The Jill Bennett Show

WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending the strike. Guest: John Gradek - Logistics, Supply Chain & Aviation Management Prof. McGill U. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doctors in the Fraser Health region have begun using a new clot-busting medication to help minimize the effects of a stroke - where time is always of essence. Guest: Dr. Jaskiran Brar - Stroke Neurologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charges have now been laid in the Tory Dunn case. Adrian Dix comes on to share the province's updates to our 10-year cancer care improvement plan! Metro Vancouver has a new chair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A large asteroid is en route to pass between Earth and the moon on Saturday. The asteroid was only discovered earlier this month! Guest: Andrew Ferreira - Speaker’s Chair with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Vancouver Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New survey finds high food prices at restaurants are deterring people from eating out. Guest: Brittain Brown - CEO of GIvex which is a cloud platform looking into business insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver has a new chair, and it's Mike Hurley! Guest: Mike Hurley - Mayor of Burnaby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria is getting top spot in the province for meeting housing targets. Guest: Marianne Alto - Mayor of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province of BC is updating its 10 year plan to improve cancer care. Guest: Adrian Dix - Health Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Handydart drivers are potentially going on strike. How will this affect riders? Guest: Mark Beeching - President of the amalgamated transit union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new pilot project is making the iconic Gastown car-free all summer! Guest: Elise Yurkowski - Director of Marketing, Gastown Business Improvement Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charges have now been laid in the Tory Dunn case. Guest: Angela Marie MacDougall - Activist for Social Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal dental care plan is entering the second phase of its planned rollout. Guest: Sylvie Martel - Director of Dental Hygiene Practice, Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TransLink has released a plan to cut costs by $90 million a year to address its funding shortfall. Ken Sim and his gym are causing major backlash! Corporate partners to help pay for a new Kitsilano Pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A BC man has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against BC Parks. He's claiming the way the online reservation process works is a violation of the federal Competition Act. Guest: Justin Giovannetti - Lawyer for Danny Kindred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate partners to help pay for a new Kitsilano Pool Guest: Aaron Jasper - Former Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Port Moody is on track with its housing targets. Guest: Meghan Lahti - Mayor of Port Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some city councillors are saying Campbell Heights should remain as farmland. Guest: Linda Annis - Surrey councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim is facing major backlash over his recently discovered in-office gym. Guest: Michael Gardiner - President of Strategies 360, political strategist who worked under former premier John Horgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WestJet cancels flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice. Guest: Martin Firestone - President of Travel Secure Inc and Travel Insurance Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a report Thursday, the transit authority says the measures will only partly close an annual funding gap of more than $600 million that begins in 2026, after provincial pandemic relief funding ends. Measures include corporate cost reductions and reduced staffing but does not include any cuts to transit services for customers, TransLink said. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boat safety tips with Boating BC! Guest: Bruce Hayne - Boating BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A boardroom at Vancouver City Hall has been converted into a gym - with a peloton - for the mayor! Guest: Pete Fry - Vancouver City Councillor BC NEEDS construction workers, and it needs them now. Guest: Brynn Bourke - Executive director of BC Building Trades On June 30th, it will be 3 years since the fire that destroyed 90 per cent of the village of Lytton. What's the status on the rebuild? Guest: Lorna Fandrich - Owner of Lytton Chinese History Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo (KKS) Nations have identified a parcel of land within their traditional territory, called k'ʷeq'ənəq, and known as Campbell Heights North in Surrey — to be returned to the Nations to support their cultural and economic future. The site consists of 300 acres of industrial-zoned land that has been declared surplus by the federal government. Guest: Chief Harley Chappell with the Semiahmoo First Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 30th - it will be 3 years since the fire that destroyed 90 per cent of the village of Lytton. It made international news because the temperature hit a record for the hottest spot in Canada. Guest: Lorna Fandrich - Owner of Lytton Chinese History Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent Angus Reid poll finds Premier Eby's approval rating is slowly slipping. Guest: Jon Roe - Research Associate, Angus Reid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer (and how to test for it) using AI! Guest: Ali Bashashati - Assistant professor of biomedical engineering and pathology and laboratory medicine at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC needs more construction workers, and it needs them now. Guest: Brynn Bourke - Executive director of BC Building Trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Surrey man is being charged in a catalytic converter trafficking investigation. Guest: Cpl. Mike Kalanj - Media Relations Officer, Burnaby RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. Guest: Claire Newell - President & Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A boardroom at Vancouver City Hall has been converted into a gym - with a peloton - for the mayor. Guest: Pete Fry - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservatives swipe an historical stronghold from Trudeau’s Liberals! Team Canada's Soccer team is headed to Paris! The quest to get more cold Plunges and outdoor saunas in Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold Plunges and Outdoor Saunas Guest: Lisa Dominato - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver staff recommend getting rid of minimum parking rules for all buildings. Guest: Jon Stovell - President of Reliance Properties - a property development company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team Canada Soccer goes to Paris! Guest: Jasmine Mander - National Team Assistant with the womens' team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent driver study reveals cannabis edged out alcohol as the most common impairing substance. Guest: Dr. Jeff Brubacher - With the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine and lead author of the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The capital gains tax changes are NOW in effect! Guest: Nicole Ewing - Director of Tax and Estate Planning with TD Wealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservatives swiped an historical stronghold from Trudeau’s Liberals in recent byelection. Guest: Gurpreet Vinning - Partner with Prospectus, Government Relations firm. He's worked with cabinet ministers at the provincial and federal level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC premier John Horgan is now battling cancer for third time. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent economic report shows BC is surviving, but NOT thriving. Fewer young people are getting summer jobs! What do the stats say? Finally, what are the pros and cons of densification? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What items are Canadians forgetting the most when they go camping? 1. Lighter/Matches A campfire is the heart of any camping experience, perfect for cooking, warmth and storytelling under the stars. Many campgrounds require wood purchases on-site for environmental reasons, making it easy to overlook firestarters. Without a lighter or matches, starting a campfire can become a daunting task. 2. Garbage Bags Garbage bags are the unsung heroes of camping gear. They serve multiple purposes beyond just holding trash: they can be used for dirty or wet laundry, as makeshift ponchos and small tarps. Their versatility makes them an essential item for any camper’s pack. 3. Towels Even if sunbathing or swimming isn’t on your agenda, towels are indispensable. Whether you need to dry off after a sudden rain shower, wipe down gear or simply have something clean to sit on, towels are a must-have. Mother nature is unpredictable, and it’s best to be prepared. Guest: Mark Bingeman - President of Bingemans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the deadline looms for BC municipalities to allow multiplexes on single-family lots, a question arises: What are the benefits of densification? Guest: Tom Davidoff - Director, UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Associate Professor, Strategy and Business Economics Division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deadline is looming for BC municipalities to allow multiplexes on single-family lots. Guest: Paul Sullivan - Principal, Regional Leader, Property Tax Complex, Ryan Tax Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to stats canada, employment rates among young people are lower in 2024 than they were last year...down 3.7 per cent. Guest: Ian Tostenson - BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracking down on unlicensed ride-hailing operators Guest: Cpl. Adriana O’ Malley - Media Relations Officer, Richmond RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta City Councillor Jennifer Johal is calling for more bus shelters in Delta's industrial areas. Guest: Jennifer Johal - Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report by the BC Business council says the province is surviving, but not THRIVING. Guest: David Williams - Economist with the BC Business Council and vice president of policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Angus Reid poll finds two-thirds of Canadians believe all federal leaders should receive the proper security clearance to read the recent NSICOP report. Guest: Shachi Kurl - President, Angus Reid Institute Failure to renew current salmon farming licenses in British Columbia will put a remotely located First Nation at risk and will result in it suffering annual economic losses of $2.82 million in economic output, $2.8m in employment income, and 60 jobs. Guest: Isaiah Robinson - member of the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship A new freestanding public washroom will be installed on Begbie Street – not Hyack Square, as had originally been envisioned. Guest: Tasha Henderson - New Westminster Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reimagining and replacing Kitsilano Outdoor Pool. Transit Police are cracking down on bus lane cheaters! Is it rude to ask who else is coming to a dinner party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looming capital gains tax changes are sparking an unprecedented rush in BC property sales! The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. Speaking of travel news, WestJet is cancelling dozens of flights ahead of a looming mechanic strike! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC premier Eby says he encourages an audit of Metro Vancouver. Fraser Health’s 60 Environmental Health Officers will inspect 455 public swimming pools, 312 hot tubs and 90 spray parks and wading pools this year to ensure the water quality meets provincial guidelines and facilities are safe for all users. WorkSafeBC recommending changes to improve crane safety in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices