The Jill Bennett Show

Cannabis revenue is soaring in BC despite a decline in prices. What's causing this? Guest: Mike Babins - Owner of Evergreen Cannabis on West 4th in Kitsilano  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clean Up Burnaby founder Martin Kendell has been on a mission to make the city of Burnaby a cleaner and better place since the grassroots initiative was created out of frustration during its municipal by-election in June 2021. Guest: Martin Kendell - Clean up Burnaby Campaign Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debate over short-term rentals is headed to Bowen Island. A Delta councillor says we need to stop competing for flood protection dollars. Alaska Airlines and United are cancelling hundreds of flights following a mid-air door blowout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Lower Mainland community is on edge as police investigate three shootings in three days in Coquitlam. The first happened Thursday afternoon in the area of Johnson Street and Glen Drive. Then, Friday evening, shots disturbed the peace in the area of David Avenue and Mitchell Street. And Saturday afternoon(just 49 hours after the first shooting), police were called out again, this time to We...

Permanent repairs coming to Highway 17A crossing over Highway 99. CEBA loan repayment deadline coming, potentially ‘crippling’ businesses. What economists say about Canada's job numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 34 events and experiences in this year's festival, and 380 restaurants participating in the dine around that runs between January 17 - February 4. All the events are live now, the restaurants and their menus will be announced on Tuesday January 9. Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The court is temporarily banning Adidas from using TERREX name on Vancouver store. Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska. A hot sauce company in Victoria is thriving! Jill speaks with the founder of Island Chef Pepper Co. on how it seems EVERYONE wants a bottle of his product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New data shows record stretch of people leaving BC for other provinces — and many are headed to Alberta Guest: Chris Brentlinger-Grant - Former CKNW producer now living in Alberta  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANOTHER overpass has been hit, and the The United Truckers Association is issuing an urgent call to introduce a wide-ranging safety review across the entirety of BC’s supply chain. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Police chiefs are expressing their disappointment over the court injunction against the law banning public drug use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

You'll be seeing more police wearing body cameras in BC this year. CKNW producer Layla Khdir officially became a Canadian citizen today! Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies have been announced as Steamboat Willie enters the public domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANOTHER truck has hit an overpass. When will this end?! A recent poll shows that a third of NBA fans would stop rooting for their current team to support a new Vancouver franchise.  Last but not least, we present to you the top 10 nuisance 9-1-1 calls of 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Past and future predictions for BC's real estate! The top movies of 2023! Creating a bulletproof financial plan for a fruitful 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Langley hockey team to host ‘Sharma Night’ to honour teen killed in crash with 2 friends. Guest: Mike Thompson - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Langley Rivermen, Ronin trained with Mike and he is a close friend of the family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the year winds down, Canadians are considering their New Year’s resolutions and surveys show improving financial health will top the list. Guest: Nicole Olson - Senior Manager Vice President, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, BDO Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Learning more about the looming caregiving crisis in Canada! Taking more personalized approach to moving people out of parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICBC scrapped a 2022 electric car after the owners were handed a $60,000 bill to replace the damaged battery. The trials and tribulations of living on the street amidst a Canadian winter. What more needs to be done to improve the lives of rabbits living in BC?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harm reduction advocate Guy Flicella comes on to highlight the struggles being faced by people living on the streets. Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time to check in Edward and Gillian Campbell aka ‘Santa and Mrs. Claus’! Guest: Edward and Gillian Campbell - Santa and Mrs. Claus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recently initiated "Unexplained Wealth Order" legislation is being used again. Air Canada fined by federal agency for failing to assist disabled passenger. How are financial hardships that everyone is facing impacting pet adoption?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are financial hardships that everyone is facing impacting pet adoption?  Guest: Susan Patterson - Founder, Thank Dog I am Out Rescue Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Records show that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault used misleading data and inaccurate generalizations in defending cabinet’s electric car mandate. Guest: Tom Korski - Managing Editor, Blacklock’s Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers for bassist Jim Kale and drummer Garry Peterson say the pair have been using the Guess Who name for decades and the former bandmates who are suing them for trademark infringement waited too long to do so. Taylor Swift ticket scam creates bad blood in North Van! New data shows a record number of people leaving BC... and many are headed to Alberta! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

New single-use plastics rules come into effect starting today. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! How is the restaurant industry faring this holiday season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada is at a tipping point as electric vehicle sales rise and demand outstrips supplies. Health Self-Awareness Dominates This Year’s New Year’s Food Resolution Survey  Bill C-18 now officially in effect as Meta expands ban on Canadian news to include new Threads app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey city council rejects a proposal that was crucial for provincial funding of schools. E-Comm’s new non-emergency team shares some tips ahead of the holidays! Exercise advice to stay healthy over the busy holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices