The Jill Bennett Show
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Full show: Public transit safety, Eating habits, & White Spot!
On today's show: Examining safety measures for women on public transit How do we break our COVID eating habits? How much do Canadians trust brands and big tech? White Spot is working hard to keep up with the times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Gas prices, Food shortages, & Women at the gun range!
On today's show: Rising gas prices are taking a toll on Canadians Ucluelet's only medical clinic could close at month’s end The world is running out of vegetable oil Getting more women to the gun range Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Tracking Canadians, New Broadway plan, & Gardening tips!
On today's show: Canadians' movements were tracked without their knowledge Rally planned to protest Broadway/Vancouver plan BC government/mayors launch probe to crack down on repeat offenders Gardening tips with Wim Vanderzalm! Discussing the importance of the new Broadway plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Postponed surgeries, ICBC policies, & Bear territory!
On today's show: Catching up on previously postponed surgeries Changes coming to ICBC regarding cyclist policies BC government to look into prolific offender What to do when you find yourself in bear territory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Valid passports, Parking at Buntzen Lake, & E-scooters!
On today's show: Do Not Book any travel unless you have a valid passport Tackling the parking situation at Buntzen Lake BC expands Alert Ready system to floods and fires BC updates surgical renewal plan Lime launching E-Scooters in Richmond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Closing businesses, Outdoor skills, & Forgotten assets!
On today's show: A longtime Vancouver business is shutting its doors. Checking in with BC Health Minister Adrian Dix. Survey reveals Canadians are lacking in basic outdoor skills. New riveting thriller from bestselling author Daniel Kalla! Locating & recovering your forgotten assets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: YVR chaos, Running a marathon, & Fake taxi scam!
On today's show: YVR urging travellers to arrive early. Where did all the kids in Delta go? Former MP Jody Wilson-Raybould runs the Vancouver Marathon! Beware of a new "Fake Taxi" scam in Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Mental health challenges, Tax deadline is approaching & Minimum sentences
On the show today: BC Paramedic raising funds for Ukraine BC announced two updates with how mental health challenges are treated Tax filing deadline is on Monday Ottawa can't expect local government to handle cost of climate disaster alone, says B.C. mayor Liberal government is taking action on mandatory minimum sentences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Reforming the Police Act, Vacant garages & Celebration of Light returns this year!
On the show today: Large corporations disrupt the primary health care system says BC Green MLA The Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act has released its report Vancouver City Council solution to high business property tax is more tax! LA Tourism executives hoping to attract Vancouverites back to the city One in three garages have no vehicle in it Police Act Report recommends Provincial Police Force SPCA calls on B.C. veterinary college to ban ‘unethical’ dog debarking surgery The Honda Celebration Of Light returns after two-year pandemic hiatus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Brazen vandalism in Chinatown, Does booking an appointment with your GP in-person only make sense? & Stanley Park seawall now fully open to the public
On the show today: Vancouver City Council asks province to explore empty businesses tax Vancouver city council debates installing more CCTV cameras in downtown core Brazen vandalism in Chinatown Vancouver Police investigating theft attempt of Chinatown Dragon Street Lamp Does booking an appointment with your GP in-person only make sense? Baby boomers now less than 25% of Canada’s population, 2021 census data shows Stanley Park seawall now fully open to the public Save Old Growth protesters arrested after blocking traffic in Vancouver Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Surrey's political sign bylaw being challenged in court, Vancouver community centres in 'poor' condition & How to deal with raccons?
On today's show: Surrey’s political sign bylaw is being challenged in court today Most Vancouver community centres in ‘poor’ condition but repairs could be decades away: report Greater Victoria hospitals considering hotels for patients as capacity limits reached How to deal with raccoons? The latest on fish-farms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The need for more housing development, B.C. gangster laments jail life & Concerns about the avian flu
On today's show: A new report published by the Consumer Choice Center highlights the need for more housing development in Canada, especially B.C. Leaked Jamie Bacon audio: B.C. gangster laments jail life, ready to co-operate with police Inquiry into Liberals’ emergency powers given power to compel witnesses, documents Electric SUVs, trucks now eligible for Canadian EV rebates Is the Avian flu becoming a concern for hunters in B.C.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Important travel news this week, Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022, Canada wins bid for 2025 Invictus Games &
Important travel news this week Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022 Canada wins bid for 2025 Invictus Games & Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Should we make more CCTV's available?, Canadian veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts & TransLink lays out new 10-year vision with focus on bus rapid transit
On today's show: BC has longest average wait-times for walk-in clinics across Canada: Report Vancouver councillor wants more CCTV cameras to deter violent crime Canadian veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts, citing burnout and Ottawa’s bureaucratic roadblocks Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022 TransLink lays out new 10-year vision with focus on bus rapid transit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Vancouver's 4/20 returns to Art Gallery, poultry farmers and avian flu threat, plus Netflix is losing subscribers
On today's show: Vancouver's 4/20 celebrations return to Art Gallery B.C. poultry farmers prepare to protect their flock from avian flu Netflix losing subscribers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: BC nurses, Distracted driving, & RIP Jerry Doucette
On today's show: Getting more nurses in BC Fewer British Columbians are noticing distracted drivers on roads Concord Pacific pushes unique strata rules in BC Vancouver musician Jerry Doucette dies following battle with cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Old-growth logging protestors, Ukraine tribute concert, & Humpback whale!
On today's show: Anti old-growth logging protesters block major road VSO Presents A Tribute Concert to Ukraine Some dog owners 'very agressive' against Tsawwassen school community BC humpback whale wards off attack by killer whales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Gastown fire, Public speaking, & Hiking!
On today's show: Gastown rallies behind businesses affected by fire Major lineups at the border for the first time in two years! Most Canadians Question Their Public Speaking Capabilities Travel tips for flying safely this weekend! The best hikes in Southwestern BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: FIFA World Cup 2026, Inflation 101, & Chinatown vandalism!
On today's show: Vancouver back in the running as host city for FIFA World Cup 2026 What you need to know before travelling on BC Ferries this weekend Inflation 101 Improving safety and helping businesses in Chinatown Does hosting the FIFA World Cup make economic sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Interest rate hike, Rental housing, & Canadian pilots jailed!
On today's show: Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate 50 basis points for 1st time in 22 years Canadian pilots jailed in Dominican Republic The uncertain future of affordable rental housing Point Roberts woman has her NEXUS card confiscated by Canadian consulate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Ukraine update, Cycling around Kitsilano Beach, & Family doctors!
On today's show: Ukraine investigating reports Russia used chemical weapons in Mariupol Taking the 9-1-1 pledge New cycling path to be built around Kitsilano Beach Park Poll shows many British Columbian's worried about their family doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Surrey ethics complaints, Chinatown vandalism, & Toxic drug supply!
On today's show: Surrey council to consider temporarily freezing new ethics complaints Lion statues in Vancouver’s Chinatown vandalized yet again New program asks BC residents to upload photos of ticks Parks Canada imposes dog ban on popular beach near Tofino Tackling Vancouver's toxic drug supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Helping Ukrainian refugees, Trophy hunting, & Federal Budget!
On today's show: Surrey resident back home after helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland Poll finds most Canadians oppose trophy hunting, fur farming, and rodeos Tackling workplace sexual harassment How will the Federal Budget impact your wallet? New memoir offers encouragement for dementia caregivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Housing changes, School food, & Federal budget!
On today's show: Sending used police body armour to Ukraine Proposed changes to school food guidelines Discussing the housing changes in the budget More reactions to the Federal Budget! Featuring SFU Professor Marjorie Cohen, & Jock Finlayson of the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: VPD unnecessary, Saving for retirement, & BC immigration!
On today's show: VPD used unnecessary force when arresting Indigenous Grandfather and Granddaughter Poll finds many pre-retirees feel they haven't saved enough BC welcomes more than 100,000 people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Latest from the ground in Poland/Ukraine border, feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan & COVID-19 B.C. vaccine passport set to be dropped Friday
On today's show: A local paramedic is on the ground at the Poland/Ukraine border City invites feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan COVID-19: B.C. vaccine card mandate set to be dropped on Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Changes to traffic court, revoked NEXUS cards & remembering the Lytton Fire
On today's show: A new online traffic ticket system Why are some getting their NEXUS cards revoked Remembering the Lytton Fire An increase in Chinatown vandalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Crossing the border, The Pope apologizes, & Parking tickets!
On today's show: Vaccinated travelers no longer need pre-entry COVID tests to enter Canada Reacting to the Pope’s apology Traffic jams coming to Stanley Park BC nurses getting squeezed by parking tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Cruise ships return, Stanley Park bike lane, & Hunger strike!
On today's show: Cruise ships return to Vancouver next week! Keeping housing permitting powers local Stanley Park bike lane hearing facing delays Former Afghan translators staging hunger strike on Parliament Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Hunger strike, RCMP back pay, & Eating your veggies!
On today's show: Afghan interpreters are planning a hunger strike tomorrow. BC municipalities on the hook for RCMP back pay. More drama over Vancouver’s cup fee! Resetting your relationship with alcohol. One more reason to eat your green veggies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: BC's housing market, Temporary skate park, & Tax deadline!
On today's show: Cooling down BC's housing market North Van plans temporary skate park at Mahon Park BC Human Rights Commissioner urges to maintain mask mandates One month away from the tax filing deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Will Smith, Random attacks, & Modular housing!
On today's show: Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at Oscars prompts LAPD statement Today's the first day of school post-spring break! Richmond's single-use plastics ban comes into effect Exchange student punched in latest stranger attack Clearwater Mayor calls for modular housing in BC small towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: ICBC rebate, Affordable housing, & Previewing the Oscars!
On today's show: Reacting to the ICBC rebate announcement! Addressing the lack of affordable housing in BC Previewing the Oscars! A conversation with an employment lawyer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Ukraine lessons, Talking travel, & Ottawa repercussions!
On today's show: Lessons from Ukraine Tackling the lack of affordable housing in BC How has COVID impacted our healthcare system? Talking travel with Claire Newell! The repercussions of joining the Ottawa occupations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Physician burnout, Affordable housing, & Men's mental health!
On today's show: Physician Burnout nearly DOUBLES during pandemic Resolving BC's affordable housing crisis Helping men with struggling with their mental health The latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: NDP/Liberal deal, New BCTF President, & BC Youth In Care!
On today's show: What you need to know about the NDP/Liberal deal Exclusive first interview with the newly elected BCTF President How Canadians are feeling about COVID What BC's learned about coalitions. BC Youth in Care extends the age out limit to 21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Mask push-back, Electric buses, & Gardening tips!
On today's show: Vancouver businesses facing push-back for requiring masks Pop-up plazas to become permanent Converting gas-powered buses to all-electric! Massey Tunnel Update Gardening tips with Wim Vander Zalm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: COVID-19 tests, Banning single-use plastic utensils, & St. Patrick's Day!
On today's show: Canada to scrap pre-arrival COVID-19 testing rule Bellingham reacts to scrapping of testing rule BC truckers seeking relief from soaring gas prices Tofino, BC bans all single-use plastic utensils St. Patrick's Day parties return to Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Travel restrictions, Electric vehicles, & FIFA World Cup!
On today's show: Vaccinated travellers will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to come to Canada. MLI paper finds electric vehicle subsidies costly, inefficient, and regressive. Washington approves plan for Vancouver-Seattle high-speed rail. US President Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine. City of Vancouver to consider $5M spend on FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Russian bombing missions, Paralympics, & BC's minimum wage!
On today's show: NATO jets are tracking Russian bombing missions in amazing detail 37% of Gen Z adults expecting to purchase home in less than 5 years Olympic & Paralympic athletes are not being treated equally Tourism operators concerned about high gas prices BC’s minimum wage is now the highest of all Canadian provinces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Ukrainian refugees, Mask mandates, & Japanese 'killing stone'
On today's show: Preparing for the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in BC How does an ER doctor feel about the easing of mask mandates? The importance of cancer screenings City streamlines summer patio program thanks to industry feedback Japanese 'killing stone' some believe has demon inside splits in two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Bag fee, BC easing restrictions, & Lotto scam!
On today's show: Surrey McDonalds incorrectly charging 0.25c bag fee. BC to ease mask & vax card requirements! Assessing the data behind the decision to lift COVID restrictions. Nanaimo couple out thousands in Lotto scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Supporting Ukraine, Safer drug supply, & BC small businesses!
On today's show: Providing protective and medical equipment for Ukraine’s defenders BC government being urged to develop a policy to distribute a safer supply of drugs The quest to die with dignity BC small businesses continue to struggle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Supporting Ukraine, Electric cars, & Conservative leadership!
On today's show: Supporting Ukrainians fighting against Russia British Columbians are REALLY interested in electric vehicles US bans all Russian oil and gas imports The Conservative leadership race continues! Monster Jam returns to Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Travel news, BC gas prices, & Bed bugs!
On today's show: The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Members of Russian Community Centre rocked by vandalism BC gas prices putting a strain on travel sector Busy bed bugs remain in business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Soaring gas prices, Vancouver red tape, & "Kim's Convenience"
On today's show: Why are Canadian gas prices so high right now? Red Tape Issues in the City of Vancouver How do Vancouver businesses feel about keeping the single-use cup fee? Arts Club Theatre Company debuts "Kim's Convenience" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Supporting Ukraine, Single-use cup fee, & Gas prices!
On today's show: Poll shows Canadians want Federal Government to support Ukraine City of Vancouver votes to keep single-use cup fee It's official: Metro Vancouver has the highest gas prices in North America Additional red tape putting a strain on small businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Ukraine coverage, Fighting inflation, & Record-high gas prices!
On today's show: The war in Ukraine continues Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, but it might not be enough to fight inflation. Westjet group to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. Metro Vancouver has the HIGHEST gas prices in North America. Surrey Board Of Trade calls for end of restrictions to vaccinated travellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Russian invasion coverage, Crossing the border, & Exterior design zoning!
On today's show: Man plans return to Ukraine to join resistance forces against Russia Discussing the economic impact of the Russian invasion Are exterior design zoning rules slowing down housing construction? Fine dropped against woman crossing border to retrieve business shipments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Russia/Ukraine, Public safety, & BC's housing market!
On today's show: The latest on the Russia/Ukraine situation. Discussing public safety in Vancouver. What you need to know about Canada's updated border measures. Addressing the prevalent challenges in BC's housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices