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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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Full Show: Rent to own in North Vancouver, Translink users highest since pandemic start & Paid sick days 23.09.2021 1:07:07

On today's show: Quebec tables bill to restrict anti-vaccine protests near schools, hospitals; fines could reach $12,000 City of North Vancouver to explore rent to own housing model TransLink sees highest jump in ridership since start of pandemic Health-care costs for typical Canadian family will eclipse $15,000 this year Options for B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave available for comment The Eur...

Full Show: Schools to notify parents of COVID-19 exposures, Approval of patio programs & Rockfall at Stawamus Chief 22.09.2021 1:02:32

On today's show: Restaurant owner frustrated by lack of enforcement of vaccine passport system B.C. to return to notifying schools, parents about COVID-19 exposures City Council approves new summer patio program SkyTrain to Downtown Langley City not delayed Why aren’t some restaurants enforcing the vaccine passport rules? Major rockfall shuts down portions of Stawamus Chief Park Learn more about...

Full Show: An election with minimal change, Pop up restaurant patios & Coyotes eliminated 21.09.2021 1:04:58

On today's show: Liberals projected to form minority government; Trudeau bills win as ‘clear mandate’ Liberals flex Metro Vancouver muscle but can’t repeat 2015 surge More unvaccinated pregnant women are ending up in the ICU, why aren’t pregnant women getting vaccinated? Vancouver pop-up patios could make permanent mark Stanley Park to reopen to the public, effective immediately Surrey-to-Langle...

Full Show: Election goes tonight, No-protest "bubble zones" & Land border to USA stays closed 20.09.2021 1:05:33

On today's show: Could battleground British Columbia decide Monday’s federal election? What to watch for tonight - as Canadians take to the polls Canada election: What you need to be prepared on election day B.C. considers no-protest ‘bubble zones’ after vaccine protesters target schools U.S. extends land border rules to Canada and Mexico, eases other travel measures Cautious optimism for endanger...

Full show: Downtown crime, Fall power outages, & Emergency calls! 17.09.2021 46:09

On today's show: Manslaughter charge laid in overdose detah of 14-year-old Vancouver police redeploying officers to hard-hit areas of downtown BC Hydro says we may be in the dark this Fall! North Shore Rescue breaks emergency call record This man's been with CMBC as a community shuttle driver since 2009! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Restaurant closing, Vancouver police, & Alberta COVID surge! 16.09.2021 41:38

On today's show: Vancouver restaurant closing down after 10 years Vancouver police deploying officers to hard-hit downtown areas Alberta’s COVID-19 surge is a cautionary tale Strategic enforcement generating great success on the frontline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Inflation, Cruise ships in Bc, & Sustainable development! 15.09.2021 38:23

On today's show: Canada's inflation reaching new highs Small boat owners launch large protest off Granville Island The future of cruise ships in BC New biosphere region a centrepiece for sustainable development! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Maritime policies, Mandatory vaccines, & Vaccine passports! 14.09.2021 44:44

On today's show: Charting a course for the next century of maritime policy Health-care workers must be vaccinated by Oct 26 How are we going to navigate a vaccine passport society? Some residents barred from Surrey council meetings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine card rollout, Long-term care, & Good Samaritans! 13.09.2021 38:23

On today's show: This BC family has a message to the unvaccinated How are restaurant owners feeling about the vaccine card rollout? Long-term care providers fear staff shortages Cyclist looks to find good Samaritans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver livability, Security guards, & COVID hospital cases 10.09.2021 35:36

On today's show: Improving livability in Vancouver Vancouver restaurants hiring security guards Hospitals feeling the pressure Agreement signed to expedite Little Mountain redevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Break & enters, Emergency room death, & the Costs of COVID! 09.09.2021 31:19

On today's show: The latest victim of break & enter in Vancouver What's the solution to stopping break & enters? Kamloops senior dies while waiting in emergency room Report shows the costs of treating COVID-19 ICU patients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine card rollout, Vancouver police, & Virtual doctor's appointments! 08.09.2021 45:16

On today's show: Officials outline BC vaccine card details Taking small steps to make a big impact on the environment 11 Vancouver officers attacked over long weekend BC doctors pressured to reduce virtual appointments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school, Vaccinated travelers, & 3-day novel contest 07.09.2021 28:31

On today's show: Looking at COVID measures in schools Canada eases restrictions for vaccinated travellers The 3-day novel contest has concluded. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school, 4-day work week, & Stanley park coyotes 06.09.2021 31:30

On today's show: Teachers' union voicing concerns about back-to-school Should Canada implement a 4-day work week? BC government facing backlash over planned coyote cull Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-work, Election coverage, & Novel writing competition! 03.09.2021 43:24

On today's show: Port Moody daycare operator warns of possible back-to-work crunch Where does O'Toole stand on the assault rifle ban? BC’s vaccine passport system won’t include fast food restaurants Attention all writers!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Hospital protests, Pre-grad celebrations, & Housing supply shortages! 02.09.2021 31:33

On today's show: Reaction pours in after protesters target BC hospitals Police, fire & school officials urge caution ahead of pre-grad celebrations Home buyers facing worst supply shortage in 40 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Coyotes, Vaccine cards, & Pests! 01.09.2021 36:03

On today's show: Park Board Commissioner calling for removal of Stanley park coyotes Sounding the alarm on vaccine cards in BC! Talking pests with Mike Londry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: UBC Okanagan, Afghan refugees, & Chinook openings! 31.08.2021 38:38

On today's show: UBC Okanagan students told their classes are moving online! BC gave $211M interest-free loan in Little Mountain land sale Helping Afghan refugees! Discussing the politics around Chinook openings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Accessible transportation, Stolen dog, & Penticton wildfire! 30.08.2021 29:53

On today's show: Lack of accessible options for transportation in Vancouver Enlisting the public's help to reunite stolen dog with owner Wildfire near Penticton expands to 100 hectares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Wildfires, Swimming pools, & Vaccine cards! 26.08.2021 42:27

On today's show: Improving how we fight wildfires Would you be comfortable swimming in a stranger’s pool? Poll shows rising support for vaccine cards New Taxes being proposed in federal election campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccination proof, COVID-19 tax, & Child care! 25.08.2021 37:33

On today's show: BC becomes third province to require proof of vaccination O’Toole to allow safe injection sites Is there a better model for child care? We’re all paying a COVID-19 tax at the grocery store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Mask mandate, Back-to-school plans, & RIP Charlie Watts 24.08.2021 46:30

On today's show: Masks to be required in BC classrooms Reviewing data of COVID-19 transmission in Surrey schools Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts dead at 80 BC bringing back mandatory masks in public indoor spaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: US border restrictions, Stanley Park coyotes, & LTC homes! 20.08.2021 39:35

On today's show: US extending land border restrictions with Canada Immigration lawyer reacts to border closure extension What's the best solution to the Stanley Park coyote problem? Getting mandatory vaccines to LTC homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Massey Tunnel replacement, Afghan refugees, & Valemount Village! 18.08.2021 47:07

On today's show: New tunnel set to replace aging Massey tunnel Afghan refugees pleading for Canada to protect their families Delta mayor reacts to Massey tunnel replacement BC Liberal MLA reacts to Massey tunnel replacement Big changes coming to Valemount, BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Wildfire coverage, Jagmeet Singh, & Mandatory masks/vaccines 17.08.2021 34:22

On today's show: Should the military be brought in to help in wildfire situation? Coquihalla closure causes overwhelming traffic through Princeton Checking in with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh BC universities & colleges calling for mandatory masks, vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices