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BIV on Roundhouse Radio, May 30, 2016: The resource industry in B.C., financial sector layoffs and vacation time

There’s no doubt B.C.’s economy has traditionally been entrenched in resources like mining, lumber and energy.
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There’s no doubt B.C.’s economy has traditionally been entrenched in resources like mining, lumber and energy.

But with evolving concerns about the environment and greater investment in the innovation industry, this traditional sector is facing more resistance than before.

Stewart Muir, executive director at Resource Works, joins us in studio to discuss why a balance is needed between the resources sector and environmental concerns.

Later on, Agreement Express CEO Mike Gardner joins talks about shakeups in the financial industry.

And Ashleigh Brown, regional manager of Robert Half Canada, tackles the headaches many workers endure when planning for vacations.

Click here to listen to the episode.