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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: Employers could be mandated to provide up to 10 sick days, Legendary rock star Meat Loaf dies, increase in scam calls in B.C. 21.01.2022 58:13

On today's show: B.C.’s top doctor signals major shift in COVID strategy, says contact tracing no longer useful New Sick Day Guidance Means Up to 10 Days Could Be Required Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock star, dead at 74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crimestoppers, Ucluelet waterline damage, & Paid sick-days! 20.01.2022 40:23

On today's show: BC CDC flip flops on isolation requirements The importance of Crimestoppers! Tsunami possibly damages Ucluelet waterline Small businesses on the hook for 10 paid sick-days in 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Grocery store closures, BC's housing market, & Reopening gyms! 18.01.2022 39:15

On today's show: Grocery store closures loom amid supply shortages. BC's housing market is feeling the squeeze! BC to allow gyms to reopen. BC’s Coquihalla Highway set to reopen to regular traffic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pfizer pill, BC tax dollars, & Hot Chocolate festival! 17.01.2022 39:25

On today's show: Canada approves Pfizer antiviral COVID pill Is BC overspending its tax dollars Victory for Spot Prawn Harvesters The Hot Chocolate festival has officially begun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID hospitalizations, Dementia patients, & Betty White tributes! 14.01.2022 44:47

On today's show: The latest stats on COVID hospitalizations Mandatory vaccines for Canadian cross-border truckers Families are essential in caring for dementia patients Troubling new scam is targeting seniors Fans planning wholesome tribute to honour Betty White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: School vaccinations, Construction workers, & Driving high! 13.01.2022 39:24

On today's show: Delta school district enacts new vaccination policy More drug-poisoning prevention services for construction workers UBC study looks at the number of Canadians driving while high Denmark preparing for a return to normal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Delayed surgeries, William Shakespeare, & Baby Food! 12.01.2022 48:56

On today's show: Five-year-old BC girl's surgery delayed by pandemic How is Quesnel, BC handling the overdose crisis? How is recovery going in Abbotsford? William Shakespeare’s First Folio gifted to UBC library! Vij’s Co-Owner Launches Organic Baby Food company! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Atmospheric river, Taxing the unvaccinated, & Nechako River! 11.01.2022 40:20

On today's show: Preparing for another atmospheric river Quebec to impose tax on unvaccinated people House of Commons holding emergency meeting over privacy concerns Supreme court rejects petition to restore Nechako River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Restaurant closures, BC Ferries, & Wheelchair red tape! 10.01.2022 38:13

On today's show: BC restaurants hit with flooding-related closures Potential BC Ferry service interruptions due to crew shortages AI used to rapidly detect sepsis The difficulties of getting a wheelchair in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school update, Brain games, & Rock star Bif Naked! 07.01.2022 55:27

On today's show: Health officials provide back-to-school update How are business owners dealing with new paper bag fees? Are games like "Wordle" actually good for our brains? One-on-one with rock star Bif Naked! An interview with BC's Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID projections, Homecare support, & Winter conditions! 06.01.2022 40:09

On today's show: The latest COVID projections for BC Poco Mayor goes for a ride-along in snow plow Lack of homecare support resulting in horrible living conditions How is the Union Gospel Mission handling the snow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: School closures, Winter storm, & Supply chain issues! 05.01.2022 40:56

On today's show: BC school districts preparing for closures/online classes Winter storm could bring BC's South Coast to a standstill The Fraser Valley real estate market is on FIRE! Construction industry struggling with supply chain issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fitness facilities, 2022 property assessments, & LTC essential visitors! 04.01.2022 36:53

On today's show: When will we see fitness facilities reopen? 2022 property assessments are in the mail! Defining "essential visitor" in LTC homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Plastic bag ban, LTC restrictions, & Keeping pets safe! 03.01.2022 50:40

On today's show: Vancouver plastic bag ban takes effect Saturday Road construction through Surrey park to begin LTC restrictions' impact on family, patients, & staff Maintaining your fitness goals while gyms are closed Keeping your pets safe in winter conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Single-use plastic, Ski season, & LTC restrictions! 31.12.2021 49:44

On today's show: Poll shows British Columbians still for plastic ban Maple Crest Housing Society attempt to evict Shalom Branch 178 How's the ski season looking like? Another hard year for BC's hospitality industry BC limits long-term care visits to essential visitors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school delay, LTC homes, & Safe winter driving! 30.12.2021 52:35

On today's show: BC delaying start of school until Jan. 10 Homeless people need help during this cold snap CPP premiums getting a bigger bump than expected How are LTC homes tackling the Omicron outbreak? Top tips for safe winter driving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school concerns, A&W pilot program, & BC road conditons! 29.12.2021 37:04

On today's show: BCTF calling for delayed return to classrooms Doctor shares her thoughts on back-to-school A&W conducts successful pilot program at UBC Checking in on BC road conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC winter, COVID safety in schools, & Twitter! 28.12.2021 57:42

On today's show: Protecting the homeless during extreme cold The dangers of frozen lakes and ponds Electricity demand breaks provincial records BC planning enhanced safety measures in K to 12 schools SRO residents shivering after having no heat for three nights Taking a look at the dark side of Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC weather, 2022 tax changes, & COVID in schools! 27.12.2021 40:26

On today's show: Are there gaps in Vancouver’s snow response plan? BC isn’t ready for its next disaster CTF releases tax changes for 2022 Concerns about COVID-19 in schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Business relief funding, New space telescope, & Keeping seniors safe! 23.12.2021 41:50

On today's show: New relief funding coming for businesses ordered closed How are restaurants feeling about the latest restrictions Retired physician calls for another BC circuit breaker New $10 billion telescope hopes to view the edge of the universe Keeping seniors safe this holiday season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID restrictions, Exercise, & Preserved dinosaur embryo! 22.12.2021 1:04:44

On today's show: How the restaurant industry is surviving the latest COVID restrictions Is rapid testing the way to go? Senior assaulted "out of nowhere" according to Police Utilizing tech this holiday season! Finding hope amidst a pandemic The power exercise has on your overall well-being A perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Full show: COVID restrictions, Traveling abroad, & Braille at bus stops! 20.12.2021 36:03

On today's show: New COVID restrictions take effect today. Canada advising against non-essential travel abroad. The Coquihalla is reopening, but where is Merritt at? TransLink installs braille signage at ALL bus stops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: PCR testing, Catering services, & Capacity limits! 17.12.2021 33:58

On today's show: Canada reintroducing PCR test at the border Omicron's impact on catering services BC enacts capacity limits as Omicron spreads Rio Theatre CEO reacts to new capacity limits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Travel advisory, Rising cost of food, & COVID rapid tests! 16.12.2021 38:49

On today's show: Westjet opposes new Canadian travel advisory Vancouver woman assaulted in Mexico is now back home Survey suggests Canadians are worried about the rising costs of food BC not getting at-home COVID rapid tests till January Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Travel advisory, Coquihalla highway and the Omicron variant! 15.12.2021 46:03

On today's show: Travel expert weighs in on latest advisory notice Penticton Mayor weighs in on sales tax story BC Truckers eager to get back on the Coquihalla Adapting our habits to fight the Omicron variant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices