The Jill Bennett Show

Global News has uncovered the staggering amounts some mayors are getting paid because of lucrative stipends for sitting on multiple boards. This is renewing calls for more transparency about municipal politicians' compensations. What does the future of TikTok look like? The Chinese social video app merged in 2017 with the competing app Musical.ly, which also launched in China. That kicked off a remarkable seven years during which TikTok grew from a niche teen app into a global trendsetter, but also emerged as a potential national security threat, according to U.S. officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we look at and analyze past BC wildfires to better fight them in the future? Guest: Jen Baron - Postdoctoral Researcher & Incoming Assistant Professor in Fire Ecology, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Premier David Eby says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made a "declaration of economic war'' on Canada and B.C. with his proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Vancouver backyard chickens are practicing social distancing from wild birds amid the rising H5N1 risk. Endorsements are rolling in as Mark Carney announces his bid for Liberal Leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LA wildfires have claimed the childhood home of a former BC lions player. He comes on to tell his story. Vancouver City Councilor Adriane Carr says she's stepping down and is urging voters to turn out in a byelection to choose her successor. A Lawyer says that the recent order to cull 400 BC ostriches may be breaching cruelty law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC premier Christy Clark says she has decided not to seek the federal Liberal leadership. BC ombudsperson Jay Chalke is investigating the exclusion of a number students from BC public schools. A BC hairdresser is being named top stylist in Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mayor of Port Coquitlam has some choice words on BC's influx of immigration. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The electric vehicle transition in Canada is about to become more expensive for Canadians, as Transport Canada announces it's pausing its EV rebate program. A proposed motion is hoping to establish better extreme-weather-planning measures in Burnaby's community plan. Campsite reservations for the May long weekend open this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. Elections BC to probe election complaint lodged by BC Conservatives Another higher-profile Liberal has bowed out of the party's leadership race. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says while she's ready to become the first female leader of the Liberal party, she's not willing to leave her cabinet post at a ``crucial time'' for Canada-U-S relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least 180,000 residents under evacuation orders in Los Angeles area due to ongoing wildfires. What's the latest info? A recent op-ed from The Orca argues that the BC severance system needs a reset. Finally, many are calling on Ottawa to axe capital gains changes amid much uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple massive wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force. Trudeau's resignation is leaving some federal legislation(that could affect BC) in limbo. Speaking of Trudeau, how are Liberal MPs feeling about the news of his resignation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fascinating new study seeks to find out if money really CAN buy happiness! Guest: Säde Stenlund - Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and author of the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heads up to commuters using the Massey Tunnel: There will be crews working on-site for the next 6 months (but it's only for geotechnical surveys, so don't get your hopes up). Trump is doubling down on his threats to make Canada the 51st state. BC wineries are now once again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Court of Appeal says a law passed by the provincial government to stave off opposition to a supportive housing development in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kitsilano is unconstitutional. Guest: Karen Finnan - Director and Spokesperson for Kitsilano Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he will be stepping down as the Liberal leader. What does the future look like for the Liberal party? Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Guest: John Rustad - Leader of the Conservative Party of BC Guest: Lisa Raitt - Former Transport Minister - Conservative Party of Canada - currently the vice-chair of global investment banking at CIBC Capital Markets and former deputy leader of the Conservative Party, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended weeks of speculation this morning by announcing he will step down. He also said Governor General Mary Simon has agreed to his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24th. Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighting some amazing $10-or-less dishes in Vancouver! Chao Mami -- $10 pho and other dishes from 2-6pm daily The Naam -- $10 burgers during happy hour 3-6pm Mon - Fri Bodega on Main -- $10 items on happy hour Coast Restaurant -- $10 items on happy hour --Happy Hour is on Monday to Friday from 2:30pm – 5:30pm and Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 5:30pm. Santo Taco -- Tacos are $3.99 each during their happy hour which runs 11:11am - 4:44pm daily (or $5 regular) Tamaly Shop -- Tamales $7.80 each -- and this is a meal, high in protein (savoury, plant based and dessert) R & B Brewing -- $10 brunch dishes on weekends and holidays https://www.randbbrewing.com/menu Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nanaimo resident Jessica comes on to share her story in the hopes it will bring awareness to the growing problems facing the island city. Retail analysts say Canadians are switching to the secondhand market! The once iconic Four Seasons Hotel building is now set to be demolished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surveys show paying down debt tops Canadians New Year’s resolutions, BDO Debt Solutions recommends Canadians instead put in place a 2025 Financial Plan to tackle debt. Guest: Nicole Olsen - BDO Senior Manager Vice President, Licensed Insolvency Trustee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia's latest property assessments show values have been relatively flat in many parts of the province, especially major urban areas such as Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna. What are the biggest health risks associated with alcohol? Many Canadians say that tackling debt is their new years resolution for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The measure designed to discourage property speculation but industry insiders worry the province's property flipping tax will discourage possible listings which will limit housing supply. Guest: Adil Dinani - Founder of the Dinani Group of Royal LePage West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a positive update on the condition of a BC teen infected with avian flu. We have a 2025-themed edition of our travel segment with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Last but not least, we hear from Global News Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on the horrific attack in New Orleans that's left 10 people dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Man pulled in by BC Ferries security in strange incident GUEST: Ted Thomas - Traveller on BC Ferries The future of the federal Liberal Party GUEST: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Remembering Y2K GUEST: Mike Agerbo - CEO and Executive Producer, GetConnected Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Mike Agerbo - CEO and Executive Producer at GetConnected Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Gina Haggett, Director of Public Relations for The Salvation Army in British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Tom Davidoff - Director, UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Ted Thomas, Traveller on BC Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Warren Kinsella, Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Lisa Pantages, Granddaughter of the Swim’s Founder, Peter Pantages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Kyla Lee, Lawyer - Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Keith Brownsey - Political Science, at Mount Royal University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Lauren Adelman - Internal Medicine Specialist, Canada West Veterinary Specialists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Saleem Ali - Chair, Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences, University of Delaware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Calvin Chrustie - Senior Partner, Critical Risk team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Mark Blumberg - Lawyer at Blumbergs Professional Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Kash Heed - Former West Vancouver Police Chief, Former Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General and current Richmond City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should you do with your leftover turkey? GUEST: Caren McSherry, Founder and President of The Gourmet Warehouse How ‘bout them ‘nucks? GUEST: Dave Tomlinson, Colour Analyst for the Vancouver Canucks The history of Boxing Day in Canada GUEST: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Bianca Rego, Mornings With Simi producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now is the perfect time to come up with 2025 new year’s resolutions GUEST: Tyler Thielmann, President/CEO, Spring Financial Elias Pettersson gets petulant and J.T. Miller goes missing GUEST: Patrick Johnston, Sports Reporter for The Province newspaper B.C. wineries and breweries face shortfall as liquor branch continues to charge GST GUEST: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Tania Tomaszewska, a strategic business advisor to the wine industry, and producer and host of her TT Wine Explorer Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffles cabinet GUEST: Dr. Gerald Baier, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, UBC What do we do with the derelict houses around Vancouver - City hall doesn’t know yet GUEST: Dan Fumano, Vancouver Sun Columnist Healthy habits during holidays GUEST: SCOTT LEAR, professor, health sciences & Pfizer/Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Vancouver says city council has approved the demolition of a heritage building in the downtown core after declaring that it posed a danger to the public safety. The BC housing minister is singling out 2 municipalities for their lack of new home construction. A new report finds that Vancouver's population will hit 4 million people by 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US officials say they have successfully eradicated murder hornets! How was this accomplished? Guest: Gail Wallin - Executive Director, Invasive Species Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bold new campaign is hoping to keep British Columbians IN the province. A man from the Sunshine Coast continues to receive misdelivered packages at his home... and then go out of his way to track down and return them to their rightful owners through social media! Canada is one step closer to becoming the first country in the world to ban the captivity of elephants and great apes for entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's chief building official says a downtown building is at risk of collapse! With the holiday shopping season upon us, the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) warns that retailers are missing out on significant profits if their stores and online platforms aren’t accessible to people with disabilities. Last but not least, National Post Columnist Tasha Kherriddin comes on to share her thoughts on Chrystia Freeland's resignation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet mere hours before the fiscal update! Where does the government go from here? A new Angus Reid poll shows economic pessimism is down, yet 2/5 Canadians say they are "worse-off" than last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post strike: Minister seeks order to get workers back on the job GUEST: Stephen Gale, B.C. Representative for the Canadian Union for Postal Workers Will participation in the GST holiday be mandatory? GUEST: Jasmin Guenette,VP of National Affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Vancouver Whitecaps FC to be put up for sale GUEST: Asa Rehman, Voice of the Vancouver Whitecaps on cknw.com and whitecapsfc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Chiefs of police say decriminalization isn’t working. A Nanaimo man was stabbed over 100 times with a syringe. Last but not least, when will we see an end to this Canada Post strike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Nanaimo man is recovering after being stabbed 100 times with a syringe in a public washroom. The latest travel news/deals with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. Finally, some new data shows that drug deaths in BC are going down. What's causing this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report finds Canadian cancer patients are dealing with an average of $33K in out-of-pocket expenses. New research finds that Canadians' generosity is at an all-time low. Last but not least, are crustaceans too smart to be boiled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices