announces new sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine tensions  Ihor Michalchyshyn, CEO and Executive Director, of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress speaks on the growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.   

Ch1: Ottawa Police Service Chief Peter Sloly has resigned amid the so-called “freedom convoy” protests that have taken over much of downtown Ottawa for weeks. Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Ch2: With restrictions being lifted in provinces, border rules being eased, and the international travel advisory lifted, how will this impact travel in the upcoming months?  Guest: Natalie Preddie, Travel and lifestyle expert. Ch3: British Columbia health officials have announced B.C. will be dropping restrictions for indoor and outdoor gatherings while keeping the B.C. vaccine card in place. Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees). Ch4: Businesses everywhere are in relief as finally most COVID restrictions here in BC will expire tonight at 11:59pm. However, with the pandemic and all the restrictions having been with us for over two years, how will businesses adjust? Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Ch5: Premier John Horgan made news last week when he talked about BC potentially hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Art. Ch6: A lot is being made about the Emergencies Act, and how the scope of anti-money laundering laws can be expanded. However, considering everything BC has gone through with money laundering, with billions of dollars being moved through BC casinos, why was this not done earlier? Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam.

Raghwa is the President & CEO of Innovate BC, which is a one-stop service center to connect innovators with BC Government funding, tools, and experts.He is a dynamic and seasoned executive with over 30 years of international business experience with a recognized technology background. Raghwa is a member of the board of governors at The University of British Columbia and also a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Advisory Committee at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.  Raghwa studied Computer Science from Collier MacMillan School, Australia, and obtained a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from Central Institute of Technology, New Zealand. His exceptional wisdom in the business and startup community has won him many awards: Finalist - Person of the Year, 10 exceptional Okanagan business leaders, Canadian Immigrant of the Year, Top 40 Over 40 (Chamber of Commerce), Entrepreneur of the Year, and so on. Raghwa brings a deep understanding of business strategy, operational efficiency, improvement, and organizational alignment to the table, and he provides real-world solutions to complex business problems. Resource: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghwagopal/★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★ About to start a business and needs guidance, Already running a business and wants to scale faster, Not satisfied with your current job and want to change your career, Very much satisfied with your professional career but want to stop working for others and gain financial freedom,  Already enjoying financial freedom but want to create more impact in your community and in the world. If you identify with any of these concerns, I am pleased to invite you to check out these 3 solutions carefully designed to address your desires. These offers are currently in-demand and are producing amazing results:

Nicole McLaren is a multi-award-winning Métis entrepreneur from British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Her extensive knowledge of industry supply chains and economic development coupled with a passion for supporting fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs allowed her to transform a small book club into Raven Reads, the world's first Indigenous subscription box. Through her hard work and ambition, Raven Reads has grown exponentially, with thousands of subscribers across Canada, the US, and Europe. Once a sole proprietor, curating and packaging boxes in her garage, Nicole now manages an elite team and operations out of their Kamloops warehouse and distribution centre. Nicole is the recipient of Startup Canada's National Indigenous Business of the Year (2018) and the BC Achievement Foundation's Indigenous Business of the Year (2020). She was also a finalist in the Small Business BC's Premier's People's Award (2021) and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Business Resilience Regional Export Plan of the Year (2020). Through the incredible success of Raven Reads, Nicole has invested over $250,000 back into the Indigenous economy, and donated over $2,000 to literacy programs for Indigenous children and youth. She is the Founder and Chair of the Indigenous Women's Business Network, an organization that she created to provide coaching and mentoring to other Indigenous women business owners. Nicole holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, and will complete her Masters of Business Administration in 2023 from the University of Illinois' Gies School of Business. She currently resides in Logan Lake, BC with her husband and two young children. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade talks about the growing strain on supply chain woes due to the BC Storm.

Stuck in Hope: a Pitt Meadows woman tells the story of her dramatic drive from Williams Lake Hear from Tracie Fawcett, as she describes what the past few days have been ike while stranded in Hope “Panic-buying” in Kamloops and Kelowna as customers report bare shelves We get another update from Michael Reeve, Merritt evacuee now in Kamloops and we chat with Doris Bregolisse in Kelowna about the food shortage in grocery stores throughout Kelowna  First Nations leaders want the province to declare an indefinite State of Emergency as climate change impact wreaks havoc Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs as British Columbia still deals with the aftermath of the B.C. Storm  BC floods: Damage to roads will exacerbate supply chain woes, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade says Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade talks about the growing strain on supply chain woes due to the BC Storm. Months of extreme weather events will lead to record insurance claims, industry says A rise in insurance claims is expected due to extreme weather conditions throughout British Columbia. Aaron Sutherland, Vice-President, Insurance Bureau of Canada explains.  Will Lower Mainland dikes be up to the task for future flooding events? Dylan Kruger, Delta City Councillor shines some light on how well his city is prepared for future extreme weather events  How can we better protect our infrastructure from future landslides? What can B.C. do to better protect itself against extreme weather conditions? We ask  Brett Gilley, Associate Professor of Teaching at UBC's Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences How many of us actually have an emergency kit at home ready to go? What should these emergency kits even contain? We've certainly heard many stories and firsthand accounts of people who were unfortunately evacuated or stranded due to the rain and floods. Some of them were prepared and had emergency kits ready to go but most did not. It's a somber reminder that this is something we can't afford to neglect, and our show contributor Jawn Jang has some tips on what we need to think about.

Ch.1: The Liberals and Conservatives are in a dead heat in the last week of the Canadian election, according to a new poll done for Global News. Guest: Darrell Bricker, President of IPSOS Public Affairs Ch.2: What is the one issue that is not being discussed enough during the election campaign?  What would you LIKE to hear politicians talking about? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.3: What have the latest testimonies in the Cullen inquiry revealed? Guest: Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist for Global National. Ch.4: The top election issues for Metro Vancouver businesses are recovery from the pandemic, rising costs and the climate crisis. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of  the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Ch.5: Kinesiologists release COVID-19 Guidelines to help Canadians move safely.  Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

Bridgitte Anderson, CEO and president of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, shares the findings of a new poll for the board on business and general public attitudes about the economy that indicate apprehension about the future. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a FIERCE, FABULOUS episode! Natasha Jung takes us on a journey through the inception and continued growth of Cold Tea Collective, a 25-strong, volunteer-led organisation that tells stories for, by and about Asian Millennials. We talk finding your niche, engaging your stakeholders, building an authentic community, and creating lasting relationships. Natasha is, in our opinion, a true pioneer of facilitative leadership, and champion of anti-racism. One of Kristina's absolute heroes, Cold Tea Collective is a safe space to share stories without having to explain yourself - it's about celebrating a shared culture. We spill the tea on when to launch, overcoming imposter syndrome, on knowing what's ‘enough', and when (and HOW) to get paid. If you are building a new community, looking for one, or enjoy learning and understanding the wonderfully different ways that we create connections within our chosen and lived societies. We love how honest, passionate, clear and humble a leader Natasha is, and we know you will absolutely ADORE her as much as we do. Enjoy, BBs! About NatashaNatasha Jung is the Founder, Editor in Chief, and Executive Producer of Cold Tea Collective, a media publication for, by, and about Asian millennials in North America and has previously partnered with global brands Dove and Refinery29. Natasha's experience as a broadcast journalist, producer, and marketer have led her to interview cast members of Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi and more. PR Newswire has named Cold Tea Collective as one of the “10 Top-Notch Asian American News Sites to Follow”.In 2021, Natasha was named a Community Builder in BC Business' Women of the Year Awards and Cold Tea Collective was recognized by the BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards. Natasha is a founding advisor for the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and has served on several non-profit boards over the last decade. Her dedication to community has also been recognized by the United Global Chinese Womens' Association of Canada and Deloitte Canada.Outside of work, Natasha is a new mom and when she isn't taking care of her four month old son, she's on the hunt for the best bubble tea and other Asian desserts. REFERENCES:Natasha's LinkedIn: click HERE Board of Trade: click HERECold Tea Collective: click HEREAsana (productivity tools): click HERETo connect with Natasha: click HERE To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERETo connect with Kristina Lao: click HERETo connect with Raquelle Roodenburg: click HEREThank you to our incredible BB Team: Glen, Bosco, Hannah, Grace, Elvin and Nicole!  

New survey results from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reveal somewhat diverging paths in the province's recovery. CEO Bridgitte Anderson joins BIV Today to discuss the state of B.C.'s reopening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson joins EDI on BIV to discuss the board's work on diversity and inclusion. Wyle Baoween, CEO of HRx and a member of the GVBOT's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are telling you, you're going to want your notepad ready for this one, babes. Jen Murtagh is an award-winning C-suite executive with 20 years experience leading organizations in both corporate and not-for-profit. If you have that unshakeable gut feeling that you were meant for something bigger, this episode is for you. Here's the secret, though: you can't become yourself by yourself. Old top-down leadership is out. Jen drops all the gems on how to become the leader you were meant to be, from a curious, compassionate and confident center. Whether you feel like you are at the peak of your career or are just starting out - this episode has the insights you need to know.About Jen Murtagh: As someone who believes deeply in my clients' limitless potential, I help to nurture that potential from them with compassion and accountability. Ultimately, I support women in shattering their inner glass ceiling to transform the way they live and lead.As an award-winning C-Suite executive with 20 years of experience leading organizations in both corporate and nonprofit, I pride myself on being a connector and vibrant community champion. I have been  recognized as one of Business in Vancouver's Forty Under 40 and am a recipient of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Women of Promise award.I thrive most when collaborating, co-creating a Bigger Picture with high performing women, consulting leaders and speaking on stage. When I'm not working, you can likely find me saying hello to every person I meet on my daily runs and accidentally coaching my children with endless questions — much to their chagrin.REFERENCES:Jen's Website: click HEREClaire Zammet: click HEREOcean Bloom's Podcast: click HEREElizabeth Gilbert: click HEREThe Second Mountain by David Brooks: click HEREThe Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: click HEREPlaying Big by Tara Mohr: click HERETo connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERETo connect with Kristina Lao: click HERETo connect with Raquelle Roodenburg: click HERETo connect with Jen Murtagh: click HERE

Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the forced landing of a Ryanair civilian flight and subsequent arrest of a journalist on board by Belarus was a “clear attack on democracy” that must be met by action. Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News Political Reporter. Chapter 2: Amazon is spending a large amount of cash on purchasing MGM studios.  You’ll need to have an Amazon account now to see any of MGM’s popular movies. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 3: Step One of B.C.’s reopening plan still restricts non-essential travel between health zones, so if you’re itching to get away, you’ll have to practice patience for a little while longer.  British Columbians can only travel within their zones until June 15, which is when recreational travel will be permitted anywhere in the province. Guest: Vivek Sharma, Chair of the Tourism Industry Association of BC. Chapter 4: B.C. nightclubs, casinos and concert halls have faced 15 months of sitting either partially closed or outright shuttered amid the pandemic. And frequently shifting restrictions have plagued efforts from gyms and restaurants to maintain steady business during the health crisis.  But a path forward is emerging for businesses across the West Coast, with the province on Tuesday unveiling a reopening plan that will lean on reaching specific thresholds rather than specific dates. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, part of the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 5: Minister Ravi Kahlon was one of those present in making the BC reopening plan announcement along with Premier Horgan, Minister Adrian Dix, and Provincial Health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.  The pandemic caused many to lose their jobs, businesses, and savings, so how will BC’s new restart plan address all those looking to get employed? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation . Chapter 6: Sources are telling a Blaine Immigration lawyer that the US government is planning to open the border for Canadian travellers.  How will the Canadian government take this news? Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, Blaine Immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has begun preliminary internal discussions about reopening the border with the U.S., even as Canada remains well behind its neighbour in vaccinations. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Producer/Correspondent Chapter 2: Canadians are continuing to reward the federal Liberals with their intended vote support as approval for the Prime Minister remains high. According to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, the Liberals remain in the driver’s seat with a strong lead over the Conservatives in each of Canada’s most-populous provinces, which would likely secure them a majority government. Guest: Darrel Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. Chapter 3: A local Port Coquitlam man, a professor of Archaeology at SFU, has been getting attention lately for his unusually large, and eclectic collection of… beer cans. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 4: The chief of the Vancouver Police Department has apologized to retired B.C. Supreme Court justice Selwyn Romilly after he was wrongfully handcuffed by police.  Police were responding Friday to reports of a man on the Vancouver Seawall who was punching and kicking people at random. Guest: Markiel Simpson, member of the B.C. Community Alliance Steering Committee. Chapter 5: Over nine-in-10 residents in Metro Vancouver support continued investment in new public transit infrastructure, according to a new survey by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Guest: Andrew Pau, Transportation Leader B.C., Deloitte. Chapter 6: Will it set a dangerous precedent if Cruise ships are allowed to bypass Canada and only stop at US ports? Guest: Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. Chapter 7: Following our conversation with Ian Robertson, the CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, we now go to The BC Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark. Guest: Melanie Mark, BC Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: The uncertainty of lockdowns is impacting summer job prospects for many young Canadians. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmad-Haq joins us today to discuss how this will affect post-secondary students. Guest: Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Personal Finance Expert. Chapter 2: Debris from a Chinese rocket is expected to fall back to Earth in an uncontrolled re-entry this weekend.  The main segment from the Long March-5b vehicle was used to launch the first module of China's new space station last month. Guest: Greg Pallone, Space Coast reporter for Spectrum News 13 in Brevard County, FL, covering rocket launches and space travel Chapter 3: Cell Phones across B.C. lit up at 2 p.m. on Wednesday as the province tested out its emergency alert system, but it will still be several years before residents can count on an early warning in the case of an earthquake. Guest:  Alison Bird, Earthquake Seismologist with Natural Resources Canada Chapter 4: A pair of internal reports leaked from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control highlights that health authorities in B.C. are only releasing a fraction of their available COVID-19 information to the public. Guest: Nathan Griffiths, Vancouver Sun Journalist. Chapter 5: It’s no surprise that camping trip numbers are way up from previous years. And Raji, yesterday, we learned that one way people are avoiding the crowds, and maintaining more social distance, is by heading to the backcountry!  Guest: Alan Lizee, Backcountry Trail Master at Ridge Meadow Outdoors Club for last 13 years. Chapter 6: A new report commissioned by the Greater Vancouver Board of trade is highlighting six recommendations intended to cement the future of the life sciences sector in B.C., including the implementation of competitive tax policies to keep intellectual property in B.C. and Canada.  Guest: Wendy Hulbert, BC Life Sciences CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) released a report today on the impact of the pandemic on businesses and their economic outlook. Uncertainty prevails. GVBOT CEO and president Bridgitte Anderson discusses the findings of the survey with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: As we find ourselves in the middle of a second wave of covid cases, and vaccination efforts struggle to gain ground, IPSOS polling exclusively for Global News suggests many of us are losing confidence that the pandemic can be brought under control and life can go back to normal any time soon. Guest: Darrell Bricker, IPSOS Public Affairs CEO. Chapter 2: Good news for electric vehicle owners in Surrey.  Just two days after General Motors announced a billion-dollar investment for building electric cars in Canada, the federal government is providing a cash infusion for the charging network in Surrey.  Guest: Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. Chapter 3: You’re going to want to check out the special inauguration programming we’ll be running, hosted by Dawna Friesen, tomorrow morning starting at 8.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 4: Bad timing for the Conservative Party of Canada.  Just days after proclaiming there’s no place for the ‘far right’ in their party, we’ve learned a prominent white nationalist donated money to controversial Conservative politician Derek Sloan. Guest:  Tim Powers, Vice-Chairman of Summa Strategies and the Managing Director of Abacus Data. Chapter 5: Let's talk about the economic outlook for local businesses this year.  Six-in-ten businesses are still experiencing reduced sales volumes, and half of business owners expect that to continue for the next few months. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, part of the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 6: Delays in the delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are changing how the province is administering vaccines.  Yesterday we learned the province will receive 60,000 fewer vaccines than expected in the month of January.  Guest: Terry Lake, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association. Chapter 7: Some unexpected drama at the Cullen Commission last week after they heard from an RCMP spokesperson claiming widespread use of ATMs for money laundering.  Guest: Chris Chandler, president of the ATM Industry Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Fallout today after a leaked RCMP report revealed what they’re calling a “failure of leadership” in the case of a high-ranking civilian employee facing espionage charges. Guest: Stewart Bell, Global News Investigative Journalist. Chapter 2: Online shopping has almost doubled since the pandemic began, and most people are buying at least a couple things online for Christmas this year.  There’s lots to look out for if you’re not used to paying for things over the internet.  Guest: Denis Gagnon, President of BCSI Investigations. Chapter 3: What was that one toy that you had to have when the holiday season came around?  Was there a run on that toy? Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: There have been more cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island in the month of November than there has been total up until now.  Tofino and Ucluelet are actually asking Lower Mainland residents not to come there until at least November 23rd.  Britt Chalmers is the acting mayor of Tofino, she joins me to talk about what’s happening in the community.  Guest: Britt Chalmers, acting Tofino mayor Chapter 5: Surrey is in trouble if the new cases there keep shooting up like we’ve seen in the past few weeks.  A return to the kind of lockdown we had this Spring would devastate local businesses, Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman joins us to talk about how they’re coping right now.  Guest: Anita Huberman, Surrey Board of Trade CEO. Chapter 6: It was a bit of a watershed moment when we closed all the restaurants for St. Patrick’s Day in March. So how are they faring amid the second wave right now? Guest: Ian Tostenson, President/CEO BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Chapter 7: The situation in Manitoba continues to deteriorate with one hospital in Steinbach reporting they’re nearing capacity as a result of the pandemic.  Global News Winnipeg morning reporter Abigail Turner joins us to talk about what’s developing there right now. Guest: Abigail Turner, Global News morning reporter in Winnipeg. Chapter 8: Today the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade will be exploring the question: how will the results of the US election impact BC industries? Shachi Kurl is one of the panelists who will be speaking at today’s event.  Guest: Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by Karin Kirkpatirck, BC Liberal Candidate for West Vancouver – Capilano. This is Karin's first time running for public office, but not her first time in a leadership position: Karin has held executive positions a handful of organizations in BC, including the Real Estate Foundation of BC, UBC's Sauder School of Business, and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Most recently, Karin has served as CEO of Family Services of Greater Vancouver, an organization with 500 employees and 12 locations spread across Greater Vancouver. Today, we're excited to talk to Karin about the election, what she sees are her niche in the legislature, and what she hopes to gain from this election. In this episode we talk about: BC Liberal's priorities for the next 4 years What she sees are her niche in the legislature What she hopes to gain from this election Have someone in mind you'd like us to interview? Comment below or send requests to coastalfront@andrewjohns.ca

Kari Yuers, the chair of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and CEO of Kryton International, talks about the challenges of leadership in the pandemic and how she has managed a firm globally through the difficulties. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and editor-in-chief of BIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: The provincial pandemic recovery plan will assist struggling industries, but not all businesses are struggling right now. Guest: Liz Elliott, Principal at Mercer Canada. Chapter 2: John Horgan announcing the provincial pandemic recovery plan yesterday that will also likely be the NDP blueprint for re-election.  But will it be enough for an industry that will be struggling to recover in the next couple of years? Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association. Chapter 3: The BC Teachers Federation is taking the province's Ministry of Education to the Labour Relations Board, in an attempt to force changes to the province's back-to-school plan. Chapter 4: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade President and CEO Bridgitte Anderson joins us to talk about the plan, she serves as a member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 5: BC has announced a new oral-rinse COVID-19 tests for kids.  Infectious disease expert and host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast joins us to talk about these new tests.  Guest: Jason Tetro, infectious disease expert and host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast. Chapter 6: Lawyers for Gabriel Klein have announced their client will seek a “not criminally responsible” designation for the murder of 13-year-old Letisha Reimer in Abbotsford in 2016.  Klein was found guilty of second-degree murder back in March and sentencing was originally scheduled for next week.  Guest: Dave Teixeira, spokesperson for the victim's family. Chapter 7: A man in Ohio has come up with an idea that he says will save trick o'treating this Halloween: a 6ft long candy chute. Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Contributor Chapter 8: It's taking a lot of people by surprise to hear that Mountain Equipment Co-op is likely about to be snapped up by a foreign business.  Why is there so much support for the company? Guest: Dr. Saul Klein, Dean of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. Chapter 9: If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there's a fascinating film back at the Rio Theatre by popular demand.  Guest: Nathalie Bibeau, filmmaker.

Chapter 1: Canada secures 2 new deals for possible COVID-19 vaccines Guest: Mike Le Couteur, Global National Parliamentary Correspondent. Chapter 2: Hotel staff, airline employees, and people who work in tourism still don't know when their industries will return to normal.  We know income inequality is already a struggle in Canada but what's it going to look like a few months or even years down the road when the full effects of these prolonged layoffs are felt? Guest: Lars Osberg, Economics Professor at Dalhousie University specializing in income and wealth distribution. Chapter 3: It's that time of year again - corn mazes are opening for the season today. But how will this traditional fall pastime change because of COVID-19? Niki Reitmayer spoke to Mike Bose, owner of Bose Farm Corn Maze in Surrey off 64th Ave and 156th St. Chapter 4: If you're looking for a way to talk to your kids about COVID-19, there's a book by Kamloops writer, artist, and mom Susan Mark you might want to check out.  Susan joins us to talk about her second book for helping kids navigate the pandemic: ‘Safe at School'. Guest: Susan Mark, writer, artist, mom. Chapter 5: Simon Fraser University has a new president - Joy Johnson. She starts her new role under very unusual circumstances. What does SFU have planned for the return to classes next week?  Guest: Joy Johnson, SFU President Chapter 6: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade release economic recovery plan. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: Chances are you have a neighbourhood cat you see wandering around once in a while, well the Stewardship Centre for BC is trying to figure out how many there are and where they like to wander.  Guest: Jaylen Bastos, lead investigator

Chapter 1: There has been an interesting twist in the WE Charity scandal involving the prime minister and his finance minister Guest: Stewart Bell, Global News Investigative Journalist Chapter 2: Scientists and researchers in this province have been working for decades to try to control invasive pests that can destroy a whole range of plants and trees. Niki Reitmayer spoke to UBC Faculty of Forestry professor Richard Hamelin, who specializes in forest pathology. He helped design a system for rapid DNA detection in the field that can identify pests without that information having to be sent - sometimes hundreds of kilometres - back to a laboratory. This should be a big help in combating destructive species like the Asian Gypsy Moth Chapter 3: To help people stay active and safe in six of B.C.'s most popular provincial parks, the government is introducing a new, free day-use pass pilot program. Beginning Monday, July 27, 2020, people can get a free BC Parks day-use pass and visit certain areas in six of the busiest parks Chapter 4: Most Canadians support border closures that have been restricting travel between Canada and the US. However, should there be an exception made for residents in Point Roberts? Our neighbours in this small enclave - named the safest place in America to be during the COVID-19 pandemic - have found themselves struggling to cope with isolation.  Guest: Christopher Carleton, Point Roberts Fire Chief (Watcom County Fire District 5) Chapter 5: Well everyone is wondering what's going to happen when school starts in September, and a lack of any kind of national framework for childcare has experts and researchers concerned.  Guest: Monica Lysak, Professor in the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies at Sheridan College. Chapter 6: Province concludes economic recovery consultations.  The provincial government has been consulting with members of the business community on what they need to recover from the pandemic.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, part of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that bylaw officers have the authority to step in if people are flagrantly violating the health measures she's prescribed, but everyone has seen the drum circle at third beach earlier this week that brought hundreds of people into really close contact.  So why isn't anything being done, and what exactly is on the table in terms of what CAN be done.  Guest: Sarah Leamon, Founder of the Sarah Leamon Law Group

Chapter 1: An apology from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday.  He's facing an enormous amount of backlash after the news that his government awarded a massive contract to a charity that had paid immediate members of the prime minister's family for speaking engagements.  Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent.  Chapter 2: The pandemic really illustrated how critical temporary foreign workers are in Canadian agriculture.  Well the first of two reports on temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture was released this morning. Guest: Robert Falconer, researcher at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy. Chapter 3: Are BC governments making the right moves in addressing homelessness?  Last night the Park Board voted on whether or not they would allow overnight camping in Vancouver city parks.  Recently a handful of hotels were bought up by the provincial government which has put some local businesses at risk of closure. Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: A new app called MyPlan is designed to help women experiencing domestic violence exit harmful relationships. Colin Varcoe is the professor at the UBC School of Nursing and she helped work on the app. Chapter 5: No decision on a motion to approve overnight camping in parks at last night's meeting of the Vancouver Park Board.  They reconvene tonight when a vote is expected to take place, we're joined by park board commissioner Tricia Barker for more on what this  Guest: Tricia Barker, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner. Chapter 6: Last week we learned the unemployment rate had dropped down to 13%, and today she's going to deliver a fiscal update. Everyone is hoping to see things trending back towards normal after a federal government deficit forecast of almost $350 BILLION last week.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: Premier John Horgan is riding the wave of high approval numbers according to polling out of Insights West.  Guest: Steve Mossop, President at Insights West. Chapter 8: The parents of a Vancouver baby are fighting against incredible financial odds to save the life of their daughter. Niki Reitmayer has more. Chapter 9: After a consistent downward trend in the number of active COVID-19 cases, we're seeing a disturbing change in direction. BC announced 62 new cases over a three-day period yesterday, pushing the total number of cases in BC over 200 for the first time in weeks. Guest: Sally Otto, Department of Zoology professor at UBC.

Chapter 1: The backlash continues over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a confrontation with police.  Guest: Paul Viollis, CBS Reporter.  Chapter 2: Have you ever wondered why some people just never seem to gain weight, no matter what they eat or how little they exercise? We all know one of these people; and if you are one of them - then lucky you!  It turns out there is actually a skinny gene - some are born with it, and the rest of us are born without it. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Dr. Josef Penninger who worked on this study. He is the director of the Life Sciences Institute at UBC and a professor of medical genetics. Chapter 3: Will people still want to take the bus when they go back to work? How many people are thinking about driving or using active transportation? Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 4: There's been some marathon meetings at Vancouver City Hall this week. Councillor Melissa De Genova joins me to talk about what re-examining the Vancouver housing strategy could look like, cutting the sanitation budget, and rapid approvals for temporary patio expansions.  Guest: Melissa De Genova, Vancouver City Councillor. Chapter 5: Minimum wage goes up 75 cents on Monday to $14.60 an hour, and it's just one more thing businesses will have to take into account when reopening. Guest: Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the BC Business Council. Guest: Harry Bains, BC Labour Minister. Chapter 5: A new report out today from the Royal Bank of Canada says Canada won't meet immigration targets this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest:  Andrew Agopsowicz, RBC Senior Economist.

Chapter 1: The community of Portapique Nova Scotia is still grieving after the horrific massacre last month that left 22 dead. Guest: Elizabeth McSheffrey, Global News Halifax. Chapter 2: We're seeing a consistent downward trend of COVID-19 cases here in BC, and as a lot of regions experiment with contact tracing apps, a local investigator says we don't need one here. Guest: Denis Gagnon, President of BCSI Investigations. Chapter 3: Birth control for pigeons. If that odd phrase sounds familiar, that's because you likely heard of a pilot project that began 18 months ago. Well the project has now expanded into Phase 2. Guest: Niki Reitmayer, CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: The fact that we're in phase 2 of the provincial COVID-19 recovery plan is a testament to all the sacrifices we've been making, and the amazing dedication of our frontline healthcare workers, but the fact remains that we're still a long ways away from returning to normal.   Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force Chapter 5: A ton of people can't afford to stay home from work if they're sick, and this isn't a new problem. So are we going to see some actual action here.  The coalition wants the province to mandate 21 paid sick days for the length of the pandemic, allow workers to accrue sick days based on the number of hours worked.  Guest: David Fairey, labour economist and co-chair of the BC Employment Standards Coalition Chapter 6: New polling from the Angus Reid Institute seems to indicate that Canadians agree with that decision.  Guest: Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute Executive Director. Chapter 7: The summer isn't going to be what many of us may have been planning for, but we live in one of the most incredible places on the planet in terms of things to see and do.  BC Parks will now give preferential access to residents of the province. Guest: Maya Lange, Vice President of Global Marketing at Destination BC.

Chapter 1: The Prime Minister is set to update Canadians on the work the CAF is doing. Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Chapter 2: BC Privacy Commissioner is looking at different contact tracing apps to track COVID-19 spread.  What kind of information do these apps gather and how safe is your  information? Guest: Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director of the Global Privacy & Security  by Design Centre. Chapter 3: Premier John Horgan and Dr. Bonnie Henry were asked how families should celebrate new births during the pandemic and how families should celebrate Mother's Day. Chapter 4: When should we expect a second wave, and how realistic is it to expect we can build herd immunity before then? Guest: Jason Tetro, infectious disease expert and host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast. Chapter 5: A bizarre story out of Venezuela where authorities claim they've captured two US mercenaries who were part of a team attempting to capture President Nicolas Maduro. Guest: Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics at UBC. Chapter 6: The province has no timeline to reopen casinos, nightclubs or bars, calling it a “complicated consideration.” Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, member of the Premier's Economic Recovery Task Force. Chapter 7: We know businesses and nonprofits everywhere are struggling right now, and retails hubs are experiencing the compounding effect of the lost revenue their stores use to pay rent. Guest: Tim Sanderson, Executive Vice-President at JLL Canada

On BIV Today... Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, joins the show to delve into the latest announcements from Ottawa as well as the struggles facing businesses throughout the region. Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/

Chapter 1 Hot question of the day It's @jillreports's hot question of the day: Mandated closures and work from home measures to prevent the spread of #COVID19 are having a major impact on small businesses right across Canada. Are you doing anything to help small businesses if you can? Buying a gift card  Ordering take out  Signed up for food delivery  You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW.  You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 Why the Canada/US relationship is different than other countries Sweeping new measures announced by the federal government this morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement this morning that the Canada/US border will be closed off to non-essential travel during this time. He says trade won't be impacted. Guest: Michael Campbell, Host of MoneyTalks on CKNW Chapter 3 Immigration Lawyer says people on both sides of the border are concerned about border closing An immigration lawyer based in Blaine, Washington who is hearing from people who live on one side of the border but work on the other who are concerned about the border closing. Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, based in Blaine, Washington Chapter 4 Greater Vancouver Board of Trade reacts to announcements from Prime Minister Trudeau The Prime Minister announced the closure of the U.S. Border to non-essential travel but says it won't impact trade between Canada and the U.S. Bridgitte Anderson is the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and she joins us now to discuss the impact of the unprecedented border closure, and how businesses are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic closures.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Chapter 5 8 Langley firefighters in isolation after being exposed for COVID-19  8 Langley township firefighters are now in isolation after being exposed to COVID-19 while on duty. Fraser Health Authority informed the Deputy Chief Bruce Ferguson the firefighters on a specific call earlier this month had been exposed. How are the firefighters doing now, and how will this incident change the way first responders attend emergencies?  Guest: Bruce Ferguson, Township of Langley Deputy Fire Chief                Chapter 6 UK introduces new measures to help fight COVID-19 Amid a worsening COVID-19 situation in the UK, the government is announcing new measures right now including school closures. Guest: Redmond Shannon, Europe Correspondent for Global News Chapter 7 Port Coquitlam Utility Bill deadline to be delayed Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West introduced a motion last night at council to waive late payment fees for water and sewer levies. Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Chapter 8 Province of B.C. declares a state of emergency Public Safety Minister and Government House leader Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic. What does this mean, how will it be implemented, and how will it affect our lives?  Guest: Richard Zussman, Global News Online Journalist based at the legislature Chapter 9 Pair of women sing ode to Dr. Bonnie Henry In these tough times, many people have been expressing their admiration for Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. B.C. residents have stated that her calm demeanor and daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic have brought them a sense of calm and reassurance during these turbulent times.  A pair of women have taken their admiration a step further and have written a song in tribute to our provincial health officer. Here is a clip of their original song, Dear Dr. Bonnie… Guest: Vicki Ferguson, Co-star of Dear Dr. Bonnie Chapter 10 Local animal hospital steps up to help pet owners affected by COVID-19 crisis  The RAPS Animal Hospital, a full-service, not-for-profit veterinary facility located in Richmond, is offering financial support for pets in households affected economically by the current health emergency related to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). RAPS is offering no-interest wellness plans for clients experiencing coronavirus-related – or any other – financial challenges. As a community-owned facility, the hospital also has competitive overall rates. RAPS also offers discounts of 25% or more to first responders, medical professionals and frontline healthcare workers for almost all veterinary services. Guest: Eyal Lichtmann, CEO and executive director of the Regional Animal Protection Society

The Prime Minister announced the closure of the U.S. Border to non-essential travel but says it won't impact trade between Canada and the U.S. Bridgitte Anderson is the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and she joins us now to discuss the impact of the unprecedented border closure, and how businesses are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic closures.  Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Attention seems to have shifted away from the climate, and pipelines, and protests to COVID-19. We thought we'd check in with Bridgitte Anderson, the CEO of The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, to see if things are moving again. 

We chat with Bridgitte Anderson, the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, about the impact, and potential solutions to some of the action that has been stopping business as usual. 

Prem Gill is the CEO of CreativeBC, the organization responsible for bolstering Vancouver’s creative sectors, comprised of Motion Picture, Interactive & Digital Media, Music, Book & Magazine Publishing. Prem has been named one of Canada's 100 most powerful women, Vancouver Magazine’s “Power 50” and received the Community Catalyst award from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Prior to CreativeBC, Prem spent eight years working with TELUS as the Director of Production and Original Programming.For an organization that largely operates in the shadow of these 4 industries, CreativeBC makes an incredibly large impact on BC's economy. In fact, throughout the 2018/2019 fiscal year, the four industries served by CreativeBC contributed over $6.2 Billion to BC’s economy, with a workforce of over 108,000 workers.Podcast Episode SummaryTax incentives and credits to attract and support talent in VancouverThe monetary benefit of filming movies in VancouverTax loopholes for entertainment tech giants (Netflix, Amazon, Apple)BC’s largest film and tv productionsAmplify BC and Music’s impact to BC’s economyShould we look at creative investments the same way we do businesses?CreativeBC Impact Report“With the creative industries, it is a long game...someone who’s working on a TV show... it may take three or four years along with travel grants to go to market, to pitch your program, or to develop your show so that it’s ready to be sold … It may not show in the year that the investment is made...That’s what we’re working on tracking now.”Show LinksCreativeBCImpact reportVanilla Sky Times Square SceneCoastal Front WebsiteWatch on YouTube

On BIV Today… Bridgitte Anderson joins the show in her first interview since becoming president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.  Anderson discusses her priorities for the board, the challenges facing businesses in the region and how she plans to evolve the GVBOT. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/.

On BIV Today… Bridgitte Anderson joins the show in her first interview since becoming president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.  Anderson discusses her priorities for the board, the challenges facing businesses in the region and how she plans to evolve the GVBOT. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com/.

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has put forward some recommendations to the federal parties on how they can address housing affordability. It's an issue that has flummoxed governments for years - How to address housing affordability? But the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade wants to take a crack at fixing it.   Guest: Evi Mustel Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

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JoAnne Marlow is a People Strategist and team engagement expert and is known for her expertise in the multi-generational workforce. She shares with us how a large percentage of workers are not happy in their jobs and how entrepreneurs bringing on the right team saves you time, energy, increases your productivity and frees you up so you can do what you do best. JoAnne’s heartfelt encouragement is ‘Whatever makes you happy, you need to follow that road.’ Highlights From This Episode: How could this happen? 8 out of 10 people are unhappy in their job The high costs of replacing team members Why Entrepreneurs need to hire a team The Four Points to hiring and training Follow the Happy Road Links & Resources From This Episode: Read more: ’25 Powerful Strategies to Hire and Retain Millennials’ JoAnne Marlow Learn More: www.systemsforengagingteams.com More About JoAnne Marlow, B. Econ/Comm., B. Ed., BCC, MA Leadership Systems for Engaging Teams JoAnne Marlow is a Leadership and Human Capital expert; International bestselling author, professional speaker, and leading authority in multi-generational communication and management systems. She works with Executives, Senior Managers and Leaders to build their knowledge, skills and capacity to lead highly effective multi-generational teams. With over 30 years of experience with a diverse professional background in both private and public sectors in business and education, JoAnne has had the rare and unique experience to having taught and trained the five generations who are now working side by side in the workforce. Passionate about life-long learning, she has published over 15 books and articles, and holds degrees from Simon Fraser University in Economics and Commerce, and Education. She earned an MA in Leadership from Royal Roads University, and received her Board Certification in Life Coaching, from Coach Inc. University. She is an active leader and member of Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Management, and is the current President of the BC Chapter of CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers). JoAnne’s Special Offer I’m inviting you to contact me to arrange a complimentary 30-minute strategy call where we can discuss your most pressing issue and I can offer some simple, easy to implement solutions. To reserve your spot, please email me at joanne@systemsforengagingteams.com and put the words “Strategy Call” in the subject line. I will respond with a short questionnaire and let you know when we can chat. I can’t promise that you will all be accepted, as my time is limited, but I have reserved some time to allow for up to five calls. Please don’t delay. Contact me NOW. JoAnne Marlow, People Strategist www.systemsforengagingteams.com 604-617-0366 Awesome FREE Resources for YOU! Check out our blog! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated.  They expose our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Val Low is a focus & efficiency mentor & coach to entrepreneurs to clear the business clutter and thrive. Through her Focus&Freedom™ Method and Planner many entrepreneurs have experienced more focus, time and freedom. Val loves nothing better than showing entrepreneurs how to calm the overwhelm and distractions with focus and efficiency strategies and tools that enable them to have the freedom to do the things that matter most in their business and life. Visit Val’s Website: https://vallow.me/ Connect with Val on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValLow.page/ Connect with Val on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/val-low

On BIV Today... Leaders from B.C.’s business community break down the province’s 2019 budget. Guests include B.C. Chamber of Commerce CEO Val Litwin (1:20), Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Iain Black (10:26) and Business Council of B.C. chief economist Ken Peacock (17:02). Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

Thomas DeSchutter   Thomas DeSchutter, CEO/Financial Strategist. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry Thomas is committed to all people achieving sustainable wealth and empowering individuals to live their lives in flow. Thomas’ message is meant to assist people with defining and aligning with their values, living a life they love, and achieving prosperity from the inside out.  Thomas is a seasoned financial professional and the author of BLOOM YOUR MONEY, YOUR LIFE  as well as the host of the Voice America radio program, MONEY, MINDSET, AND LOVE which is all about amazing people sharing amazing ideas.  Some Career Highlights and Fun Facts Include: Twice the recipient of the 5 Star Professional Award in the area of Wealth Management Chair of the small business council of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (2016/17) Chair of the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce (2007-2010) Proud parent of twin girls with his wife, Leslie Official timekeeper for the men’s and women’s ice & sledge hockey at the 2010 Winter & Paralympic Games Former musician and twice recognized as Vancouver Best Drummer Previously worked in the film industry in various roles from actor to assistant director, with notable stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Morgan Freeman, Debbie Reynolds, Tommy Lee Jones, Jack Nicolson and Jessica Alba Host and Creator of TheBloomLiving Podcast available on iTunes Listen to another #12minconvo

Premier John Horgan told reporters on Tuesday that ride-sharing legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks. “Within the next two weeks, it will be introduced and I expect with the amount of support we have in the legislature, it will be passed,” Horgan said. Following its introduction, expect the province to work with ICBC in terms of new insurance packages for Uber and Lyft drivers. Tonight, members of the Ridesharing Now for BC Coalition and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade are hosting a panel discussion, to talk about why they feel rideshare is urgently needed in our region. Guest: Damon Holowchak Partner at the Donnelly Group of bars and restaurants, and panelist at tonight's event

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On the latest show… What residents, businesses and politicians view as the top issues in the upcoming municipal election. Anna Lilly, senior vice-president and partner at FleishmanHillard HighRoad, and Evi Mustel, president and owner of Mustel Group, discuss insights from new research conducted in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

On BIV Today… Outgoing Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore (0:36), mayor of Port Coquitlam, addresses the issue of board remuneration. Co-host Hayley Woodin joined Moore on stage after his annual Greater Vancouver Board of Trade address. The moderated discussion spans housing, the board’s regional prosperity initiative and what’s next for Moore after he resigns from municipal politics. Find Business in Vancouver stories in print and online at https://biv.com.

On BIV Today... Is the government addicted to real estate? That’s the conclusion from Paul Sullivan, a senior partner at Burgess Cawley Sullivan & Associates, who is presenting his research at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade housing forum. He breaks down all the fees and taxes embedded into the cost of a new unit of housing in the City of Vancouver. Meanwhile, Canadian professionals are awful at unplugging from the office when they go on vacation, according to new survey from Robert Half Canada. Mike Schekhtman from Robert Half Canada explains why we can’t seem to stop checking in on the office and what professionals can do to get some peace of mind while they’re on holiday. Find Business in Vancouver stories in print and online at https://biv.com.

On BIV Today… Iain Black, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, walks through the Greater Vancouver Economic Scorecard for 2018, and shares some of the measures he thinks will improve the region’s competitiveness. On another report, the founder and CEO of Startup Genome, JF Gauthier, reviews Vancouver’s strengths and weaknesses as a technology ecosystem. The latest Global Startup Ecosystem Report dives into what makes an ecosystem successful, and which cities are poised to benefit from emerging technology trends. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host. Find Business in Vancouver stories like this on https://biv.com.

B.C. Small Businesses Bristle At Proposed Federal Tax Changes Guest: Iain Black - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

It's been just over a week since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. In that time, he has named members of his team- picking Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff, Stephen Bannon as White House Strategist and flip flopping on some campaign issues - the wall may be a fence? Yesterday the Vancouver Board of Trade held an event dubbed "President Trump: What it Means for Canada".    Guest: David Crawford, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade