The Jill Bennett Show

Checking in with beer expert, Matt Poirier, for the latest on upcoming beer events and awards! Guest: Matt Poirier  - Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Richmond City Councillor is putting forward a motion at Richmond council that calls on the province and federal governments to mitigate the effects of the Cowichan court ruling. Perched on the waterfront of scenic northern Vancouver Island and one of the most remote pubs in British Columbia, Scarlet Ibis Pub is officially up for sale. How B.C.'s Attorney General is reacting to social media platform, 'X', challenging an order to remove a non-consensual intimate image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media platform 'X' has challenged an order by the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal to remove a non-consensual intimate image that violates the Intimate Images Protection Act. How can you protect your rights online? Guest: Merlyn Horton - Canadian Online Safety Expert and CEO of SafeOnline Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new batch of major projects being submitted for possible fast-track approval, including the Ksi Lisims LNG project, promising economic growth and energy development in northern B.C. Disability benefits are changing in B.C., what does this mean for disabled couples? Kelowna business owners are calling on the province to show more flexibility with the new short-term rental rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Claire Newell, President/Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor, running for mayor with Vote Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Park Board says it faces tens of millions in cuts. What's really at stake for your parks, community centres, and public green space? Guest: Aaron Jasper - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembrance Week, when Canadians pin on poppies, stand in silence, and reflect on those who served and sacrificed.But remembrance isn't only for one week in November. The legacy of war, and the people it touched echoes through the entire year, in quiet ways and local stories that rarely make headlines.  Philip C. Ralph, Director of Clinical Services at Wounded Warriors Canada joins to talk about healing trauma, building resilience, and the power of community for veterans and first responders. 80 years after the Second World War, we are looking back through the eyes of those who served. Specifically, their lasting impact, the race to preserve their stories, and how their legacy still shapes who we are today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss two court cases raising big questions in Canadian law. An Ontario judge rules sending a fake nude of your spouse isn't a crime. In Vancouver, compassion club founders convicted of drug trafficking are mounting a constitutional challenge that could change drug policy nationwide. What do these rulings say about how our justice system is keeping up — or falling behind? Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 50 years since the massive freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald vanished during a horrific storm on Lake Superior, claiming 29 lives and sparking one of Canada's most haunting songs.  Guest:  Craig Baird - Host of Canadian History Ehx on CKNW on Saturday mornings  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In some court rooms in Nova Scotia, staff will not be allowed to wear the familiar red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day. Judges say the symbol could suggest bias in the courtroom. Critics are calling the move “disgusting.” What's at stake when a symbol of remembrance clashes with the principle of judicial impartiality? The B.C. government has quietly sent letters to residents affected by the Indigenous land claim without consulting local representatives or providing clear answers about what it means for homeowners. Richmond–Queensborough MLA and B.C. United Critic for the Attorney General, Steve Kooner, is accusing the Premier of “damage control,” not genuine consultation. Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades, amid an ongoing outbreak involving over 5,000 cases. In a statement on Monday, the Public Health Agency of Canada urged renewed vaccination efforts to curb transmission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Supreme Court has decided that Aboriginal title supersedes fee simple ownership, and that the province's land title system doesn't shield private property owners from such claims. If upheld, it could reshape how property rights and Indigenous title coexist across the province. Guest: Spencer Chandra Herbert - B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diving into some of Vancouver's newest tasting menus. Restaurants include: Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine, Desi Indian Lounge, Burdock & Co, Nero Tondo, and Selene Aegean Bistro. Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher of VancouverFoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A decade-old Indigenous title claim covering the City of Kamloops, Sun Peaks Resort, and a vast area of surrounding land is drawing new attention at the B.C. Legislature. This comes just weeks after a B.C. Supreme Court ruling recognized Aboriginal title over land in Richmond. Now, the BC Conservatives are calling on Premier Eby to pause negotiated title agreements until the Cowichan Tribes ruling is resolved. Finally, the end to a long standoff...hundreds of ostriches at a B.C. farm were shot dead after a Supreme Court ruling. What's next for the farm? For the first time in its history, the Vancouver Public Library says digital loans have surpassed checkouts of physical copies. It's a milestone that highlights how readers' habits have shifted in the digital age, but it also comes with a cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. government shutdown is now grounding more than just politics — air travel is taking a major hit. The FAA is cutting flight service at 40 airports. London Drugs is closing its Wessex-Kingsway location citing historic theft and a deteriorating business environment in the area. It's the latest sign of strain for retailers across B.C. The fight to save the ostriches in Edgewood isn't just emotional — it's scientific. When the farm challenged Ottawa's cull order, three experts argued the CFIA's one-size-fits-all approach to bird flu doesn't make sense for ostriches. But what makes these birds different from poultry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may not be the end of the road for the ostriches just yet. Legal experts say now that the Supreme Court declined to hear the Edgewood farm's case, there may still be ways to appeal the CFIA's decision — and keep the birds alive a little longer. Guest: Paul Daly - chair in administrative law and governance at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's order to cull a B.C. ostrich flock infected with avian flu has stirred debate across the country. But experts say retesting or quarantining these birds would be risky — and potentially dangerous. Guest: Angela Rasmussen -virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Aquatic Centre is closed indefinitely after a piece of concrete fell from the ceiling this week, prompting concerns about the safety and future of the aging facility. Guest: Tricia Barker - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets unpacks all the latest stories in the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - President/founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Carney government has unveiled its first federal budget — and it's making history for all the wrong reasons. Camping is booming across Canada, and Metro Vancouver is exploring ways to expand overnight camping options in its regional parks. From wilderness sites to group campgrounds, the region is considering new locations and expansions to meet growing demand. Pickleball has been at the centre of controversy in North Saanich, with outdoor courts at Wain Park closed for over a year due to noise complaints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Park Board is pushing back against Mayor Ken Sim's plan to freeze property taxes next year — a move that would slash $120 million from the city's operating budget. Reactions to the 2025 Federal Budget are still pouring in. What's the consensus? New poll finds majority of Canadians oppose deep federal public service cuts, don't want AI chatbots delivering benefits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City is teaming up with the non-profit Swim Drink Fish to build a floating swimming platform right on the Burrard Inlet — complete with salt water pools, 50-metre swim lanes, diving platforms, and lounging areas. Guest: Linda Buchanan - Mayor of the City of North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction to the federal budget Guest: Lachlan Wolfers - National leader of KPMG Law, the law firm affiliated with KPMG Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two major legal and public safety issues are dominating headlines in Canada right now: First, the Supreme Court of Canada has struck down a mandatory minimum sentence for a child pornography offence, igniting debate over judicial discretion, public safety, and potential use of the notwithstanding clause. Second, in Surrey, a wave of shootings and extortions targeting residents and businesses has prompted calls for the deployment of 150 additional police officers to tackle organized crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A North Saanich councillor is calling for some pickleball courts to be ripped out. Guest: Roger Graves - Vancouver Island Regional Pickleball Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major court ruling involving the Cowichan Tribes has sent ripples across British Columbia — and it's raising questions in communities like Pender Harbour about what it could mean for private landowners, local governments, and First Nations. Prince George couple Shauna and Chris Terai are grateful to be alive after a terrifying grizzly bear attack earlier this month in the McGregor Mountains. The BLOB is back in the Northern Pacific Ocean: What does that mean for BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince George couple Shauna and Chris Terai are grateful to be alive after a terrifying grizzly bear attack earlier this month in the McGregor Mountains. Guest: Chris Terai - Grizzly Bear Attack Survivor Guest: Shauna Terai - Grizzly Bear Attack Survivor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know sitting is a big part of modern life — at work, in front of screens, or commuting. On average, most people spend about eight hours a day sitting. But science shows that prolonged, uninterrupted sitting can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. Guest: Scott Lear - Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For nearly two decades, Vancouver's All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery has been a cherished space for reflection, remembrance, and community. But after 20 years, the City of Vancouver has decided to end its relationship with the founding artists and pause the event. A troubling new report from Statistics Canada shows that family violence against seniors has reached a record high in Canada. King Charles has stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining royal titles and evicted him from his residence. The move follows growing pressure over Andrew's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater The Hunger We Pass Down by Jen Sookfong Lee (local author) King Sorrow by Joe Hill Pick a Colour Souvankham Thammavongsa The Tiger and the Cosmonaut by Eddie Boudel Tan (local author) Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedijan - Special Projects Manager at Black Bond Books and Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's All Souls Night has been cancelled, and some councillors are blaming Mayor Ken Sim's ‘zero means zero' cuts. Who's really to blame? Guest: Pete Fry - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carney and Xi agree to tackle 'irritants' in the Canada-China relationship. Guest: Margaret McCuaig Johnston - board director at the China Strategic Risk Institute and former senior Canadian government official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debate over the UBC SkyTrain extension is heating up ahead of the federal budget. A new survey from Willful, the Canadian online estate planning platform, paints a sobering picture of how stretched Canadians' finances have become. A remarkable prehistoric discovery in northeastern British Columbia is giving scientists new insight into the province's ancient past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions were high and as expected it was standing room only at a meeting held last night in Richmond. It was an information meeting for landowners affected by a recent court ruling. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled in August that a parcel of land in south Richmond was historically a Cowichan summer village. The Bank of Canada has cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point today to 2.25% as economists widely expected. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says there isn't much more it can do at this point to help the country through the turmoil tied to tariffs - something he considers a structural shock to the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Halloween just around the corner, fireworks are lighting up neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland — but not all of them are legal. Guest: Aleem Kanji - Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National Fireworks Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets joins us to discuss all the latest happenings in the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry is pushing to lower the municipal voting age to 16, arguing that young people should have a say in decisions that directly affect their education, housing, climate, and local services. Guest: Pete Fry - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says it's abandoning plans to install shore power for cruise ships at Ogden Point — a project long touted as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in the James Bay neighbourhood. In honey bee colonies, worker bees will overthrow a failing queen in a carefully coordinated process known as supersedure. Recent research from the University of British Columbia sheds light on why these ‘royal revolts' happen and how viral infections in queens can trigger them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government is proposing major changes to Canada's bail and sentencing laws under new legislation — Bill C-14. Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's minister of municipal affairs says the government won't be calling legislation for second reading this fall that would require a referendum to dissolve Vancouver's park board. Guest: Christine Boyle - B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly two months of picket lines, supply shortages, and stalled negotiations, there's finally movement in the B.C. public sector strike. A new trade flare-up is brewing between Canada and the United States — and this one was sparked not by policy, but by a commercial. It's a rare happy ending for a Vancouver movie theatre — and a big win for film lovers. The Rio Theatre team, led by Corinne Lea, is taking over the iconic Park Theatre on Cambie Street after Cineplex announced its closure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new trade flare-up is brewing between Canada and the United States — and this one was sparked not by policy, but by a commercial. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's slapping an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods after the province of Ontario aired an anti-tariff television ad featuring quotes from former President Ronald Reagan. Guest: Eric Miller - Canada-US trade expert in Washington DC, President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a rare happy ending for a Vancouver movie theatre — and a big win for film lovers. The Rio Theatre team, led by Corinne Lea, is taking over the iconic Park Theatre on Cambie Street after Cineplex announced its closure. Guest: Corinne Lea - Owner of the Rio Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The high-profile case of Blair Donnelly — the man behind the violent 2023 stabbing at a Chinatown festival — has ended with a not criminally responsible (NCR) verdict due to mental disorder. Guest: Rob Dhanu - Former Federal Crown prosecutor, Criminal defense Lawyer and co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, and case counsel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will pause its anti-tariff television ad campaign in the United States on Monday so that Canada-U.S. trade talks can restart. On Thursday afternoon, one of our whale-watching vessels undertook a decisive maneuver, in accordance with safety procedures, to avoid a humpback whale that had suddenly and unexpectedly surfaced directly in the vessel's path while transiting near Vancouver. We were not actively viewing the whale, so this was a surprise encounter. Imagine spending a full year tending to your crops — only to have someone destroy them in a few minutes for fun. That's exactly what happened to long-time farmer Rob Rindt, general manager of Western Turf Farms in Abbotsford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices