The Jill Bennett Show

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

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