On BIV Today...

The BIV tech panel (1:53) featuring Gluu Technology Society’s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications’ Matthew Klippenstein discuss the launch of the most important electric vehicle the world has seen yet, Kater’s plans to offer ride-hailing services throughout all of B.C. — not just Vancouver — and what Clio’s US$250 million capital raise means for raising the profile of the province’s tech sector.

Then, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (15:57) discusses government resistance to making cannabis-infused beverages too tasty before diving into some of the marketing restrictions that is keeping Canada from becoming a cannabis tourism mecca.

Tyler Orton hosts, see more at https://biv.com/.

On BIV Today...
The BIV tech panel (1:53) featuring Gluu Technology Society&rsquo;s Linda Fawcus and Electron Communications&rsquo; Matthew Klippenstein discuss the launch of the most important electric vehicle the world has seen yet, Kater&rsquo;s plans to offer ride-hailing services throughout all of B.C. &mdash; not just Vancouver &mdash; and what Clio&rsquo;s US$250 million capital raise means for raising the profile of the province&rsquo;s tech sector.
Then, Tantalus Labs CEO Dan Sutton (15:57) discusses government resistance to making cannabis-infused beverages too tasty before diving into some of the marketing restrictions that is keeping Canada from becoming a cannabis tourism mecca.
Tyler Orton hosts, see more at <a href="https://biv.com/">https://biv.com/</a>.

British Columbia's only daily news show focused on business, brought to you by Business in Vancouver newspaper and biv.com. Join hosts editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe as well as reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin as they interview Canada's business and political leaders about the pressing issues facing British Columbian businesses and industries today. Join them as they discuss real estate, technology, the resource industries and local and provincial politics.

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B.C.'s ride-hailing future

A recent, significant fire test series has produced key insights on the fire safety and resilience of mass timber buildings. On this episode, WoodWorks BC's executive director Shawn Keyes, a licensed structural engineer who has pioneered timber projects across Canada, discusses the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program, and why it matters. The show is hosted by BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings and this episode is sponsored by naturally:wood (naturallywood.com). 

Read more about mass timber buildings on BIV.com: https://www.biv.com/sponsored/new-research-confirms-mass-timbers-fire-safety-for-taller-buildings-8308578

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A recent, significant fire test series has produced key insights on the fire safety and resilience of mass timber buildings. On this episode, WoodWorks BC's executive director Shawn Keyes, a licensed structural engineer who has pioneered timber projects across Canada, discusses the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program, and why it matters. The show is hosted by BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings and this episode is sponsored by naturally:wood (naturallywood.com). Read more about mass timber buildings on BIV.com: <a href="https://www.biv.com/sponsored/new-research-confirms-mass-timbers-fire-safety-for-taller-buildings-8308578">https://www.biv.com/sponsored/new-research-confirms-mass-timbers-fire-safety-for-taller-buildings-8308578</a>
<a href="https://www.biv.com/sponsored/what-builders-and-insurers-need-to-know-about-mass-timber-buildings-8314103">https://www.biv.com/sponsored/what-builders-and-insurers-need-to-know-about-mass-timber-buildings-8314103</a>

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

According to a new white paper from the newly launched adMare Institute, Canada's life sciences sector has no anchor companies. adMare BioInnovations president and CEO Gordon McCauley discusses what that means and why it matters with BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings. This podcast episode is sponsored by adMare BioInnovations.

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

Business Council of British Columbia senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock walks BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings through BCBC analysis of CleanBC – the province's plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Business Council of British Columbia senior vice-president and chief economist Ken Peacock walks BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings through BCBC analysis of CleanBC – the province's plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

B.C.'s ride-hailing future

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