The Jill Bennett Show

On today's show: Taxpayers Federation calls on BC government to open auto insurance sector to competition Geopolitics, and the repercussions of Brittney Griner's prisoner swap. Elon Musk disbands advisory group. Tackling anemia one IV at a time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Adam Davidson is an Emergency Physician at Lions Gate Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. While continuing to work in the ER, Dr. Davidson has taken his years of clinical experience and developed an outpatient IV therapy clinic with a particular focus on intravenous iron treatment. Guest: Dr. Adam Davidson - Emergency Physician at Lions Gate Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Richard Zussman reacts to newly announced ICBC rate freeze. The importance of immunization against preventable diseases. Discussing everything that's been happening at the FIFA World Cup. Nutrition during Hanukkah and Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maintaining your nutrition during the holidays! Guest: Alyssa Bauman - holistic nutritionist nourished.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman reacts to newly announced ICBC rate freeze. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Journalist based at the legislature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Wolak joins us to share some of his top festive holiday dining experiences in Vancouver! Holiday Afternoon tea at Notch 8 Restaurant Shaughnessy Restaurant Festival of Lights menu Apertivo at Armani Afternoon Tea at Holt's Cafe Reflections Winter Terrace Holiday Lunch Buffet at Showcase Restaurant Holiday brunch popup at Modern Pantry Other holiday related events including a Festive Lunch Buffet at C Prime Modern Italian Steakhouse that runs Dec 12 – 23 and more. Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com, Host of the VanFoodster Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: B.C. public health officer pledges weekly update after flu deaths of 6 kids, teens How will the SFU Medical School impact business and development in Surrey? What to know if you’re buying a new car heading into 2023? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Saanich, B.C. townhouse complex with no parking spaces gets the green light Julian West - Founder of Urban Thrive Developments Canada is a phony at home and abroad when it comes to defending human rights Fahreed Khan - Founder of Canadian United Against Hate B.C. restaurant that had $40K of whisky seized in ‘prohibition-style raid’ settles with province Eric Fergie - Co-owner, Fets Whisky Kitchen More than half of young Canadians who sought mental health services said they weren’t easy to access Seanna McMartin - Program Lead at the Canadian Institute for Health Information Music for the Winter Solstice comes to Heritage Hall on Main Street David Pay - Artistic Director for Music on Main Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric & Allura Fergie - Co-owners, Fets Whisky Kitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: B.C. Premier David Eby swears in new cabinet Richard Zussman - Global News Journalist based at the legislature Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell Claire Newell - President/Founder Travel Best Bets 2023 Vancouver International Auto Show cancelled Blair Qualey - President, and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate to 4.25% Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert and Author, Host of the Mortgage Show on CKNW Two-in-five credit card holders would stop shopping at major retailers if hit with 1.5% fee Dave Korzinski - Angus Reid Research Director Kamloops mayor recuses himself from entire Tuesday council meeting Paul James - News/Program Director, RadioNL Federal government awarded RCMP contract to firm with ties to China Margaret McCuaig-Johnston - Senior Fellow, Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa; Canada China Forum Advisory Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blair Qualey - President, and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today Richard Kurland - Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Sonia Furstenau - BC Green Party Leader Alistair MacGregor - NDP MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford Dr. Mahnia Madan - President at BC Doctors of Optometry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Kurland - Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: Dr. Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Sussanne Skidmore - New President, BC Federation of Labour Colton Fehr - Thompson Rivers University Law Professor Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Bus drivers worry about lack of snow tires, TransLink has no plans to make the switch. Tech expert uses indoor security camera to catch mouse! Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane. The best local restaurants offering international cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I will be talking about some international cuisines featuring these local restaurants that have opened within the past few years. For most of these there are only one or a handful of restaurants locally that feature these noted cuisines: Union Latino Foods - Colombian Saba Foods-- Yemeni Ofra's Kitchen -- Israeli Cayenne Bistro & Grill -- East African/Indian fusion Zarak on Main - Afghan Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant Yaletown - Moroccan Baby Dahl Roti Shop – Trinidadian Arabesque Cafe & Bakery-- Syrian Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com, Host of the VanFoodster Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane. Guest: Wally Oppal - lawyer representing Stanley Park’s Prospect Point Bar and Grill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bus drivers are worrying about the lack of snow tires, but TransLink has no plans to make the switch. Guest: Balbir Mann - President, Unifor Local 111 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Ottawa's effort to ban assault-style firearms is getting plenty of pushback from across the aisle in the House of Commons and from a firearm advocacy group. Child-care savings kick in Dec. 1 but not all B.C. parents will get the benefits. Vancouver Co-op lease expires in 2023, more than 300 people and daycare at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. This Canadian charity invents devices to make toys accessible for kids with disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. Guest: George Harvie - Mayor of Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Should SLO programs be eliminated from BC schools? How will non-market housing create a more affordable city? Will BC’s new foreign-trained doctor regulations help the medical crisis? Why do Surrey Police need to be more transparent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion Business analyst reacts to BC fiscal update surplus. Supreme Court of Canada providing guidance on the limits of undercover police investigations in online spaces. Time for our monthly book club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book Warehouse manager Mary-Ann Yazedijan comes on to give us a list of this month's MUST-READS. Fiction: Galatea by Madeline Miller Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Desert Star by Michael Connelly Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Non-fiction: Cold Case BC by Eve Lazarus Playing the Long Game by Christine Sinclair Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedijan - Manager, Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion Guest: Selina Robinson - Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Man who harassed Amanda Todd may not get more jail time, says victim’s mother. Employers who assist with transit costs to receive special designation National Police Federation Welcomes Necessary and Effective Investments to Better Resource Specialized and Rural Policing in B.C. Will BC be next to ban open-net fish farms? Tomorrow is Black Friday - what to expect? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips on how to choose the best Christmas tree and how to keep it fresh throughout the season. Guest: Craig Lenske - Tree Lot Manager at Aunt Leah’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TransLink has launched a new program that certifies & recognizes employers who subsidize transit passes of their employees. Guest: Kevin Quinn - CEO, Translink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man who harassed Amanda Todd may not get more jail time, says victim’s mother. Guest: Carol Todd - Mother of Amanda Todd and Founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the official debut of our new monthly wine segment! Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Banking lawyer turned wine professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are Mr. & Mrs. Claus Preparing for Christmas? Guest: Santa & Mrs. Claus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nutcracker is synonymous with Christmas and now that it is back things feel right again. Eric Chapman talk to Chan-Hon Goh Director of the Goh Ballet Academy, about this years show and what it means to be back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Why aren’t the RCMP disclosing the number of police in Surrey? Is the Speculation and Vacancy Tax creating affordable housing? Inflation has BC drivers pumping the breaks on buying new cars The naked truth about online sextortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Leaked report buried by David Eby reveals NDP ignored serious mismanagement at BC Housing. Should police be responding to mental health calls? What's the WORST gift you've ever received? Divers resurface WWII mystery in the Bermuda Triangle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are realtors reacting to the lifting of rental restrictions? Guest: Aaron Jasper - Realtor at Royal LePage Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Health Canada officials say a large foreign supply of children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week. Canadian government investing in marine emergency preparedness, response and partnerships as part of the next phase of the Oceans Protection Plan. Newly sworn-in Premier Eby announces BC Hydro rebate and BC Affordability Credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum acquitted on public mischief charge Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint. BC Premier David Eby announces new repeat offender response teams & public safety plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint. Guest: Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Open Letter calling on incoming Premier Eby and Ministers Dix and Whiteside to reinstate universal masking immediately, with a supporting information campaign. City of Surrey's Attendance Support Program is relaunching in 2023 As cost of living rises, pet owners praise veterinarian care but say it costs too much. New cops and nurses & helping Chinatown among first items on new Vancouver council agenda. Brad West introduced as new Chair of the Mayor’s Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farmers meet with BC Liberal agriculture critic Ian Paton to discuss slow rollout of relief funding. Guest: David Jennings - farmer based in Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC Liberal Party set to become BC United. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Donald Trump announces he’s running for president in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Surrey Council votes to keep RCMP. Farmers slow to receive relief funding from provincial government. Poll shows that the rising cost of food is impacting the habits of British Columbians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC farmers mark one-year anniversary of atmospheric river flood. Adventurer Melanie Vogel becomes first woman to complete a coast-to-coast-to-coast hike on the Trans Canada Trail! Trader Joe’s in Bellingham broke their store sales record on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Homelessness is one of the many struggles that veterans face. Port Moody hatches bat plan! One-on-one with the author of Our Fathers' Footsteps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Surrey Police Officers sign pledge opposing Mayor Brenda Locke’s plan to reinstate RCMP. Comparing the performance of Universal Health Care countries in 2022. Unions reporting a high turnover for airport screeners as holiday travel season looms. Big White Ski Resort set to open a week from today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver Police Department set to present social spending report. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Sarah Kirby-Yung has tabled a motion to council based on insight from the Vancouver delegation's trip to San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ending food waste and saving money in Vancouver. Guest: Sarah Soteroff - Good to Go Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver health authority says a shop's cat can't come back Guest: Emily Black - master's student at the University of British Columbia who regularly shops at Top Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices