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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: Vet shortage, drinking in parks, and $500 million for StrongerBC 27.04.2021 44:51

Chapter 1: VSB votes to cancel liaison officer program GUEST: Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee Chapter 2: City councillor hails “opportunity” of closing Granville Street to vehicles this summer GUEST: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Independent Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 3: BC has a critical shortage of veterinarians BC Liberal Agriculture Critic and MLA for Delta South Ian Paton...

Full show: COVID overwhelms India, EU open to visitors this summer, and the School Liaison Officer vote 26.04.2021 42:26

Chapter 1: South Asian relatives in BC look on as COVID overwhelms India GUEST: Sukhmeet Singh Sachal, British Columbian with family in India Chapter 2: West Van mayor goes public with husband's COVID fight GUEST: Mary-Ann Booth, West Vancouver Mayor Chapter 3: E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer GUEST: Claire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets Chapter 4: School Liaiso...

Full show: BC announces & implements travel restrictions! 23.04.2021 36:25

On today's show: BC implementing COVID travel restrictions Peter Milobar reacts to recently announced travel restrictions Mayor of Sechelt reacts to COVID travel restrictions BC ferries gives update regarding travel restrictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver roadblocks, Flights from India, & Missed opportunities! 22.04.2021 27:33

On today's show: Drivers in Metro Van will NOT be subjected to roadblocks A missed opportunity in BC's budget Flights from Delhi to Vancouver questioned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frustration over gatherings, Formula E, and the NPA Exodus 21.04.2021 50:17

With guest host Jody Vance Chapter 1: Frustration over gatherings GUEST: David Hawksworth,Acclaimed Restaurateur Owner/Chef Hawksworth Nightingale Bel Cafe and partner at Air Canada En Route Culinary Chapter 2: Chauvin guilty verdict - what now? GUEST: Sandy Garossino, former Crown Prosecutor, Columnist and regular contributor to CKNW Chapter 3: BC travel restrictions without international trave...

Full show: Large gatherings, Police responses, & Childcare 19.04.2021 31:47

On today's show: Large crowd parties at English Bay Sunday night How do we prevent crowds from flocking to White Rock beach? What can police do about large gatherings? Federal budget commits $2B to childcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Long term care, Work/Life balance, & THE FACTS 16.04.2021 1:02:33

On today's Show: What needs fixing in long term care? Have you found YOUR work-life balance in this pandemic? The plea for more COVID data Where are we RIGHT NOW with the pandemic? We bring you THE FACTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccines for teachers, Decriminalizing drugs, & Taking YOUR questions! 15.04.2021 1:05:00

On today's show: BC teachers will soon be vaccinated! NDP MP introducing bill to decriminalize drug use Concerned about the vaccines? BC pharmacist takes your questions! Infectious disease expert answers all your COVID questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Overdose fatalities, Indoor dining, & Plant-based foods! 14.04.2021 44:52

On today's show: Toxic BC drug supply has claimed over 7000 lives in 5 years Moving forward on BC drug decriminalization Denmark is ditching AstraZeneca! When will indoor dining return? Here's how to incorporate more plant-based foods into your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pandemic timeline, Canucks trading, & Gardening hacks! 12.04.2021 1:11:06

On today's show: Checking in With Richard Zussman! Where are we on the pandemic timeline? The Canucks make moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline The latest on the education front! Surrey Firefighters to help with COVID-19 vaccine rollout Gardening hacks to help your plants bloom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Calling 911, BC's lowest paid workers, & HRH Prince Philip 09.04.2021 53:37

On today's show: Some BC residents may be avoiding calling 911 Higher wages coming for BC’s lowest paid workers Transplant patient calling for shorter period between COVID vaccines A look back at the life of HRH Prince Philip Fossil discovery deepens snakefly mystery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Patio dining, Dogs up for adoption, & Travel warnings 08.04.2021 32:50

On today's show: Fight over Stanley Park bike lane heads to BC Supreme Court How safe is it to dine on a patio given the rise in variants? Several rescued dogs now available for adoption! US travellers warned against 'all travel to Canada' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Variant cases, Canucks update, & Homeless camps! 07.04.2021 57:37

On today's show: Number of BC variant cases worse than expected Canucks COVID cases update DPAC calling for Surrey schools to close Can BC cities prevent homeless camps in the future? Feces thrown in front of Penticton homeless shelter Petition going around to rename local school gym after basketball coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID variants, BC's Vacancy tax, & Ketchup shortages 06.04.2021 46:08

On today's show: The COVID variant battle continues BC's 'Vacancy Tax' is hitting businesses where it hurts Why is there a ketchup shortage?! CFIB says more lockdowns will punish small businesses Rude customers force restaurant owner to temporarily close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: NPA mayoral candidate, BC restaurants, & Canucks COVID cases! 05.04.2021 54:21

On today's show: John Coupar nominated as NPA Mayoral candidate Crowd yells health inspectors out of BC restaurants Concern grows for how the COVID variants affect younger people Spring creatures might be moving in! Can the Canucks return to finish the season? Should they? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Resuming travel, Answering science questions, & Restaurant owner speaks out! 02.04.2021 45:55

On today's show: CDC says vaccinated people may safely resume travel Details on the vaccine rollout in Washington Science guy Jason Tetro answers your questions! Vancouver restaurant owner speaks out against public health orders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC's rising costs, Dogs on patios, & Transit ridership levels! 01.04.2021 53:17

On today's show: The story behind BC's deadliest COVID outbreak The quest to clear the permit backlog It's no joke. The cost of Netflix, gas, & pop is going up! Pooches are now allowed on patios in Nova Scotia When will transit ridership return to normal levels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Ski resort party, AstraZeneca vaccine, & COVID origins 31.03.2021 44:08

On today's show: Party at BC ski resort restaurant causes outrage Vancouver residents 55 to 65 now eligible for AstraZeneca vaccine Delta airlines to start selling middle seats again Can we trust the WHO on COVID-19 origins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Restaurant restrictions, Horgan criticism, & Dogs on patios 30.03.2021 47:19

On today's show Looking at the numbers behind the new COVID restrictions Should restaurant restrictions be the same across the province? Certain Maple Ridge businesses to allow dogs on their patios John Horgan facing criticism for calling out young people ICBC sending out $1 rebate cheques Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with a helicopter crash survivor 26.03.2021 11:23

Wong Wing-Siu survived a helicopter crash, and not many people can say that. However, his story is bigger than that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expanded capacity coming to Vancouver clubs/bars 26.03.2021 9:33

This has nothing to do with restrictions for the current pandemic, but once we see the light after the pandemic. We talk to Laura Ballance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suez Canal blockage still causing major disruptions 26.03.2021 8:16

A large ship is still lodged right in the middle of the Suez Canal? Why hasn't this happened before? The answer to that and more with Robert Lewis-Manning BC Chamber of Shipping CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouverites treated to quite the spectacle in the sky 26.03.2021 11:16

What was it? A meteor breaking up? A satellite? Azam Shaghaghi, President, Space Tourism Society, Canada, has the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Neufeld makes another ignorant remark 26.03.2021 7:32

Stephanie Higginson, President, BC School Trustee Association, provides an update, and what we might see happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support on the rise for a COVID vaccine passport 26.03.2021 8:35

Are you one of those, for it? Mario Canseco, President of ResearchCo, did some.. research! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices