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COPE Vancouver: 2022 Council Candidates

Formed in 1968, The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) has been traditionally associated with tenants, environmentalists, and the labour movement. Candidates Jean Swanson and Breen Ouellette have spent their careers advocating for social justice issues. This fall they are asking Vancouver to vote for more COPE representation to make a big change in the city they call home.

Group Eleven Resources: Blue Sky Opportunities

This week we welcome back Bart Jaworski, CEO and Director of Group Eleven Resources, to discuss all things zinc. Incorporated in 2015, Group Eleven is a mineral exploration company focused on advanced stage zinc exploration projects in Ireland. Two of their main ventures include the Ballinalack project located in north-east Ireland and the Stonepark project, located near Limerick. Bart gives us an overview of the current zinc market and what he sees happening in the future.

Vision Vancouver: 2022 Council Candidates

From 2008 till 2018 Vancouver was very familiar with Vision Vancouver. Yet, for the last four years, the party has kept a low profile- until now. Candidates Leslie Boldt and Stuart Mackinnon fill us in on how Vision has been rebuilding, what their goals are as candidates, and how they are willing to work with just about anyone.

An Industry Deep Dive with Mr. Lithium

Joe Lowry, or as industry players have dubbed him, “Mr. Lithium” has been involved in supplying raw materials to the lithium-ion battery space since the beginning of the industry in Japan. As the president and founder of Global lithium, Joe provides advisory services, custom studies, expert consultations, and online resources to clients on five continents. On this week’s episode, we’ll dive deep into the supply and demand of lithium and where Joe see’s things heading in the future.

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BC Real Estate: 2023 Market Crash?

CEO Trevor Koot and Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson from the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) join us on this week’s episode. The BCREA is the professional association for over 24,000 commercial and residential realtors in BC. The organization supports the province’s eight real estate boards by providing professional development opportunities, advocacy, and research.

Together with our host, Trevor and Brendon dive into what is happening in Greater Vancouver real estate, the role of the BCREA, and how some government policy have unintentional consequences.

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Vancouver Mayoral Candidate: Colleen Hardwick

She’ll soon complete her first term as a Vancouver City Councillor, but Colleen Hardwick has no intention of slowing down or leaving 453 W. 12th Avenue behind. Inspired by the insights and legacies of The Electors’ Action Movement, TEAM for a Livable Vancouver was formed in August 2021. Soon after Colleen was acclaimed as the mayoral candidate for TEAM.

With a focus on neighbourhoods, Colleen discusses her ideas on housing, core services, and how City Hall will make evidence-based decisions under her leadership.

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Vancouver Mayoral Candidate: Mark Marissen

Known as a public affairs strategist and entrepreneur who founded Burrard Strategy in 1998, Mark Marissen first started his career in Ottawa as the National Youth Director of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Over the years, Mark has worked with several familiar names and achieved success on a number of high-level projects. With a strong track record, Mark is now asking Vancouverites to vote for him in the upcoming municipal election. Check out what Mark has to say about the issues impacting Vancouver.

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Chip Wilson | Money Goes to Where It’s Most Loved

We are thrilled to have one of Canada's greatest entrepreneurs, Chip Wilson, on this week's episode. Chip showcases his highly regarded expertise on brand development in Canada, and the relationship all levels of government have with current and aspiring business owners.

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Vancouver’s Window Smashing Crime Wave with John Clerides

The rise in window and store front damage has been plaguing local business owners as they try to make repairs and recover from the economic affects of the pandemic. On today’s show, we are joined by John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars, to discuss an issue that is affecting many Vancouver business owners.

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Bridging the Tech Talent Gap with Ilya Brotzky, VanHack

This week’s episode features one of Vancouver’s youngest and brightest CEOs, Ilya
Brotzky of VanHack. We explore how he started VanHack, the dire need for more
tech talent in the world, as well as the future within the tech space. Enjoy this
week’s fascinating discussion.