The Jill Bennett Show

On today's show: Prince Rupert getting vaccines sooner than expected When will we be able to visit our loved ones again? Going outside to fight COVID-19 Burnaby Village Museum will be OPEN for Spring Break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Outbreak declared at Kelowna LTC facility despite vaccinations The race to fix the vaccination phone line Widow of B.C. avalanche victim says voluntary recall of beacons are not enough The ugly truth about fruits & veggies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Day 1 of the COVID vaccine mass rollout Overcoming language barriers amid COVID vaccinations The Good, the Bad, & the Bike Lanes! Celebrating International Women’s Day with the BC Girl Guides! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Point Roberts residents being denied access to Canada... Jogger facing 6 months of recovery after coyote attack Canada approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine! Restaurants facing a great reset! Clarifying the access rights of nature enthusiasts Hope to MS Patients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Penticton mayor fires back! Should non-food vendors be included at farmers' markets? How many people were affected by the Port Moody trivia night? Friends reunion to start filming next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The BC Nurses Union is raising concerns... Texas is reopening all businesses and lifting their mask mandate Health officials expected to increase care home visits! BC’s housing minister BLASTS Penticton city council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Should Stanley Park bring back temporary bike lane? Why won't the government let this conservation officer work? Property sales are going through the roof! Do our public health rules discriminate against churches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Getting you the COVID-19 vaccine ASAP Here's how BC's getting the vaccine out to people Getting the vaccine to the Downtown Eastside BC Court of Appeal upholds decision outlawing certain e-bikes Canada Post is sending YOU a post card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Site C dam to be delayed a year, more than $5B over budget GUEST: George Hoberg, UBC Political Science Professor GUEST: Tom Shypitka, BC Liberal MLA for Kootenay East & the Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Critic Chapter 2: Canada approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine GUEST: Dr. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious diseases, UBC Chapter 3: Vancouver police officer filmed posing for photos next to dead body GUEST: Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police Chief Chapter 4: Canadian Dog Owners Rely Primarily on Breeders and Shelters GUEST: Eileen Drever, Senior Officer, Protection and Stakeholder Relations, BC SPCA Chapter 5: Workers at federal quarantine hotel in Richmond vote to strike GUEST: Stephanie Fung, Spokesperson for Unite HERE Local 40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver postpones decision on noise bylaw Bidding wars hitting the high-end housing market! Reports of sexual assault results in call for suspending hotel quarantine policy Vancouver parklet approved as safe drinking space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

hy We Need to Vaccinate Essential Workers Sooner What are people on the front line seeing? Vancouver abandons plan to open Jericho Hostel as shelter for city's homeless population Mayor of Port Coquitlam says Fraser Health needs to be more truthful Kamloops girl sent home because of inappropriate clothing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Polls show British Columbians still shun activities without the COVID vaccine Uber weighs its future in the UK after court ruling Amplification devices: yay or nay? What do you do if your pet consumes pot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: COVID-19 variant detected at multiple Metro Vancouver schools How are parents & students feeling about the COVID variant exposures? Do we need rapid testing in childcare centres? Paramedics say there were massive waits for ambulances Friday evening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Trudeau reduces sentence for serious gun crimes Trump’s election loss nullifies Meng Wanzhou’s argument for release Experts are warning of a possible resurgence of COVID-19 An SFU archaeologist is on the hunt for clues... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Canada makes border exemptions for Point Roberts residents What is the value of the FSA and should we keep doing them? New orca baby born to southern resident L pod! The perils of transit development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What went wrong in our vaccine efforts? Vancouver mayor says he seeks to ban handguns BC judge dismisses injunction to stop in-person church services Poco Mayor announces 10 parks will allow public drinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Trudeau reveals details of gun buyback program/municipal gun ban Is the recently unveiled gun legislation just politics? CAEP respond to recently announced gun legislation! Mom raising concerns about new development proposed to support the homeless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With guest host Jawn Jang Chapter 1: Canucks owner with a show of support on Twitter.. But will it mean anything? GUEST: Jeff Paterson, Host of the VANcast Podcast on The Athletic, Canucks reporter Chapter 2: Surrey councillor calls for warming centres in shuttered civic buildings GUEST: Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor Chapter 3: Worried parent voices her concerns as her daughter’s elementary school issues a new round of exposure notices over the weekend GUEST: Parent of Daughter who attends Quilchena Elementary Chapter 4: “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” is the #1 trending pick on Netflix Canada.. But is it exploiting a dead woman’s mental illness? GUEST: Steve Stebbing, Movie Connoisseur and Critic find him on twitter @TheStevilDead or on his website stevestebbing.ca Chapter 5: 252 hours of non-stop hockey! The World’s Longest Game sets another World Record. The game wrapped up at 6 a.m. Monday, after 252 hours. As of Monday morning, the group of 40 players raised $1.84 million and counting. GUEST: Andrew Buchanan, Player & Fundraiser, trained firefighter Chapter 6: What’s going on with gas prices these days? Gas is at $1.39 in Surrey today - what’s the cause of this with nobody travelling? And what does the summer look like? GUEST: Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Cannabis CEO sues federal government over decision to 'incarcerate' travellers in quarantine hotels GUEST: Jeffrey Rath, barrister and constitutional law expert at Rath & Company Chapter 2: Vancouver Residents Consider What to Do About Strathcona Tent City GUEST: Steve Mossop, President, Insights West Chapter 3: Vancouver Park Board to clear half of Strathcona homeless camp GUEST: Jamie MacLaren, Strathcona Resident, Social Justice Lawyer Chapter 4: Temperature battles in B.C. bedrooms GUEST: Susie Rieder, Senior Media Relations Advisor, BC Hydro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC asking feds to decriminalize illicit drugs Coquitlam Mayor calls for reopening of Riverview site Calls are growing for border exemptions at Point Roberts Sharing love for Vancouver! Missing Vancouver Island dog reunited with owner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC moves into intra-provincial travel phase Putting a halt to Peace Arch gatherings Dr. Bonnie Henry is seeking injunction against Churches Loujain Alhathloul released from prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Addressing visitation policies in long-term care homes RCMP clarifies social media reports of abduction attempts Canada to require negative COVID-19 test at land borders next week New info on CERB repayments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Sarah Leamon: Do federal travel restrictions infringe on Canadians' mobility rights under the charter? What are your rights when it comes to travel? Guest - Sarah Leamon - Lawyer, Sarah Leamon Law Group Chapter 2: RNs begin prescribing addiction treatment medications, a Canadian first How is the fight going in the other pandemic? Guest - Christine Sorenson - BC Nurses Union President Chapter 3: Tragedy in homeless camps 'disturbingly predictable,' B.C. attorney general says What is the next step? Guest - Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 4: Amazon scam calls on the rise, warns Better Business Bureau How do you know its a scam? Guest - Karla Laird - Manager of Community and Public Relations, Better Business Bureau Chapter 5: Edmonton Football Team calls on fans to vote on 7 possible names What should the name be? Guest - Dave Campbell - 630 CHED Radio Producer, Sports Anchor and Football Colour Analyst Chapter 6: Why some snowbirds are flying south despite COVID What's the draw to travel despite a global pandemic? Guest - Valorie Crooks - Professor, Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Concern around COVID-19 variants grows in B.C. with fears cases could soar with more interactions GUEST: Caroline Colijnm, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health Chapter 2: Economy lost 213,000 jobs in January as lockdown measures hit Ontario, Quebec GUEST: Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Vice President at the Business Council of BC Chapter 3: Citizen’s group pleading for something to be done about Strathcona Park Two Vancouver men were charged Tuesday following the murder of 78-year-old Usha Singh, who was fatally injured Sunday when two men posing as police allegedly entered her home near Queen Elizabeth Park. Pascal Bouthilette, 41, is now charged with second-degree murder in connection with the case. Sandy Parisian, 47, is charged with manslaughter. GUEST: Dallas Brodie, spokeswoman for a citizens group called Save Our City Vancouver Chapter 4: “How Ottawa utterly botched Canada's COVID vaccine acquisition” GUEST: Tristin Hopper, Columnist, the National Post Chapter 5: ‘It’s just so confusing’: Burnaby bar manager calls Super Bowl Sunday rules unwieldy GUEST: Owen Coomer, Taphouse Coquitlam Operations Manager Chapter 6: B.C. reports whopping 547 COVID-19 cases in Whistler so far this year GUEST: Jack Crompton, Mayor of Whistler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Watchdog report says use of facial recognition technology violates federal & provincial laws The ethics of using AI facial recognition Life Getting Noisier for More Than a Quarter of Canadians VPD arrests suspects in deadly west-side home invasion Petition hopes to loosen Vancouver’s off-leash bylaws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Trudeau's quarantine hotels hurt those who need our help the most New study will examine COVID-19 impact on paramedics in B.C. Okanagan healthcare company develops modern medication dispenser! Canada inks deal to produce Novavax COVID-19 vaccine! City aims to take over lease from Delta Hospice Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Travel expert reacts to PM Trudeau's new restrictions SFU modelling suggests screening & rapid testing could help LTC homes Do the recently announced travel restrictions for far enough? DNA confirms identity of decades-old human remains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Why are people planning parties and calling up caterers? Officials insist Canada's on track for 4 million Pfizer deliveries BC has better tools than just basic income! Reports suggest insurance companies are denying long-haul COVID-19 sufferers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Stats show crime is down, but mental health calls are up VPD officer suffers broken leg after alleged assault by maskless man Companies see trading halts as social media drives volatility The struggles of a Canada-China vaccine collaboration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Public safety minister condemns BC couple for jumping the vaccine queue. Report finds issues in BC's LTC COVID response. ICBC launches online calculator! Virtual pet therapy comforts B.C. long-term care residents during COVID-19 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC vaccine rollout prioritizing age and vulnerable people Video shows un-masked man allegedly spitting on Vancouver store manager COVID long-haulers getting 3 new BC clinics No apology from Trudeau over Payette appointment Answering your questions about the new COVID variant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Supreme Court won't review ruling in favour of BC officer who refused to euthanize bears Trudeau's life post-Trump is off to a rocky start! Florida officials cracking down on COVID-19 "vaccine tourism" Being at the right place at the right time saves a man's life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States How Canada can leverage Biden's agenda SFU health expert urges BC to restrict inter-provincial travel The Boeing 737 MAX-8 will be back in Canadian skies tomorrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Mental health treatment for youth up 162% Reports show US president Trump to issue over 100 pardons Canada getting ZERO vaccines next week! Thank you Crime Stoppers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Long-term care residents have too few essential visitors City council agrees social assistance should be permanent Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation takes effect BC’s rapid response paramedics deployed to Williams Lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What can the city do for homeless at Strathcona Park? What's the BC government doing to end the Strathcona park encampment? Feds say COVID measures must be intensified Fraser Health to evict Delta Hospice Society Cold Water Swimming: Yay or nay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: B.C. seeking legal advice on ability to stop non-essential travellers Effort to remove 'my lord/lady' from BC courtrooms gains momentum Emergency doctors call for greater transparency on vaccine rollout VCH reports on COVID-19 transmission in schools across its region Imagine Van Gogh is coming to Vancouver on March 19th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Stubborn tenants are trying to stop a Surrey widow Donald Trump faces 2nd impeachment vote Doctors are jumping the queue! Why is the Vancouver “TRUMP” sign still in place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Group challenges BC church services ban U.S. Capitol raid was a failed self-coup previously seen in dying regimes Lawyer reacts to distracted driving questions Strata tells Surrey woman her dog is "too tall" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Latest on the situation on Capitol Hill Political fallout of yesterday’s events at Capitol Hill Machete attack survivor credits his hat for saving his life B.C. mayor calls on residents to keep Christmas lights up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Live from Washington, DC! How does social media contribute to a situation like the one unfolding in the US? How to handle the situation like one unfolding in the US as a police officer? Metchosin councillor travelled to Mexico in December Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Father-son duo launch online map for anonymous COVID-19 reporting Increased COVID-19 activity in Revelstoke region Is BC suffering from technical difficulties? Taking a deep dive into Fraser Valley real estate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Surrey high school records 50 COVID-19 cases across five classes Vancouver restaurant blasted for 100-person NYE party flouting COVID rules What might the year ahead look like? How To Start Exercising! Headline-making Vancouver restaurant responds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: No plans to delay B.C. students’ return to class, despite new COVID-19 variant Some money hacks for 2021 Violence against the media in 2020 Social media in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Youth in gangs Cranbrook restaurant owner upset about booze rules Coping with COVID anxiety BYE NIKI REITMEYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Top 10 stupidest 911 calls of 2020 The positive side of 2020 VPD want everyone to be safe on NYE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Criminal lawyer reacts to the big rulings of 2020 New Years Taxpayers resolutions for 2021 What will fitness look like in 2021? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Nashville explosion: Officials try to piece together motive behind blast GUEST: Jim Krasula - CBS News Chapter 2: A look back on the cancelled Olympics Chapter 3: 2020 News from A-Z GUEST: Mike Armstrong - Global News Chapter 4: A large proportion of residents of British Columbia report seeing distracted drivers on the road, and sizeable majorities are supportive of implementing new measures to curb the illegal practice GUEST: Mario Canseco - President, ResearchCo Chapter 5: Old dog, no new tricks (‘cause it is very dead) 57,000-year-old wolf puppy found frozen in Canada’s permafrost GUEST: Julie Meachen - Associate professor of anatomy at Des Moines University Chapter 6: The biggest sports stories of 2020 Chapter 7: Richmond boy receives Christmas guitar seven years after dad died GUEST: Erica Macklin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The Bottleneck of the Recovery Benefit application Debunking COVID-19 misinformation How the pandemic has changed the way we do business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: New COVID-19 strain discovered in the UK Muslim man's roommates teaching him how to celebrate Christmas! TALKING HOCKEY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices