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If there was one issue that could unite the left, right and centre, it appears Ottawa has found it by nationalizing Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline. Greg D’Avignon (1:36), CEO of the Business Council of B.C., explains how this $4.5-billion sale exposes Canada as a country too costly and too complex in which to do business.

Later, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (16:06) discusses the latest industry news, including B.C.’s imminent minimum wage hike, how mid-size stores are struggling with loss prevention and a new CBRE report detailing why international brands are flocking to Vancouver.
Find more Business in Vancouver stories in print or online at BIV.com.

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On BIV Today.... If there was one issue that could unite the left, right and centre, it appears Ottawa has found it by nationalizing Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline. Greg D’Avignon (1:36), CEO of the Business Council of B.C., explains how this $4.5-billion sale exposes Canada as a country too costly and too complex in which to do business. Later, Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson (16:06) discusses the latest industry news, including B.C.’s imminent minimum wage hike, how mid-size stores are struggling with loss prevention and a new CBRE report detailing why international brands are flocking to Vancouver. Find more Business in Vancouver stories in print or online at BIV.com. Find Business in Vancouver stories in print and online at https://biv.com.

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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No. 22: How the Trans Mountain deal exposes flaws in Canada’s regulatory systems

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.

No. 22: How the Trans Mountain deal exposes flaws in Canada’s regulatory systems

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