The Jill Bennett Show

Fred Harding has announced that he's running for Mayor of Vancouver. Is this TOO many candidates? Guest: Dan Fumano - Vancouver Sun and Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Chinese Canadian seniors left behind as many Chinese-language newspapers stop printing. In Seattle, they're doing something better than a tent for the homeless. Video shows Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland being verbally harassed at a city hall in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: A long-time Langley politician is joining the race for mayor of the township. Move over Google, TikTok's the new search engine now! How do droughts impact regional and international trade? Transitioning your garden from summer to fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Will the NDP committing $118 million to family doctors help the healthcare crisis? Will pet therapy help with burnout? Is Doug McCallum’s pledge for a new stadium a home run, or did he swing and miss? Why isn’t Canada selling natural gas to Europe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Talking Ukraine Independence Day & life in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion How will removing structures from the DTES impact unhoused people? How is the cannabis industry weeding through the BCGEU strike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will appointing a new CNO help British Columbia's healthcare crisis? Guest: Michael Sandler - CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bringing Awareness to Cigarette Butt Litter Guest: Yasmin Schepens - Alum from the Ocean Wise youth program Ocean Bridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Will appointing a new CNO help British Columbia's healthcare crisis? Are we doing enough to staff our hospitals? Will imposing more sanctions on Russia actually make an impact? Single Mothers are taking the stand against Legal Aid BC What’s so significant about the Grouse Mountain Gondola? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we seeing a surge in infectious diseases? 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

On today's show: How are wineries coping with the BCGEU strike? Why are we seeing a surge in infectious diseases? Why involuntary care won’t solve the situation on the Downtown Eastside. Could compensation for flight cancellations become a thing of the past? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: In response to the BCGEU strike causing disruptions in the supply chain, BC liquor stores are to begin rationing liquor sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolf missing from Greater Vancouver Zoo found safe, ending 72-hour search. Guest: Gary Allan - Owner, SWELL Wolf Education Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An industry group says BC is to begin rationing liquor amid ongoing strike. Guest: Stephanie Smith - President of the BCGEU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Record first quarter ferry traffic supports first quarter net income gains. Business bankruptcies are on the rise, but account for only 10% of looming business closures. One-on-one with soccer legend Christine Sinclair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC cannabis stores brace for emptier shelves as strike stops provincial shipments Guest: Vikram Sachdeva - Founder and CEO of Seed & Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The latest travel news/deals with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets Hudson's Bay to resurrect discount retail chain Zellers! Are you guilty of Googling your symptoms? You're not alone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Shore Rescue rescues dog on the North Shore! Guest: Don Jardine - North Shore Rescue Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government Licensed Professionals from the BC public service serve strike notice Guest: Melissa Moroz - PEA Labour Relations Officer and Acting Executive Director. She has been leading negotiations between the GLP chapter and the BC government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escaped wolves prompt the closure of the entire Greater Vancouver Zoo. Guest: Gary Allan - Owner, SWELL Wolf Education Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC's chief coroner says more than 10-thousand people have died due to illicit drugs since the province declared a public health emergency in April 2016. BC man seen on camera berating women for not speaking English. A Canadian Army veteran seeking PTSD treatment was shocked when he was offered a medically-assisted death One-on-one with chief coroner Lisa Lapointe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: A BC senior died while waiting for ambulance. Is this a sign of the times? Random assaults are becoming a frequent occurrence in Downtown Vancouver. Salman Rushdie was stabbed on-stage; at the end of the day, it's all because he wrote a book. How to avoid becoming a mosquito’s dinner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What is the federal government doing to prevent homelessness? West End water features remain dry. A petition is going around asking the Park Board to turn on the taps. Sifting through Canadian sewage to test for monkeypox and polio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Officials question whether Riverview Hospital should reopen Residents of 21-storey Vancouver condo frustrated after 2nd elevator breaks down Protestors hoping to stop road through Vanier Park What was actually accomplished by the Hastings Decampment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Residents of 21-storey Vancouver condo frustrated after 2nd elevator breaks down. Guest: David - Resident of The Sterling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With mental health calls on the rise, officials question whether Riverview Hospital should reopen – and whether or not involuntary admissions to hospitals are a valuable tool. Guest: Kendra Milne - Executive Director, Health Justice Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: A taxi passenger is dead, and a driver seriously injured in daylight Surrey shooting. Do we need to reopen Riverview Psychiatric Hospital? Anjali Appadurai running to be the next leader of the BC NDP/BC premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver Proposal for New Regional Park on Bowen Island Includes Camping Opportunities. Guest: John McEwen - Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anjali Appadurai will be running to be the next leader of the BC NDP and BC premier. The David Eby coronation is hitting a speed bump. Anjali's focus will be on people rather than corporations, as well as addressing climate change. Guest: Anjali Appadurai - BC NDP Leadership Candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A taxi passenger is dead, and a driver seriously injured in daylight Surrey shooting. Guest: Mohan Kang - President, BC Taxi Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Those living in tents along Hastings street have been warned to move along Hockey Canada dropped non-disclosure agreement with sexual assault complainant. British Columbians are keeping pets cool with AC despite hefty costs. Funding boost gives used plastics new lease on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbians are keeping pets cool with AC despite costs. Guest: Susie Rieder - BC Hydro Media Relations Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City of Vancouver staff to start removing tents along East Hastings Street. Those living in tents and other makeshift structures on Vancouver's Hastings Street have been warned they'll have to move on, starting today. Guest: Anna Cooper - Staff Lawyer, Pivot Legal Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Machete attack leaves many questioning the state of crime in Vancouver Federal privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne has told a parliamentary committee his office learned about the RCMP's use of spyware through the media. Today, Surrey Council will be voting to approve an official community plan changes to allow a 482-townhome project located at 1083, 1109 and 1177 - 168 Street; 1068 - Highway 99; and 16620 - 12 Avenue, which is owned by Fergus Creek Homes Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne has told a parliamentary committee his office learned about the RCMP's use of spyware through the media. Guest: Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Ryerson University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Machete attack makes people question the safety of Downtown Vancouver. Guest: Nolan Marshall - President & CEO, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: John Coupar steps down as NPA Mayoral Candidate The struggle of being a wheelchair user at a music festival Abbotsford Air Show takes to the skies starting today! Navigating the impacts of pregnancy on one’s life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abbotsford Air Show takes to the skies starting today! Guest: Andrew Soundy - Lockheed Martin F-35 Chief Test Pilot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The struggle of being a wheelchair user at a music festival. Guest: Mitchell Garrett - Wheelchair user who has attended tons of music festivals including Coachella in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Coupar steps down as NPA Mayoral Candidate Guest: George Affleck - Political analyst, podcaster unspunpodcast.com and Fill-in Host on CKNW, Former NPA City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peak Farmers market season is here! Holistic Nutritionist Alyssa Bauman joins us to share some tips on how to make the most out of them! Guest: Alyssa Bauman - Holistic Nutritionist and Owner Nourished.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: One-on-one with Health Minister Adrian Dix A powerful story about a war-torn Ukrainian family Is it time to get tougher on crime? Making the most out of farmer's markets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War Torn Ukrainian Family - a daughter here, parents there - months of news gathering shows a story of strife and horror. Guest: Catherine Garrett - Global BC Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jody Vance has a one-on-one conversation with BC Health Minister Adrian Dix. Guest: Adrian Dix - B.C.’s Health Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Travel news with Claire Newell Highlighting the importance of reporting crime, even as an anonymous tipster. Discussing the Mayoral race in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Healthcare is collapsing in BC Here's why the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that no condom meant no consent BC to begin vaccinating kids under five against COVID-19. The recent killing of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri is putting Taliban under increased scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Things are getting DONE in Port Coquitlam. What are they doing differently? Elderly Couple desperate for family doctor Body shaming in the medical field Bike Lanes are HURTING BUSINESSES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier on the Mike Smyth Show we heard from Paul Runnals, Partner and Senior VP of Creative and Production at Brand Live about his concerns with the future of major events like Skookum Festival in Stanley Park because of the controversial bike lane. Guest: Tricia Barker - NPA Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: How to stay safe in unsupervised waters Battle of the Borders! City of Vancouver launches lawsuit against "Big Oil" Longtime broadcaster stands up against body shaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Helping the homeless find safe shelter National home prices see steady rise despite interest rate hikes City Council approves controversial Kitsilano housing project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Tips for beating the summer heat! Former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault Social media has become the new water cooler. Here's how it happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices