The Jill Bennett Show

BOO! Fright Nights at the PNE returns this weekend! Guest: Jeff Strickland - VP of Operations, PNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Achieve Anything Foundation launches a new series of hands-on experience events to inspire more women in Aviation, Aerospace, Marine & Defence and other STEM fields Guest: Kirstin Brazier - President, Achieve Anything Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The provinces were given 5 years to develop plans but none made the Oct. 5 deadline Guest: Katherine Capot-Blanc - Acting lands director of the Fort Nelson First Nation Lands Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Canadian has pleaded guilty to charges of plotting attacks in New York City for the so-called Islamic State in the summer of 2016. Guest: David Akin - Global National Ottawa Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RCMP considered phasing out its fur hats, but they say muskrat is best for cold, wet conditions Guest: Alan Herscovici - Former Fxec VP, Fur Council of Canada, Currently Senior Writer and Researcher, Truthaboutfur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can the city do about Vancouvers growing used needle problem? Jill takes your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Municipal Politicians Vote In Favour Of Election Finance ReformGuest: Lisa Helps - Victoria Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some condominiums are now being viewed as redevelopment sites Guest: Michael Geller - Columnist, Vancouver Courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facing Eviction Over Parking, Surrey Renters Say There Has To Be Another Way Guest: Patrick Condon - Professor of urban design at the University of British Columbia who worked on the initial concepts for Clayton Heights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Businesses Call For B.C. Government To Expand Access To Clean Drugs Guest: Landon Hoyt - Hastings Crossing BIA Executive Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bilingual Jury Ready For Lac-Mégantic Trial Guest: Mike Armstrong - Global News Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! American Made, Flatliners, Battle Of The Sexes, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Small Businesses Bristle At Proposed Federal Tax Changes Guest: Iain Black - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Needs To Support Workers' Mental Health And Mandate Paid Sick Leave Guest: Ryan Painter - Mental health activist, volunteer with the Canadian Mental Health Association - Victoria Chapter, and a government relations and communications consultant. To learn more about his consulting work, check out his website www.painterconsulting.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A study says homes in Richmond, Downtown Eastside have similar levels of low-income and working-aged people. Guest: Andy Yan - Director, The City Program at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Report Says Middle-class Families Are Paying More Taxes, Despite Liberal Claims Guest: Charles Lammam - Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the new report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many in Canada have opened their communities, homes and hearts to refugees lucky enough to make it here fleeing war torn countries. Not many, however, have been on the frontlines of the crisis in Europe where hundreds upon thousands of refugees face grave circumstances and unfathomable conditions. Kate Evans has recounted the intimate details of life at a refugee camp – details often overlooked by the news that never make it into headlines. At a special Chan Centre event here in Vancouver, Evans will speak about the graphic novel she created based on her experiences at the now demolished camp of Calais, France. Guest: Kate Evans - cartoonist, artist, and activist. She is the author of numerous books and magazines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Liberal Leadership Race - Sam Sullivan announced his candidacy on Thursday, Dianne Watts expected to announce today, Andrew Wilkinson and Mike Bernier have announcements tomorrow. Is there anyone else in the mix? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Big Money Ever Be Gone From Civic Campaigns In Vancouver? Guest: Andrea Reimer - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Horgan Hails End Of Big-donor Events At Annual Ticketed NDP Gathering Guest:Ian Bailey - Globe and Mail Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Walk for Reconciliation is a Chance to Learn, Listen and Keep the Dialogue Going. Guest: Chief Robert Joseph - Co-Founder, Reconciliation Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kingsmen: The Golden Circle, Stronger, The New Lego Movie, and much more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After delivering a 5,000-name petition to Surrey council in July, opponents were given until Sept. 22 to collect 30,372 signatures in opposition to the project in order to stop the civic government from proceeding with the project. https://www.peacearchnews.com/news/hawthorne-park-opponents-to-deliver-10000-signatures-to-surrey-city-hall/ Guest: Steven Pettigrew - With Save Hawthorne Rotary Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His arrest for the killing of Serena Vermeersh three years ago sparked a huge debate in B.C. about dangerous offenders being released back into the public. Last week Raymond Caissie pleaded guilty to second degree murder, and now he is set to be sentenced on Oct. 20. Guest: Wally Oppal - Former BC Attorney General; now Senior Counsel with Boughton Law in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean Swanson To Rally For A Mansion Tax At Chip Wilson’s $75,000,000 Property. Guest: Jean Swanson - independent by-election candidate for Vancouver City Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are judges being too soft on their sentences? Jill takes your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians Give Mixed Reviews to Proposed Federal Tax Changes Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paws for Hope Animal Foundation, in partnership with St. Barnabas Church, is holding a free animal health care clinic for the pets of those who are no or low income. Free vet care services will include physical exams, vaccinations, flea and/or deworming treatments, nail trimming and ear cleaning provided by Paws for Hope directors Dr. Shawn Llewellyn and Dr. Melissa Stephens, along with Paws for Hope’s supporting volunteer health clinic team. Guest: Kathy Powelson - Executive Director, Paws for Hope Animal Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The people of Salt Spring Island have voted NO to turning the island into a municipality. Guest: Murray Reiss - Spokesperson For The "NO" Side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colder weather can mean higher BC Hydro bills, and with fall just around the corner it’s the ideal time to prepare your home for the change in season. Small and inexpensive actions can help you save energy and money during the cool fall and winter months. Susie can provide tips and strategies to prepare your home as the weather cools down. can also talk about do-it-yourself projects and also share information on energy efficient home renovation rebates. Guest: Susie Hill - BC Hydro Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians across the country will be taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run. There are 17 runs taking place in Metro Vancouver alone. Guest: Donna White - BC/Yukon Provincial Director, Terry Fox Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC NDP's Fundraising Bill To Ban Corporate And Union Contributions, Set $1200 Limit Guest: Dermod Travis - Executive Director, Integrity BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Assassin, Mother, And The Emmys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank's second Citywide Food Drive on September 16th Guest: Aart Schuurman Hess - CEO, Greater Vancouver Food Bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington State is recruiting volunteers - including Canadians! - to participate in a road pricing pilot project that will simulate drivers paying a small tax per mile they drive in the state, in lieu of paying a gas tax or bridge tolls. All those Metro Vancouver drivers who are cheering the end of bridge tolls, take note. Guest: Gordon Price - Fellow with the SFU Centre for Dialogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luxury condos for supercars in supposedly impoverished Richmond, BC Guest: Ian Young - Vancouver Correspondent, South China Morning Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A report by The Globe and Mail calls social isolation a “public health crisis in waiting.” Guest: Mike Klassen - Civic Affairs columnist at Vancouver Courier, and also an advocate for seniors care at BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Vancouver author John MacLachlan Gray as he celebrates the release of his new novel, The White Angel (Douglas & McIntyre, $29.95), at The Wolf & Hound (3617 W Broadway, Vancouver) on Tuesday, September 19 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. The book launch will feature a dramatic reading and a book signing. Books will be available for sale from Book Warehouse and admission is free. Guest: John MacLachlan Gray - Author, The White Angel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darryl Plecas Has Been Kicked Out Of The Liberal Party Guest: Mike Smyth - Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Hurricane Irma rips through the Caribbean islands it’s expected to soon hit Florida and possibly become the costliest storm in United States history, according to experts. Guest: Anthony Farnell - Chief Meteorologist, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My 15-point plan to tackle Surrey crime Guest: Alex Sangha - Surrey Social Worker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casino license leaving Newton a ‘loss of potential’ says BIA Guest: Phillip Aguirre - Director, Newton Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert Guest: Kees Lokman - Landscape Architecture Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a bid to become the world’s greenest city, Vancouver is looking to turn several popular streets into ‘pedestrian-only’ zones. Guest: Brent Toderian - City Planner, Urbanist, Toderian Urban Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The complaints made against Coach Rich Goulet, and to the kids who are no longer allowed to take the bus on their own. Guest: Lisa Bunnage - Parenting Coach, Bratbusters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mike Smyth - Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Hurricane Irma rips through the Caribbean islands it’s expected to soon hit Florida and possibly become the costliest storm in United States history, according to experts. Guest: Anthony Farnell - Chief Meteorologist, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s highest court has upheld an extradition order for a mother and uncle accused of masterminding the honour killing of a Maple Ridge woman 17 years ago. For a case that shocked Metro Vancouver and the entire country, Malkit Sidhu and Surjit Badesha are wanted in India for setting up the murder of Jassi Sidhu. Guest: Fabian Dawson - Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief at The Province newspaper and co-author of, ‘Justice for Jassi: An innocent love killed in the name of honour' on Jon McComb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices