The Jill Bennett Show

Guest: Tamara Vidito, craft beer marketer and contributor to the B.C. Ale Trail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Carney has announced a strategy to overhaul how food gets grown, processed, transported and sold in this country. Vancouver Park Board launches a pilot project that provides detailed accessibility information for some of the city's most popular parks, including Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, John Hendry Park and New Brighton Park. More on the controversial pilot project allowing for some tennis courts in Vancouver to be reserved for a fee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bryan Yu, Associate VP & Chief Economist at Central 1 Credit Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pilot project surrounding tennis courts at Vancouver's Kits beach is sparking some controversy. This Vancouver beer bar has a creative and tongue-in-cheek way to advertise the FIFA World Cup while avoiding any FIFA trademark infringement. A parent was ticketed following an accident involving a 12 year-old on an e-scooter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Victoria Jung, Vancouver School Board Chair, Vancouver Liberals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Laura Christensen, Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver received a citywide makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Is this a good thing, or does it only scratch the surface at tackling the city's problems? The federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms while a legal battle plays out at the Supreme Court of Canada. Human rights organizations are calling for a province-wide moratorium on police liaison officers in schools, arguing that the programs can cause harm to Indigenous, Black and other marginalized students and contribute to the criminalization of youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to help us unpack the biggest stories of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Westminster café owner is speaking out after a terrifying attempted break-in that happened while she was sleeping inside her business, You N Me Café on 12th Street. Owner Amrin Satani says she woke up to the sound of breaking glass and came face-to-face with a suspect just steps away from her. The federal government is stepping in to help Canada's airline industry weather soaring fuel costs, unveiling a new loan program that could provide airlines with up to 150 million dollars each. A New Westminster café owner is speaking out after a terrifying attempted break-in that happened while she was sleeping inside her business. Early Thursday morning, someone shattered the front door of You N Me Café on 12th Street and tried to get inside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Docket with Mike Beckett - June 9, 2026 Guest: Mike Beckett, Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's plan for 17 new 'villages' will increase uniformity andsterility Vancouver council looks to exempt small-scale multiplex and duplex projects from empty homes tax  Guest: Frank Ducote, Urban Designer and a former senior planner for the City of Vancouver, North Vancouver District and City of San Diego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Vancouver pet store owner says she was blindsided after being warned to remove World Cup references from her website over a handful of soccer-themed dog toys, sparking a debate over how far FIFA should go in enforcing its trademarks ahead of the tournament  B.C.'s Quadra Island raises $50,000 to find a new doctor Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An infestation from its flesh-eating larvae has been confirmed in south Texas in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio. Federal and state officials had been working to keep the parasite from reaching Texas since its late 2024 appearance in southern Mexico. The U.S. eradicated the pest by the early 1970s by breeding sterile male flies and dropping swarms from planes to mate with wild females.  Guest: Scott Weese, Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, Director, Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the terrifying rollover crash near Big White left a Kelowna family's dog, Daisy, missing in the wilderness, an extensive search involving volunteers and animal lovers ended with the kind of happy ending everyone was hoping for. Guests: Forest Kellerman: Member of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue. Dearah Jordan: Daisy's owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past couple of years, Canada's efforts to combat forced and child labour in global supply chains have focused largely on transparency, requiring companies to report on risks in their supply chains. But that could soon change... More and more British Columbians are finding creative ways to earn extra money, whether it's assembling furniture, helping someone move, doing yard work, or turning a hobby into a small business. In their latest displays of greed, reusable water bottles are now banned at FIFA World Cup games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After almost a decade of construction, Oakridge Mall is open! What are some of the must-try food options in the food court? Plus, where are the best rooftop patios to dine-out at in Vancouver? Guest: Bronwyn Lewis - Food and travel writer and content creator. Follow her on instagram and Youtube @FeastWriteGrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon have unveiled Canada's AI strategy with plans for widespread adoption and data centres. Guest: Matt Hatfield - Executive Director, OpenMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A petition is calling for the regulation of e-scooters in Delta. Guest: Joshua Bryce - Started Petition to regulate e-scooters in Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his three children. Western Turf Farms is expressing outrage over the current Metro Vancouver Water Restrictions . A new poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation suggests most Canadians oppose the idea of government-run grocery stores, with 58% of respondents calling them a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TransLink is rolling out three new fan experiences ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver, headlined by the launch of an official TransLink-branded trip-planning app, and the release of a limited-edition Compass Soccer Mini. Guest: Anita Bathe - Translink Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After guiding Surrey's transition away from the RCMP and helping build a municipal police force from the ground up, Chief Constable Norm Lipinski is out. Why was he let go so suddenly? As the May 2026 target date for interprovincial alcohol reform passes, BC winery owner Ron Kubek is calling on provincial governments to stop negotiating new fee structures and instead create a true National VQA Market for Canadian wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report finds 63% of BC businesses say they don't expect any revenue impact from the FIFA World Cup. Guest: Neil Wyles - Executive director of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets to unpack some of the biggest headlines coming out of the travel sector this week. Guest: Claire Newell - President, Founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chief Norm Lipinski has been ousted as chief of the Surrey Police Force. What happened? The recent criticisms of Metro Vancouver over a four-minute committee meeting is missing a much larger issue... Last but not least, Christopher Gaze joins us to talk how he ended up in Vancouver to fulfill a dream of starting his own theatre company (Bard on the Beach!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver park board has voted against restricting personal watercraft in Burrard Inlet. Guest: Tom Digby - Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are still numerous questions surrounding the big shakeup in the Surrey Police Service and the ousting of Chief Norm Lipinski. Guest: Jinny Sims - Former Surrey NDP MLA, former mayoral candidate and current SWIFT Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Docket with Michael Shapray - June 2, 2026 Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heated Rivalry just won big at the Canadian Screen Awards, what's the impact on mainstream culture and queer representation? Guest: C.E. Gatchalian - author, editor and playwright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest FIFA cost projections are through the roof! How much more can taxpayers take? Speaking of FIFA, the BC government is launching a three-year trial to give bars, pubs and restaurants more flexibility to meet surges in demand and deliver the best possible customer experience. A recent survey suggests AI could be creating more career advancements at people's work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research is highlighting the benefits that exercise has on our brain health. Guest: Scott Lear - Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A petition to ban leaf blowers in Vancouver re-gaining steam online. What is it about gas-powered leaf-blowers don't like? Separatist sentiment appears to be growing in Alberta, but could the province actually achieve sovereignty? A new report from the provincial health officer says people in B.C. are drinking more than the national average, and far more than the recommended health guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are our recommendations for the best books to read this month: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See (comes out June 9th) Whistler by Ann Patchett (comes out June 2nd) Land by Maggie O'Farrell (comes out June 2nd) It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation is sounding the alarm as costs to host a handful of FIFA World Cup Soccer Games in Vancouver have ballooned to $729 million — a 217 per cent increase from initial cost estimates. Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every May and June, the Wildlife Rescue Helpline rings off the hook with reports of crow dive-bombings and young fledgling crows. Guest: Jim O'Leary - Co-Creator of CrowTrax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government's proposed lawful access bill is facing mounting criticism from privacy advocates and tech companies over provisions that would require some electronic service providers to store Canadians' metadata for up to a year. Transport Canada is vowing action after W5 uncovers luggage tag switching scheme. The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land, in a decision the federal government says will have an impact on the Cowichan Tribes case in British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnaby has passed new bylaws significantly restricting where e-scooters can be ridden, making them illegal on many major roads and in city parks unless specific infrastructure exists. Should other parts of BC follow suit? The City of Surrey is easing enforcement against some illegal construction projects through a new one-year pilot program that shifts toward a more compliance-based approach. New data from ICBC reveals a changing picture of BC's roads, showing fewer injury crashes than before the pandemic, a major drop in auto crime, and a growing shift toward hybrid vehicles over fully electric cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver transit workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99 per cent backing a strike mandate after contract talks with Coast Mountain Bus Company broke down. Guest: Gavin McGarrigle - Unifor Western Regional Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to talk about some of the big stories coming out of the travel sector, including a recently released list of the 50 best beaches in the world. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's construction industry is turning up the pressure on the province over a potential housing deal with Ottawa that could shave possible hundreds of thousands of dollars off the cost of a new home. Tim Hortons says it plans to hire 10,000 local workers across Canada and reduce its reliance on temporary foreign workers, as debate continues over youth unemployment, immigration levels, and labour shortages. Kamloops MLA Ward Stamer's private members bill to mandate dash cameras in commercial vehicles in British Columbia has cleared third reading in the B.C. Legislature, en route to becoming law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is set to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to require dashboard cameras in commercial trucks after MLA Ward Stamer's private member's bill passed unanimously in the legislature. Guest: Ward Stamer - Conservative Party of BC MLA for Kamloops North-Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Woman Ordered to Repay Ex-Fiance for Missing Engagement Ring Guilty Plea on Vancouver Island in Canada's Most Prolific Case of Voyeurism DNA Links BC Man to Washington State Cold Case Murder Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three months after the new Stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge fully opened, some businesses in downtown New Westminster say they're still struggling with the fallout from years of construction, traffic disruptions, and road closures tied to the Pattullo Bridge replacement project. Canada is investing billions into domestic AI data centres and computing infrastructure so Canadian companies and governments aren't completely dependent on foreign tech giants for artificial intelligence. Vancouver city council is hitting pause on some climate-friendly building bylaws that encourage all-electric heating in new homes and buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With less than three weeks to go until the World Cup kicks off in Vancouver, the ‘human rights action plan' for the duration of the tournament has been released. Guest: Amanda Burrows - Executive Director, First United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The union representing hundreds of outside workers in Metro-Vancouver says its members have begun job action. What happened? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Spokesperson for the Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees Union representing over 700 outside workers in Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan Stenc, Co-Founder, Copperpenny Distilling Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Smith, grandson of the original builder of Molly's reach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices