The Jill Bennett Show

Since 2015, the BC government has been conducting wolf reduction programs in several regions of the province as part of efforts to recover endangered mountain and boreal woodland caribou populations. Is it working How is the province strengthening its response to vandalism, theft, and street disorder? In honour of St-Jean-Baptiste Day, one of the best-known ambassadors of French-Canadian cooking in Vancouver joins us to highlight the best of Québécois cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lies about sunscreen do really well on social media. Why is this? Guest: Tim Caulfield - Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa is adding an additional $5.4B for child care to sustain its national program over the next 2 years. Guest: Sharon Gregson - Spokesperson for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In response, the federal and provincial governments have announced a $3-billion plan to purchase some vacant condos and convert them into affordable housing while also reducing development charges for future projects. Guest: Jill Atkey - CEO of the B.C. Non Profit Housing Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Geoff Moss, Owner of Lithica Wine Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who gets to speak for a police department — and how much freedom should a police chief have to comment publicly on controversial issues? "Electrical non-compliances" at Cultus Lake Waterpark sent a dozen people to the hospital, we talk to the father of one of the injured children. This Kelowna man celebrated his 102 birthday with a parasailing trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Moore of Nanaimo came to the defense of her dwarf goats by kicking a wild cougar. Jill shares the story of a harrowing experience while caught in the middle of a police pursuit. One of the rarest marine animals on the planet was spotted off the B.C. coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Steve Stebbing, Movie Critic at stevestebbing.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bryn Davidson, owner of Lanefab Design/Build Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mandy Gull-Masty, Federal Indigenous Services Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamloops MP Frank Caputo's "Bailey's Law" is one step away from becoming federal law. Named after Kelowna mother Bailey McCourt, who was killed by her former partner in 2025, the legislation would strengthen Canada's response to intimate partner violence. It has been more than a decade of shifting plans, cancelled designs, and political back-and-forth over how to replace one of Metro Vancouver's most important river crossings... The Massey Tunnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is "Dusking" and why are people willing to travel for it? That and more with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Guest: Claire Newell - President and founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government is introducing sweeping new privacy legislation aimed at giving Canadians more control over their data, protecting children's information, and preventing businesses from using AI-powered profiling to charge different prices to different customers. BC Children's Hospital experts are warning about a sharp rise in e-scooter injuries among children and youth, many of whom are under the legal riding age. Health officials say climate change may be helping some mosquito species expand into new areas of British Columbia, bringing with them the potential for new health risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A duo from Saanich are about to embark on one of the toughest and most unconventional races in North America... the Race to Alaska! It's a 1,200-kilometre, engine-free adventure from Victoria to Ketchikan, Alaska, where competitors rely entirely on wind power and human muscle to navigate rugged coastlines, powerful currents and unpredictable weather. Guest: Janice Mason - Competing in the Race to Alaska Guest: Ian Graeme - Competing in the Race to Alaska Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's stories: - B.C. Woman Guilty of Giving Fentanyl to Cat - Tim Hortons blaming franchisees for lower profits in lawsuit defence. - 12 year old charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting police officer in stolen car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of planning and early construction work, the future of the Fraser River Tunnel Project is suddenly facing new uncertainty. Guest: Dylan Kruger - Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After days of uncertainty in the Middle East, the United States and Iran say they've reached a peace framework that could bring an end to the latest conflict and ease concerns about global energy supplies. Some urban planners say the temporary FIFA changes raise a bigger question: if cities can create safe, walkable, people-friendly streets for major events, why can't they do the same year-round for residents? After more than a year of declining travel to the United States, there are signs Canadians are beginning to head south again... but the recovery is modest and the overall number of trips remains well below pre-boycott levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nine-year-old Nathan Hepburn has a rare and dangerous brain condition that doctors say could eventually cause a catastrophic brain bleed. After treatments in Canada failed, his family turned to a specialist in Germany whose procedure has shown promising results. But despite support from Nathan's medical team, the province has refused to cover the cost, arguing the treatment is experimental and that options exist in Canada. Guest: Natasha Hepburn - B.C Mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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