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The Jill Bennett Show

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Jill Bennett’s twenty years of experience covering B.C.’s biggest stories as a reporter has developed her insatiable curiosity and keen sense for exposing what is really going on with a story. Jill digs deep, goes behind the headlines and finds out the real impact stories will have on the Lower Mainland. She talks with real people about the issues that matter most to them while keeping us informed, connected and entertained. If you want new information, new angles, and to know what’s happening right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.

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Episodes

Full show: Public transit safety, Eating habits, & White Spot! 10.05.2022 36:27

On today's show: Examining safety measures for women on public transit How do we break our COVID eating habits? How much do Canadians trust brands and big tech? White Spot is working hard to keep up with the times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gas prices, Food shortages, & Women at the gun range! 09.05.2022 38:59

On today's show: Rising gas prices are taking a toll on Canadians Ucluelet's only medical clinic could close at month’s end The world is running out of vegetable oil Getting more women to the gun range Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Tracking Canadians, New Broadway plan, & Gardening tips! 06.05.2022 1:03:36

On today's show: Canadians' movements were tracked without their knowledge Rally planned to protest Broadway/Vancouver plan BC government/mayors launch probe to crack down on repeat offenders Gardening tips with Wim Vanderzalm! Discussing the importance of the new Broadway plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Postponed surgeries, ICBC policies, & Bear territory! 05.05.2022 42:16

On today's show: Catching up on previously postponed surgeries Changes coming to ICBC regarding cyclist policies BC government to look into prolific offender What to do when you find yourself in bear territory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Valid passports, Parking at Buntzen Lake, & E-scooters! 04.05.2022 46:40

On today's show: Do Not Book any travel unless you have a valid passport Tackling the parking situation at Buntzen Lake BC expands Alert Ready system to floods and fires BC updates surgical renewal plan Lime launching E-Scooters in Richmond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Closing businesses, Outdoor skills, & Forgotten assets! 03.05.2022 1:01:44

On today's show: A longtime Vancouver business is shutting its doors. Checking in with BC Health Minister Adrian Dix. Survey reveals Canadians are lacking in basic outdoor skills. New riveting thriller from bestselling author Daniel Kalla! Locating & recovering your forgotten assets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: YVR chaos, Running a marathon, & Fake taxi scam! 02.05.2022 36:03

On today's show: YVR urging travellers to arrive early. Where did all the kids in Delta go? Former MP Jody Wilson-Raybould runs the Vancouver Marathon! Beware of a new "Fake Taxi" scam in Richmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Mental health challenges, Tax deadline is approaching & Minimum sentences 29.04.2022 1:01:12

On the show today: BC Paramedic raising funds for Ukraine BC announced two updates with how mental health challenges are treated Tax filing deadline is on Monday Ottawa can't expect local government to handle cost of climate disaster alone, says B.C. mayor Liberal government is taking action on mandatory minimum sentences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Reforming the Police Act, Vacant garages & Celebration of Light returns this year! 28.04.2022 1:14:45

On the show today: Large corporations disrupt the primary health care system says BC Green MLA The Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act has released its report Vancouver City Council solution to high business property tax is more tax! LA Tourism executives hoping to attract Vancouverites back to the city One in three garages have no vehicle in it Police Act Report recommends Provincial P...

Full Show: Brazen vandalism in Chinatown, Does booking an appointment with your GP in-person only make sense? & Stanley Park seawall now fully open to the public 27.04.2022 1:16:30

On the show today: Vancouver City Council asks province to explore empty businesses tax Vancouver city council debates installing more CCTV cameras in downtown core Brazen vandalism in Chinatown Vancouver Police investigating theft attempt of Chinatown Dragon Street Lamp Does booking an appointment with your GP in-person only make sense? Baby boomers now less than 25% of Canada’s population, 2021...

Full Show: Surrey's political sign bylaw being challenged in court, Vancouver community centres in 'poor' condition & How to deal with raccons? 26.04.2022 1:00:29

On today's show: Surrey’s political sign bylaw is being challenged in court today Most Vancouver community centres in ‘poor’ condition but repairs could be decades away: report Greater Victoria hospitals considering hotels for patients as capacity limits reached How to deal with raccoons? The latest on fish-farms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: The need for more housing development, B.C. gangster laments jail life & Concerns about the avian flu 25.04.2022 49:09

On today's show: A new report published by the Consumer Choice Center highlights the need for more housing development in Canada, especially B.C. Leaked Jamie Bacon audio: B.C. gangster laments jail life, ready to co-operate with police Inquiry into Liberals’ emergency powers given power to compel witnesses, documents Electric SUVs, trucks now eligible for Canadian EV rebates Is the Avian flu beco...

Full Show: Important travel news this week, Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022, Canada wins bid for 2025 Invictus Games & 22.04.2022 59:15

Important travel news this week Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022 Canada wins bid for 2025 Invictus Games & Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Should we make more CCTV's available?, Canadian veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts & TransLink lays out new 10-year vision with focus on bus rapid transit 21.04.2022 56:35

On today's show: BC has longest average wait-times for walk-in clinics across Canada: Report Vancouver councillor wants more CCTV cameras to deter violent crime Canadian veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts, citing burnout and Ottawa’s bureaucratic roadblocks Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022 TransLink lays out new 10-year vision...

Full Show: Vancouver's 4/20 returns to Art Gallery, poultry farmers and avian flu threat, plus Netflix is losing subscribers 20.04.2022 55:25

On today's show: Vancouver's 4/20 celebrations return to Art Gallery B.C. poultry farmers prepare to protect their flock from avian flu Netflix losing subscribers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC nurses, Distracted driving, & RIP Jerry Doucette 19.04.2022 46:23

On today's show: Getting more nurses in BC Fewer British Columbians are noticing distracted drivers on roads Concord Pacific pushes unique strata rules in BC Vancouver musician Jerry Doucette dies following battle with cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Old-growth logging protestors, Ukraine tribute concert, & Humpback whale! 18.04.2022 37:55

On today's show: Anti old-growth logging protesters block major road VSO Presents A Tribute Concert to Ukraine Some dog owners 'very agressive' against Tsawwassen school community BC humpback whale wards off attack by killer whales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gastown fire, Public speaking, & Hiking! 15.04.2022 40:42

On today's show: Gastown rallies behind businesses affected by fire Major lineups at the border for the first time in two years! Most Canadians Question Their Public Speaking Capabilities Travel tips for flying safely this weekend! The best hikes in Southwestern BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: FIFA World Cup 2026, Inflation 101, & Chinatown vandalism! 14.04.2022 47:54

On today's show: Vancouver back in the running as host city for FIFA World Cup 2026 What you need to know before travelling on BC Ferries this weekend Inflation 101 Improving safety and helping businesses in Chinatown Does hosting the FIFA World Cup make economic sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Interest rate hike, Rental housing, & Canadian pilots jailed! 13.04.2022 41:23

On today's show: Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate 50 basis points for 1st time in 22 years Canadian pilots jailed in Dominican Republic The uncertain future of affordable rental housing Point Roberts woman has her NEXUS card confiscated by Canadian consulate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Ukraine update, Cycling around Kitsilano Beach, & Family doctors! 12.04.2022 41:15

On today's show: Ukraine investigating reports Russia used chemical weapons in Mariupol Taking the 9-1-1 pledge New cycling path to be built around Kitsilano Beach Park Poll shows many British Columbian's worried about their family doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey ethics complaints, Chinatown vandalism, & Toxic drug supply! 11.04.2022 48:42

On today's show: Surrey council to consider temporarily freezing new ethics complaints Lion statues in Vancouver’s Chinatown vandalized yet again New program asks BC residents to upload photos of ticks Parks Canada imposes dog ban on popular beach near Tofino Tackling Vancouver's toxic drug supply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Helping Ukrainian refugees, Trophy hunting, & Federal Budget! 08.04.2022 52:57

On today's show: Surrey resident back home after helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland Poll finds most Canadians oppose trophy hunting, fur farming, and rodeos Tackling workplace sexual harassment How will the Federal Budget impact your wallet? New memoir offers encouragement for dementia caregivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Housing changes, School food, & Federal budget! 07.04.2022 51:53

On today's show: Sending used police body armour to Ukraine Proposed changes to school food guidelines Discussing the housing changes in the budget More reactions to the Federal Budget! Featuring SFU Professor Marjorie Cohen, & Jock Finlayson of the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: VPD unnecessary, Saving for retirement, & BC immigration! 06.04.2022 31:42

On today's show: VPD used unnecessary force when arresting Indigenous Grandfather and Granddaughter Poll finds many pre-retirees feel they haven't saved enough BC welcomes more than 100,000 people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices