The Jill Bennett Show

Trump recently spoke at the World Economic Forum, and the topic of Canada came up multiple times. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson - President, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save over $50 million on groceries in 2024, delivering value while also reducing food waste. Guest: Bruce Winder - Retail Analyst -Bruce Winder Retail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How might Trump tariffs impact Washington state border towns? Guest: Ali Hayton - Owner of the Marketplace Grocery Store in Point Roberts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond council passes motion on pay transparency Chain link fence separates U.S.-Canada in Delta Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save over $50 million on groceries in 2024 by delivering value while also reducing food waste Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 250-room floating hotel could potentially be coming to Vancouver. The Vancouver Park Board has passed a new policy for selling naming rights and sponsorships for facilities and other assets.  Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie comes on to defend his sky-high salary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial documents requested by Global News from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC (MFA) – which handles finances and loans for municipalities – revealed in 2023, that Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie brought in more than $362,000, which is more than $30,000 higher than previously reported. Broken down, Brodie earned $198,437 as Richmond’s mayor, about $44,000 for benefits and expenses, $45,000...

Tax expert Gerry Vittoratos comes on to discuss all the new benefits, deductions and other income tax changes that are in store for tax filers this year. We'll even be providing details on the recent changes to the Capital Gains Tax rules! Guest: Gerry Vittoratos - UFile Tax Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 7-month wild-goose chase is finally over! Guest: Tim Cyr - Wildlife photographer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president. Executive orders have been prepared for his signature to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs across the federal government. To help more families find a place to live in BC and build on actions underway, the Province is launching a new short-term rental (STR) registry. A 7-mo...

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that's probably because it has, at least if you're measuring via internet time. What's now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form? The Chinese social video app merged in 2017 with the competing app Musical.ly, which also launched in China. That kicked off a remarkable seven years during which TikTok grew from a...

Global News has uncovered the staggering amounts some mayors are getting paid because of lucrative stipends for sitting on multiple boards. This is renewing calls for more transparency about municipal politicians' compensations. What does the future of TikTok look like? The Chinese social video app merged in 2017 with the competing app Musical.ly, which also launched in China. That kicked off a re...

How can we look at and analyze past BC wildfires to better fight them in the future? Guest: Jen Baron - Postdoctoral Researcher & Incoming Assistant Professor in Fire Ecology, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Premier David Eby says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made a "declaration of economic war'' on Canada and B.C. with his proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Vancouver backyard chickens are practicing social distancing from wild birds amid the rising H5N1 risk. Endorsements are rolling in as Mark Carney announces his bid for Liberal Leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

The LA wildfires have claimed the childhood home of a former BC lions player. He comes on to tell his story. Vancouver City Councilor Adriane Carr says she's stepping down and is urging voters to turn out in a byelection to choose her successor. A Lawyer says that the recent order to cull 400 BC ostriches may be breaching cruelty law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC premier Christy Clark says she has decided not to seek the federal Liberal leadership. BC ombudsperson Jay Chalke is investigating the exclusion of a number students from BC public schools. A BC hairdresser is being named top stylist in Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mayor of Port Coquitlam has some choice words on BC's influx of immigration. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The electric vehicle transition in Canada is about to become more expensive for Canadians, as Transport Canada announces it's pausing its EV rebate program. A proposed motion is hoping to establish better extreme-weather-planning measures in Burnaby's community plan. Campsite reservations for the May long weekend open this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. Elections BC to probe election complaint lodged by BC Conservatives  Another higher-profile Liberal has bowed out of the party's leadership race. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says while she's ready to become the first female leader of the Liberal party, she's...

At least 180,000 residents under evacuation orders in Los Angeles area due to ongoing wildfires. What's the latest info? A recent op-ed from The Orca argues that the BC severance system needs a reset. Finally, many are calling on Ottawa to axe capital gains changes amid much uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple massive wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force. Trudeau's resignation is leaving some federal legislation(that could affect BC) in limbo. Speaking of Trudeau, how are Liberal MPs feeling about the news of his resignation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fascinating new study seeks to find out if money really CAN buy happiness! Guest: Säde Stenlund - Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and author of the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heads up to commuters using the Massey Tunnel: There will be crews working on-site for the next 6 months (but it's only for geotechnical surveys, so don't get your hopes up). Trump is doubling down on his threats to make Canada the 51st state. BC wineries are now once again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Court of Appeal says a law passed by the provincial government to stave off opposition to a supportive housing development in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kitsilano is unconstitutional. Guest: Karen Finnan - Director and Spokesperson for Kitsilano Coalition  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he will be stepping down as the Liberal leader. What does the future look like for the Liberal party? Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Guest: John Rustad - Leader of the Conservative Party of BC  Guest: Lisa Raitt - Former Transport Minister - Conservative Party of Canada - current...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended weeks of speculation this morning by announcing he will step down. He also said Governor General Mary Simon has agreed to his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24th. Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices