The Jill Bennett Show

Guest: Caren McSherry- Founder/President of The Gourmet Warehouse, Chef, Author of 6 cookbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some mistakes many people make while giving to charity. UBC's Ashley Whillans worked on a study that discovered the three biggest mistakes made by people considering a charitable donation. Guest: Ashley Whillans- PHD Candidate at UBC & UBC Public Scholar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As nice as we are, Canadians aren't that generous. At least not in 2014. According to a study from the Fraser Institute, charitable giving in Canada has hit a10 year low. The study found that in 2014, only 3.1% of Canadian tax filers claimed charitable donations, down from 25.1% in 2044. Guest: Charles Lammam- Study Author & Fraser Institute of Fiscal Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A local doctor took 40 of her patients to teh Honolulu Marathon this past week, where they walked or ran teh entire 42.2 km. But that wasn't the start of their journey as teh crew literally lost a tonne of weight as they thrained for the race. Guest: Ali Zentner- Medical Director, Live Well Medical & Exercise Clinics amd Medical Director of the Vancouver Island Bariatric Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last weekend, we were telling you about the massive Langley condo fire that is believed to have started on the balcony of a suite on the fourth floor. Dozens of residents were evacuated and left without a home, but could it have all been prevented? One of the condo's developers says if building codes had been updated, the fire would not have happened. Guest: Peter Warkentin- Partner with Quadra Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the provincial government announced a new home buyers' initiative for British Columbians, where they will match down payments up to $37,500 or 5% of the purchase price on a 25 year loan, meaning that during the first 5 years, no monthly interest or principal payment are required. While many sounded off angrily to the plan saying it is not enough to help. Angela Calla says it is a good start. Guest: Angela Calla- Mortgage Expert, Broker wioth Dominian Lending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As home values rise throughout Metro Vancouver, many homeowners are expected to lose their $570 homeowner grant. For example, numbers calculated by Postmedia News from Vancouver show as many as 30,000 homeowners may now be pushed past the $1.2 million elligibility mark- leaving many, such as seniors on a fixed income struggling to get by. Guest: Lorraine Logan- President of the Senior Citizens' Organization of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An amazing pre-historic discovery has some very Canadian ties. A fossil that was discovered in Myanmar back in 2015 has been examined by paleontologists at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, where they discovered the find was actually 99-million years old, and was actually the tail of a feathered dinosaur fossilized in amber. Jurassic Park much? GUEST: Ryan McKeller - Co-author of the study about the find, Research scientist, Curator of invertebrate paleontology at Royal Saskatchewan Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Essentially the show focuses on ten contestants who get dropped off alone, in the middle of nowhere, and have to film their survival. During the first two seasons, contestants were dropped off in the remote, northern part of Vancouver Island, and had to deal with horrible rainy weather, bears, finding food, and cougars. But now, the series has shifted to Patagonia, Argentina and includes a contestant right here from BC! Megan Hanacek is a BCIT forestry alumna, and was the only Canadian woman chosen for the show. GUEST: Megan Hanacek - Contestant on Alone, Season 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like people living in BC might be getting a little sick of the province. Research from Resonance Consultancy found more than 4 in 10 homeowners, and 7 in 10 renters are planning to buy or rent a different home by 2021...and 74% of those surveyed said unaffordable housing is the main reason why residents are planning to get out while they can. GUEST: Chris Fair - President, Resonance Consultancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the property tax increase the best way to go? Are clean, free drugs really helping addicts? Are Insite-like programs the best way to treat the crisis? In a Globe and Mail editorial, Mark Tyndall says our current solution of providing naloxone to those who have already overdosed is clearly not working, and we need to work on a preventative solution first, if we really want to have any chance of getting a handle on this crisis. GUEST: Mark Tyndall - Provincial Executive Director, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An amazing pre-historic discovery has some very Canadian ties. A fossil that was discovered in Myanmar back in 2015 has been examined by paleontologists at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, where they discovered the find was actually 99-million years old, and was actually the tail of a feathered dinosaur fossilized in amber. Jurassic Park much? GUEST: Ryan McKeller - Co-author of the study about the find, Research scientist, Curator of invertebrate paleontology at Royal Saskatchewan Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Viola Desmond was chosen to become the new face on the Canadian $10 bill. Viola Desmond is most well known for being somewhat of a "Canadian Rosa Parks" after she was arrested for sitting in the 'whites only' section of a Nova Scotia movie theatre back in 1946. Her new Canadian bill will be released in 2018. Guest: Dr. Annette Henry- UBC Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pivot Legal Society is calling fro an overhaul of the Protections and Exploited Persons Act, saying it does not protect sex workers from exploitation and violence. A report by Pivot Legal released this week entitled 'Evaluating Canada's Sex Work Laws: The Case for Repeal" says the PCEPA 'threatens the physical and economic security of sex workers" and calls the Act 'unconstitutional'. Guest: Brenda Belak- Sex Worl Campaign Lawyer, Pivot Legal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the city of Surrey announced a team of 16 dedicated law enforcement officers to patrol the areas around the Whalley strip- however 'home base' for those officers will be steps away from a proposed safe injection site. Critics say the placement of the police officers might deter drug users from using that site, which could further increase the number of overdose deaths in the area. Guest:Tara Black- ACORN Member in North Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all the cold weather we have been having, it's hard to not want to curl up under a blanket and stay inside all day. But for those who don't have homes, staying warm in these conditions is extremely difficult. The Union Gospel Mission is doing everything they can to get as many homeless people inside as sub zero temperatures continue into the weekend. Guest: Jeremy Hunka- Spokesperson, Union Gospel Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A report from Transparency International Canada has found that Canada is 'one of the most opaque jurisdictions when it comes to ownership of private companies and trusts" and says that because of this, almost half of Vancouver's most luxurious homes have been bought using shell companies to disguise the identity of the real owners. The report calls on the Canadian government to insure all companies in trust in Canada identify their beneficial owners, and that the information also be made public. Guest: Peter Dent- Past Chair of Transparency International Canada, Current Board Member Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judicial committee looking into the case against Justice Robin Camp has recommended the judge be removed for his comments asking a sexual assault victim why she couldn't just 'keep her knees together'. So, what happens now? Guest: Raji Mangat- Director of Litigation at Weat Coast LEAF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sticking with the Christmas season, there are also a few ways you can keep your money and online information safe. With online shopping on the rise, there are many things you can do to insure your credit card information stays private. And if you're thinking about donating to a charity this holiday season, watch out. Theives and scammers also masquerade as charities, and are out for your money. Guest: Evan Kelly- Senior Communications Advisor, Better Business Bureau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some families, the first week of December is when they start to hang up Christmas lights, put up the tree and start to get ready for the Holidays. But, it's also a time that can be a little dangerous.. we've all seen those Christmas movies where someone falls off the roof putting up lights, or where the Christmas tree catches fire. So what can you do this weekend to keep you and your family safe while decorating? Guest: Dr. Mike Mostrenko- ER Doctor at Eagle Ridge Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC’s overdose crisis has gotten plenty of international attention in the last few weeks, and with what seems to be dozens of overdoses daily across the province, it’s not really any surprise. The crisis has gotten the attention of Marilou Gagnon, an Ottawa nurse, who has made the trip to Vancouver this weekend to try and help, and see what can be done to solve this crisis. Marilou is spending the weekend at the pop-up injection sites, and is visiting Insite on Tuesday. GUEST: Marilou Gagnon TITLE: Nurse, Associate Professor - School of Nursing at University of Ottawa, Founder of the Coalition of Nurses and Nursing Students for Supervised Injection Services & Editor - The Radical Nurse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a week since the Remembrance Day long weekend, and since then, how many times have you thought about our veterans? Scott Maxwell says our country has a long way to go in terms of honoring those who have served/are currently serving out country in the military. Guest: Scott Maxwell- Executive Director, Wounded Warriors Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been just over a week since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. In that time, he has named members of his team- picking Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff, Stephen Bannon as White House Strategist and flip flopping on some campaign issues - the wall may be a fence? Yesterday the Vancouver Board of Trade held an event dubbed "President Trump: What it Means for Canada". Guest: David Crawford, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Carling Jackson - Demonstration Organizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Cindy Dalgish - Education Advocate in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Natalie Knight - Alliance Against Displacement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of "Get Connected" on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A UofT professor is under fire from students accusing him of hate speech, after he refused to use gender-neutral pronouns for non-binary students. Whaaaaat. Professor Jordan Peterson posted a Youtube video on his blog saying people shouldn’t be allowed to change “the grammatical features of normal words” saying “I don’t recognize a person’s right to determine what pronoun I use to address them...I don’t know what other options are if you’re not a man or a woman.” He’s referring to pronouns like “xu” “hir” and “ze” that some people identify with. GUEST: Professor Jordan Peterson TITLE: Psychology Professor at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of concerned BC parents has sent a letter to the Trudeau government, demanding they speed up the process of seismically upgrading schools that need help. The Parent Advocacy Network for Public Education says they can’t wait any longer for the provincial government to get the job done. GUEST: Andrea Sinclair - With the Parent Advocacy Network for Public Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Kristy Gill - Executive Director, Variety Children’s Charity BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Elizabeth BallNPA Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Drew SilverthornLead author of the Meal Exchange study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Breese DaviesLawyer at Breese Davies law, worked on Ashley Smith inquest (19 y/o who committed suicide after being held in solitary for 28 months) The use of solitary confinement here in Canada has come under fire this week, after news broke about a 23 year old aboriginal man has spent the last 4 years in solitary confinement as he waits a trail for the murder of a fellow prisoner. Adam Capay has spent that past 4 years in a basement, along, in a plexiglass cell with a light 24 hours a day. Since the story came out this week, Capay has been moved to a new cell, but has apparently been having problems communicating to people and speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Daniel LippmanPolitico Playbook Co-Author & Politico Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we learnt a Metro Vancouver minor baseball and hockey coach was charged with child pornography and voyeurism. 59-year-old Randy Downes, the president of Coquitlam-Moody Minor Baseball, is facing nine sex-offence related charges. Langley’s Andy Bhatti is someone who knows full well the effects of childhood sexual assault - he was sexually assaulted by a Big Brother for over 5 years between the ages of 9-14. This past weekend, he biked 500km over four days with his friend and actor Graham Wardle from CBC TV show Heartland. They rode from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise awareness for survivors of childhood victims of sexual assault, and also to raise money for Sophie’s Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Anyone looking for help or advice on how to deal with childhood sexual assault can visit: www.Andybhatti.com. For more information on the ride, and to donate to Andy's cause visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/support-a-survivor-ride/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Tech with Mike Agerbo, contributing host of "Get Connected" on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two storms have left tens of thousands of people without power, downed trees and caused ferry and traffic delays. What can we expect for the third? How can you be prepared? Guest: Michael KussGlobal Meteorologist Guest: Dorit MasonNorth Shore Emergency Management Office, Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: John O'BrianProfessor Art History, Visual Art and Theory at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jeff Chiba StearnsFilmmaker, "Mixed Match" This is a film that could save lives, in our audience and beyond. Director Jeff Chiba Stearns (One Big Hapa Family, Yellow Sticky Notes) unveils the frustration and desperation of people who are waiting for a suitable match for a bone marrow donor. Unlike blood donations, which are generally suitable for anyone of the same blood type, bone marrow transplants require a close genetic match. Multiracial blood cancer patients with complex genetics must draw from an extremely small pool of suitable donors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Geoff MeggsVancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jane DoeImpacted by Scam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jeremy HensonCanadian Space Agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Rick ForchukMovie Blogger at Rick's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could Delta look like in less than 100 years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guest: Dr. Christopher FairgrieveTitle: Canada Addiction Medicine Research Fellow & Associate Fellowship Director for the Goldcorp Addiction Medicine Fellowship Guest:Leslie McBainTitle: Lost her son Jordan Miller to an opiod overdose in 2014, founding member of Moms Stopthe Harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Peter CowleyTitle: Fraser Institute Study Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Ryan LaForgeTitle: Creep CatcherGuest: David SutherlandTitle: Lawyer at David F. Sutherland & Associates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Daniel LippmanTitle: Politico Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices