The Jill Bennett Show

Cannabis revenue is soaring in BC despite a decline in prices. What's causing this? Guest: Mike Babins - Owner of Evergreen Cannabis on West 4th in Kitsilano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clean Up Burnaby founder Martin Kendell has been on a mission to make the city of Burnaby a cleaner and better place since the grassroots initiative was created out of frustration during its municipal by-election in June 2021. Guest: Martin Kendell - Clean up Burnaby Campaign Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debate over short-term rentals is headed to Bowen Island. A Delta councillor says we need to stop competing for flood protection dollars. Alaska Airlines and United are cancelling hundreds of flights following a mid-air door blowout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Lower Mainland community is on edge as police investigate three shootings in three days in Coquitlam. The first happened Thursday afternoon in the area of Johnson Street and Glen Drive. Then, Friday evening, shots disturbed the peace in the area of David Avenue and Mitchell Street. And Saturday afternoon(just 49 hours after the first shooting), police were called out again, this time to Westwood And Glen Drive. Guest: Doug Spencer - Former VPD Officer who now works with Odd Squad Productions educating youth on Gangs, Drugs and Vaping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Permanent repairs coming to Highway 17A crossing over Highway 99. CEBA loan repayment deadline coming, potentially ‘crippling’ businesses. What economists say about Canada's job numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 34 events and experiences in this year's festival, and 380 restaurants participating in the dine around that runs between January 17 - February 4. All the events are live now, the restaurants and their menus will be announced on Tuesday January 9. Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The court is temporarily banning Adidas from using TERREX name on Vancouver store. Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska. A hot sauce company in Victoria is thriving! Jill speaks with the founder of Island Chef Pepper Co. on how it seems EVERYONE wants a bottle of his product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New data shows record stretch of people leaving BC for other provinces — and many are headed to Alberta Guest: Chris Brentlinger-Grant - Former CKNW producer now living in Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANOTHER overpass has been hit, and the The United Truckers Association is issuing an urgent call to introduce a wide-ranging safety review across the entirety of BC’s supply chain. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Police chiefs are expressing their disappointment over the court injunction against the law banning public drug use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll be seeing more police wearing body cameras in BC this year. CKNW producer Layla Khdir officially became a Canadian citizen today! Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies have been announced as Steamboat Willie enters the public domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANOTHER truck has hit an overpass. When will this end?! A recent poll shows that a third of NBA fans would stop rooting for their current team to support a new Vancouver franchise. Last but not least, we present to you the top 10 nuisance 9-1-1 calls of 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Past and future predictions for BC's real estate! The top movies of 2023! Creating a bulletproof financial plan for a fruitful 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Langley hockey team to host ‘Sharma Night’ to honour teen killed in crash with 2 friends. Guest: Mike Thompson - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Langley Rivermen, Ronin trained with Mike and he is a close friend of the family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the year winds down, Canadians are considering their New Year’s resolutions and surveys show improving financial health will top the list. Guest: Nicole Olson - Senior Manager Vice President, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, BDO Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Learning more about the looming caregiving crisis in Canada! Taking more personalized approach to moving people out of parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICBC scrapped a 2022 electric car after the owners were handed a $60,000 bill to replace the damaged battery. The trials and tribulations of living on the street amidst a Canadian winter. What more needs to be done to improve the lives of rabbits living in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harm reduction advocate Guy Flicella comes on to highlight the struggles being faced by people living on the streets. Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time to check in Edward and Gillian Campbell aka ‘Santa and Mrs. Claus’! Guest: Edward and Gillian Campbell - Santa and Mrs. Claus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recently initiated "Unexplained Wealth Order" legislation is being used again. Air Canada fined by federal agency for failing to assist disabled passenger. How are financial hardships that everyone is facing impacting pet adoption? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are financial hardships that everyone is facing impacting pet adoption? Guest: Susan Patterson - Founder, Thank Dog I am Out Rescue Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Records show that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault used misleading data and inaccurate generalizations in defending cabinet’s electric car mandate. Guest: Tom Korski - Managing Editor, Blacklock’s Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers for bassist Jim Kale and drummer Garry Peterson say the pair have been using the Guess Who name for decades and the former bandmates who are suing them for trademark infringement waited too long to do so. Taylor Swift ticket scam creates bad blood in North Van! New data shows a record number of people leaving BC... and many are headed to Alberta! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New single-use plastics rules come into effect starting today. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! How is the restaurant industry faring this holiday season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada is at a tipping point as electric vehicle sales rise and demand outstrips supplies. Health Self-Awareness Dominates This Year’s New Year’s Food Resolution Survey Bill C-18 now officially in effect as Meta expands ban on Canadian news to include new Threads app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey city council rejects a proposal that was crucial for provincial funding of schools. E-Comm’s new non-emergency team shares some tips ahead of the holidays! Exercise advice to stay healthy over the busy holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E-Comm’s new non-emergency team shares some tips ahead of the holidays! Guest: Sadie Chung - E-Comm Call Taker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do gun owners feel now that the Liberal gun bill has officially passed the senate. Vancouver mayor Ken Sim is getting an earful over his plan to abolish the Vancouver park board. Canada's now considering options for a national emergency response agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is considering options for a national emergency response agency. Guest: Ken McMullen - Fire Chief in Red Deer, Alberta and President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is taking action on trucks hitting overpasses. Canadians are adapting to a new reality as housing market returns to near-normal in 2024. Three package delivery drivers are facing potential theft charges in three separate Burnaby RCMP investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most Googled travel destinations of 2023! Creating more accessibility on Translink. Winter driving tips with a Michelin driving expert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in with Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Shalom who, along with 7 other Vancouver Rabbis, is on a 72 hour mission of support in Israel. One-on-one with Canadian Music Hall of Famer Jann Arden! Practicing moderation at holiday parties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holistic nutritionist Alyssa Bauman comes on to share some tips on how to better mitigate our junk food intake at holiday parties. Guest: Alyssa Bauman - Holistic Nutritionist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take you live to Israel to check in with Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Shalom who, along with 7 other Vancouver Rabbis, is on a 72 hour mission of support. Guest: Dan Moskovitz - Senior Rabbi, Temple Shalom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver city council expected to change liquor regulations Do’s and Don’ts of holiday travel! Reacting to this year's Golden Globe nominations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A BC Uber driver is calling on the province to cap the number of drivers on the road. Guest: Guramar Sidhu - Uber Driver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naturopaths are asking for the right to prescribe a safer drug supply in BC. An East Van school is seeing a dramatic jump in students seeking food and clothing. New SFU report reveals concerning teen mental health struggles in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An East Van school is seeing a dramatic jump in students seeking food and clothing. Guest: Bonnie Wendt - Killarney Secondary school Indigenous Education Enhancement worker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in with Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry! Liberal government unveils framework to cap oil and gas emissions at 35% to 38% below 2019 levels. Overall food prices will increase between 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in 2024, according to the 14th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report released today. This is compared to an average of 5.9 per cent in 2023 and 10.3 per cent in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Experts say that both younger AND older people are reeling from BC's housing crunch! Travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Be aware of the 12 Christmas scams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pizzone Pizza – 848 Powell St. — instagram @pizzone.pizza Yuan Coffee –550 Clark Drive -- instagram @yuancoffeeyvr Mah Milk Bar — 1502 Victoria Drive — instagram @mah.milkbar Cafe U Place –3702 Main Street — instagram @cafe.u.place Small Victory Bread & Coffee— 388 West 6th Ave – instagram @sv_bakery La Cantina de Don Porfirio — 153 E 8th Ave — instagram @donporfiriovan Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The need to get food into our communities continues to grow. Decriminalization training for BC police is highlighting big gaps in our drug policy. New polling shows there is no unanimity in BC on economic reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First-of-its-kind, seamless addictions care now available in Vancouver. New data from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) confirms more problematic trends concerning fire safety in Canada. A recent study suggests Canada should make their healthcare system more like Norway's. Why is this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW DATA CONFIRMS DISTURBING TRENDS IMPACTING FIRE SAFETY New data from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) confirms more problematic trends concerning fire safety in Canada. Another drop in volunteer fire fighters, inability to replace aging equipment, pumpers, and tankers. Guest: Ken McMullen - President, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and Fire Chief of Red Deer, Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension is one step closer with the announcement of the official names of eight stations. A recent report suggests Canada has one of the highest prevalences and incidences of IBD in the world, with the prevalence of IBD increasing by almost 60% over a twelve-year period, with potentially half a million Canadians living with this disease by 2035. BC United’s blueprint for change emerges amidst NDP’s many legislative failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highway 1 widening projects in Fraser Valley expected to take until 2029! Strong start to holiday shopping as BC retailers zero in on experiences. Stanley Park is set to lose 25 per cent of its trees due to an infestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian government reaches C-18 online news deal with Google. The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! BC holiday parties are being scaled back this year due to impacts of inflation and interest rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Purdys Chocolatier introduces Reconnect Roulette, a microsite that rewards people with Purdys chocolate when they send a text to someone they miss. Running from now until December 25th, the site is designed to inspire and reward Canadians for reconnecting with loved ones they've lost touch with. Guest: Julia Cho - Director of Marketing at Purdys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe. Reports show Meta deliberately engineered its social platforms to hook kids. Should there be steeper fines for illegal hunting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A provincial court judge who sent a Tofino wildlife guide to jail for killing a mother bear and her cub questioned whether fines are enough to deter illegal hunting. Guest: Victoria Shroff - Animal Lawyer and adjunct Prof. at UBC’s Allard school of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices