The Jill Bennett Show

SFU Choir now offering digital Christmas carols to help spread that holiday spirit GUEST: Jawn Jang - Show Contributor with Toria Kindersley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Fort St. James community grapples with 39 COVID-19 cases GUEST: Bob Motion, Mayor of Fort St. James Chapter 2: How will the COVID-19 vaccine be rolled out to healthcare workers? GUEST: Christine Sorensen, President, BC Nurses Union Chapter 3: Working from home in a post-COVID world? A vast majority of Canadians who are currently working from home instead of at their regular workplace say they would like to continue to explore this possibility after the COVID-19 pandemic has disappeared, a new Research Co. poll has found. GUEST: Mario Canseco, President, ResearchCo Chapter 4: Covid-19 sparked a run on outdoor heaters and fire pits. Which is better for the planet? GUEST: Blair King, Environmental Scientist Chapter 5: The BBB warns of 'porch pirates' stealing B.C. holiday boxes GUEST: Karla Laird, Manager of Community and Public Relations, Better Business Bureau Chapter 6: Dog found after escaping into UPS Truck GUEST: Valerie Havlasek, owner of Bella the dog Chapter 7: Night-vision goggles to support search and rescue on North Shore GUEST: Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue Team Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Global Affairs objected to Canadian military decision Global Affairs objected to the Canadian military decision to cancel training with China’s People’s Liberation Army. GUEST: Robert Fife, Columnist, Globe and Mail Chapter 2: Canada’s health-care wait times hit 22.6 weeks That’s the longest wait time ever recorded! GUEST: Bacchus Barua, Associate Director, Centre for Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute Chapter 3: Front-line health workers will be first to get COVID-19 vaccine in B.C. GUEST: Terry Lake, CEO, BC Care Providers Chapter 4: Local medical officer of health wants tighter border restrictions GUEST: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer, Blaine Immigration Chapter 5: Barndoor skate a Canadian success story as other shark and ray species face extinction GUEST: Nick Dulvy, Canada Research Chair in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation and co-chair of IUCN’s Shark Specialist Group Chapter 6: Victoria is Canada’s most generous city for 2020 It probably feels like it’s tough to find feel-good stories these days. We’re still in the middle of a global pandemic and people are still getting sick. But, we found something that deserves attention because in a year where families across the country have struggled through the pandemic, it turns out that one of the cities in our province has been named “the most generous city in Canada”. Our show contributor Jawn Jang explains! GUEST: Jawn Jang, Jill Bennett Show Contributor GUEST: Caitlin Stanley, Regional Manager for GoFundMe Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: B.C. Government to announce vaccine rollout Are healthcare workers concerned that people will become complacent? GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC Chapter 2: Minks test positive for COVID-19 GUEST: Victoria Shroff, Animal Law Lawyer Chapter 3: City Hall ignores pleas from tapped out taxpayers GUEST: Paul Sullivan, StepUp Volunteer, Property Tax Appraisal Expert, Managing Partner, BCS Real Estate Chapter 4: DTES Vancouver holiday shopping event GUEST: Christina Wong, Executive Director of Employ To Empower Chapter 5: Top books of the holiday season! GUEST: Mary-Ann Yazedjian, Manager, Bookwarehouse Chapter 6: Local entrepreneur launches “PPE vending machines” to provide the public with convenient access to hand sanitizers and face masks Maybe this has happened to you in the past-- You’re out running errands and you’ve got a bunch of things on your mind and you realize you left your hand sanitizer or your facemask at home. Well, you might be in luck because one local entrepreneur has launched a new business that provides quick and easy access to personal protective equipment. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more. GUEST: Jawn Jang, Jill Bennett Show Contributor GUEST: Edvin Muminovic, entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders? GUEST - Mike Serr - Abbotsford Police Chief Chapter 2: A well known BC lawyer who made history several times has passed away. Remembering Joe Arvay. GUEST - Wally Oppal - Former Judge/MLA/current lawyer Chapter 3: Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas GUEST - Ilia Lvovski - BCIT Digital Forensics and Computer Crime expert and instructor Chapter 4: Can your employer force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? GUEST - Lia Moody - Employment Lawyer, Samfiru Tumarkin Chapter 5: MP Albas on beer, wine, spirits private member’s bill GUEST - Dan Albas - Conservative MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Chapter 6: A B.C.’s Principal’s message on the stigma of COVID-19 GUEST - Principal Rob Clark - Silverdale Elementary in Mission Chapter 7: How to make your “digital Christmas” a little easier for you and the family GUEST - Andy Baryer with Jawn Jang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to make your “digital Christmas” a little easier for you and the family GUEST - Andy Baryer with Jawn Jang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A B.C.’s Principal’s message on the stigma of COVID-19 GUEST - Principal Rob Clark - Silverdale Elementary in Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MP Albas on beer, wine, spirits private member’s bill GUEST - Dan Albas - Conservative MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can your employer force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? GUEST - Lia Moody - Employment Lawyer, Samfiru Tumarkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas GUEST - Ilia Lvovski - BCIT Digital Forensics and Computer Crime expert and instructor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A well known BC lawyer who made history several times has passed away. Remembering Joe Arvay. GUEST - Wally Oppal - Former Judge/MLA/current lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders? GUEST - Mike Serr - Abbotsford Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: First coronavirus vaccine shots could be doled out in Canada next week GUEST: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News Chapter 2: Regional Stay-At-Home Order In Effect For Southern California GUEST: Jim Krasula, CBS News Reporter Chapter 3: Kovrig, Spavor are still in jail; a new campaign wants to bombard Chinese embassies with cards GUEST: Guy Saint-Jacques, Senior Fellow at the China Institute of the University of Alberta and former ambassador to China Chapter 4: COVID Christmas: High anxiety around surging infections, but many won’t commit to staying home for the holidays GUEST: Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute Chapter 5: Update on the Park Board Procedure By-law GUEST: John Coupar, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Chapter 6: Anonymous patron gifts Vancouver restaurant staff $200 each Our show contributor Jawn Jang has a story all about one person’s generous donation that has an entire restaurant stunned by the act of kindness. GUEST: Jawn Jang, Jill Bennett Show Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Fraser Health provides new option for contact tracing GUEST: Dr. Victoria Lee, Fraser Health Chief Medical Officer, President and CEO Chapter 2: Holiday shopping plans during the 2nd pandemic wave 42% of BC Shoppers Plan to Spend Less This Year, But Shoppers are Consciously Deciding to Help Local Businesses More Than Ever Before GUEST: Steve Mossop, President, Insights West Chapter 3: U.S. working on deal to allow Meng Wanzhou to return to China GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration Lawyer and Policy Analyst Chapter 4: Unemployment in B.C. - improvement in spite of COVID-19 surge GUEST: Todd Stone, BC Liberals Jobs, Economy and Innovation Critic Chapter 5: White Rock church to host ‘Christmas Drive-Thru’ GUEST: Lisa Streu, Pastor to Children, White Rock Baptist Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What's the timeline for Canadians to get the COVID vaccine? B.C. researchers to study how COVID-19 has spread in young people Discussing priorities for economic recovery BC acts on rising strata insurance premiums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Parents anxious as Surrey school closed by COVID-19 prepares to reopen. Report finds racism in B.C. health-care system, but claims of ‘Price is Right’ game unproven. Resident and Business Property Taxpayers Get No Relief In Vancouver’s 2021 Budget Does religious freedom trump public health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: New rules now in place for Translink riders! Chilliwack School Trustee’s Reprehensible Comments Condemned Canadians are showing signs of coronavirus fatigue Black Friday in times of a pandemic RCMP say they’re not writing tickets for people driving together from different households Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Surrey music teacher shares the story of her COVID battle Surrey school set to reopen after COVID closure How politicians can perpetuate baseless conspiracy theories Canada could approve 1st coronavirus vaccine by end of 2020 CMA thinks it's time for REAL COVID measures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: 5 Abbotsford care home residents die from COVID-19 Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively make huge donations to help at-risk youth BC residents could face $230 fine for not wearing a mask City Councillor expresses concerns about out of town travellers 21,000 meals secured for Burnaby seniors 105 year old shares her secret to a long life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Indigenous customers file human rights complaint against BMO & VPD Using common sense with rapid testing Lights out for North Van?! Should I report my neighbour for breaking COVID rules? WSO Calls for Effective Outreach to Racialized Communities Arts Club Theatre Company forced to close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: B.C. to require masks in indoor How do we cope with the winter blues? Surrey Police Service introduces new Chief! Anti-crime group reacts to new Surrey Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's Show: Continued rise in COVID-19 cases means new restrictions likely introduced today Trudeau unveils new net-zero emissions plan to meet climate change targets B.C. seniors need more protection as COVID-19 pandemic’s 2nd wave hits Letter to Premier regarding COVID-19 Data Reporting for Municipalities How will COVID-19 affect Mall Santa visits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Rentals.ca releases rental report for November Vancouver council votes for driving tax plans Vancity praised for leadership on drug decriminalization Retail Council of Canada calls for mandatory mask policy Kennel cough on the rise! Parents concerned about potential of new school outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Meng Wanzhou back in court Vancouver storm leaves over 50,000 without power Shelter spaces extremely limited due to COVID Chocolate store owner concerned about a lack of mask mandates Police issue ticket to homeowner who hosted a poker party Connecting with Santa during COVID-19! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: 3 schools in Fraser Health closing for 2 weeks Should this school have been closed earlier? In-person school or Remote learning? Promising early numbers from Moderna's coronavirus vaccine! Pushing to get rid of COVID! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Government reluctant to institute province-wide mandatory mask policy but will support businesses who implement their own CMA President makes statement on rising COVID-19 case numbers VPD releases early results from new neighbourhood response team Some hockey parents are mad! Today is world kindness day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: BC Government set to unveil new pandemic modelling this afternoon BC Housing Market Continues Record Pace in October Post-pandemic, nearly half of Canadians intend to order food online weekly Today is the anniversary of the opening of the Lions Gate Bridge, which opened on this day in 1938 Amid Chinese crackdown, Ottawa widens door for young Hong Kong immigrants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Fewer poppies worn this year Fewer Canadians plan to wear poppies this Remembrance Day, poll finds GUEST: Anthony Wilson-Smith, Historica Canada President/CEO Chapter 2: RCMP theory on Nova Scotia gunman - update RCMP theory of when Nova Scotia gunman escaped scene of first killings has changed GUEST: Brian Hill, Online Writer and Researcher, Investigative, Global News Chapter 3: Chopra Addiction & Wellness Center stands ready to support our veterans The Chopra Addiction & Wellness Center Stands Ready to Support Our Veterans Veterans Affairs Canada creates new $20 million fund for veterans’ organizations GUEST: Nirmala Raniga, Retreat Founder and Director Chapter 4: As COVID cases rise across B.C., more Whistler businesses close temporarily GUEST: Jack Crompton, Mayor of Whistler Chapter 5: Petition aims to make masks mandatory in Greater Vancouver GUEST: Scott Lear, Pfizer/Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in cardiovascular prevention research at St. Paul’s Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Manitoba moving to LEVEL RED. New pandemic restrictions are hurting the tourism industry. One-on-one with Dr. Bonnie Henry! Managing your mental health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Med student sending a message to the South Asian community! Victoria planning to move all homeless inside Potential Pfizer vaccine has Vancouver connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Whole Foods staff banned from wearing poppies! Whole Foods reverses poppy ban. Too little, too late? Canadian airlines using bait & switch strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: COVID 19 funding cuts Selina Robinson joins us! Denmark going to the extremes Continuing the wait for US election results The latest on Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Local Democrats react to incoming election results! BC residents are feeling the tension in the US election! Oregon legalizes psychedelic drugs: Here's how Canada benefits! Multiple states in the US adopt recreational pot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Canadians SHOULD be worried about the US Election US Election Day! Impact of the US Election on Canada Should we allow visits to LTC homes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Halloween crowds on Granville Street Multiple fires reported on Halloween night No border travel exemption for Point Roberts Influencing Canadians How do we get more people to wear poppies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: One-on-one with science guy Jason Tetro! Bus companies asking for help to survive The Curious Case Of Davis Wolfgang Hawke Time to turn back the clocks! Grade 5 student writes and publishes her own book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The state of small businesses in 2020 Mandatory mask policy leads to violence on Skytrain Report shows Cadillac Fairview collected millions of photos of customers Dine & dasher falls through ceiling Dog owner wishes to thank the good Samaritans that saved her dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: DPM Freeland suggests more federal spending is on the way The quest to control COVID in the Fraser Health region Lee Haber’s thesis on mobility pricing Rescuing unsold food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The end of an era... Bonnie Henry issues public health order Using social media to flatten the curve! Using "bounty" to help fight white supremacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Why it's a dangerous time for unprepared hikers Voter turnout was miserable as predicted New animal law clinic offers its services pro bono Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Denmark introducing new restrictions The future of retail Is riding an ebike cheating? It's the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Rapid testing to replace mandatory quarantine What to expect from the final US Presidential debate Transphobic encounter brings Coquitlam-area opponents together Laid off hospitality workers demand federal bailout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: You are paying for B.C.’s political campaigns Newly discovered documents show potential trouble for BC government City approves proposal for Yaletown overdose prevention facility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Family of missing hiker launch private search Continuing the conversation on mandatory masks Trudeau defends his choices What the hell happened at Surrey Council last night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: Two anti-mask protests held over the weekend - why are there still people not getting the message about wearing masks? GUEST: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show + infectious disease expert Chapter 2: Vancouver City Managers receive pay hike as city looks to end free parking for veterans GUEST: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 3: Canadians Report Fewer Blunders from Drivers Than Last Year GUEST: Mario Canseco, President, ResearchCo Chapter 4: How do the provincial parties match-up on housing? GUEST: Nathan Lauster, Associate Professor, Sociology, University of British Columbia, Author, The Death and Life of the Single-Family House Chapter 5: Fireworks will be banned in Vancouver starting November 1st CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang talks with Perry Logan and Suki Paul about the fireworks ban right around the corner. GUEST: Perry Logan, Executive Director, Canadian National Fireworks Association GUEST: Suki Paul, Owner, Phatboy Fireworks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver police investigating stabbing Hong Kong campaigners want China on British Columbia’s election agenda How DNA solved a murder from 1984 GET YOUR FLU SHOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver council votes to eliminate "no pets" clause BC Liberal incumbent compares free birth control to eugenics Controversy looming over Confucius Institute Preparing communities for potential earthquakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 1: NDP Leader John Horgan continues to push long-term care plans GUEST: Dan Levitt, CEO, Tabor Village Chapter 2: John Horgan said he doesn’t see colour. Why is a comment like that problematic? GUEST: Soraya Lakhani, Director, Yellow Kite Child Psychology Chapter 3: Forged letter warning about wolves on the loose part of Canadian Forces propaganda campaign that went awry GUEST: David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen newspaper journalist Chapter 4: Today is the last of two Amazon Prime Days GUEST: David Ian Gray, Marketing Expert, Dig360 Chapter 5: September 2020 Pre-Sale Pulse Report GUEST: Cameron McNeill, Executive Director and Partner, MLA Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could this be a possibility? We chat with Aaron Sutherland VP with the Insurance Bureau of Canada Pacific Region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the area the problem? Or is a lack of security the problem? We chat with Guy Felicella , peer clinical advisor with the Overdose Emergency Response Centre and BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices