On BIV Today...

John Ries (1:28), an international trade expert and professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, discusses the new U.S-Mexico trade accord, and Trump’s renewed pressure campaign aimed at Canada.


Then BIV’s weekly tech panel (12:08) tackles Elon Musk’s sudden reversal on taking Tesla private, why Windows 95 is making a comeback and how first responders found their smartphone data throttled while battling flames in California.

Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at https://biv.com/.

On BIV Today...
John Ries (1:28), an international trade expert and professor at UBC&rsquo;s Sauder School of Business, discusses the new U.S-Mexico trade accord, and Trump&rsquo;s renewed pressure campaign aimed at Canada.
 Then BIV&rsquo;s weekly tech panel (12:08) tackles Elon Musk&rsquo;s sudden reversal on taking Tesla private, why Windows 95 is making a comeback and how first responders found their smartphone data throttled while battling flames in California.
Kirk LaPointe and Tyler Orton host, see more at<a href="https://biv.com/">&nbsp;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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The end of NAFTA as we know it?

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

https://www.biv.com/sponsored/what-builders-and-insurers-need-to-know-about-mass-timber-buildings-8314103

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.

The end of NAFTA as we know it?

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