The Jill Bennett Show

On today's show: Legal action filed against Broadway Subway Project Snow in Metro Vancouver causes crashes & power outages $40 billion set aside for Indigenous children harmed in foster care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Surrey City Councillor reacts to Doug McCallum public mischief charges Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum charged with public mischief Changing what senior care looks like Concerns are being raised about derelict boats in False Creek Delta police working with Europol on cybercrime investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Taking steps towards ending the overdose crisis Dike upgrades could threaten BC wild Salmon Canadians to face serious sticker shock at grocery stores Labour shortages are back with a vengeance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Reviewing the Vancouver budget Omicron's impact on tourism Ombudsperson calls for law reform regarding municipal tax sales Will the diplomatic Olympic boycott actually achieve anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Restaurants have been hit hard during the pandemic The Canucks were on fire last night! Fight over SkyTrain seat ends in stabbing! Political parties took more than $3.7 million through federal wage subsidy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Anti-shoplifting campaign leads to over 200 arrests What to expect at YVR this holiday season Using facial recognition technology at the border Vancouver business putting their offices in a brewery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Changes made to enhance emergency care for British Columbians Dozens of farmers & livestock displaced by floods How have spending habits changed in the last 2 years? International Day for Persons with Disabilities Facial recognition detects imposter trying to enter US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Answering YOUR questions about booster shots! Police aren't surprised they found a stash of stolen bikes How are 911 operators feeling about the new "disconnect" rule? Taking a look at the 2022 cruise season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: New border rules for Canadians taking short trips One-on-one with Rick Mercer! B.C. reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant When will there be an atmospheric river warning system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Province of B.C. introduces $10 fee for FOI Requests Growing anger over Merritt evacuations Do you need to have flood insurance? HO HO NO! Is there a shortage of Mall Santas this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver mayor proposes a climate levy The pros and cons of 5 paid sick days Ottawa clarifies COVID-19 travel exemption on BC/US border How to make vaccines hurt less for kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC businesses react to paid sick-leave announcement New data reveals patterns of discrimination in BC policing Sick leave reaction from Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Border miscommunication leads to hefty fines for some travelers. Trudeau comes up short on cancelling US EV tax credits. One man's story on being a milk truck driver in Abbotsford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests on today's show include: Adrian Dix - Minister of Health and MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway Shirley Brennan - Executive Director of The Canadian Christmas Trees Association Dr. John J. Clague - Professor emeritus of Earth Science at Simon Fraser University David Lefebvre - Director of Public Affairs at Recycle BC Krista Thompson - CEO of Covenant House BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Port Coquitlam Mayor urges people to STOP PANIC BUYING Do we need an emergency food task force in BC? The latest news on the vaccine rollout Floods leave migrant workers in a tricky situation Canada drops PCR test for short trips. What does this mean for Point Roberts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Checking out the situation in Chilliwack and Hope Surrey doctor assisted by police & CN Rail tracks to reach patient Checking in with the Mayor of Chilliwack The logistics of repairing BC's highways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Abbotsford Police Chief comments on flooding Finding the roots of the Sumas flood crisis Harrowing tale of a woman stranded at an AirBnb with three kids & a dog Checking in with a dairy farmer stranded in the Sumas Prairie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Mudslides cause dozens to be trapped in their vehicles Recovering from the floods Blood clinics cancelled due to flooding BC Hydro restores power to more than 219,000 customers Landslide leaves group stuck in Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What's Merritt looking like right now? Leadership Series: David Suzuki! Expert says foreign doctors are being sidelined by regulation The revival of Bellingham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Do we do enough to take care of our veterans? A CKNW staff member shares his personal connection to "The Great Escape" The vaccine mandate debate rages on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The revolving door of Vancouver crime Hand signal popularized by TikTok saves missing teen What do the numbers say about safety in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Important info for crossing the border Checking in on Point Roberts Vancouver experienced a tornado over the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: A look ahead to the border reopening The largest cash gift in Canadian history BC's attempting to cool off the real estate market Get ready to change your clocks! Nanoose Bay man going for burpee Guinness World Record! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: A major break in a high-profile drug case for the RCMP... Our 911 system is at risk! VPD arrests window smashing suspect Checking up on radon levels in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Is it time to raise Canada's flag? A murder hornet's been found in BC. Should we be worried? One-on-one with Erin O'Toole 2021 marks 100 years of the remembrance poppy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Recapping today's surprise COVID-19 briefing Navigating your digital security Answering your vaccine questions! Gary Bettman holds press conference on Kyle Beach investigation What to do about crime in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Shipping container breaks open on Northern Vancouver Island Two charged in Halloween edibles investigation Single-serve liquor now available by takeout & delivery! Supreme Court finds comedian's mockery of disabled singer NOT discriminatory This month's must-read books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Our new health minister has a lot on his plate Fighting back against "silence culture" in hockey New study shows a change in Canada's religious landscape Vancouver police give update to recent bike heist Creepy Cocktails to Haunt Halloween Night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: NDP ignored 911 red flags An inside look at the 26th UN Climate Change conference Supreme Court to make ruling on Quebec comedian's jokes You should NOT be afraid of spiders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: LTC visitors must now be fully vaccinated Alberta referendum results are in! BC Regional Chief wants to speed up booster shot roll out Trudeau unveils new cabinet with 9 new faces! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Crews gain control of BC cargo ship fire The latest on the Alec Baldwin prop gun shooting How could the Alec Baldwin gun incident have been avoided? Parents helping their children buying their first homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Finding employees during a pandemic Don't expect EI if you're unvaccinated Scary Movies & TV Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Is live theatre finally returning to BC? Medical lab might go on strike Restaurant in Hope, BC defying health orders Today's inflation report is no surprise to grocery shoppers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The group "Keep the RCMP in Surrey" is hiring a lawyer to fight an amendment to a bylaw passed at last night's council meeting. Amendments strengthen access to information, protect people’s privacy 'My heart broke': Metro Vancouver woman whose dog arrived dead after flight wants answers, action from airline B.C. to end capacity limits for indoor events in most regions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Crowd rallies to support Hope, B.C. restaurant defying vaccine passport British Columbians still experiencing delays when dialing 911 Starting November 8th, what will stop people from going online, ticking the box that says they have symptoms and booking a free PCR test to drive across the border? What safeguards will stop the potential abuse? The City’s False Promises about False Creek South Grouse Mountain to require proof of vaccination for 2021/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Canada-U.S. land border to open for fully vaccinated on Nov. 8 Daily street sweeps are displacing DTES residents How is Point Roberts reacting to the border re-opening? Waterloo company offering low-cost COVID rapid tests COVID outbreak infects more than 7/10 in BC care home 2 women file constitutional challenge against BC vaccine card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: RCMP investigating possible mischief charge linked to Surrey Mayor Nanaimo restaurant owner fears anti-vaxxers are behind vandalism BC judge reaches verdict regarding bat droppings NDP hiding numbers judging tunnel versus bridge BC fish and game club pondering its future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What today's border announcement means for Point Roberts What you need to know about the upcoming flu season How is West-Coast Duty-Free feeling about the border re-opening? Conquering needle-phobia with therapy dogs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Ambulance delays a great concern for BC BC long-term care worker vaccine mandate now in effect Ski resorts across BC desperate for staff! Northern Lights all the way in Vancouver?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Offering COVID vaccines to in-person patients Nanaimo forces graffiti vandal to pay hefty fines BC 911 callers facing consistent delays Addressing gang and gun trends Today is International Day of the Girl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: B.C. 911 callers left facing ‘extensive’ delays on Thursday New poll shows many people with COVID did NOT self-isolate Tributes pouring in for longtime White Rock restaurant owner BCTF releases statement on mandatory vaccines Celebrating the Unsung holiday hero - the turkey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: City council axes city-wide parking permit plan New data shows spike in COVID cases among children Another mass fish kill in Squamish Break and enter suspect now in custody Small businesses suffering most in global shipping crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Report shows factors that contributed to LTC deaths Recent report reveals causes behind LTC deaths Dog on death row given new leash on life DNA experts may have identified the Zodiac Killer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Gastown business owner discusses crime in Vancouver BC's only issued 3 tickets for vaccine card violations Reviewing protections for sexual assault survivors Tomorrow is Walk to School Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Masks mandatory for all K-12 students in B.C. schools Two people arrested in Wet'suwet'en conflict as protests escalate Three-Term Vancouver Mayor Philip Owen has passed away at 88 Masks mandatory for all K-12 students in B.C. schools Digital equity should be a basic human right for all ages Marine heatwaves could wipe out an extra six per cent of a country’s fish catches, costing millions their jobs Man who survived grizzly bear attack now recovering from brain surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation draws mixed feelings from Indigenous community Dr. Bonnie Henry will prioritize people with mixed doses if US doesn't approve for travel Truth and Reconciliation: Preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages How Canada can get tough on China Trudeau spends 1st Truth and Reconciliation Day in Tofino on vacation, contradicting itinerary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: B.C. residents who received mixed COVID-19 doses won’t be offered third shot for travel Vancouver Climate Emergency Parking Program update Snowbirds Are Heading to Florida and Arizona Despite the Delta Variant B.C. data shows dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among school-aged children Warming climate dashes West Vancouver salmon habitat project A couple of B.C. students are finding success in an eco-friendly process they created Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver School Board makes masks mandatory for K-12 students Buying vs Renting study: Homeowners come out in front financially in more than 90% of scenarios analyzed B.C. government wants to seize Vancouver penthouse apartment belonging to COVID-19 party host Amid COVID-19 surge, new restrictions coming for B.C.’s eastern Fraser Valley Vancouver Park Board backs new $500 fine for feeding urban wildlife With Meng Wanzhou returning to China, what is the future of Huawei in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: 2 Michaels are home — but Canada still wary of China U.S. vaccination requirement for air passengers worries Canadians with mixed vaccines Severance for ex-MPs costs estimate of $3.3M, Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Vancouver Park Board to vote on penalties for feeding wildlife in city parks Vancouver binners’ event left scrambling after being displaced by film shoot, organizers say The BC SPCA is offering half-price adoptions for the next 10 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Meng Wanzhou, the Huawei Technologies executive detained in Canada since December 2018 has reached a deal with the U.S. government. B.C. Man speaks out after unvaccinated mother dies from COVID-19 Senator makes her case on senate floor for Point Roberts border to re-open to Canadians Meng Wanzhou, Huawei CFO, pleads not guilty as part of deferred prosecution agreement Pets get safer rides in Vancouver now with new service in town Let's talk about books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices