The Jill Bennett Show

A partnership between MST Nations and the province will help thousands of British Columbians own their first home in Vancouver. Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crash that killed 2 people at a BC wedding only resulted in a $2k fine. Has the legal system let us down? Plus we open the phone lines to hear from listeners about their own car accident horror stories! What can we expect from Eby's speech at UBCM tomorrow? Finally, Miley Cyrus is being sued over claims that she stole parts of her song "Flowers" from Bruno Mars' hit "When I Was Your Man". Is there actually a case here, or is this just a money-grab? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The woman who was behind the wheel in a West Vancouver crash that left two people dead will not be criminally charged. Plus, we open the phone lines to hear about your auto horror stories! Guest: Greg Phillips - Trial Lawyers Association Vice President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for our weekly travel segment with Claire Newell of Travel Best bets. The big story this week is a recently announced ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement for all Canadians travelling to the UK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Simcoe woman is in a 'state of shock' after being charged with assault using a squirt-gun! BC’s New Car Dealers (NCDA) are highlighting issues that demand the attention of political parties and candidates because of their impact on consumers, the economy, and over 400 dealerships in communities across this province that employ some 30,000 British Columbians. The latest in BC politics with Richard Zussman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We learn more about an incredible photo of a seal ‘caught’ in a humpback whale’s mouth off the coast of BC! Guest: Tomis Filipovic - Naturalist/Deckhand/Educator/Photographer, Eagle Wing Whale and Wildlife Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Simcoe woman is in a 'state of shock' after being charged with assault using a squirt-gun! Guest: Ari Goldkind - Criminal Defence Lawyer, legal analyst and political commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act. Richard Zussman joins the show to discuss the impact of independents, involuntary care and what could be at stake at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention happening this week! Lastly, B.C. mayors, officials issue ‘urgent call to action’ on bail reform, public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Apple launching new AI features mean for your privacy? Guest: Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents are fighting for change after a 13-year-old girl dies in a BC homeless camp. The BC government is implementing the recommendations of an external review of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital after one of its patients is allegedly stabbed three people in Vancouver while on unescorted leave. The Carbon Tax is turning out to be a major election issue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grieving parents are now fighting for change after a 13-year-old girl died in a BC homeless camp. Guest: Sarah MacDonald - Daughter Brianna died in a homeless camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A home is being donated to Squamish Nation in an effort to help Squamish Nation's emergency transitional housing program. Guest: Glyn Lewis - CEO, Renewal Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Granville Island wants to reimagine its vacant Emily Carr space. A viral video showing Jon Bon Jovi help talk a woman off the ledge of a bridge in Nashville is sparking conversations around suicide prevention. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is now OPPOSING the Carbon Tax! Will this ramp up pressure for Premier Eby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Granville Island wants to reimagine vacant Emily Carr space. Guest: Tom Lancaster - General Manager, Granville Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary rock singer Jon Bon Jovi was recently seen on camera helping to talk a woman off the ledge of a Nashville bridge. Guest: Maria Weaver - Associate Director, Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion, Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division NOTE: Call 1-800-784-2433 or dial 9-8-8 if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former traffic officer Grant Gottgetreu comes on to share his reaction to a wild road rage story! We do our daily check-in with Richard Zussman ahead of the fast-approaching provincial election. A rare cougar sighting on Bowen Island is sparking a major debate within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia’s Descent into DEBT Guest: Ben Eisen - Senior Fellow Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for our weekly check in with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets to find out what's happening in the travel sector! Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, British Columbia’s business community came together to call on the province’s political leaders to deliver a clear and actionable plan that fosters economic growth, increases prosperity, ignites innovation, and upholds our province’s entrepreneurial spirit. A new shocking study finds that reusable water bottles have more bacteria on them than dog bowls and toilet seats! The BC Conservatives are surging in the polls, plus other political stories with Richard Zussman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study finds that reusable water bottles have more bacteria on them than dog bowls and toilet seats! Guest: Amy Johnston - University of Minnesota Extension educator who specializes in food safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Park Board is seeking legal advice over a dissolution motion. Guest: Brennan Bastyovansky - Independent Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three pit bulls that appear to have killed a 12-year-old collie on Sunday morning on the North Shore. Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of the Kamloops RCMP says the collie was attacked in its owner’s backyard, and the pit bulls appear to be on the loose. RCMP investigating break-in at downtown Maple Ridge tea shop Some BC United candidates are supporting the BC NDP now, plus MORE politics with Richard Zussman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RCMP investigating break-in at downtown Maple Ridge tea shop. Guest: Taryn Stephenson - Co-owner, T’s Once Upon a Tea Leaf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air travel in Canada could soon be disrupted as contract talks between Air Canada and the union representing its pilots appear to be approaching a gridlock. Guest: Duncan Dee - Former COO at Air Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts say BC's health solutions are failing its citizens, which begs the question: are more people avoiding Vancouver because of safety concerns? The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the third time in a row on Wednesday and hinted more rate cuts are on the way, so long as inflation continues to cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighting some amazing cafes and restaurants in Vancouver: Just Pizza - 1629 Kingsway (Instagram @justpizzaplease) The Saigonville Restaurant - 2129 E. Hastings Street (Instagram @thesaigonville) Annabelle’s - 620 Quebec Street (Instagram @annabellechoistudio) Life is Sweet Confectionary - 175 West 3rd Avenue, North Van (Instagram @lifeissweet.confectionary) Bread Culture Artisan Bakery - 5525 Dunbar (Instagram @breadculture.ca) Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should cyclists have to obey stop signs? Guest: Navdeep Chiina - HUB Cycling Director of Campaigns and Inclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our ongoing coverage of the looming BC election, Jill and Richard Zussman discuss the current state of the BC United Party. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brazen and unprovoked attack in Downtown Vancouver leaves 1 dead and 1 seriously maimed. Inflation is putting a strain on BC households! What can be done to ease some of the financial pressures?! As part of the leadup to the BC election, Jill brings on Richard Zussman to discuss some significant promises being made by the BC Green Party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is straining BC households! What can be done to ease the financial pressure? Guest: David Williams - VP of Policy at the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An unprovoked stranger attack leaves 1 dead and 1 seriously hurt in downtown Vancouver. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade also a member of the Save Our Streets Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Government is making changes to the BC Building Code against the opinion of public safety professionals. Guest: Jason Cairney - 2nd VP, Fire Chiefs Association of BC also Deputy Chief, Surrey Fire Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts are warning parents not to post first day of school photos online! Guest: Ann Cavoukian -Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The owner of The Dance Shop along Broadway says there is ‘No reason’ for a 4-block subway construction parking restriction. Guest: David Evans - The Dance Shop Owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: NDP pulls out of supply-and-confidence deal with Liberal government Your weekly travel segment ‘No reason’ for 4-block Broadway Subway construction parking restriction, says shop owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: David Evans - The Dance Shop Owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free lunches for downtown office workers Guest: Claudia Garcia Mayne - Brand Director, Cadillac Fairview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Joe McCann - ATU Local 1724 President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart is stepping aside in the wake of BC United's collapse. New regulations for gig workers are drawing mixed reactions. Finally, we bring on Richard Zussman to discuss where all of BC United's candidates are going to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where are BC United candidates going now that the party is out of the race?! Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart is stepping aside in the wake of the BC United collapse. Guest: Jackie Tegart - BC United MLA for Fraser-Nicola, not running for re-election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of the new Vancouver Art Gallery has surged to $600 million! Guest: Chris Gardner - President, Independent Contractors and Business Association In the tech realm, Nelson officers are claiming their privacy rights were violated. Plus, X has been banned in Brazil! Guest: Andy Baryer - Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Two rallies are being held to protest against No-Fault Insurance. Guest: Michael Elliott - President, Trial Lawyers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The founder of Anton's Pasta Bar in Burnaby has died at the age of 83. Jill talks to manager of Anton's Pasta Bar to learn more about this legendary man. Guest: Tony Obuck - Manager, Anton’s Pasta Bar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 officers Nelson are trying to prove that their privacy rights were violated. Plus, X (formerly known as Twitter) has been banned in Brazil! How did this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ER Closure in Burns Lake GUEST: Henry Wiebe - Mayor of Burns Lake Temporary service interruption at 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency department GUEST: Maureen Pinkney - Mayor of 100 Mile House B.C. substantially increases dangerous driving impound fees GUEST: Kyla Lee - Lawyer, Acumen Law Cost of new Vancouver Art Gallery surges to $600M in latest megaproject sticker shock GUEST: Matt McInnes - President, Electrical Contractors Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monthly book segment GUEST: Mary Ann Yazedijan - Special Projects Manager at Black Bond Books and Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping kids safe is everyone’s responsibility GUEST: Gary O’Brien - Nanaimo RCMP Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices