The Jill Bennett Show

NDP leadership candidate David Eby proposes Flipping Tax, secondary suite changes to address housing. Here to discuss this announcement is Global News' Richard Zussman. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter Legislature Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Delta seniors housing co-op criticized for plan to ban couples living together unless they are spouses. BC animal law lawyer Rebeka Breder says pets should be recognized as family. The British Columbia Liberal Party could soon have a new name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Columbia Liberal Party could soon have a new name. Guest: Stewart Prest - Political Scientist at Quest University in Squamish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should pets be legally considered a part of the family. Animal law lawyer Rebeka Breder say yes! Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta seniors housing co-op criticized for plan to ban couples living together unless they are spouses. Guest: Kathleen Ruff - BC’s first director of the Human Rights Branch, who is taking the case to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: YVR is welcoming today's announcement from the federal government that all remaining COVID-19 measures for air travel will be lifted on Saturday. Global News exclusive: Saskatchewan stabbing suspect’s wife says she called RCMP 24 hours before murders. Private liquor stores are still feeling the pain because they can't get their shelves stocked How is the cruise industry reacting to the soon-to-be-dropped COVID mandates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private liquor stores are still feeling the pain because they can't get their shelves stocked. Guest: Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Some BC families will see big savings in child-care fees. Inflation & labour challenges are stifling growth in Metro Vancouver. A Newfoundland hospital switched them at birth. Fifty-three years later, a DNA test brought them together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC families with children in licensed child care from kindergarten and younger will see their child-care fees drop by up to 550-dollars a month starting in December. Guest: Alison Merton - Director of the Early Years Department at Collingwood Neighbourhood House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says British Columbia ranks last among Canada's provinces and territories in providing key financial support for seniors. Sechelt, B.C. moves to severely restrict short-term rentals. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to let a cabinet order enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements at the Canadian border to expire Sept. 30, according to two senior government sources. Pizza Hut Robson location trials robots to deliver small pizzas within 1km of the location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sechelt, BC moves to severely restrict short-term rentals. Guest: Darnelda Siegers - Sechelt Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says British Columbia ranks last among Canada's provinces and territories in providing key financial support for seniors. Guest: Isobel Mackenzie - BC Seniors Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: 26 BC specialists pen an open Letter to Adrian Dix. The latest travel news with Claire Newell. In response to the recent decision to ban the importation of dogs from other countries at high-risk for rabies, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) hosted a free virtual roundtable discussion to explore what comes next for international animal rescues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 specialists across BC have penned an open Letter to Adrian Dix. Guest: Lane Dielwart - Kelowna orthopaedic surgeon and president of the BC Orthopaedic Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: How do AMBER Alerts work? Why are grocery prices rising when inflation rates are cooling? How social media is detrimental to the survival of Black Bears A former DFO fishery officer has a new book out with some wild stories about fish poaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-year-old B-C boy is receiving medical treatment and his mother has been arrested after police allege the youngster was taken from hospital in Vancouver. Vancouver police, who issued the original Amber Alert, say an investigation into the case is underway. Guest: Amanda Pick - CEO of the Missing Children’s Society of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fight against the Stanley Park Bike Lane returned to the Human Rights Tribunal last week. Guest: Clea Parfitt - Co-Counsel for complainants against Stanley Park Bike Lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Riot breaks out at PNE Amphitheatre Sunday after music festival headliner cancels. The world says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II. The coroner's report came out last week revealing that we are breaking records in the toxic drug crisis. Recap of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riot breaks out at PNE Amphitheatre Sunday after music festival headliner cancels. Guest: Jim Cessford - Retired Delta Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: CKNW producer trying to arrange 100 birthday cards for his nan for her 100th birthday! People are waiting in line for over 24 hours to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Restaurants Canada Reports Continued Bumps in the Road to Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A CKNW producer is trying to arrange 100 birthday cards for his Nan for her 100th birthday! Guest: Ben Dooley - CKNW Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A witness says that a local meal-delivery worker who was stabbed in the throat & chest still tried to fulfill his order. Guest: Klara McCallum - Nursing Student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Should September 19th be a holiday? Buntzen Lake parking pilot successful in reducing traffic congestion, improving safety. New Vancouver Public Library Writer in residence The latest happenings in the UK following the death of Queen Elizabeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for us as Canadians to have a conversation about ageism. Guest: Dan Levitt - CEO, Kin Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Adrian Dix speech provides few details about changes needed in health-care system Travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! BC schools to close on Monday for day of mourning to mark Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. What's the mood in England now that the late Queen is lying in state? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC schools to close on Monday for day of mourning to mark Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Guest: Sarah Leamon - Lawyer with the Sarah Leamon Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Dix speech provides few details about changes needed in health-care system. Guest: Merlin Blackwell - Mayor of Clearwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Canada announces a national holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth’s death. Will B.C. follow suit? MP calls out Air Canada over damage to woman’s wheelchair Forget quiet quitting, the latest work trend is 2 or more jobs — without any bosses knowing. Dan Levitt says it’s time for us as Canadians to have a conversation about ageism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough is calling out Air Canada over damage to woman’s wheelchair. Guest: Carla Qualtrough - Minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion and MP for Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Pierre Poilievre elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Illegal sockeye sales rampant along the Fraser River. The health impacts of smoke. Mayor of North Vancouver’s other falls victim to scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VPD makes arrest after meal-delivery worker brutally attacked by stranger. Guest: Sergeant Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy: a look back at key moments during her historic reign We’ve had two summers of dogs being allowed on patios, how has it worked so far? Woman says she’s stuck abroad after Air Canada ‘broke’ her wheelchair The Curious Case of Gina Adams: A “Pretendian” investigation GranFondo cycling event in Vancouver this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woman says she’s stuck abroad after Air Canada ‘broke’ her wheelchair Guest: Mayaan Ziv - Canadian stranded abroad due to damaged wheelchair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away aged 96. Guests: Kenneth Lane - With the Monarchist League of Canada Sharron Molcak - Has one of the largest royal-themed Instagram accounts Edward Wang - Royal commentator, Studied and followed our Royal Family and monarchies around the world, Travelled to London for the Cambridge wedding in 2011 and the Platinum Jubilee earlier this year. Liona Boyd - Was Friends with Prince Phillip, Canada’s First Lady of the Guitar Tina Taus - Loyal Royal Watcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC General Employees’ Union reaches tentative deal with province The Bank of Canada is hiking it's key interest rate to 3.25%, and they say they're not done yet. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. BC Liberals hold ribbon cutting for Massey Bridge. By 2050, nearly 2 million people living in Canada could be living with dementia... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bank of Canada is hiking its key interest rate to 3.25%, and it's not done yet! Guest: Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert and Author, Host of the Mortgage Show on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC General Employees’ Union reaches tentative deal with province. Guest: Stephanie Smith - BCGEU President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Should kids be wearing masks as they return to school? New protections for air travellers come into force this week... but critics say they don't go far enough. Report shows that Saskatchewan stabbing suspect was not considered a risk by parole board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new UK Prime Minister has ties to Burnaby! Guest: Brenda Montagano - Was in the same class as Ms. Truss and is a current teacher at Parkcrest Elementary in the Burnaby School District Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: An innovative program in Vancouver for cannabis distribution just received Health Canada approval. Fall COVID Boosters and Back to School COVID Safety Talking tech just in time for back-to-school! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall COVID Boosters and Back to School COVID Safety Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with a specialty in emerging pathogens and Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tentative agreement reached for more than 60,000 healthcare workers Guest: Meena Brisard - Hospital Employees’ Union Spokesperson and Lead Negotiator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The growth of bureaucracy: Should the government be focused on motivating private sector job growth or is bloating up government jobs a better idea? New poll shows Young adults don't believe they'll be growing old in BC. NPA Park Board Commissioner Tricia Barker announces she’s leaving the party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NPA Park Board Commissioner Tricia Barker announces she’s leaving the party Guest: Tricia Barker - Leaving the NPA to join TEAM as Park Board candidate in upcoming election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CKNW's own Eric Chapman comes on to discuss the ever-growing struggle students are facing in trying to find housing. Guest: Eric Chapman - CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pay rates for many BC paramedics are stuck in a previous era. Guest: Troy Clifford - Ambulance Paramedics Union President & an active paramedic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: How were medical cannabis users impacted by the BCGEU strike? The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets? Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Proposed update to Canada’s alcohol guidelines suggests as few as 3 drinks per week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug users from across the province held a press conference to address the 10,000 lives lost to illicit drugs since April 2016. Guest: Traci Letts - Mom Stop the HArm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: How many is TOO many mayoral candidates? Talking bank profits with Rob Levy! Man charged after assaulting three strangers in Vancouver. Taking a deep dive into the annual BC Government report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking a deep dive into the annual BC Government report Guest: Rob Shaw - CHEKTV News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices