The Jill Bennett Show

The Bradley Creek wildfire hasn't seen significant growth in the past couple of days. The bad news is it's still out of control, roughly 230 homes are believed to have been destroyed, evacuation orders remain in place, and firefighters are warning that this weekend's hotter, windier weather could make conditions much more challenging Victor Cumming, Mayor of Vernon Learn more about your ad choices...

A new KPMG survey finds many business leaders believe the federal government's economic agenda is moving in the right direction, but they're also frustrated by red tape, worried about tariffs, and looking for faster action to help Canadian companies compete. For thousands of people across British Columbia, wildfire season isn't just something they watch on the news... it's personal. Rejane Simpson...

A new Fraser Institute report estimates the average Canadian family of four pays more than $21,000 annually through taxes to fund our public health-care system. A recent drowning in Shuswap River over the long weekend brings total drownings in B.C. to 38 this year. Why are we seeing this spike? A Vancouver Island artist’s portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump in an unorthodox medium is receiving...

The Docket with Molly Shamess - August 4, 2026 - Court finds BC’s involuntary mental health treatment scheme unconstitutional. - Court approves $30 million settlement involving abuse at two Vancouver Catholic schools. - A mistake about a missing underscore in a username sends innocent Nova Scotia man to prison for 18 months. Guest: Molly Shamess - Senior Associate with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawye...

The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on August 12–13, offering one of the year's best opportunities for skywatchers to experience a celestial event visible to the naked eye. Guest: Rodanna Tillbrook - Astronomer at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent meta-analysis reported supervised exercise programs can reduce the chances of gestational diabetes by 24%. It also reduced chances of excessive weight gain, hypertension and high birth rate. TransLink says it can no longer accommodate a HandyDART passenger, despite him having used the service for almost 30 years. It’s wasp season. How YOU can help map active nests! Learn more about your a...

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GUEST: Dr. Stalinjeet Gill, Gurmoh’s father Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Everest Hughes and Brown, @LimeScootBoyz on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond officials are raising alarm over a growing homeless encampment near the jet fuel pipeline that supplies Vancouver International Airport. Hikers were evacuated as parts of the West Coast Trail became impassable due to heavy rains. Some Penticton artists found their work at Value Village, after donating the art pieces to Penticton Art Gallery for a “charity auction”. How did this happen? Le...

City council has overwhelmingly rejected the proposed "Villages" plan. What were their reasons for rejecting it, and where do we go from here? Persephone Brewing co-founder, Brian Smith, has announced he's looking for a new owner—or, if the right buyer can't be found, he'll wind the business down this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's edition of Travel Best Bets: - After a multi-year cleanup, tourists are now being allowed to swim in certain areas of the Seine River in Paris. Is it safe? Guest: Claire Newell - President of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At a press conference in Vancouver, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said that online passport renewal will now be available to all eligible adult Canadians applying from within Canada. Karen Fry is retiring after 27 years in the fire service, including the last five as Vancouver's Fire Chief. Wreck Beach has made an exclusive list highlighting 25 of the world's best nude beaches. Where does it plac...

The Docket with Mike Beckett - July 28, 2026 Guest: Mike Beckett - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City council has approved a massive Holborn development downtown featuring what would become the tallest building in Western Canada. Guest: Michael Geller - President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Geist, Law Professor, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan Przeranski, B.C. Man waiting for compensation from COVID Vaccine Injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Chair, Vancouver Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Dominato, Vancouver City councillor and Chair of Metro Vancouver Governance Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Chris, resident with concerns about the redevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tokyo is trying to help workers beat the heat by letting men wear shorts to the office. But it's sparked a surprising debate... The district of North Van has OKed sweeping changes to single-family homes. How will this impact homeowners? Move over spot prawns, there's a new crab in town. An upcoming festival is shining a spotlight on Dungeness crab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Have parking meters in Vancouver gotten out of hand? Guest: Tricia Barker - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another overnight Amber Alert has some people asking a difficult question. Nobody questions the importance of finding an abducted child, but should everyone in the province be jolted awake? Guest: Timothy Griffin - Criminal Justice Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Vancouver has taken steps to change how public hearsings are held after a large number of callers from California took part in one earlier this week. Guest: Max Cameron - UBC Political Scientist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices