The Jill Bennett Show

The British Columbia government is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service, despite the wishes of the new council to revert to the RCMP. The Vancouver police board is questioning why the new school liaison officers will need guns. The best books of the month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary-Ann Yazedijan of Black Bond Books and the Book Warehouse comes on to talk about Indie Bookstore Day, the importance of indie bookstores, & this month's best reads! Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedijan - Special Projects Manager at Black Bond Books and Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Columbia government is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service, despite the wishes of the new council to revert to the RCMP. Guest: Jack Hundial - Former City Councillor, Former RCMP Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring on lawyer Sarah Leamon to learn more on how the sex offender registry works in Canada. Vancouver is leading the Metro region in housing approvals, but many projects are 'stalled'. A new report from RE/MAX is showing an intergenerational transfer for wealth, fueling demand in cottage country. Groups hold rallies throughout BC to protest crime and chronic offenders. Learn more about your ad...

TELUS Health reaches agreement to comply with Medicare Protection Act. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Surrey schools are in need of a solution as they're amid an enrollment surge. A significant milestone has been reached in Ottawa's firearms buyback program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver schools will soon have police officers in hallways again, but with a different look... We are now learning that the proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) contained in Bill C-47 will not improve the operation of Canada’s air travel system or the travel experience for customers. Elite athletes are demanding a public inquiry into abuse in sports. Finally, Ji...

BC is awaiting Ottawa's move to keep violent offenders in jail instead of on bail. There have been some major changes to air passenger rights. We break down what you need to know! 3 out of 5 Canadians want to ditch the monarchy. Should we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 20 million dollars worth of gold and other valuables were stolen from Pearson airport earlier this week, and police haven't released any details about possible suspects. The Vancouver Park Board is weighing new rules on appropriate swimwear at city pools. The US Consulate Vancouver is celebrating UNESCO World Book Day with a donation to Vancouver libraries. Surrey school board says the g...

Dr. Zafar Essak, who's been a family physician for over 40 years, says he wants to chat with Dr. Henry, Minister Dix, & Premier Eby on vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Guest: Dr. Zafar Essak - worked for 40 years as a family physician and maintains the website www.doclounge.net as an information sharing platform for BC doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An investigation finds Canadian Tire Associate Dealers are not authorized to use facial recognition technology. Metro Vancouver approves proposed plan to reduce skyrocketing taxes. What is a pedestrian scramble crossing, and why is Vancouver looking to install one? Government workers across Canada receive an average 8.5% higher wages than comparable private-sector workers. This week is National Pe...

PSAC workers are on strike. What happens now? The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Are we enabling or empowering people with drug addiction?  A local company is transforming unused food and food industry waste into nutrition for people, livestock, and the soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year’s Let Her Sing event saw 300 of Vancouver's most influential women, thought leaders, and changemakers gather all in the name of a worthy cause, Music Heals. The annual event raised an astounding $120K this year, which will fund much needed music therapy services to women.   Guest: Shazem Amed - Pediatric Endocrinologist and Clinical Professor at BC Children’s Hospital and the University...

Vancouver police release revised handcuffing policy. Hundreds of volunteer students head to the Downtown Eastside to give back to the community. Beer prices are bubbling up from more than just the taxes. Businesses in Point Roberts say they're not experiencing any economic relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There seems to be no end in sight as the Fraser Valley transit strike nears the one-month mark. An invasive beetle treatment is set to resume this week. A Portland drug counselor is calling for a new approach to tackling homelessness.  Galen Weston announces he is stepping down as Loblaws president. Who is replacing him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shifting the tax ratio will be crucial to the future of small business communities in Vancouver. Do we need to ban medical grow-ops?  Ottawa restores funding to Hockey Canada(but with added conditions) Faking a cold to get out of work? AI might be able to tell if you’re actually sick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The West Vancouver Blue Bus union is calling for better safety on transit. Today marks seven years since BC declared a public health emergency on the toxic drug crisis. BC paramedics are urging homeless people to call for help when needed.  The BC film sector is bracing for a Hollywood writers’ strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many eyes are on the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which are negotiating a new contract to replace one that expires May 1st. Unless a deal is reached, those Hollywood script writers could walk out, creating a ripple effect of reduced production across the world. Guest: Amy Lang - President, North Shore & Mammoth Studios Learn more about...

The Sun Run is this weekend. How important is the right footwear to a successful run?  Guest: Michael Ryan - Head of Product and Innovation at Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Vancouver Councillor Jordan Back is proposing an e-bike lending program with the local library. Guest: Jordan Back - District of North Vancouver Councillor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What needs to change in order to combat violence on public transit? Police officer turned BC United MLA Elenore Sturko comes on to share her thoughts on the Surrey bus stabbing. The British Columbia Real Estate Association reports that a total of 7,118 residential unit sales were recorded in March 2023, a decrease of over 38% from March 2022.  Vancouver passes motion to allow wine on shelves in gr...

Homicide investigators have been called in regarding a fatal stabbing on a Surrey bus. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets Real Estate Consultant Michael Geller thinks it's time to rethink the DTES plan. Vancouver rejects plan to build a single-family home on a 9-foot-wide lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survivors of the 2022 Winters Hotel fire and the Our Homes Can’t Wait Coalition held a memorial/press conference to announce a class action against Atira, City of Vancouver, and Winters Residence Inc. Vancouver police release revised handcuffing policy. The Sapphire Princess' arrival on April 11 signals the start of the cruise season in Canadian waters. AI is helping Canadians find cheaper groceri...

Survivors of the 2022 Winters Hotel fire and the Our Homes Can’t Wait Coalition held a memorial/press conference to announce a class action against Atira, City of Vancouver, and Winters Residence Inc. Guest: Janice Abbott - CEO, Atira Women’s Resource Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workers at CRA provide overwhelming strike mandate Marc Brière - UTE National President Real estate market not slowing down! Doug Gibson - Personalized Real Estate Are Good Friday and Easter still a big deal? John Stackhouse - Prof. of Religious studies at Crandall University, NB Tents are back on Hastings street. Surprised? Nicole Mucci - Manager of Media Relations with Union Gospel Mission  B.C....

Monthly Food Segment Richard Wolak - Food Contributor @cknw980, Host of The Vanfoodster Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices