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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:52 - JD Vance is right. Anti-Christian bigotry in Canada shouldn't simply be waved away, by Kelden Formosa 9:01 - You're in charge now, David Eby. What's the plan?, by Kirk LaPointe This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:53 - Canada's over-credentialed working class can't get ahead, by Renze Nauta and Sean Speer 6:48 - Ten years ago I ran to be Vancouver mayor. Here's what I learned, by Kirk LaPointe This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:48 - The B.C. election is over—and everything is still a mess, by Kirk LaPointe 10:35 - Is minimum wage keeping up with inflation?, by Alicia Planincic This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hub's B.C. correspondent Kirk LaPointe talks to managing editor Harrison Lowman about a historic election B.C. election, now just days away. They discuss the too close to call race, party platform promises, “common sense” Conservatism, and what to expect from the next B.C. government, whether its orange or blue. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hub's B.C. correspondent Kirk LaPointe talks to managing editor Harrison Lowman about a historical election B.C. election, now just over a week away. They discuss the state of the campaign, the one and only televised debate, drug decriminalization, and whether former B.C premier Christy Clark is making a move to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the federal Liberal Party.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here:https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:24 - The B.C. election is now the Conservatives' to lose, by Kirk LaPointe 8:12 - It's time for the CFL to scrap its silly rules and conform to the NFL game, by Matthew Grills This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.0:20 - Those who are blind to the brilliance of the United States on the world stage have lost their minds, by Conrad Black8:23 - B.C. Premier Eby's support is collapsing as the newly minted Conservatives surge ahead, by Kirk LaPointe 16:46 - Federal public servants can get their remote work, but in return they should expect more rigorous performance reviews, by Aaron Wudrick If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kirk Lapointe, Publisher and Executive Editor for Business in Vancouver discusses the 4 billion dollar price tag for the North Shore's wastewater treatment plant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary-Em Waddington, executive director of the BC Technology for Learning Society, discusses how her operation recycles computers to provide low-income and other less privileged British Columbians access to technology. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Entrepreneur Geordie Rose is one of British Columbia's big thinkers. Now at his second AI company, he has been honoured by the BC Tech Association as one of its laureates. He discusses with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe the emerging potential of AI in our lives, AI's limits, and how we can best mitigate risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allen Eaves, the founder and CEO of STEMCELL Technologies, talks about the 30th anniversary of the country's largest biotech firm. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kirk Lapointe, Publisher and Executive Editor for Business in Vancouver discusses the Port workers strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deneen Allen, CEO of Firecircle, discusses a new program aimed at mentoring and building out the Indigenous tourism and hospitality sector. She's in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy has delivered a report critical of the Canadian environment for innovation, competitiveness and productivity. Committee chair, Sen. Pamela Wallin, discussed the report and its implications with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amar Doman, two years into his ownership of the BC Lions, talks to BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe on how he is developing the team's business and the following for the CFL in British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derek Burleton, TD Bank's deputy chief economist, discusses the central bank rate hike and the lingering inflation effects with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roberto Velasco Alvarez, the top North American official in Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry, discusses trade, energy, the environment and Indigenous issues with BIV reporter Nelson Bennett and publisher/executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Arrata has run MEC and been a C-suite executive at Best Buy. Now in private equity at Champlain Financial Corp., he discusses the elements of his leadership style. He'll address the ACG Middle Market Growth Conference May 17. He was in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author and therapist Genevieve Hawkins has written “Mentally At Work: Optimizing health and business performance through connection,” and discusses the changing climate of the workplace in the pandemic. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Clark, the new Athabasca University president, discusses a national survey on the future of work. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jodi Evans, managing partner for Deloitte in Vancouver, discusses its new office space, the Deloitte Summit, and what its structure says about the evolution of work. She is in discussion with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The BC government has introduced Election Act changes that would stiffen penalties and oversight for disinformation in campaigns and would better enable mail-in balloting. Attorney General Niki Sharma discusses the changes with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily Boston, an analyst with the Canadian Federation for Independent Business, discusses a survey of small businesses in eight western Canadian cities that finds they feel overregulated and undervalued by local governments. She is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, publisher and executive editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margaret Franklin, the president of the CFA Institute, talks about the development of a code to guide Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to better serve investors and their communities. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and executive editor Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trevin Stratton, Deloitte's national economic advisory leader, discusses its 2023 economic outlook that indicates a short recession nationally and a strong housing downturn in British Columbia. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and executive editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A little bit of different feel this week in the final episode of Season 5 as Chris welcomes legendary Canadian journalist Kirk LaPointe. Join us for a thoughtful chat about his depth of experience that includes publicly breaking the law, and running for mayor of Vancouver (note: not at the same time). We also welcome Vancouver Tech Journal Managing Editor Kate Wilson (52:00), who shares how rather than waiting for someone to die, she chose to pursue a career in journalism.
With an evolving political landscape in Vancouver, Victoria and Ottawa, Kirk LaPointe, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Business in Vancouver, sits down to discuss what we should expect with new leaders at the helm. We explore how the shifting landscape may affect business activity in #Vancouver and we get Kirk's take on the massive disruption in media over the past 40 years.
Frans Tjallingii, CEO and co-founder of 7Gen, has just raised capital to build his EV-as-a-service company to help fleets convert to electric vehicles. He discusses the challenges for the industry with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amar Doman assumed ownership of the BC Lions midway last season. He talks about his priorities for the business and where his experienced hand will focus. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lynn Mueller, the CEO of SHARC Energy, discusses his firm's technology that draws energy from wastewater. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV publisher and editor in chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kirk Lapointe, publisher and editor-in-chief of Business in Vancouver and vice-president, editorial, of Glacier Media joins us to discuss the effective of Vancouver's new single use fee.
Mario Canseco, president of the Researchco public opinion firm, talks about the details and implications of his firm's new federal poll for Glacier Media that indicates the Liberals have fallen in public opinion into a tie with the Conservatives in the first two weeks of the election campaign. He is in conversation with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top stories today: BCCDC withholding important info Why are they doing this? An insider leak reveals some maybe troubling trends from the BC Centre for Disease Control. Canucks GM spotted in the wild We've learned that GM Jim Benning is classified as an essential worker. So, was he in the right for going grocery shopping when he should've maybe been quarantining? THE CENSUS IS HERE And, some people are… excited? What?! Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST: Chapter 1 BCCDC revealed to be withholding data Why are they doing this, and why aren't they being more transparent? Kirk LaPointe, the publisher of Business in Vancouver, has some thoughts on this matter. Chapter 2 A cautionary tale from a fitness fanatic who met a COVID variant There aren't enough of these cautionary tales, as there are clearly there are still people out there who think this is all a big fake news hoax. We hear from fitness freak, Tarik Rahiman. Chapter 3 GM Jim Benning shops for groceries by himself This is on the heels of returning from a trip to the US, which technically means he was breaking COVID rules. BUT, we've learned he's also classified as an essential worker. The plot thickens with Jawn Jang. Chapter 4 There are people out there who enjoy the Census Does this not essentially mean that these people enjoy an invasion of privacy? We talk to some Census fanatics. Chapter 5 Revenge porn legislation may be on the horizon This would protect victims of ‘revenge porn'. We talk to Darren Laur, Retired Staff Sergeant with the Victoria Police Department Provincially licensed social media investigator, known as The White Hatter We then talk about something less serious. Email mess-ups.. Chapter 6 The Transit Police relationship with the Vancouver homeless You may not know this, but Vancouver Transit Police actually have homeless outreach workers on staff. We talk to one, Cst. Bruce Shipley _____________ Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet! The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience. Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!
Why are they doing this, and why aren't they being more transparent? Kirk LaPointe, the publisher of Business in Vancouver, has some thoughts on this matter.
Top stories today: The NPA has been gutted Is this a result of the John Coupar appointment as the NPA Mayoral candidate? We find out from one of the departees, Sarah Kirby-Yung, now former NPA Councillor. US travel in the spotlight B.C. seems to be doing everything, EXCEPT hitting the problem areas when it comes to transmission. New research suggests the US is the primary driver! Speaking of driving… The formula one could be coming to Vancouver next year! In completely electric form! Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST: Chapter 1 The NPA is in shambles A huge announcement dropped from newly former members of the NPA. Sarah Kirby-Yung is one of the newly independent councillors, and tells us what led to this moment in Vancouver politics. Chapter 2 Former NPA Mayor candidate reacts to NPA disaster The NPA is in a bit of a freefall right now, is what Kirk LaPointe suggests. He's a former NPA mayoral candidate, and tells us what he thinks led to this point. Kirk is currently Publisher - Business in Vancouver, Former NPA Mayoral candidate NPA's candidate for Mayor in 2014 Chapter 3 US COVID-19 transmission must be addressed Where's COVID-19 coming from? New research suggests that the USA is the primary source! Angela McLaughlin, UBC doctoral student, and co-author of this study, has some insight for us. Chapter 4 How do we stop the risky gatherings at beaches? White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker has some suggestions for us. Chapter 5 Electric Formula one race potentially arriving in Vancouver Does this sound cool? Well, it won't really sound at all. It'll be almost completely silent compared to a regular formula one race. Chapter 6 North Shore to Metrotown transit plans This is now considered a priority route. Why? Stephan Nieweler, Doctoral candidate and transportation instructor at SFU's Dept of Geography, shares some insight into the potential of this route. Chapter 7 John Coupar responds to NPA feeling a little bit empty today It was major civic news earlier today when a majority of NPA members decided to leave and go independent. John Coupar, the NPA mayoral candidate, responds. _____________ Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet! The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience. Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!
The NPA is in a bit of a free fall right now, is what Kirk LaPointe suggests. He's a former NPA mayoral candidate, and tells us what he thinks led to this point. Kirk is currently Publisher - Business in Vancouver, Former NPA Mayoral candidate NPA's candidate for Mayor in 2014
This is sure to be a contentious topic for many a driver, but would this be easier, and more cost effective than adding bike-lane's all over the city? We talk to Kirk LaPointe.
While people have been really positive and hopeful during this pandemic, some have.. not been so gracious. With more on this we have Kirk LaPointe, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Business in Vancouver.
What will the long lasting business impact be in the wake of COVID-19? Kirk LaPointe, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief with Business in Vancouver joins us.
We connect with Business in Vancouver Editor-In-Chief and Publisher, Kirk LaPointe.
s the Government doing enough economically in response to COVID-19? We catch up with Business in Vancouver Publisher and Editor-In-Chief, Kirk LaPointe.
The man with the hardest job in the country right now, has to be Justin Trudeau. We chat with Kirk LaPointe, publisher of Business in Vancouver.
It's tough times for so many in the Province. Did the budget announcement reflect tensions on the West Coast? We chat with Kirk LaPointe, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief for Business in Vancouver.
Kirk Lapointe, Editor-In-Chief and Publisher for Business in Vancouver joins us. According to his latest column, we are living in the age of economic anxiety. Kirk explains.
Would you support another shot at hosting the Olympics in Vancouver? There have been many opposed to it, but Kirk LaPointe wants to see it happen again! He's the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Business in Vancouver.
Kirk LaPointe returns, this weeks column is in regards to ridehailing, Uber, where art thou? Kirk LaPointe is the publisher and Editor-In-Chief for Business in Vancouver.
Is there enough range on these vehicles to correlate with the amount of charging stations available? We chat with Publisher and Editor in Chief of Business in Vancouver, Kirk LaPointe.
According to the Editor in Chief of BIV, it's time for the city council of Vancouver to walk the walk when it comes to its economic strategy moving forward into 2020. Guest: Kirk LaPointe, Editor-in-Chief Business in Vancouver
The union for Skytrain workers, CUPE 7000 has issued 72-hour strike notice to the BC Rapid Transit Company GUEST: Keith Baldrey TITLE: Global BC Chief Political Reporter Business in Vancouver with Kirk LaPointe GUEST: Kirk LaPointe TITLE: Editor-in-Chief Business in Vancouver Media Group//Vice President, Editorial, Glacier Media It's been 30 years since the shooting that killed 14 women at Ecole Polytechnique Today is the 30th anniversary of Canada's largest mass shooting. It was an act of hate against women. This morning on the Jon McComb show, Lisa Rupert, the Director of Housing Services an Violence prevention at the YWCA was on to talk about what needs to be done. Former Rebel Media correspondent and Donald Trump defender heads NPA fundraising efforts with party president GUEST: Charlie Smith TITLE: Columnist, Georgia Straight Ginny Hunter and Patti Fair meet with BC Transportation Minister Claire Trevena to discuss semi-truck regulations GUEST: Ginny Hunter TITLE: son Logan killed in Humboldt Broncos bus crash GUEST:Patti Fair TITLE: husband Stephen killed in crash with semi-truck driver outside Revelstoke in 2017 Vancouver School Trustee's Anti-Hate Motion Headed for Full Board Vote GUEST: Jennifer Reddy TITLE: Vancouver School Board Trustee Shoe Memorial Outside Vancouver Art Gallery today to mark anniversary of shooting at ecole polytechnique GUEST:Tima Dickerson TITLE:Union Representative, UFCW Local 247 Organizer of the event
GUEST: Kirk LaPointe TITLE: Editor-in-Chief Business in Vancouver Media Group//Vice President, Editorial, Glacier Media