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Ep. 355: Is cattle ranching sustainable?
Stuart McNish invited fourth generation rancher Cherie Copithorne-Barnes to join him for this episode of Conversations That Matter, Food for Thought to ask her about beef.
Ep. 354: Setting standards for renewable cities
Stuart McNish invited Dr Walter Mérida to join him for a Conversation That Matters about the complex and achievable process of integrating renewable energy into the transportation and energy grid we need to successfully transition to electrified transportation.
Ep. 353: Cannabis as medicine: How it works
Stuart McNish invited John Tse to join him for a Conversation That Matters about how and when to use cannabis as medicine.
Ep. 352: Can Granville Street be re-imagined?
Stuart McNish invited Chris Fair, the CEO and the 2013 Place Brand Thought Leader, to join him for a Conversation That Matters about Re-Imagining Granville Street.
Ep. 351: Let’s Talk GMOs with a GMO Scientist
Stuart McNish wanted to ask someone who actually does this type of work, what they do, why they do it, and can we trust them and the foods they produce. He invited Larry Gilbertson of Bayer Crop Sciences to join him for a Conversation That Matters about innovations in plant biotechnology.
Ep. 350: British Columbia mining: leading the world
Stuart McNish invited Adam Pankratz of the Sauder School of Business to join him for a Conversation That Matters about mining in BC.
Ep. 349: Let’s talk about CRISPR People
Stuart McNish invited Henry Greely to join us for a Conversation That Matters about human germline editing.
Ep. 348: Addressing Anti-Asian Racism
Stuart McNish invited Franco Ng, one of the driving forces behind the Forum, to join us for a Conversation That Matter about addressing anti-Asian racism.
Ep. 347: British Columbia’s World-Class Life Sciences
Stuart McNish invited Wendy Hurlburt, the President and CEO of LifeSciences BC, to join us for a Conversation That Matter about the remarkable intellectual assets we have in BC and why we need to support them to the benefit of all of us.
Ep. 346: The Right Stuff
Stuart McNish invited Judy Desjarlais of TOP NOTCH Oilfield Contractors to join him for a Conversation That Matters about a mindset that will not accept defeat.
Ep. 345: Is all methane created equal?
Stuart McNish invited Dr. Robert Howarth of Cornell University to join him for a Conversation That Matters about digging deeper to understand the complex world of methane.
Ep. 344: How can we stop one billion bottles?
We invited David Katz of Plastic Bank to join us for a Conversation That Matters about working to ensure plastic can be recycled, can be a part of the circular economy and can continue to play a positive role in people’s lives.
Ep. 343: Why farming is a risky business
We invited Kristjan Hebert for a Conversation That Matters episode about the business of farming in Canada.
Ep. 342: Do you put your money where your mouth is?
We invited Sean Carter to join us for a Conversation That Matters about putting your money in investments that support artists.
Ep. 341: Is British Columbia leading the way in digital health?
We invited Dr Sylvain Moreno of Digital Health Circle to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the delivery of healthcare going forward, the expertise he and his team bring to technology innovators, and why BC is positioned to be a world leader in online healthcare.
Ep. 340: What is the magnitude of the Western Alienation plan?
We invited Preston Manning to join us for a Conversation That Matters about Alberta, the current state of discontent and a potential path forward.
Ep. 339: Is the Great Barrier Reef dying?
We invited marine biologist Gareth Phillips to join us for a fascinating Conversation That Matters about the Great Barrier Reef and what we can all do to ensure it remains as healthy as possible.
Ep. 338: Agriculture: problem or solution?
We invited agricultural climate specialist Dr. Jeff Seale to join us for a Conversation That Matters, Food For Thought episode, about working with plants to help reduce carbon in the atmosphere.
Ep. 337: Four Pillars: Did it fail?
We invited Dr. Julian Somers to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how we can develop a path to recovery from homelessness and addiction – a path, he maintains, is attainable for everyone but not by the current methods.
Ep. 336: Can business be a social enterprise?
We invited Chief Clarence Louie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his businesses, his strategies and how he manages his dual roles as Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band and as head of the development corporation.