The Jill Bennett Show

The BC Nurses’ Union is expressing major concerns over the rise of illicit drugs and weapons inside hospitals. Guest: Bernice Budz - CEO, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critics are questioning the effectiveness of the recently introduced home-flipping tax. Guest: Tony Gioventu - Executive Director, Condominium Homeowners Association of BC Protecting BC's vulnerable road users. Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Violations There's a total solar eclipse April 8th! Will BC residents see any of it? Guest: Sarah Rugheimer - Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy, York University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional foodie Richard Wolak joins us to discuss the best Omakase experiences, sushi, and sashimi in Vancouver! Sushi Hil Restaurant - 3330 Main St, Vancouver Sushi Mahana - 175 3rd St W, North Vancouver Tekkaba - 68 E Cordova St, Vancouver Sashimiya - 1348 Hornby St, Vancouver Myomi Sushi - 8780 Blundell Rd #190, Richmond Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Audi and Porsche caught going over 200 km/h! Guest: Cpl. Melissa Jongema - Media Relations Officer, BC Highway Patrol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could grocers be sued for selling processed foods? Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC New legislation paves the way for police reform Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Bonuses for CMHC more than $27 million in 2023 Franco Terrazzano - Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director B.C. hospital memo raises safety concerns over patients' drug use Elenore Sturko - MLA for Surrey-South, Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Talbot, Downtown Van CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Shoplifting running rampant in Richmond! Downtown Vancouver poised for growth amid challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Canadians have already filed their taxes, but the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has now paused new reporting requirements for bare trusts, giving thousands an unnecessary bill. Guest: Gerry Vittoratos - National Tax Specialist, UFile.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More protections for renters, parents, landlords, & families! Guest: Jinjae Jeong - Articled Student, Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) Work is underway to increase the NEXUS application fee from US$50 to US$120 effective October 1, 2024. Guest: Len Saunders - Immigration Lawyer, Blaine Immigration Another downtown Nanaimo business is closing because of the rampant open drug use and social disorder plaguing our city. Guest: Kevan Shaw - Vice-President, Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some experts are saying stores may not be offering steep discounts on post-Easter chocolate this year! Guest: Bruce Winder - Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government plans to spend one-billion-dollars over the next five years on a national school food program. Do people still go to church on Easter and other religious holidays? Deep dive: How does current federal vote intention impact this fall’s provincial election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries employees are receiving a major wage increase! A new poll finds that more than half of Canadians support a ban of the social media app TikTok. Easter is around the corner, and the Rabbitats Rescue Society is hoping that people will resist the temptation to acquire a pet rabbit during the Easter season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carbon tax debate between the NDP and BC United! Government gives an exemption to some STR owners. Many BC residents are moving to Alberta! Are they on to something? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Carbon tax remains a hot topic ahead of the BC election. Wastewater treatment plant costs go through the roof! Plus Mike and Bill discuss talk about the cost-of-living crisis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TransLink's wacky governance structure needs to change. Why are we seeing a spike in restaurant closures in Metro Vancouver? The Martin Mars bomber is coming to Victoria's aviation museum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Companies that already offer ways to allow rent payments to count toward credit scores are welcoming the plan by the federal government to make the practice more widespread. Guest: Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert, Dominion Lending Centres & Host, The Mortgage Show on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Trudeau's proposing new reforms for renters amid housing crunch. Finally, we discuss weird food combinations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report shows that BC's funding model is seeing a boost in family doctors while numbers drop elsewhere. Vancouver Police data has confirmed there was a dramatic drop-off in small drug seizures after decriminalization came into effect in BC last year One of the biggest stories in the news today is the Baltimore bridge collapse, which begs the question: could we see an accident like that happen in BC?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring on an animal lawyer to discuss the ethics and legalities of cloning your pets! Guest: V Victoria Shroff KC - Vancouver animal law lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North Shore Primary Care Network is unveiling a transformative healthcare initiative to curate a healthier community. Guest: Dr. Dean Brown - Family Doctor and Physician Co-lead for the North Shore Primary Care Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the George Massey Tunnel’s counterflow operations are changing beginning March 11. Guest: Jill McKnight - Executive Director, Delta Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study shows Canadians are spending less and less on groceries. Homeowners in Toronto are now installing bollards to thwart auto thefts! Do you only travel when there’s a deal to be had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Middleton says her recent surgery found cancer, and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Uber/Lyft is being sued over an alleged lack of accessibility. The ethics of CLONING your pets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The head of one of Western Canada’s top live entertainment companies is blasting the City of Vancouver, after a planned two-day outdoor music festival, which had received preliminary approval from the elected park board, was shot down by staff. Guest: Alvaro Prol - Founder, Co-Owner of Blueprint Media Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart almost became a victim of a dooring incident! Guest: Richard Stewart - Mayor of Coquitlam Ottawa is set to decrease the number of temporary residents to 5% of the population over the next three years. Guest: Richard Kurland - Immigration Lawyer and policy analyst in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is chopping trees down in Stanley Park necessary? The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Almost half of Canadians would prefer an elected Head of State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers are finding that Fat people are marginalized, and so are their thin partners! Guest: Cory Pedersen - Psychology Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and lead researcher on the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary CKNW reporter George Garrett has passed away. Guest: John Daly - Former Global News Reporter and CKNW Host Guest: Jon McComb - Former CKNW Host Criticism mounts over plans to clear one-third of Stanley Park’s trees. Guest: Michael Caditz - Of the non-profit Stanley Park Preservation Society BC's auditor general says two key government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic drug crisis were not "effectively implemented'' by the province's health and mental health and addictions ministries. Guest: Michael Pickup - BC Auditor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers at U-B-C say they may have identified a new population of open-ocean orcas. Guest: Josh McInnes - Masters student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking science with microbiologist Jason Tetro! Despite heavy criticism, polls show the BC NDP are still the top choice ahead of the October election. Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season! Guest: John Vaillant - Author of Fire Weather: The Making Of A Beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Families are calling on the BC Government to fund early learning program "Strong Start for Children", as its defunding threatens 25 locations that serve over 3,000 children. Delta mayor George Harvie expresses frustration with the counterflow road work and the traffic issues its causing at the Massey Tunnel. And Ian Tostenson joins the show to discuss the steady decline in alcohol consumption on St. Patrick's Day over the past 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you have to scan your receipt to exit a grocery store? Chrystia Freeland is touting an 'affordable' development renting 330-square-foot units for $1,600. Vancouver is now one step closer to the launch of a shared E-scooter system! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent BC Women’s Hospital study finds significant benefits of endometriosis surgery in reducing pain and enhancing quality of life for patients. Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire - Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you have to scan your receipt to exit the grocery store? Loblaw is facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at its self-checkout stations. Guest: Daniel Tsai - Consumer advocate and Business lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tofino is asking for restrictions on short-term rentals. Why? Travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Finally, could we see a ban of TikTok in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House passes a bill that could lead to a US ban of TikTok! Guest: Chris Olson - President at The Media Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study finds that adding emojis to service transactions can increase tipping by up to 30%. Guest: Sarah Lefebvre - Associate Professor of Marketing, Murray State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing systemic anti-Semitism in Vancouver Guest: Rabbi Jonathan Infeld - Chair, Rabbinical Association of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commercial truck drivers will now face significantly higher penalties for hitting overpasses. Addressing systemic anti-Semitism in BC. Finally, we learn why boomers are being forced to move back in with their kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking measles with Dr. Brian Conway! Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung will be bringing forward a new motion to create more co-op housing in the City of Vancouver. Oscars recap with movie critic Steve Stebbing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking a look at anti-Semitism in BC politics. Trans Canada Trail is working to get more women working in the outdoor sector! Tips + tricks to deal with the effects of Daylight Savings Time changes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLA Selina Robinson pens an open letter regarding her resignation from the BC NDP Caucus. Guest: Nico Slobinsky - Vice President, Pacific Region, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs BC's Human Rights Tribunal says Uber must provide accessible rides to wheelchair users. Guest: Ben Dooley - CKNW Producer For the first time since the pandemic, data from AutoTrader reveals a significant recovery in automobile inventory! Guest: Baris Akyurek - Vice President of Insights and Intelligence AutoTrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Vancouver magic mushroom dispensary is getting its business license back. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Republican Nikki Haley is officially suspending her presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays: topic: New Restaurants! Skye Avenue Kitchen & Lounge –13450 102 Ave unit 190, Surrey — instagram @skyeavenuesurrey Ramson’s Pizzeria and Bar — 758 W 16th Avenue, Vancouver — instagram @ramsons_pizzeria_bar Aboki Grill — commissary based — 401 Industrial, Vancouver— instagram @abokigrill (Open Weekends only) - Nigerian cuisine Crafted Pizza — frozen home delivery — instagram @craftedpizza Marugame Udon — 589 Beatty Street, Vancouver– instagram @marugamecanada Japanese cuisine Mogador Restaurant — 51 W. Hastings — instagram @mogador_vancouver Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Vancouver backs calls for conservation officer oversight. Guest: Ellie Lamb - Wildlife Advisor for Pacific Wild BC confirms its first case of measles. Guest: Timothy Caulfield - Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, University of Alberta The push for changes to clarify laws for mobility scooters in Victoria bike lanes. Guest: Jeremy Caradonna - Victoria City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot ban Trump from the 2024 Presidential ballot, & Nikki Haley wins Washington, D.C. Republican Primary. C.E.O of BC Care Providers Association Terry Lake joins the show to discuss the stigma around dementia and long-term care,. How much has changed in long-term care and what still needs to be addressed? Brian Minter chats with Jody about some gardening tips for the upcoming season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry concerns over the rise in measles cases in BC and what British Columbians must do to protect themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Mulroney took risks on issues that mattered Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over contract breach Vancouver BIA (Business Improvement Association) expands by ten blocks, but some within that perimeter aren’t wanting to be part of it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New report on pandemic evictions has highlighted gaps in rental tenancy protections amidst successful protective measures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monthly food segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices