The Jill Bennett Show

The federal government is set to table new bail reform legislation next week — a move Prime Minister Mark Carney says will “keep violent and repeat offenders out of our communities.” Self-checkout is becoming the norm at grocery stores, but in Long Beach, California, new rules are changing how these lanes can operate. A new study from Simon Fraser University confirms what many women have suspected – most running shoes are designed based on male foot anatomy, then simply made smaller and colored pink for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New report shows protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead. Guest: Ryan Marino - Medical Toxicologist with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver residents are calling for a permanent solution after a series of stabbings in Yaletown. Guest: Ellen Kief - Yaletown Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crisis is unfolding in women’s health care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Seven obstetrician-gynecologists have resigned their in-hospital privileges, citing unsafe workloads, chronic staff shortages, and a lack of government support. It’s been six years since the federal government passed Bill C-48 — the so-called ‘tanker ban’ — which prevents large oil tankers from loading or unloading crude off British Columbia’s northern coast. Vancouver residents are calling for solutions after a series of Yaletown stabbings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been six years since the federal government passed Bill C-48 — the so-called ‘tanker ban’ — which prevents large oil tankers from loading or unloading crude off British Columbia’s northern coast. Now, with changing attitudes about resource development and new Indigenous-led energy projects on the rise, critics say it’s time to revisit that legislation. Guest: John Desjarlais - Executive Director, Indigenous Resource Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Eby has penned a letter to Prime Minister Carney on softwood lumber tariffs. Vancouver City Council is looking to expand potential locations for arcades and adult stores. A parent advocacy group is calling for new rules on kids’ social media use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver police are releasing images of a suspect connected to a series of multiple stabbings that occurred along the city’s iconic Yaletown seawall on Friday. Many people pulled out pots and pans this weekend – maybe even today to cook thanksgiving feasts – but this comes as there are increased warnings about the so called forever chemicals found in non stick cook ware. As debate heats up over housing rights in British Columbia, a coalition of tenant groups is raising alarm about what they call a dangerous rollback of protections for some of the province’s most vulnerable residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute finds that while U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a friendly tone during their meeting in Washington, two-thirds of Canadians say it’s all just optics — and that it won’t lead to real progress on a new trade deal. Multiple stabbings were reported along the Yaletown seawall this morning. What happened? How is the BCGEU strike impacting local distilleries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Century Group has announced a significantly revised plan for the redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre, further incorporating direct input from the community. Guest: Sean Hodgins - President of Century Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big news for Vancouver residents — you could soon get to decide the future of the city’s Park Board! Canada’s most wanted man could be hiding right here in Metro Vancouver! British Columbia is taking a firmer stance on vaping — particularly the marketing practices that may mislead young people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is working to remove barriers in an effort to make way for more child care at schools. How are the BCGEU strikes impacting BC Craft Breweries? British Columbia’s construction sector just got a major boost! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump said today Canada and the U.S. could renew the trilateral North American free trade agreement _ or just do separate deals instead. As MLAs return to Victoria for the fall session of the BC Legislature, the pressure is mounting on BC Conservative leader John Rustad. Road rage incidents are on the rise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canada Post strikes continue! Delta Hospitals see ER closures AGAIN. Financial stress is affecting more British Columbians than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Striking public service workers in British Columbia have expanded pickets at provincial liquor and cannabis stores again, adding 20 more locations to the list. Recent data from Statistics Canada reveals that nearly two-thirds of Canadian adults are classified as overweight or obese, highlighting a significant public health concern. A lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court against former Vancouver Canuck Willie Mitchell and a Tofino resort, alleging sexual assault and negligence. The plaintiff, a young woman who worked at the resort, claims she was extremely intoxicated when Mitchell brought her to his home, where the alleged assault took place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s Finest: MICHELIN Guide 2025 selection revealed! Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa has issued a new travel advisory that could have serious consequences for Canadians who are permanent residents of the United States. The Alberta government is pressing ahead with plans for a major new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, aiming to deliver up to a million barrels of bitumen a day. Ring has just unveiled its most advanced lineup of smart cameras and doorbells yet, featuring next-generation “Retinal Vision” technology in both 2K and 4K for sharper detail, improved low-light performance, and AI features that go far beyond home security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics on one of Saturn's moons. The organics were found in icy geysers spouting from Enceladus, meaning it's possible its ocean world may harbour conditions suitable for life. Guest: Fabian Klenner - Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches is fast approaching, and a new report from Deloitte, backed by Airbnb, warns the city may face a shortfall of 70,000 guest-nights during the peak event days. Alberta leads as the proponent for a West Coast pipeline. New study shows that the cost of turkey down as Thanksgiving approaches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Province of BC has recently announced plans to stop funding overtime and agency staffing costs for publicly-funded long-term care and assisted living operators. Guest: Jen Lyle - CEO, Alzheimer Society of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The B.C. government has appointed former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell to coordinate housing, services and supports. What exactly will he be doing — and can this appointment make a difference in one of the city’s most complex neighbourhoods? Two Texada Island residents have now been charged in connection with the killing of a grizzly bear in July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is appointing Larry Campbell to work with partners to improve quality of life for everyone in Downtown Eastside. Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm reduction and recovery advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The India-based Bishnoi gang, accused last year by the RCMP of orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh activists in Canada, was listed as a terrorist entity by the federal government on Monday. The owner of Jak and Jill’s, a children’s consignment shop in Pitt Meadows, has been dealing for years with vandalism, drug paraphernalia, and even human waste left at her storefront. But last week, after confronting a man she says was causing trouble, her store was deliberately set on fire. In Parliament, MP Scott Anderson criticized the government and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for ordering the cull of around 400 ostriches without sufficient transparency or consultation with the farm operators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post is once again facing labour unrest. Postal workers have walked off the job, disrupting mail and parcel delivery across the country. How are local businesses feeling about this? US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has raised the possibility of scaling back or revisiting America’s pre-clearance operations at Canadian airports. How will this affect the already rocky relationship between the two countries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A last-minute court-ordered stay has saved a flock of ostriches from being culled! Travel news with Claire Newell: Several of Europe's biggest airports still faced disruptions after hackers knocked out automated check-in systems provided by Collins Aerospace. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air after being suspended by ABC! What did he say in his opening monologue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta’s Tsawwassen Town Centre is set for a major transformation — but one that now looks quite different than originally proposed. Century Group has unveiled a significantly revised redevelopment plan after months of community feedback. Guest: Sean Hodgins - Century Group President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BCGEU strike is escalating to BC alcohol and cannabis distribution centres! What does this mean for business-owners? Guest: Mike Babins - Owner of Evergreen Cannabis on West 4th in Kitsilano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elenore Sturko, the MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, has been ejected from the BC Conservative caucus! There’s been a major development in Canada’s gun policy debate this week. Leaked audio reveals Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree expressing doubts about the government’s upcoming buy-back program for now-prohibited firearms. British Columbia’s liquor supply chain is facing a full-blown crisis. The BCGEU strike has now escalated to include Liquor Distribution Branch centres, leaving import agents and businesses scrambling as orders are cancelled and sales vanish overnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, the conversation around free speech has taken a sharp and troubling turn. ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra may be facing more than just rehearsals and concerts this fall. Musicians have voted overwhelmingly — more than 97 percent — in favour of authorizing a strike against the Vancouver Symphony Society. In Dildo, Newfoundland, where Jimmy Kimmel is honourary mayor, some residents worry about U.S. free speech after Kimmel's show was pulled off the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, the Bank of Canada announced a 0.25% interest rate cut, bringing the prime rate with most banks down to 4.70% from 4.95%. How will this affect our wallets? Vancouver City Council continues to accelerate and intensify development across Vancouver. Is it too much too fast? Several newly built or soon-to-be-built schools are including inclusive or ‘all-gender’ washrooms among their designs, and some parents are raising concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s hotel shortage could soon meet a major boost. A new proposal for a tower in the West End aims to help fill the gap in lodging options across the city — potentially easing pressure on visitors, conventions, and tourists struggling with limited accommodation. Guest: Mark Jan Vrem - Area resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts send letter to Vancouver City Council on Broadway Plan rezoning, Transit Oriented Areas, housing, & planning policies ahead of critical decisions. Stanley Park Drive, that iconic loop through Vancouver’s green heart, might be getting a familiar sight once again: a dedicated bike lane. A Winnipeg man with a criminal record is now taking legal action against a local grocer, alleging he was brutally assaulted by staff after trying to steal a car from the store’s parking lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post’s decision to halt its ‘neighbourhood mailing’ service is rippling through communities across the country. For small businesses and arts organizations, it was one of the most cost-effective ways to reach their audiences. The Firehall Arts Centre here in Vancouver has relied on this targeted mailing every year to connect with patrons in nearby neighbourhoods. Now, faced with the sudden loss of that tool, the Firehall is left with a $13,000 bill for printing brochures it can’t use — and no affordable alternative to get the word out about its shows GUEST: Donna Spencer TITLE: Firehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is reporting a new record high for its forecasted deficit for Q-1 2025-2026 with the elimination of the consumer carbon tax. The province is projecting the deficit to reach almost $11.6 billion, which almost $700 million higher than the original projection. Surrey is announcing a $250K reward fund for information leading to extortion convictions. Imagine going on vacation and getting seriously ill, only to find out your travel insurance won’t cover the medical bills. That’s what happened to RoseAnne Timbrell from BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New restaurants - that I have experienced Chao Mami Express (vietnamese) Biryani Lounge (Indian) La Chuoi Cuisine -2780 Kingsway (unique story with this one) (central vietnamese) Nook Coal Harbour Peya (French/Indian) Hanoi Drip Vietnamese Coffee — 691 E. Broadway (this one is 2nd generation, part of the BahLe sandwiches family) GUEST: Richard Wolak TITLE: Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a press conference on Monday, RCMP would not confirm the arrest of Robbie Alkhalil, who was once Canada's most wanted fugitive, despite media reports Alkhalil has been detained in Qatar GUEST: Alan Mullen TITLE: Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Vancouver Park Board Commissioner is coming under fire for repeated absences from Park Board Meetings GUEST: Brennan Bastyovansky TITLE: Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It was just another busy summer evening at the Lighthouse Pub in Sechelt when a baby raccoon found itself in serious trouble — struggling and sinking in the cold waters of Porpoise Bay. That’s when server Crystal Bakaluk dropped everything, kicked off her shoes, and jumped in to save him. With the help of her coworkers, Coastal Wildlife Rescue, Critter Care, and even Harbour Air, the little raccoon — now named Skookum — is on the road to recovery. GUEST: Crystal Bakaluk TITLE: Server at The Lighthouse Pub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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