The Jill Bennett Show

In response, the federal and provincial governments have announced a $3-billion plan to purchase some vacant condos and convert them into affordable housing while also reducing development charges for future projects. Guest: Jill Atkey - CEO of the B.C. Non Profit Housing Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Geoff Moss, Owner of Lithica Wine Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who gets to speak for a police department — and how much freedom should a police chief have to comment publicly on controversial issues? "Electrical non-compliances" at Cultus Lake Waterpark sent a dozen people to the hospital, we talk to the father of one of the injured children. This Kelowna man celebrated his 102 birthday with a parasailing trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Gina Moore of Nanaimo came to the defense of her dwarf goats by kicking a wild cougar. Jill shares the story of a harrowing experience while caught in the middle of a police pursuit. One of the rarest marine animals on the planet was spotted off the B.C. coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Steve Stebbing, Movie Critic at stevestebbing.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bryn Davidson, owner of Lanefab Design/Build Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mandy Gull-Masty, Federal Indigenous Services Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamloops MP Frank Caputo's "Bailey's Law" is one step away from becoming federal law. Named after Kelowna mother Bailey McCourt, who was killed by her former partner in 2025, the legislation would strengthen Canada's response to intimate partner violence. It has been more than a decade of shifting plans, cancelled designs, and political back-and-forth over how to replace one of Metro Vancouver’s m...

What is "Dusking" and why are people willing to travel for it? That and more with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Guest: Claire Newell - President and founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government is introducing sweeping new privacy legislation aimed at giving Canadians more control over their data, protecting children's information, and preventing businesses from using AI-powered profiling to charge different prices to different customers. BC Children’s Hospital experts are warning about a sharp rise in e-scooter injuries among children and youth, many of whom are un...

A duo from Saanich are about to embark on one of the toughest and most unconventional races in North America... the Race to Alaska! It's a 1,200-kilometre, engine-free adventure from Victoria to Ketchikan, Alaska, where competitors rely entirely on wind power and human muscle to navigate rugged coastlines, powerful currents and unpredictable weather. Guest: Janice Mason - Competing in the Race to...

This week's stories: - B.C. Woman Guilty of Giving Fentanyl to Cat - Tim Hortons blaming franchisees for lower profits in lawsuit defence. - 12 year old charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting police officer in stolen car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of planning and early construction work, the future of the Fraser River Tunnel Project is suddenly facing new uncertainty. Guest: Dylan Kruger - Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After days of uncertainty in the Middle East, the United States and Iran say they've reached a peace framework that could bring an end to the latest conflict and ease concerns about global energy supplies. Some urban planners say the temporary FIFA changes raise a bigger question: if cities can create safe, walkable, people-friendly streets for major events, why can't they do the same year-round f...

Nine-year-old Nathan Hepburn has a rare and dangerous brain condition that doctors say could eventually cause a catastrophic brain bleed. After treatments in Canada failed, his family turned to a specialist in Germany whose procedure has shown promising results. But despite support from Nathan's medical team, the province has refused to cover the cost, arguing the treatment is experimental and tha...

Guest: Tamara Vidito, craft beer marketer and contributor to the B.C. Ale Trail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Carney has announced a strategy to overhaul how food gets grown, processed, transported and sold in this country. Vancouver Park Board launches a pilot project that provides detailed accessibility information for some of the city's most popular parks, including Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, John Hendry Park and New Brighton Park. More on the controversial pilot project allowin...

Guest: Bryan Yu, Associate VP & Chief Economist at Central 1 Credit Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pilot project surrounding tennis courts at Vancouver's Kits beach is sparking some controversy. This Vancouver beer bar has a creative and tongue-in-cheek way to advertise the FIFA World Cup while avoiding any FIFA trademark infringement. A parent was ticketed following an accident involving a 12 year-old on an e-scooter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Victoria Jung, Vancouver School Board Chair, Vancouver Liberals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Laura Christensen, Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver received a citywide makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Is this a good thing, or does it only scratch the surface at tackling the city's problems? The federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms while a legal battle plays out at the Supreme Court of Canada. Human rights organizations are calling for a province-wide moratorium on police liaison officers in s...

Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to help us unpack the biggest stories of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Westminster café owner is speaking out after a terrifying attempted break-in that happened while she was sleeping inside her business, You N Me Café on 12th Street. Owner Amrin Satani says she woke up to the sound of breaking glass and came face-to-face with a suspect just steps away from her. The federal government is stepping in to help Canada's airline industry weather soaring fuel costs,...