The Jill Bennett Show

Former BC NDP MLA Melanie Mark comes on to share her reaction to the rapid passing of Bills 14 and 15! The mayor and council in Bellingham have penned a letter expressing their "commitment" to Canada amid ongoing tensions with the Trump tariffs. Speaking of which, U.S. courts blocked... then reinstated... Trump’s tariffs. What now?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ridge Meadows triathlete Michelle Taschereau is taking on her unpredictable, disabling disease one race at a time! Guest: Michelle Taschereau - Lower Mainland (Pitt Meadows) woman living with MS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC NDP MLA Melanie Mark comes on to share her reaction to the passing of Bills 14 and 15. Guest: Melanie Mark - Former BC NDP MLA and Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is calling on the new federal justice minister to enact tougher bail laws. Was a chair THROWN at an Abbotsford Canucks announcer?! BC taxi drivers say they're unhappy with Uber’s province-wide expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The King has officially opened Canada's 45th Parliament by reading a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty. Spanish Banks quietly increased its parking to $1.50/hour! A three Judge panel from BC Court of Appeal ruled that the BC NDP Bill 26 MEVA legislation, introduced in May 2023, aimed at pushing through the 7th/8th and Arbutus development, is unconstitutional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's real estate market is so dismal right now, that realtors have begun turning down new listings! Local non-profit thrift stores say they're facing tough times as rents continue to rise. The fossil that was recognized two years ago as one of B-C's official emblems has now been confirmed as belonging to a new genus of prehistoric animals not previously identified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Metro Vancouver report shows the region is building only HALF the housing that municipalities actually need. Guest: Anne McMullin - President and CEO, Urban Development Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. government drops contract with special consultant on Downtown Eastside. Guest: Amanda Burrows - Executive Director, First United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman was kicked out of Walmart for trying to enter with her guide dog! Vancouver's opulent CURV tower gets away with switching out of below-market housing. Lewis Pugh is tackling the waters where Jaws was filmed(50 years ago)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post says it received strike notice yesterday from the union representing more than 55-thousand postal workers and employees plan to walk out Friday if a deal isn't reached. BC says it doesn't know how many people are on extended leave from involuntary hospital stays. The Director of the FBI is making some scathing accusations towards Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FBI boss Kash Patel launched some scathing accusations at Canada, suggesting that drugs and terrorists are entering the US through our shared border. Guest: Calvin Chrustie - Senior Partner, Critical Risk Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighting some famous red wine blends! Hester Creek Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2022. ($34.99 Platinum National Wine Awards of Canada and double gold at All Canadian Wine awards) 45% Grenache, 38% Syrah (includes 2% of co-fermented Viognier), and 17% Mourvedre Roche Wines Nuances 2020 ($36). A blend of 47% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2020 ($25) Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Chile ($18.99) Chapoutier Belleruche, Cotes du Rhone ($22.99) Chateau Margaux 1990 ($5550) Chateau Belle-vue Haut Medoc ($50) Guest: Karl Kliparchuk - Writer at mywinepal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team will now continue WITHOUT a jury. Jurors in the case were dismissed after one of them submitted a note to the judge saying some panel members felt defence lawyers for one of the accused were making fun of them. Plus, we are learning more about a brazen armed robbery that took place at a Donair shop in New Westminster last month. Finally, Hudson’s Bay is selling its brands to Canadian Tire! How will this impact the look of the iconic company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

400 ostriches on a BC farm are on the cusp of being culled due to avian flu concerns. Guest: Lyle Oberg - Board Member, Alberta Health Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supporters urged to ‘surround’ BC farm where 400 ostriches have been ordrered to be culled. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Lawyer with Breder Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe. Guest: Dr. Tony Yang - Structural engineering professor in UBC’s faculty of applied science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How car thefts are costing Canadians emotionally and financially! A cull still stands against 400 ostriches, and time is running out. The alcohol on beaches program is back for the summer! What rules do you need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The head of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says the company expects a surge of tariff-related price increases at its stores as its pre-tariff inventory runs out. The federal government’s firearms prohibitions have created serious barriers for both businesses and citizens. Canada’s healthy firearms community rooted in tradition, sport, and necessity is now burdened with confusion, inaccessibility, and fear. We continue the conversation surrounding a court-ordered cull of 400 ostriches on a BC farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's new Housing Minister is former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson! Vancouver's condo market is in DIRE shape. What can be done to improve the situation. A $150k consultant was hired to look into the Downtown Eastside. Was this really necessary?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okanagan distiller claims maple leaf washing is duping consumers. Guest: Tyler Dyck - President of the Craft Distillers Guild of BC, and the Canadian Craft Distillers Alliance and the CEO of Vernon and Kelowna-based Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Langley is responding to the termination of the Shared Policing Agreement. Germ-guy Jason Tetro joins us to discuss why we're seeing a shocking rise in measles cases. The quest to bring more US-based nurses to BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wheelchair ramp has been stolen from the Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours. Guest: Gerry O’Neil - Owner, Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TransLink is offering streamlined trucking standards for the region. A small Metro Vancouver municipality could triple in population — and not everyone's happy about it. BC's jobs minister says the province's job force is "holding steady" in the face of global volatility and shifting economic winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human waste on Vancouver streets is getting out of control. New rules on tipping are being implemented in Quebec. Should BC follow suit? It's been 25 years since the Nisga's Treaty came into effect. This landmark agreement was the first modern-day treaty signed in B.C. and the first in Canada to formally include the right to self-government directly within its terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coastal mayors are calling on the province to intervene amid ongoing BC Ferries disruptions. A BC safety report says that a planned burn could have killed trapped firefighters. As weight-loss injectables like Ozempic skyrocket in popularity, a new offshoot trend is starting to take hold: microdosing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A BC safety report finds that a planned burn could have killed trapped firefighters. Guest: Jim Cooperman - Author and Conservationist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICBC’s no-fault model is proving to be a major hurdle for the Vancouver festival victims. Medical wait times are costing Canadian patients almost $5.2 billion in lost wages last year. Carney tells Trump that Canada is ‘never for sale’ during their highly anticipated White House meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Vancouver Restaurants: Din Tai Fung Those Indian Guys Jay Nok Thai Bar Asra Chau Cafe Chez Nous Bakery & Coffee Chocolat Favoris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House says no final decisions have been made on President Donald Trump's call for tariffs targeting films made outside the United States. A spokesperson said Monday that the administration is exploring all options. Guest: Amy Lang - President, North Shore & Mammoth Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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BC Premier David Eby announces a review of the Mental Health Act mental in the wake of the Vancouver festival tragedy. The gloves are coming off in the US/Canada trade war, and it's Mark Carney vs. Donald Trump! Mixed reaction to how some in the community of Haida Gwaii are treating family members of a man charged with second-degree murder. RCMP are calling it a targeted hit and run death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) says a decision by the BC government to ‘pause’ the EV Rebate Program will push the price of new or used vehicle out of reach for many British Columbians. BC is moving forward on its short-term rental rules. Chef T.J. Conwi of Ono Vancouver and other chefs including Maj Yee, owner of Goldilocks Bake Shopare, are joining together to help make and deliver food to anyone in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre not only lost the election, but he also lost in his own riding. What's next for him in his political career? The man accused of driving a vehicle through a crowd of people at a street festival in Vancouver, killing 11, was under the care of a mental health team. How do we plan for mass victimization incidents like this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former West Vancouver Police Chief joins us to discuss the horrific tragedy that plagued the Lapu Lapu Festival over the weekend. So far, 11 people have been confirmed dead, with many more injured. We'll also hear from a mental health expert on the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy. Finally, today's the federal election! Canadians from coast to coast are making their voices heard as they head to the voting booth. Who will be the next PM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting around the city will be even more sustainable this Earth Day as Lime announces the expansion of its shared e-scooter system to downtown Vancouver just in time for spring. The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) confirmed a person with the same name was charged on April 15 in connection with the Vancouver incident and appeared in court that same day. He was released on Wednesday. An online bid to attracting US visitors to Nanaimo is gaining major traction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge has declared a mistrial in the sexual-assault trial of five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team GUEST: Nick Cake, Defence lawyer, former prosecutor Cake Criminal Defence B.C.’s first involuntary treatment centre opens at Surrey correctional facility GUEST: Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division Metro Vancouver report shows region building only half the housing that municipalities need GUEST: Anne McMullin, President and CEO, Urban Development Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Surrey school teachers say their classes are running out of paper! Is this a budget problem or a spending problem? Do you drive less than 15,000km a year? You might qualify for a new ICBC discount! A recent op-ed in the Globe & Mail suggests we need to strike a balance between "buying Canadian" and "avoiding American". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Records were SHATTERED over the Easter weekend as a whopping 7.3 million Canadians went to vote ahead of the election! Learning more about one of the deadliest shipwrecks in maritime history! Last but not least, the City of North Vancouver is moving forward with a comprehensive new approach to curb space and parking management with the launch of its Curb Access and Parking Plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. He had suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man. We check in with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to see how he's feeling ahead of the fast-approaching Federal Election! Finally, why are frog legs making a comeback on so many restaurant menus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver park board commissioner Jas Virdi says he is being discriminated against after storming out of meeting. Guest: Jas Virdi - ABC Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major party leaders are back on the campaign trail today following two days of debates in Montreal. A lost purse turns up after the help of a good samaritan. Highlighting some delicious spring wines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YVR is being hit with massive delays, and it's causing some serious anxiety for travellers ahead of the long weekend. BC's former Premier Gordon Campbell joins us to discuss the upcoming Federal election! Vancouver councillors have been raising concerns about the loss of multiple SRO units. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the 14th time in 16 years, Vancouver has the best airport in North America! Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was named Best Airport in North America and 13th in the world at the Skytrax World Airport Awards on Apr 9. Do we really need a doctor’s note for short term illnesses? BC doctors say NO. A new partnership is going to change the way BC fights wildfires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from both sides about a megaproject aiming to bring downtown-style urbanism to a quiet Vancouver neighbourhood. The Vancouver Park Board has officially approved paid parking for Trout Lake and Hillcrest community centres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could paid parking be coming to multiple Vancouver community centres? Guest: Aaron Jasper - Former Park Board Commissioner and Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the setbacks that the BC wine industry has faced in recent years, one winemaker has decided to think outside the box and introduce a new portfolio of no and low alcohol wine products. We are 2 weeks away from the federal election! What's the latest from the campaign trail? North Shore Rescue responded to multiple calls of serious injuries last weekend. How are rescue teams preparing as the warm weather approaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Violent crime, gun crime, sexual assaults, car thefts, extortion, and more – have all exploded under the soft on crime hug-a-thug laws the Carney-Trudeau Liberals introduced which gave repeat violent criminals access to easy bail and house arrest and took away mandatory jail time for certain violent crimes. Carney unveils public-safety proposals, plans to launch gun buyback program Metro Vancouver’s transit and transportation agency has revealed a plan to prevent major service cuts, at least until 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices