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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: Broadway Subway, Snow in Vancouver, & Indigenous children! 15.12.2021 29:16

On today's show: Legal action filed against Broadway Subway Project Snow in Metro Vancouver causes crashes & power outages $40 billion set aside for Indigenous children harmed in foster care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Doug McCallum, Senior care, & Delta police! 10.12.2021 45:13

On today's show: Surrey City Councillor reacts to Doug McCallum public mischief charges Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum charged with public mischief Changing what senior care looks like Concerns are being raised about derelict boats in False Creek Delta police working with Europol on cybercrime investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Overdose crisis, BC wild Salmon & Labour shortages! 09.12.2021 40:46

On today's show: Taking steps towards ending the overdose crisis Dike upgrades could threaten BC wild Salmon Canadians to face serious sticker shock at grocery stores Labour shortages are back with a vengeance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Vancouver budget, BC Tourism, & Olympic boycott! 08.12.2021 44:21

On today's show: Reviewing the Vancouver budget Omicron's impact on tourism Ombudsperson calls for law reform regarding municipal tax sales Will the diplomatic Olympic boycott actually achieve anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Restaurants, Live events, & SkyTrain stabbing! 07.12.2021 35:56

On today's show: Restaurants have been hit hard during the pandemic The Canucks were on fire last night! Fight over SkyTrain seat ends in stabbing! Political parties took more than $3.7 million through federal wage subsidy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Shoplifting, YVR airport, & Facial recognition! 07.12.2021 42:07

On today's show: Anti-shoplifting campaign leads to over 200 arrests What to expect at YVR this holiday season Using facial recognition technology at the border Vancouver business putting their offices in a brewery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Emergency care, Spending habits, & Facial recognition at the border! 03.12.2021 44:50

On today's show: Changes made to enhance emergency care for British Columbians Dozens of farmers & livestock displaced by floods How have spending habits changed in the last 2 years? International Day for Persons with Disabilities Facial recognition detects imposter trying to enter US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Booster shots, Stolen bikes, & 911 operators! 02.12.2021 45:21

On today's show: Answering YOUR questions about booster shots! Police aren't surprised they found a stash of stolen bikes How are 911 operators feeling about the new "disconnect" rule? Taking a look at the 2022 cruise season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Short trips to the US, Rick Mercer, & Atmospheric river warning system! 01.12.2021 42:38

On today's show: New border rules for Canadians taking short trips One-on-one with Rick Mercer! B.C. reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant When will there be an atmospheric river warning system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Merritt evacuations, Flood insurance, & Santa Claus shortages! 29.11.2021 40:27

On today's show: Province of B.C. introduces $10 fee for FOI Requests Growing anger over Merritt evacuations Do you need to have flood insurance? HO HO NO! Is there a shortage of Mall Santas this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Paid sick days, BC/US border, & Vaccinating your kids! 25.11.2021 29:43

On today's show: Vancouver mayor proposes a climate levy The pros and cons of 5 paid sick days Ottawa clarifies COVID-19 travel exemption on BC/US border How to make vaccines hurt less for kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC paid sick-leave, & Police discimination! 24.11.2021 30:30

On today's show: BC businesses react to paid sick-leave announcement New data reveals patterns of discrimination in BC policing Sick leave reaction from Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Border miscommunication, Trudeau, & Driving milk trucks in Abbotsford! 23.11.2021 33:56

On today's show: Border miscommunication leads to hefty fines for some travelers. Trudeau comes up short on cancelling US EV tax credits. One man's story on being a milk truck driver in Abbotsford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Vaccines for 5-11 year olds to begin next week, Christmas tree shortage & Science behind atmospheric rivers 22.11.2021 53:14

Guests on today's show include: Adrian Dix - Minister of Health and MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway Shirley Brennan - Executive Director of The Canadian Christmas Trees Association Dr. John J. Clague - Professor emeritus of Earth Science at Simon Fraser University David Lefebvre - Director of Public Affairs at Recycle BC Krista Thompson - CEO of Covenant House BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Full Show: PANIC BUYING, Vaccine rollout, & Point Roberts! 19.11.2021 41:54

On today's show: Port Coquitlam Mayor urges people to STOP PANIC BUYING Do we need an emergency food task force in BC? The latest news on the vaccine rollout Floods leave migrant workers in a tricky situation Canada drops PCR test for short trips. What does this mean for Point Roberts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Looking at the state of BC post-flooding 18.11.2021 41:01

On today's show: Checking out the situation in Chilliwack and Hope Surrey doctor assisted by police & CN Rail tracks to reach patient Checking in with the Mayor of Chilliwack The logistics of repairing BC's highways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Continuing BC flood coverage! 17.11.2021 30:47

On today's show: Abbotsford Police Chief comments on flooding Finding the roots of the Sumas flood crisis Harrowing tale of a woman stranded at an AirBnb with three kids & a dog Checking in with a dairy farmer stranded in the Sumas Prairie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Ongoing BC flooding coverage! 16.11.2021 42:13

On today's show: Mudslides cause dozens to be trapped in their vehicles Recovering from the floods Blood clinics cancelled due to flooding BC Hydro restores power to more than 219,000 customers Landslide leaves group stuck in Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Merritt evacuations, David Suzuki, & Bellingham! 15.11.2021 38:57

On today's show: What's Merritt looking like right now? Leadership Series: David Suzuki! Expert says foreign doctors are being sidelined by regulation The revival of Bellingham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Taking care of veterans. The Great Escape, & Vaccine mandates! 11.11.2021 29:35

On today's show: Do we do enough to take care of our veterans? A CKNW staff member shares his personal connection to "The Great Escape" The vaccine mandate debate rages on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver crime, Social media saving lives, & Safety in BC! 09.11.2021 40:44

On today's show: The revolving door of Vancouver crime Hand signal popularized by TikTok saves missing teen What do the numbers say about safety in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crossing the border, Point Roberts, & Tornado in Vancouver?! 08.11.2021 30:23

On today's show: Important info for crossing the border Checking in on Point Roberts Vancouver experienced a tornado over the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Border reopening, Art gallery donation, & Burpee world record! 05.11.2021 47:04

On today's show: A look ahead to the border reopening The largest cash gift in Canadian history BC's attempting to cool off the real estate market Get ready to change your clocks! Nanoose Bay man going for burpee Guinness World Record! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: RCMP high-profile drug case, BC 911 system, & Window smashing! 04.11.2021 37:27

On today's show: A major break in a high-profile drug case for the RCMP... Our 911 system is at risk! VPD arrests window smashing suspect Checking up on radon levels in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Canada's flag, Murder hornets, & The Remembrance poppy! 03.11.2021 45:25

On today's show: Is it time to raise Canada's flag? A murder hornet's been found in BC. Should we be worried? One-on-one with Erin O'Toole 2021 marks 100 years of the remembrance poppy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices