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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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Welcome to Coffee Talk with the Dyslexia Initiative. Come join us for a cup of coffee and a conversation. We are so excited to have you join us! Each Coffee Talk will be a different subject. We will discuss various topics about dyslexia, remediation advocacy, and all other areas relating to dyslexia. Host: Ashley Roberts
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Room 1068 is a pod showcasing some of the best and brightest people at the University of Toronto. Straight out of the Arts & Science Students’ Union (ASSU), this podcast is made by students, for students, and featuring students, staff, faculty and community members. Join host Jolie Gan as she talks with the people who make the University of Toronto the amazing and diverse place it is! Follow our podcast’s Facebook page (Room 1068) and Twitter (@room1068). Also, check out ASSU on Twitter (@as ...
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The latest IT trends for Canadian businesses
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NOVIPRO Group recently released the 8th edition of its IT Trends Report, which surveyed Canadian businesses about their IT needs, concerns and plans. Guest Steve Small, director of sales with Blair Technology Solutions Inc., joins BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings for a discussion about the state of Canadian business IT infrastructure, cyb…
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Key insights from new research on the fire safety of mass timber
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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. Th…
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Anchor company 'mindset' critical to growing Canada's life sciences sector
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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. See omnystud…
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The economic costs of CleanBC – with BCBC chief economist Ken Peacock
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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How the BC Technology for Learning Society narrows the technology gap
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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.…
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Sanctuary AI CEO Geordie Rose on AI's potential
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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/l…
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STEMCELL Technologies founder Allen Eaves
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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Minister Ravi Kahlon talks housing affordability in B.C.
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B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon discusses the province's recent efforts to boost affordability and build more housing. He is in conversation with Glacier Media real estate reporter Claire Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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Chastity Davis-Alphonse speaks with guests Simon Baker from Squamish First Nation and Tanya Laing Gahr from FortisBC about Indigenous relations and advancing economic reconciliation through partnership on this special podcast episode, sponsored by FortisBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Senator Pamela Wallin on the Canadian economy
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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 informat…
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BC Lions owner Amar Doman on the season ahead
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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TD deputy chief economist on inflation, interest rates and the economy
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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Foreign Affairs official Roberto Velasco Alvarez on Canada-Mexico relations
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Tiffany James of Nessy
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present educator and dyslexia advocate Tiffany James of Nessy. We discuss Nessy's program, the upcoming release in conjunction with Chris Woodin for math, the film Mikal, Tiffany's and Mike's books, and the Dyslexia Trust. Grab a cup of coffee and come join us for our chat. Host: Ashley Roberts…
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Kareem Weaver
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present educator, advocate Kareem Weaver as we discuss dyslexia, literacy, and the social justice of why literacy is critical for ALL children. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our chat with host, Ashley Roberts.
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Champlain Financial’s Phil Arrata on leadership
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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 i…
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Christopher Woodin
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present Christopher Woodin. We will be discussing mathematics as it relates to both dyslexia and dyscalculia. Grab a cup of coffee, or tea since it's the afternoon, and join us for our chat with host, Ashley Roberts.
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Genevieve Hawkins on mental health and the workplace
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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.…
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Athabasca University president Alex Clark on the workplace
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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Deloitte’s “Summit” for employees and clients
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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.By Business In Vancouver
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guests Pat Roberts & Nancy Blair
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair of AIM Academy and AIM Institute as our guests. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our chat with host, Ashley Roberts.
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BC Attorney General Niki Sharma on election amendments
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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.…
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Emily Hanford
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present Emily Hanford as our guest. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our chat with host, Ashley Roberts.
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CFIB study finds small businesses unhappy with municipalities
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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 informatio…
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Dr. David Kilpatrick
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present Dr. David Kilpatrick as our guest. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our chat with host, Ashley Roberts.
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CFA Institute President Margaret Franklin on DEI
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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 informatio…
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Season 3 Episode 2: Inside the Dean's Office with Dean Melanie Woodin
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Welcome back to Room 1068 - we're back with the second episode of our third season! In this episode, Jolie chats with none other than Melanie Woodin, Dean of the University's Faculty of Arts and Science about the Dean's Office, its role in supporting students, and advice for students, staff, faculty, and community members.Got a question? Email us a…
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Deloitte issues its 2023 economic outlook
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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.…
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Glacier Media journalists discuss British Columbian issues with BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Dr. Louisa Moats
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk is pleased to present Dr. Louisa Moats as our guest for Saturday, January 7, 2023. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our chat with host, Ashley Roberts.
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The impact of storytelling in real estate
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Maxine Jakubke, principal at Publ!sh, joins BIV reporter Claire Wilson to discuss the role that storytelling and culture play in today's real estate industry. From placemaking to meaningful engagement, storytelling is offering a new avenue for real estate companies and developers to connect with the communities they are working in. See omnystudio.c…
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Indigenous business: Reconciliation through technology
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Lawrence Lewis is the founder of OneFeather. He discusses how technology can empower First Nations' economic development and serve as a catalyst for meaningful reconciliation. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See…
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Indigenous business: From consultation to partnership with Gowling WLG
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This episode is sponsored by Gowling WLG. Bob Freedman, Gowling WLG partner and member of the firm's Indigenous law group, discusses how Indigenous engagement has evolved over time. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Séli…
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Indigenous business: Identity and sovereignty
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Merle Alexander, principal of the Indigenous Law Group at Miller Titerle + Co., discusses the legal and cultural complexity of Indigenous identity and sovereignty. Chastity Davis-Alphonse hosts. This episode is part of a three-part Indigenous business podcast series, timed to the launch of the December 2022 issue of Mákook pi Sélim. See omnystudio.…
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Rhiannon Rosalind of the not-for-profit Conscious Economics firm discusses its partnership with Interac on research and its Money and Mindfulness for Canadians program to teach financial confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman on leadership in the pandemic
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Tamara Vrooman, the CEO of YVR International Airport, discusses the challenges of leadership during the pandemic and how her style had to adapt to changing conditions. She is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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Season 3 Episode 1: About ASSU with Gavin Nowlan
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We're back with the first episode of our third season! In this episode, Jolie chats with ASSU Student Advisor Gavin Nowlan about how to make the most of your time on campus, and some of the services ASSU provides! Got a question? Email us at students.assu@utoronto.ca or Jolie: jolie@assu.caBy Arts & Science Students' Union
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Hager family donates $5 million for pancreatic cancer research
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The family of Bob Hager, the Vancouver lawyer who helped establish the Philips, Hager and North law firm and lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, has donated $5 million to enhance the Pancreas Centre BC research facility he launched before his passing. His wife Judy and co-director Dr. Daniel Renouf discuss the advances and challenges of…
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Gordon Sondland, former EU ambassador under Donald Trump
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The former ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, author of a new book on his time working for Donald Trump, talks about the U.S. mid-term elections and Trump’s diminished prospects for returning to the White House. He is in conversation with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Donna Gargett
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Welcome to Dyslexia Coffee Talk with the Dyslexia Initiative. Grab your coffee and join us for a conversation. We are so excited to have you join us! On this week's episode of Dyslexia Coffee Talk we are joined by Donna Gargett. Donna is an adult with dyslexia raising dyslexic children. Today we are discussing the new LinkedIn strength one can add …
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Women in Business: Restaurateur and entrepreneur Meeru Dhalwala
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Vij's co-founder and B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee Meeru Dhalwala joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to discuss workplace culture, leadership strategy and pursuing one's passion. Dhalwala shares details of her latest venture – My Bambiri – with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Women in Business: GeoComply co-founder Anna Sainsbury
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GeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury joins this episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series to talk about scaling her tech unicorn and leading mission-driven work. Sainsbury talks about her leadership style, lessons learned and her view on balance in work and life with BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Women in Business: Cindy David and Lori Pinkowski
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This episode of BIV's Women in Business podcast series, sponsored by Cindy David Financial Group, explores finance, financial planning and retirement with two leading industry experts. Cindy David, president and estate planning adviser with Cindy David Financial Group, and Lori Pinkowski, senior portfolio manager and senior investment advisor with …
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LifeSciencesBC chair on the sector’s successes and challenges
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Ali Ardakani, the new board chair of LifeSciencesBC, discusses the sector’s impact and successes and challenges with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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Don Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to look at the launch of its 10-satellite constellation to mitigate supply chain issues and provide disaster prevention, including climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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BC NDP candidate Anjali Appadurai disqualified
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Legislative reporter Rob Shaw of Glacier Media, the Orca and CHEK TV, joins Researchco president Mario Canseco to discuss the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from its leadership race. They were in conversation with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Anna-Marie Holmes and the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker
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At age 80, award-winning Anna-Marie Holmes of B.C. is still vital as a ballet choreographer and about to revive the Nutcracker for the Goh Ballet. She talks about her career, about staying relevant at a later age, and about the context of staging a famous Russian ballet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dyslexia Coffee Talk with guest Ameer Baraka
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Join us for this amazing episode where we speak with actor, author, and dyslexia advocate, Ameer Baraka. We discuss his book, The Ugly Side of Dyslexia, his personal story of struggle and rising above it through sheer force of will, and his dedication to raising awareness for dyslexia for all children. Host: Ashley Roberts…
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Increasing women's workforce participation, with Amy Robichaud
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Dress for Success Vancouver Amy Robichaud joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss women's workforce participation, and the 10th annual Success Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Business In Vancouver
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