The Jill Bennett Show

House passes a bill that could lead to a US ban of TikTok! Guest: Chris Olson - President at The Media Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study finds that adding emojis to service transactions can increase tipping by up to 30%. Guest: Sarah Lefebvre - Associate Professor of Marketing, Murray State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing systemic anti-Semitism in Vancouver Guest: Rabbi Jonathan Infeld - Chair, Rabbinical Association of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commercial truck drivers will now face significantly higher penalties for hitting overpasses. Addressing systemic anti-Semitism in BC. Finally, we learn why boomers are being forced to move back in with their kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking measles with Dr. Brian Conway! Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung will be bringing forward a new motion to create more co-op housing in the City of Vancouver. Oscars recap with movie critic Steve Stebbing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking a look at anti-Semitism in BC politics. Trans Canada Trail is working to get more women working in the outdoor sector! Tips + tricks to deal with the effects of Daylight Savings Time changes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLA Selina Robinson pens an open letter regarding her resignation from the BC NDP Caucus. Guest: Nico Slobinsky - Vice President, Pacific Region, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs BC's Human Rights Tribunal says Uber must provide accessible rides to wheelchair users. Guest: Ben Dooley - CKNW Producer For the first time since the pandemic, data from AutoTrader reveals a significant recovery in a...

A Vancouver magic mushroom dispensary is getting its business license back.  The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Republican Nikki Haley is officially suspending her presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays: topic: New Restaurants! Skye Avenue Kitchen & Lounge –13450 102 Ave unit 190, Surrey — instagram @skyeavenuesurrey Ramson’s Pizzeria and Bar — 758 W 16th Avenue, Vancouver — instagram @ramsons_pizzeria_bar Aboki Grill — commissary based — 401 Industrial, Vancouver— instagram @abokigrill (Open Weekends only) - Nigerian cuisine  Crafted Pizza — frozen home delivery — instagram @craftedpizza...

North Vancouver backs calls for conservation officer oversight. Guest: Ellie Lamb - Wildlife Advisor for Pacific Wild  BC confirms its first case of measles. Guest: Timothy Caulfield - Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, University of Alberta  The push for changes to clarify laws for mobility scooters in Victoria bike lanes. Guest: Jeremy Caradonna - Victoria City Councillor  Le...

US Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot ban Trump from the 2024 Presidential ballot, & Nikki Haley wins Washington, D.C. Republican Primary. C.E.O of BC Care Providers Association Terry Lake joins the show to discuss the stigma around dementia and long-term care,. How much has changed in long-term care and what still needs to be addressed? Brian Minter chats with Jody about some gardening ti...

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry concerns over the rise in measles cases in BC and what British Columbians must do to protect themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Mulroney took risks on issues that mattered  Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over contract breach Vancouver BIA (Business Improvement Association) expands by ten blocks, but some within that perimeter aren’t wanting to be part of it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New report on pandemic evictions has highlighted gaps in rental tenancy protections amidst successful protective measures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monthly food segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The benefits and challenges of bringing your child to work. Ottawa unveils its national Pharmacare plan. Classics like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and "Of Mice and Men" no longer part of a Surrey school's curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How climate change is shifting wine narrative on the West Coast in 2024. Guest: LeAnn Froese - Co-Owns Town Hall Brands  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Community and Raising money for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Guest: Robin Scobie - Grandmothers Regional Liason  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservatives are pressing this agenda of no portables, and potentially larger class sizes. Rights for air passengers... do you know them? The five former Hockey Canada players accused of sexual assault in London, Ontario have chosen to have their trial heard by a jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the local ski season be saved? Will this upcoming snow/wet rain be enough for one final push? Guest: Michael Balling-all - Senior Vice President, Big White Ski Resort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotels for Taylor Swift's 3-day Vancouver Eras Tour extravaganza are posting incredibly high numbers, to the tune of 6-to-10 times higher than their regular rate. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor BC's minimum wage to increase to $17.40 an hour on June 1st. Guest: Anita Huberman - Surrey Board of Trade CEO With Richmond now turning its back on Safe Injection sites, what does this...

BC Budget trying to bring families back into the housing mix with new tax aimed at home-flippers. The U.S. has noticed that migration to its country isn’t just coming from the South, but also from Canada as a record number of applications for Visitor Visa’s are bogging down the consulate and causing wait times of up to two years. WestJet is increasing checked-bag costs, while Flair adds credit car...

B.C. looks to be among the Provinces where most misconduct takes place. Do you feel comfortable in your workplace reporting sexual misconduct?  Guest: Angela Marie MacDougall - Executive Director of Battered Women’s Support Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is to begin funding one free IVF treatment round starting in 2025. Lynx Air announces its plans to cease operations after filing for creditor protection. Finally, a one-on-one conversation with legendary comedian Chelsea Handler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Chelsea Handler is stopping in Vancouver next month as part of her Little Big Bitch tour, and we were lucky enough to have a quick chat with her! Guest: Chelsea Handler - American actress, comedian and television host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices