The Jill Bennett Show

Reviewing the new Canadian guidelines for treating high-risk drinking. Vancouver developers are seeking deadline extensions on major downtown high-rises. Are you ready to pay for parking in Port Moody? The Province is updating the Police Act to clarify the process any municipality must follow when they wish to change their Police of Jurisdiction, actioning the government's commitment to remove uncertainty, enhance public confidence and keep people safe throughout British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court of Canada rules environmental impact law unconstitutional. A new study finds withdrawing less blood for ICU lab tests reduces patient strain. Uber drivers are being ticketed while dropping off passengers. Is this fair? Surrey is asking the courts to review province’s order on police transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate agent Aaron Jasper joins us to share his reaction to Mayor Sim's proposed housing plan. Guest: Aaron Jasper - Real Estate Agent, Royal LePage Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the course of three weeks, the Downtown Van Clean Team collected over 75 POUNDS of cigarette butts in the downtown core. Canada is building way less housing now compared to decades ago. Lytton residents set to hold a rally next week as residents raise concerns about archaeological fees. Vancouver mayor Ken Sim recently outlined his plan to address the city’s housing crisis. Will it work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Vancouver is not proceeding with the Comox Year Round School Street project at this time. Travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. A Vancouver man is among the dead in Israel following the Hamas attacks. One-on-one with Improv sensation Colin Mochrie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC has become the first province to sign a special funding agreement with the federal government, in order to improve healthcare. A 22-year-old Vancouver man killed by Hamas gunman on Saturday while at a music festival in Israel is being remembered as someone who brought joy and love to the world. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz joins to discuss how the local Jewish community has been impacted by the Hamas attacks. The rising cost of Halloween candy and costumes has some building it into their yearly budgets. What ways can you save on spooky season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Canadian family is in Israel, unsure of when or how they'll get home in the midst of Hamas attacks. Ryan Straschnitzki was paralyzed from the Humboldt bus crash back in 2018. Today Ryan Straschnitzski is still committed to sports – but the game has a changed a little. His journey taken him from the ice to the hardwood as he trains for the Canadian Paralympic National Basketball. And ghost guns have been showing up at crime scenes in Canada more and more, but the RCMP don't seem to be keeping track of them. Where are they coming from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor and Publisher Richard Wolak joins Jill to talk about a NEW Michelin-starred restaurant arriving in Vancouver! Guest: Richard Wolak Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent developments have raised serious questions about Mayor Locke's commitment to a seamless transition to the Surrey Police Service. Canadians increasingly see owning a home for the rich. Does this mean many renters are giving up? Documents reveal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's August vacation to Tofino cost $287,000. How should taxpayers feel about this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians increasingly see owning a home for the rich. Does this mean many renters are giving up? Guest: Doug Gibson Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC announces new legislation to crack down on public use of illegal drugs. Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently revealed data shows Metro Vancouver's homeless count has risen by 32 per cent since 2020. David Wells joins us to analyze these numbers. Canada's Industry Minister says the country's top grocery chains have agreed to take concrete action to stabilize food prices, but when will that happen? The Province announces critical steps & new restrictions in place to crack down on public drug use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Park Ghost Train cancelled AGAIN! The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. BC SPCA seizes nine dogs and two cats from individual with history of animal cruelty Cheers!!!!!! Celebrating Canadian Beer Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia politicians are back in the legislature for the fall session, and the seating arrangement looks a little different. Less than three months since the City established the Hospitality Sector Working Group, it has become a catalyst for innovation and collaboration. Should some Vancouver golf courses be converted into housing? Bedbugs in Paris plus MORE with Mike Londry of Westside Pest Control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Rustad of the BC Conservatives recently tweeted that SOGI is similar to Residential Schools, and it is not being received well. Overdoses are outpacing Prevention. New York is now dealing with floods. What's next?! Former West Vancouver Police Chief says body cams on VPD need to happen sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do B.C.'s new housing targets keep pace with population growth? Are Canadians swearing too much? More seem to be "watching their mouth" in public conversations. Delta council's response to the high-rise project backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A popular Halloween event returns to Burnaby this fall. Award-winning former park ranger and investigator Andrea Lankford joins to discuss her new book "The Relentless Search to Bring Home The Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail" The National Ballet of Ukraine is preparing for a Canadian tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physician assistants are one step closer to joining BC health-care workforce. The latest travel news with Claire Newell. Feds postpone housing funding for 2 of BC's biggest cities amid concern over development fees. Finally, one-on-one with the legendary TOMMY CHONG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A motion proposing speed limit on e-scooters on sidewalks passes at New West City Council. 1-in-6 government-funded surgeries in Quebec now take place in private clinics Now that many people are returning to offices at least part-time, some professionals may need to brush up on office etiquette best practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, Peter Orr had congestive heart failure due to atrial fibrillation, and was told that he would be dead within two years if he didn’t make lifestyle changes and undergo various heart treatments. Since receiving this heart diagnosis, Peter recently ran his 14th marathon in Montreal! Guest: Peter Orr - From a Failing Heart to Running Marathons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bowen Island group offers $30 million to cancel campground plans for a regional park. A "Whites Only" poster sparks mixed reactions in Port Coquitlam HandyDART riders are speaking out against a surge in taxi usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Whites Only" poster spotted in Port Coquitlam is generating mixed reactions, but what does the law have to say about it? Guest: Ari Goldkind - Criminal Defence Lawyer, legal analyst and political commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Canadians are STILL displeased with other drivers on the road despite a drop in bad habits. Yesterday evening marked the 28th birthday of General Motors/Rogers Arena opening its doors! The challenges being faced by senior care facilities. A tough summer for BC Ferries... What did they learn, and can it be fixed by next summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India is claiming Canada is a terrorist 'safe haven'. Why more and more British Columbians are taking on extra work. How has dating in Vancouver changed since the pandemic? Are more people meeting online? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transport truck driver who hit overpass in North Vancouver is now missing. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. New report suggests BC renters should be paying an 'Airbnb tax' due to market pressures. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin comes on to discuss her recent op-ed on the rising Canada-India tensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some BC Sikhs say that the accusation that India could be behind Gurdwara's killing is a significant shift. Inflation jumped up to 4% in August thanks to rising gas prices. Taking a look into SRO housing in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Westminster is proposing the implementation of speed limits for e-scooters. Are these EVs an accident waiting to happen? Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is moving to increase housing supply and deliver more homes faster. BC prohibits illegal drugs from playgrounds, pools, and skate parks. Will this make an improvement? Why does the self-inflicted demise of Mike Babcock feel like a sea of change in hockey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept. 15, 2023: Guest host Scott Shantz in for Jill Bennett Multiplex plan not a serious enough solution to our housing crisis Guest: Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Canada could tax big grocery chains over rising food prices Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, Province reach agreement on Joffre Lakes access Guest: George Heyman - Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Climate change rally happening now in Vancouver Does this engage the public on climate change? Guest: Kamyar Razavi - PhD Candidate, Communications at SFU Employees worried generative AI will make their jobs obsolete Guest: Brent Pollington - owner of the Express Employment Vancouver office Nearly half of hospitals failed to report adverse drug reactions despite laws requiring them to, analysis finds Guest: Joel Lexchin - Professor Emeritus, School of Health Policy and Management; Faculty of Health; York University Municipal leaders want B.C. to do more to protect citizens from dangerous heat Guest: Nadine Nakagawa - New Westminster City Councillor Exploring volcanic wines It’s all about the soils Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the B.C. Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s all about the soils Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the B.C. Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Nadine Nakagawa - New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Joel Lexchin - Professor Emeritus, School of Health Policy and Management; Faculty of Health; York University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Brent Pollington - owner of the Express Employment Vancouver office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does this engage the public on climate change? Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Kamyar Razavi - PhD Candidate, Communications at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did a violent repeat offender get a day pass?! The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The Surrey Police conversation continues! Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together? Guest: Bruce Pitt-Payne - Retired RCMP Major Crime Investigator and investigative consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surrey Police conversation continues! Guest: Melissa Granum - Executive Director of the Surrey Police Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why would someone who committed a major crime be granted a day-pass from a psychiatric facility? The latest on the Surrey policing conversation(yes, it's still ongoing!) Highlighting the DOs and DON'Ts of air travel! Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada. Guest: Jason Tetro - author, speaker and Scientist who specializes in emerging pathogens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air travel specialist Duncan Dee joins us to discuss some of the things you should NEVER do on an airplane! Guest: Duncan Dee - Air Travel Specialist & Former COO of Air Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The housing market is FINALLY getting some relief with the Bank of Canada hold. What does this mean for Canadians? Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey City Council is BACK in session. Breaking down the triple-stabbing in Chinatown over the weekend. Covid-19 numbers are spiking in BC. What does this mean for you? The city of Vancouver is looking for public feedback on corner stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One person is injured and three boats are damaged after a sizable fire in Vancouver’s False Creek. The Sunshine Coast is imposing its most severe water restrictions due to the ongoing drought. Tiny shelters for Vancouver’s homeless are looooooong overdue. Kin’s Farm Market celebrates 40 Years as Vancouver's local community grocer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Council is considering policies to catalyze new hotels. Seniors are rallying to get more money from government. Want privacy? Don't buy a car. Lions Bay hiking trails to stay closed until at least September 18th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Official: Cars Are the Worst Product in terms of their 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

Seniors are rallying to get more money from the government. Guest: Sharon Elliot - Organizer of weekend rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government is refusing to compensate for its own errors that left youth unable to access educational supports and rejects Ombudsperson recommendation to look for other youth impacted. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Some schools are restricting use of cellphones saying they distract from learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices