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Jami Makan

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As seen in: Business in Vancouver (BIV), MarketWatch, Vancouver is Awesome, Times Colonist, Castanet News, North Shore News, The Prince George Citizen, Richmond News, Pique NewsMagazine, Sechelt / Gibsons Coast Reporter, Squamish Chief and
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Hospital projects, health spending lift demand for B.C. medical office space

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By Jami Makan Verified
| Times Colonist Verified
Medical office is a distinct asset class in B.C. commercial real estate that is riding the wave of higher health-care spending, aging baby boomers and major hospital projects, though concerns remain around new project viability. Total health-care spending in Canada was expected to reach $399 billion in 2025, or $9,626 per Canadian, rising to 12.7 per cent of GDP, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
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Staycations set to fuel a strong B.C. tourism industry this summer Original

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By Graeme Wood Verified, Jami Makan Verified, Glen Korstrom Verified
| Business in Vancouver (BIV) Verified
Jin Gao, a government worker living in Burnaby, is planning to take short trips within B.C. this summer instead of travelling internationally as she usually does. “Travel costs have really risen a lot, especially hotels,” said Gao. “And there is a lot of uncertainty going on in the world, as well as disease outbreaks.
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BIV launches fifth edition of BC500

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By Jami Makan Verified, Graeme Wood Verified, Rob Shaw Verified
| Business in Vancouver (BIV) Verified
BIV is proud to announce the release of the latest edition of BC500, a definitive list profiling the 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia. This highly anticipated publication, now available online for BIV subscribers, continues the tradition of recognizing the visionaries, innovators and trailblazers who have significantly impacted the province's communities, industries and overall economy.
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I actually own a Smith Corona Corsair typewriter from the 1960s that I bought in Toronto while working in the legal field.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To document alleged truths and test them in the marketplace of ideas, a form of the scientific method.

Why did you become a journalist?

While I was a teenager interning with OC Weekly, I liked writing about cool local bands and companies, and getting hooked up with free CDs.
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