The Jill Bennett Show

Could rain gardens be the thing that saves salmon from toxic tire chemicals? Guest: Dr. Timothy Rodgers - Postdoctoral fellow, Institute for resources, environment and sustainability, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YVR is marking the beginning of summer travel by introducing new measures & digital tools to better serve passengers. A Vancouver realtor has created a GPT-powered AI tool to hep people find a home. Should Surrey taxpayers be on the hook for Doug McCallum's legal fees? What lies ahead for Canada following the country's involvement in the Titan sub implosion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North Vancouver district is growing impatient as the RCMP are failing to remove ‘hateful’ overpass protesters. Distracted driving on the rise across British Columbia. Canada is officially banning cosmetic testing on animals. A new biodegradable gel is showing promise for cartilage regeneration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll shows sistracted driving is on the rise across British Columbia. Guest: Mario Canseco - President, ResearchCo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To balance the budget, an average property tax increase of 9% each year would be needed, which equates to an additional $116 per year for a median strata property. Would you eat lab-grown chicken? Port Coquitlam to increase fines to smoking bylaws. The benefits of a "15-minute city". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radiologists warn 'dangerously long' wait times could worsen as B.C. clinics risk closure Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing - President, BC Radiological Society What is the importance of National Indigenous People’s Day? Wilson Williams - Squamish First Nation elected councillor Talaysay Tours provides uniquely native outdoor cultural tours on the Sunshine Coast Candace Campo - Owner/Operator of Talaysay Tours Surrey Police Union Receives Final Report on Councillor Stutt Darin Sheppard - Surrey Police Union Executive Rescuers ‘target’ underwater noises in hunt for lost Titanic sub David Chen - Former Tec Deep Instructor Death Reimagined: How to Get Your Sh*T together Michelle Unsworth-Foote - Author, How to Get Your Sh*T together (so your loved ones don’t have to do it for you Plucky pig charges bear and defends her farm in encounter caught on video Crystal Walls - Barbie Q’s Owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radiologists warn 'dangerously long' wait times could worsen as B.C. clinics risk closure Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing - President, BC Radiological Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The police drama continues in Surrey. A Langley girl is being excluded from a class field trip to Cultus Lake. Concerns are being raised over missing Titanic sub's use of video game controllers & ‘improvised’ parts. A days-long homelessness protest begins outside Barrie city hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns are being raised over South Memorial Park Pond. Guest: Brennan Bastyovansky - ABC Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

continuing coverage of the Surrey police drama! Today marks the release of the Canadian Rental Housing Index, a comprehensive database of rental housing statistics using data from the latest long-form census as part of a partnership between housing and municipal associations across Canada. We bring on an ICBC rep to share some tips for road test success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is “wine on tap” something which we can expect to see more of out there in the future? Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the BC Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demands for 911 services are surging ahead of the summer, with 21% more calls in 2023. A project working to improve travel for Highway 99 commuters hit a major milestone. Ships are set to use AI to protect BC whales from underwater noise pollution! Pressure continues to mount on Mendicino to resign over Bernardo transfer briefings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Greens are calling for reform amid the province's healthcare crisis. The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Beatles fans are sharing mixed reactions after Paul McCartney announced a "new" song by the Fab Four will be released this year. BC siblings are speaking out after dad passes away at Surrey Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are witnessing a growing trend in home security; more and more people are joining a closed-circuit camera registry, so police investigators can access your videos. The lack of access to a road in Hope has landlocked three families at a farm. We learn more about what to expect from Trump's Miami court appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire crews are still working hard to contain the blaze at Tumbler Ridge. Home owner in Hope set to lose access to property later this week. PayByPhone is adding an additional service charge. Is this a cash grab? Bellingham is still waiting on buyers from BC to return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ER wait-times and healthcare in BC. Donald Trump's been indicted. What does this mean for his presidential run? The Toronto Blue Jays have announced they are ditching pitcher Anthony Bass in the wake of his controversial comments about the LGBT community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do high gas prices impact industries like the taxi industry? BC Green party leader Sonia Furstenau reacts to Adrian Dix's Surrey Memorial Hospital announcement. The challenges surrounding artificial intelligence, and how we better need to potentially protect ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bank of Canada is raising the key interest rate to its highest level in 22 years. How is this impacting YOUR wallet? The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Lastly, we bring on Global's Richard Zussman to break down Adrian Dix's press conference on the Surrey Memorial Hospital crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Surrey Police Union launched a new website, DispatchNow.ca. The website calls for swift action from Mayor Brenda Locke to follow provincial recommendations to transition to a local police service. The Vancouver Park Board is closing the Second beach pool in the mornings. In summer?! How are people dealing with the cost of groceries? Is there a chance we might see a reprieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are prescribed opioids being sold on BC’s streets? If so, is it a problem? Harm reduction & recovery expert Guy Felicella gives HIS take on how BC is tackling the opioid crisis. Finally, it's not just Vancouver that's feeling the impact of these lethal drugs. What is Nanaimo looking like amidst all this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2023: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jill Bennett ‘Move forward’: Minister’s letter presses council to read report, vote on Surrey police Guest: Harry Bains - Surrey City Councillor Gibsons asks Premier to act on Coast’s water supply Guest: Silas White - Mayor of Gibsons Metro Vancouver’s housing market showing signs of heating up Guest: Andrew Lis - Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Director of economics and data analytics Air Canada says to expect further travel disruptions following Thursday's IT issues Guest: Gabor Lukacs - Founder Air Passenger Rights.CA Surrey Memorial Hospital strained, but not in crisis: Fraser Health president Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Canadians Gear up for annual MS Bike Event Series in Support of People Living with Multiple Sclerosis Guest: Nicole Sullivan - Director of Community Fundraising at MS Society of Canada Empowering youth ages 15 to 18 to engage in impactful service Guest: Mitchell Sattler - Canadian Wildlife Federation Youth Leadership Specialist Food Segment - Restaurants in Vancouver and Richmond Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICBC expands usage-based insurance with new discount for B.C. drivers Greg Harper - Media Relations Advisor, ICBC More on ICBC usage based insurance Todd Litman - Executive Director, Victoria Transport Policy Institute Why can’t people in BC access private health care when the public system is in crisis? Dr. Brian Day - Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre Expanded Care Options at B.C. Pharmacies Christine Antler - Region Director of Pharmacy at Pharmasave B.C. setting housing targets for 10 municipalities Mike Little - Mayor of District of North Vancouver Public Engagement for a new Granville Street Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor June is National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) Ashley Michel - a self taught seamstress, artist and entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Sheila Karrow, Teacher at Mill Bay Nature School and a handful of students discuss why they aspire to be broadcasters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show with Guest Host Jody Vance Housing targets expected to deliver more homes faster, first communities selected & Health tries to fill shifts at Surrey Memorial Hospital as staff warn of ER diversion Divisiveness and Democracy Termination looming after BC teaching assistant refused to take down OnlyFans account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kristin MacDonald, Teaching Assistant who says she expects to be fired because of OnlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Clint Johnston, BCTF President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jann Arden, Singer, Songwriter, Author and Actress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraser Health out cry over healthcare stress. Atira new CEO Living above Libraries, fire halls and schools. Alberta election: Danielle Smith’s UCP to form next government after tight race Minimum Wage goes up Thursday! Minimum Wage with BCRFA AB Election debrief - how politics plays out in Canada Fraser Health now showing emergency room wait times online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraser Health now showing emergency room wait times online Adrian Dix - BC Health Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AB Election debrief - how politics plays out in Canada Lynda Steele - co-host of Steele and Vance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraser Health out cry over healthcare stress. Atira new CEO Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truck hits overpass in Abbotsford, bursting into flames Keefer in council, Park Board slow to move (kits) and SPS politics! Noisy City US Crisis averted??? Trump docs. Jan 6 sentencing. Drag Camp for kids Samantha Falk - From the board at Carousel Theatre May 28 - June 3 is National AccessAbility Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Evans - Director, Client Services, Easter Seals BC & Yukon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Falk - From the board at Carousel Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Crisis averted??? Trump docs. Jan 6 sentencing. Reggie Cecchini - Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedijan, Special Projects Manager at Black Bond Books and Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More help coming for seniors facing mental-health City of Vancouver brings temporary Residential Schools memorial at Robson Square to a close Canada supports continued growth of lululemon’s global headquarters in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Xin Wang, a professor who studies AI at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Stephen Gordon, Director of the Department of Economics, Laval University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Tamara Bell, artist who created the memorial in 2021 on the steps of the Vancouver Gallery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court of BC rejects the second appeal of ticket issued for use of cellphone while driving. The high cost of healthy eating in BC. The Major BC pub chain the Donnelly Group is filing for creditor protection. 7 Chinatown Organizations are extending their support for 105 Keefer development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VCH’s role in the Copper in Transit study (research, findings), copper’s antimicrobial/antiviral properties as well as VCH’s previous work integrating and studying copper in health care settings. Guest: Dr. Marthe Charles - medical microbiologist - Vancouver Coastal Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An open letter from the Surrey Police Service to Council and Residents is gaining traction. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Canadians targeted by the CCP slam David Johnston’s report. The life and times of Tina Turner. A new study finds that a student’s poor eating habits can lead to a lifetime of illness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tania Tomaszewska is a strategic business advisor to the BC Wine Industry. She joins us to divulge all the best wines to try this(or any) weekend! Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the BC Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special rapporteur David Johnston says a public inquiry into foreign interference is not needed, but public hearings should be held as part of his own mandate. Surrey Memorial Emergency Room Doctors are raising the alarm about conditions in that hospital. It just so happens that our content producer Ben Dooley recently spent a week in that hospital, and he joins us to tell us all about it! Redefining the concussion. Congee Noodle House is FINALLY reopening in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices