The Jill Bennett Show

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for US automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm US manufacturers. It's Wednesday, so it's time for the latest travel news with Claire Newell! Last but not least, a BC business analyst was the target of a sophisticated AI scam. What happened? Learn more about your ad choic...

Premier David Eby spoke earlier today to outline some of the plans his government has to counter U.S. tariffs. The one and only Keith Baldrey joins us to break down some of the highlights from today's BC budget announcement. Speaking of the budget, how is it being tabled amid all this tariff uncertainty?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing tomorrow's budget with Richard Zussman! What's the state of US-Ukraine relations after the tense Oval Office meeting? Are the recent earthquakes in BC a sign of something worse to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A robot is set to revolutionize Surrey Memorial Hospital’s surgical program! Guest: Nicole Robson - President and CEO Surrey Hospitals Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy got into an extremely heated exchange in the oval office earlier today. Metro Vancouver motion proposes reductions in directors' compensation and fewer committees. Last but not least, movie critic Kurt Smejkal joins us to talk about the Academy Awards this Sunday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National pharmaceutical associations join forces in identifying solutions for drug shortages. Guest: Angelique Berg - President and CEO, Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver council approves controversial supportive housing freeze. New polling data suggests more than half of BC residents believe the downtown core has declined in the past year. BC Conservative leader John Rustad is claiming irregularities in the recent BC election. Are these claims founded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberals top Tories for the first time in years new Ipsos polling suggests Vancouver transplant cancelled last-minute because a health-care specialist was unavailable, we find out more And Vancouver's ABC won't stop meeting in private despite integrity officer's findings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Elon Musk have his Canadian citizenship revoked? Canada is pushing back against Trump after the US President said he would go ahead with his threatened tariffs. Finally, we present to you a handful of ways you can get your kids into politics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tax season is upon us! What do Canadians need to know before filing? Guest: Gerry Vittoratos - UFile Tax Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A doctor shortage is once again forcing the closure of a Delta Hospital emergency room. How did it come to this?! Learning more about Mayor Ken Sim's plan to revitalize the Downtown Eastside. North Van is hiring more school crossing guards after some appalling parent driver behaviour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stupidity’: Minister confirms B.C. trucking company licence suspended after overpass strike GUEST: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit Canada’s provinces and territories should follow Tim Houston’s example on internal trade GUEST: Renaud Brossard, Vice President, Communications, Montreal Economic Institute 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of B.C. Friday GUEST: Mika McKinno...

New provincial task force will focus on food security, growth, economy  BIABC embraces 'Shop Local" and "Buy Canadian" but cautions against unintended consequences that may harm local businesses Vancouver Aquatic Centre rebuild should have a smaller lap pool and larger hot tub, says park board staff    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loblaw makes a big bet on Canada - planning to invest $ 10 BN over 5 years BC fast tracking energy projects in response to tariff threats from President Trump Shoppers employees wear body cams as Downtown Victoria retailers worry of antisocial behavior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's largest airport is in ``recovery mode'' after a Delta plane crashed and flipped over onto the tarmac GUEST: Colonel J.F. Joseph, with Joseph Aviation Consulting What we know about the plane that crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport  GUEST: David McNair, a former Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigator ICBC policy changes could create challenges for those seeking physio...

BC Conservatives Stand with Richmond Residents Against Failed NDP Drug Policies GUEST: Steve Kooner, Shadow Attorney General, Conservative Party of BC MLA for Richmond-Queensborough  There's no shortage of British Columbians upset over car insurance these days GUEST: Howard Mickelson, Lawyer with Gudmundseth Mickelson LLP  Toronto Pearson Airport investigating landing ‘incident’ involving U.S. fli...

Two Loblaw locations in Abbotsford introduce body cameras GUEST: Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University BC Forests Minister says that Canadian softwood lumber exported to the U.S.A. could soon face up to 55 per cent in tariffs and duties GUEST: Ravi Parmar, B.C. Minister of Forests After two months, Canada’s federal tax holida...

President Donald Trump has rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs Trump's metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry And Ken Sim announces new long term safety plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Langley sewer fees to rise by 25% due to North Shore Waste Water Treatment Plant Why Washington state is giving people gift cards to help get them off drugs, and is it working Freeland announces plan to cap grocery profits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Message to U.S. lawmakers is ‘mutually assured damage’ from tariffs, Eby says GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global News Legislative Reporter A new Leger poll suggests a Mark Carney-led Liberal Party could erase the Conservatives' lead. GUEST: Steve Mossop  TITLE: Executive Vice-President, Western Canada, Leger Kitimat bracing for bite of Trump's 25 per cent aluminum tariff to take hold  GUEST: Phil Germ...

Canadian industry braces for Trump’s promised tariffs on steel, aluminum GUEST: Andrew Wynn-Williams, Divisional Vice President, B.C.; Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) North Saanich pickleball saga plays on GUEST: Jack McClintock, North Saanich Councillor  Protect Henry’s right to play in Pacific Spirit Park GUEST: Candy Saga, change.org petition starter Learn more about your ad choices. V...

GUEST: Alex Kim TITLE: Culinary Director of Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Five Sails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard Wolak, Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. farmer says it’s easier to get product onto U.S. shelves than B.C. shelves GUEST: Bahram Rashti, CEO & co-founder of UP Vertical Farms  4.5-year sentence for Surrey man who sexually abused girls aged 12 and 14 GUEST: Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director, Battered Women’s Support Services 20,000 Indian students didn't show up to class after arriving in Canada. What happened to them? GUE...

GUEST: Denis Agar, Executive Director, Movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices