The Jill Bennett Show

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

ICBC’s former headquarters in North Van to be turned into 100s of new homes! Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the Titan Submersible implosion. A new report says Vancouver's housing market is "impossibly unaffordable" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage Michael Elliott - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue Craig Hodge - Coquitlam City Councillor also Chair of Union of B.C. Municipalities Community Safety Committee Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator and Award Winning Author ‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU Stéphanie Cadieux - Chief Accessibility Officer for Canada Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again Dr. Anna Hall - Marine Mammal Zoologist Sea View Marine Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Brewing Awards Winners Matt Poirier - Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users after regional district takes away logs Steve Biduk - Wreck Beach Preservation Society Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again Dr. Anna Hall - Marine Mammal Zoologist Sea View Marine Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU Stéphanie Cadieux - Chief Accessibility Officer for Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator and Award Winning Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue Craig Hodge - Coquitlam City Councillor also Chair of Union of B.C. Municipalities Community Safety Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage Michael Elliott - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Public hearing on density in shaughnessy tonight Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of the Geller Group NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt Michael Millstein - Senior Public Affairs Officer, West Coast Region/Northwest Fisheries Science Center/Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers JJ Fueser - Researcher with Ridefair What is "Tax Freedom Day"? Jake Fuss - Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year Julie Saxton - program manager for air quality regulation with Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year Julie Saxton - program manager for air quality regulation with Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is "Tax Freedom Day"? Jake Fuss - Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers JJ Fueser - Researcher with Ridefair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt Michael Millstein - Senior Public Affairs Officer, West Coast Region/Northwest Fisheries Science Center/Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public hearing on density in Shaughnessy tonight Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of the Geller Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor of North Vancouver holds State of the City of the Address GUEST: Linda Buchanan, Mayor, City of North Vancouver 5 working fires in 24 hours GUEST: Matthew Trudeau, Public Information Officer, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Weekly Travel Segment GUEST: Claire Newell, President and Founder, Travel Best Bets Vancouver councillors call for more trees to prevent extreme heat GUEST: Tim Swain, Arborist at BC Tree Service Gastown Repairs now complete setting the stage for this summer’s Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot GUEST: Lisa Parker, City of Vancouver Director of Public Space and Street Use No paralytic sickness in B.C. as toxic shellfish appear in Washington state and Oregon GUEST: Lorraine McIntyre, Food Safety Specialist and works in Food Protection Services, part of the Environmental Health Services program at the BC CDC BCIT students participate in Disney Cultural Exchange program for a transformative experience GUEST: Kenton Low, Dean, BCIT School of Business + Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Moving forward’: Mayor Brenda Locke on Surrey police transition GUEST: Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor B.C.’s next massive earthquake could be more dramatic than first thought GUEST: John Clague, Professor of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University White Rock approves fast-tracking pier accessibility mat GUEST: Christopher Trevelyan, White Rock City Councillor Park Board approves exciting vision for Vancouver’s sport fields GUEST: Brennan Bastyovansky, Independent Park Board Chair Vancouver School Board supports digital device restrictions in school GUEST: Victoria Jung, ABC School Board Trustee Tinnitus Research Conference comes to Vancouver GUEST: Berthold Langguth, Department of Psychiatry, University of Regensburg, Germany and Tinnitus Research Initiative Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report from the Angus Reid Institute emphasizes BC's unaffordability issues, stating that one-in-three residents “seriously” consider leaving the province. Guest: Dave Korzinski -Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute Liberals are introducing capital gains tax changes. What does this mean for Canadians? Guest: Kim Moody - Founder, Moodys Tax Law Jill speaks with a shooting victim from a brazen Yaletown attack ten years ago, as he reflects on what he went through and how he's doing today. Guest: Paul Dragan - Victim in Yaletown shooting ten years ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Vancouver on the brink of becoming a retail dead zone? Guest: Sunan Spriggs - CityLux Owner A Rover dog sitter is now stuck with two Jack Russel terriers after their owner disappeared! Guest: Giovanni Comin - Rover Dog Sitter now stuck with two jack russell terriers Plus, we learn about some of the newest restaurants in Vancouver (PLUS a donut shop!): The Georgia Bar — 801 West Georgia Street — instagram @rosewoodhotelgeorgia Vegas Donuts — 4003 Knight St. — instagram @vegasdonuts Oshi Nori — 1005 Mainland — instagram @eatoshinori Xin Chao– 2559 Cambie St — instagram @xinchaovancouver Sula Indian –1708 Davie Street — instagram @sulaindianrestaurant NOBLE at the Hills — 16900 4th Avenue, Surrey — instagram @nobleatthehills Tozen Sushi Bar — 967 W. Broadway — instagram @tozensushibar Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Restaurants(and a donut shop) in Vancouver! The Georgia Bar — 801 West Georgia Street — instagram @rosewoodhotelgeorgia Vegas Donuts — 4003 Knight St. — instagram @vegasdonuts Oshi Nori — 1005 Mainland — instagram @eatoshinori Xin Chao– 2559 Cambie St — instagram @xinchaovancouver Sula Indian –1708 Davie Street — instagram @sulaindianrestaurant NOBLE at the Hills — 16900 4th Avenue, Surrey — instagram @nobleatthehills Tozen Sushi Bar — 967 W. Broadway — instagram @tozensushibar Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top 10 most popular locations in Canada for boating! Guest: Valerie Streif - Marketing Manager at Getmyboat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$2.5M in high-end vehicles recovered as police bust BC car theft ring Guest: Zack Spencer - Automotive Journalist, Motormouth Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rover dog sitter stuck with dogs after owner disappears. Guest: Giovanni Comin - Rover Dog Sitter now stuck with two jack russell terriers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West End Tenants File Class Action Lawsuit Against Prominent Landlord Over Housing Safety. Residents are reporting serious health concerns, and seek damages for harm caused by poor air quality. Guest: Karen Segal - Lawyer representing the West End Tenants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Vancouver on the brink of becoming a retail dead zone? Guest: Sunan Spriggs - CityLux Owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loopholes in anti-foreign interference Bill C-70 allow for ongoing secret interference activities. Guest: Duff Conacher - Co-Founder, Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro is aiming to ease peak hour power usage with overnight discounts! The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders during routine checkups and other medical visits. New data shows BC is delivering more MRIs and CT scans than ever before! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New data finds BC is delivering more MRIs and CT scans than ever before! Guest: Dr. Brenda Farnquist - President, BC Radiological Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro aims to ease peak hour power usage with overnight discounts. Guest: Richard McCandless - Retired BC Government Policy Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Paediatric Society is now urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders during checkups as well as other visits. Guest: Dr. Holly Agostino - lead author of the new guidelines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WorkSafeBC advises employers to plan ahead to protect workers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Guest: Barry Nakahara - Worksafe BC Director of Prevention of Field Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro is hoping to ease peak hour power usage with overnight discounts. Guest: Susie Rieder - BC Hydro Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another downtown Vancouver business is shutting down due to ongoing crime and disorder. Guest: Courtney Watkins - Owner of Mine and Yours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kitsilano Outdoor Pool to remain closed this summer! Guest: Aaron Jasper - Former Park Board Commissioner Tales of a safe-supply child soldier. Guest: Adam Zivo - Freelance Writer and weekly columnist at the National Post Another downtown Vancouver business is calling it quits. Guest: Courtney Watkins - Owner of Mine and Yours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. mayors ‘dumbfounded’ after Ottawa rejects bid for flood prevention cash. Organizations and now even the government is falling victim to cyber security attacks. Online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news & content! Guest: Michael Geist - University of Ottawa Law Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number of homes changing hands in Metro Vancouver last month fell nearly 20 per cent from the same time last year, though new properties were coming online. Guest: Andrew Lis - Director, Economics and Data Analytics, Greater Vancouver Realtors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An advocacy group is saying BC seniors should have free shingles and RSV vaccines. Guest: Ajit Johal - Community Pharmacist practicing in Vancouver and Clinical Director, Immunize.io Health Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organizations and now governments are falling victim to cyber security attacks. Guest: Roger Gale - Program Head, BCIT Industrial Network Cybersecurity program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices