The Jill Bennett Show

Vancouver mayor's budget task force is proposing to potentially divest some the city's assets. We're beginning to learn how the extreme cold is impacting Canada’s homeless population. Restaurants Canada is warning of widespread closures without an additional extension of the CEBA loan repayments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest travel news(plus weather updates) with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Mayor George Harvie comes on to discuss his statement on Fortis BC’s response to gas odour leak. Keeping your pets safe and warm during this winter weather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police secretly attained DNA in a BC-wide probe of teen girl’s murder. Burst pipes are overwhelming the BC emergency response services and restoration companies. BC Ferries has awarded a contract to build four new hybrid-electric vessels to be ready to sail by 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New changes will make family law work better for families. There are pipes bursting all over metro van as the weather slowly warms and the ice expands. Major depression cost BC's health system more than $1.5 billion over the last two years, and people diagnosed with the illness are spending even more out of pocket to get treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Westminster’s city council deferred a debate over the mayor’s attendance at a climate change summit in Dubai to a future sitting, as its meeting grew heated over the topic at times on Monday. Commuter chaos in the Lower Mainland! Renowned filmmaker Andy Fiore takes a deep dive into the Intersection of Brain Injury and Criminal Justice with his new film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned filmmaker Andy Fiore takes a deep dive into the intersection of brain Injury and criminal justice with his new film! Guest: Andy Fiore - Renowned filmmaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day, another truck hitting an overpass! This time it's the Massey Tunnel! Investors say they are struggling to sell their short-term rental properties ahead of the BC law changes. The CEO for a BC non-profit urging tax deductions for vet bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More and more people are turning to co-ownership when it comes to buying a house. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! A Federal judge says Alabama can now carry out the nation’s first execution using nitrogen gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill speaks with Gerry Vittoratos, UFile's national tax specialist, to find out about all the new benefits, deductions, and other income tax changes that are in store for tax filers this year! Guest: Gerry Vittoratos - National Tax Specialist, UFile.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Korea bans the dog meat industry with historic vote. Legal cannabis revenue soars in BC despite price declines. NASA delays it's Artemis II moon mission that includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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