The Jill Bennett Show

On today's show: A local paramedic is on the ground at the Poland/Ukraine border City invites feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan COVID-19: B.C. vaccine card mandate set to be dropped on Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: A new online traffic ticket system Why are some getting their NEXUS cards revoked Remembering the Lytton Fire An increase in Chinatown vandalism  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vaccinated travelers no longer need pre-entry COVID tests to enter Canada Reacting to the Pope’s apology Traffic jams coming to Stanley Park BC nurses getting squeezed by parking tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Cruise ships return to Vancouver next week! Keeping housing permitting powers local Stanley Park bike lane hearing facing delays Former Afghan translators staging hunger strike on Parliament Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Afghan interpreters are planning a hunger strike tomorrow. BC municipalities on the hook for RCMP back pay. More drama over Vancouver’s cup fee! Resetting your relationship with alcohol. One more reason to eat your green veggies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Cooling down BC's housing market North Van plans temporary skate park at Mahon Park BC Human Rights Commissioner urges to maintain mask mandates One month away from the tax filing deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at Oscars prompts LAPD statement Today's the first day of school post-spring break! Richmond's single-use plastics ban comes into effect Exchange student punched in latest stranger attack Clearwater Mayor calls for modular housing in BC small towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Reacting to the ICBC rebate announcement! Addressing the lack of affordable housing in BC Previewing the Oscars! A conversation with an employment lawyer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Lessons from Ukraine Tackling the lack of affordable housing in BC How has COVID impacted our healthcare system? Talking travel with Claire Newell! The repercussions of joining the Ottawa occupations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Physician Burnout nearly DOUBLES during pandemic Resolving BC's affordable housing crisis Helping men with struggling with their mental health The latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: What you need to know about the NDP/Liberal deal Exclusive first interview with the newly elected BCTF President How Canadians are feeling about COVID What BC's learned about coalitions. BC Youth in Care extends the age out limit to 21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vancouver businesses facing push-back for requiring masks Pop-up plazas to become permanent Converting gas-powered buses to all-electric! Massey Tunnel Update Gardening tips with Wim Vander Zalm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Canada to scrap pre-arrival COVID-19 testing rule Bellingham reacts to scrapping of testing rule BC truckers seeking relief from soaring gas prices Tofino, BC bans all single-use plastic utensils St. Patrick's Day parties return to Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Vaccinated travellers will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to come to Canada. MLI paper finds electric vehicle subsidies costly, inefficient, and regressive. Washington approves plan for Vancouver-Seattle high-speed rail. US President Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine. City of Vancouver to consider $5M spend on FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today's show: NATO jets are tracking Russian bombing missions in amazing detail 37% of Gen Z adults expecting to purchase home in less than 5 years Olympic & Paralympic athletes are not being treated equally Tourism operators concerned about high gas prices BC’s minimum wage is now the highest of all Canadian provinces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Preparing for the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in BC How does an ER doctor feel about the easing of mask mandates? The importance of cancer screenings City streamlines summer patio program thanks to industry feedback Japanese 'killing stone' some believe has demon inside splits in two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Surrey McDonalds incorrectly charging 0.25c bag fee. BC to ease mask & vax card requirements! Assessing the data behind the decision to lift COVID restrictions. Nanaimo couple out thousands in Lotto scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Providing protective and medical equipment for Ukraine’s defenders BC government being urged to develop a policy to distribute a safer supply of drugs The quest to die with dignity BC small businesses continue to struggle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Supporting Ukrainians fighting against Russia British Columbians are REALLY interested in electric vehicles US bans all Russian oil and gas imports The Conservative leadership race continues! Monster Jam returns to Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Members of Russian Community Centre rocked by vandalism BC gas prices putting a strain on travel sector Busy bed bugs remain in business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Why are Canadian gas prices so high right now? Red Tape Issues in the City of Vancouver How do Vancouver businesses feel about keeping the single-use cup fee? Arts Club Theatre Company debuts "Kim's Convenience" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Poll shows Canadians want Federal Government to support Ukraine City of Vancouver votes to keep single-use cup fee It's official: Metro Vancouver has the highest gas prices in North America Additional red tape putting a strain on small businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The war in Ukraine continues Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, but it might not be enough to fight inflation. Westjet group to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. Metro Vancouver has the HIGHEST gas prices in North America. Surrey Board Of Trade calls for end of restrictions to vaccinated travellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Man plans return to Ukraine to join resistance forces against Russia Discussing the economic impact of the Russian invasion Are exterior design zoning rules slowing down housing construction? Fine dropped against woman crossing border to retrieve business shipments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: The latest on the Russia/Ukraine situation. Discussing public safety in Vancouver. What you need to know about Canada's updated border measures. Addressing the prevalent challenges in BC's housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices