BIV News Quiz February 26, 2016

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Which film studio officially opened in Vancouver to keep up with growing demand from U.S. TV and movie productions?
- Warner Bros. Canada
- Ironwood Studios
- Sony Pictures Imageworks
- DHX Media

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According to Rowena Rizzotti, the Lark Group's vice-president of health care and innovation, what is a major challenge facing the medical profession?
- Difficulty in harnessing new technologies for health-care uses
- Difficulty in meeting growing demand for medical services
- High rates of workplace injury
- Decline in funding for medical schools
Correct Answer

A. Difficulty in harnessing new technologies for health-care uses

Explanation

Read more about how the Surrey health-tech hub hopes to build a billion-dollar business and create thousands of jobs: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/health-tech-hub-hoping-build-billion-dollar-busine/

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What new transportation initiative did the City of Vancouver launch this week?
- A bike share system with 1,500 bikes
- A free bike for every resident
- Allowing roller bladers to use city bike lanes
- Complementary reflective safety vests for pedestrians
Correct Answer

A. A bike share system with 1,500 bikes

Explanation

Read more about Vancouver's new initiative here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/vancouvers-bike-share-system-be-place-june/

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Which ABC TV series recently concluded filming its 100th episode in B.C., spending a total of $276 million in the province, according to a report from the Motion Picture Association – Canada?
- Castle
- The Bachelor
- Modern Family
- Once Upon A Time
Correct Answer

A. Once Upon A Time

Explanation

Read more about this production, which has generated 5,500 local jobs, here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/its-no-fairy-tale-once-upon-time-tv-production-bri/

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What book did new Indochino CEO Drew Green give 200 employees soon after he took the helm?
- 50 Shades of Grey
- The Alchemist
- The Bible
- Web Analytics 2.0: The Art of Online Accountability and Science of Customer Centricity
Correct Answer

A. The Alchemist

Explanation

Check out BIV's profile of Drew Green here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/indochino-ceo-drew-green-inspired-journey/

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Why did the B.C. Securities Commission issue a lifetime ban, a $18.5 million fine and a $18.5 million repayment order to Doris Elizabeth Nelson?
- She traded securities without first getting client consent
- She hired people who were unlicensed and ineligible to raise money from investors
- She ran a Ponzi scheme
- She was involved in unauthorized foreign exchange transactions
Correct Answer

A. She ran a Ponzi scheme

Explanation

Read more about the BCSC's ruling by checking out BIV's story here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/bcsc-issues-lifetime-ban-185-million-fine-ponzi-sc/

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BC’s Liberal government is projecting surpluses for the next three fiscal years, but the province’s overall debt is set to rise during the same period. What is it projected to be in the 2018-19 fiscal year?
- $45 billion
- $950 million
- $12 billion
- $72 billion
Correct Answer

A. $72 billion

Explanation

Read BIV's editorial about how a boring budget benefits B.C. business here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/editorial-boring-budget-benefits-bc-business/

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A Richmond-based startup recently integrated its own business purchasing software with a platform developed by which high-growth startup with offices in B.C.?
- Hootsuite
- Slack
- Vision Critical
- Facebook
Correct Answer

A. Slack

Explanation

Read more about how this B.C. startup has integrated with this business messaging tool here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/procurify-taps-slack-provide-real-time-notificatio/

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Edelman took top spot in BIV's latest list, which was:
- Smallest microbreweries in B.C.
- Biggest security companies in B.C.
- Biggest architecture firms in Metro Vancouver
- Biggest public relations firms in B.C.
Correct Answer

A. Biggest public relations firms in B.C.

Explanation

Check out BIV's latest list here: https://www.biv.com/datatables/biggest-public-relations-firms-in-bc-in-2016/For more BIV lists, visit: https://www.biv.com/datatables/

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According to a new list published by Mercer, Vancouver takes top spot in North America for:
- Happiest residents
- Healthiest residents
- Best income-to-housing cost ratio
- Best quality of life
Correct Answer

A. Best quality of life

Explanation

Check out BIV's story about this list here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/vancouver-offers-best-quality-life-north-america-m/

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Which film studio officially opened in Vancouver to keep up with growing demand from U.S. TV and movie productions?

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According to Rowena Rizzotti, the Lark Group's vice-president of health care and innovation, what is a major challenge facing the medical profession?

What new transportation initiative did the City of Vancouver launch this week?

Which ABC TV series recently concluded filming its 100th episode in B.C., spending a total of $276 million in the province, according to a report from the Motion Picture Association – Canada?

What book did new Indochino CEO Drew Green give 200 employees soon after he took the helm?

Why did the B.C. Securities Commission issue a lifetime ban, a $18.5 million fine and a $18.5 million repayment order to Doris Elizabeth Nelson?

BC’s Liberal government is projecting surpluses for the next three fiscal years, but the province’s overall debt is set to rise during the same period. What is it projected to be in the 2018-19 fiscal year?

A Richmond-based startup recently integrated its own business purchasing software with a platform developed by which high-growth startup with offices in B.C.?

Edelman took top spot in BIV's latest list, which was:

According to a new list published by Mercer, Vancouver takes top spot in North America for: