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BIV podcast (episode 49): The pot business grows up

Hosts Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin recap the business news stories that caught their eyes this week. First up: U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban will likely benefit Vancouver whether or not the ban can surpass legal challenges.
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Mike Harcourt

Hosts Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin recap the business news stories that caught their eyes this week.

First up: U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban will likely benefit Vancouver whether or not the ban can surpass legal challenges.

Vancouver is not a very romantic city, says Amazon Canada based on sales data of romance-related goods and services. According to Amazon’s ranking of 20 Canadian cities, we’re behind famous love-nests like Edmonton, Saskatoon and Red Deer.

Snap has filed for an IPO, despite stating it’s unsure if it will ever make a profit.

Tablet sales continue to plummet.

Feature interview:

Cam Battley, executive vice-president of Aurora Cannabis, on the development and maturation of the legal pot industry in Canada.