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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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Super dog park coming soon! 25.03.2021 7:16

Jawn Jang has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome and good news in long term care 25.03.2021 9:58

Restrictions have loosened up, and some major changes to visitation. We chat with Terry Lake, BC Care Providers Association CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affordable housing project in Kits, seeing more support 25.03.2021 9:04

Residents, parents, students, workers who support a more affordable, equitable and inclusive Kitsilano will gather on the site of a proposed 12-story supportive housing tower to express support for the project and correct misinformation that opponents are circulating online. Bridgitte Taylor joins the show, Media spokesperson, Kitsilano for Inclusivity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

The carbon tax is deemed constitutional 25.03.2021 10:44

Much to the disappointment of many Canadians. Jill chats with the BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fines increased for people not obeying rules 25.03.2021 9:43

Will this now be enough of a deterrent from stopping people whoa re having party's? We talk to Vancouver Lawyer, Sarah Leamon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine appointments, Religious gatherings, & Cruise ships in BC 24.03.2021 48:01

On today's show: Vaccine appointment booking ramps up! Amended BC health order allows for outdoor religious gatherings Proposed US bill would allow cruise ships to bypass BC ports NHL fires veteran referee after hot-mic incident Chilliwack Minor Football Association ready to re-open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Abandoned by taxi, House prices, & Dogs surrendered to the BC SPCA 23.03.2021 45:09

On today's show: This blind passenger is not the first person to be left abandoned by a taxi E-mobility pilot project gets green light House prices predicted to increase 15% in 2021 Targeting Surrey for vaccinations 119 dogs surrendered to the BC SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Single-pedal driving, Owl facility, & Spring cleaning! 22.03.2021 53:11

On today's show: BC's early pandemic success doesn't matter anymore What is Single-Pedal Driving? City councillor almost done running every street in Coquitlam! Ending encampments BC Owl breeding facility welcomes California relative! It’s time to think about spring cleaning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Religious services, Lost luggage, & Gardening tips! 19.03.2021 44:59

On today's show: BC supreme court upholds in-person religious services ban Surrey’s new police chief to make a base salary of $285,000 Passenger successfully sues Flair Airlines for lost luggage Gardening tips with Wim Vander Zalm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Scary video, Atlanta massage parlour shootings, & Vancouver's rental market! 18.03.2021 34:21

On today's show: Scary video shows man following Vancouver woman for 40 minutes What was the motive behind the Atlanta shooting? Why haven't LTC restrictions been lifted? Using Craigslist to learn about Vancouver’s rental housing market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Condolences, Carbon tax job losses, & Murder hornets! 17.03.2021 51:11

On today's show: Condolences pour in for late former BC tourism minister Returning to system of Compulsory Trades Certification BC boosts income assistance and disability rates Multiple mayors calling for the expansion of municipal emergency responders Ottawa's 2030 carbon tax will result in over 200,000 lost jobs BC and Washington state are teaming up to kill ‘murder hornets’ Learn more about you...

Full show: Outdoor gatherings, Canadian seniors, & St. Patrick's Day! 17.03.2021 47:48

On today's show: Does the new outdoor gatherings rule apply to bar/restaurant patios? Experts say AstraZeneca vaccine can now be used on Canadian seniors! British Columbians support the return of CTC system BC business council looking at hybrid work-from-home model Answering some St. Patrick's Day questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Targeting outbreaks, Point Roberts, & Wastewater! 15.03.2021 40:04

On today's show: What are the ethics of targeting COVID outbreaks with the vaccine? Vancouver Island communities bracing for illegal summer campers Point Roberts man turned away from border despite medical appointment Transit police have handed out $74K in fines since mask mandate Harnessing the power of wastewater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine priority, Amazon scams, & Cougar attack 12.03.2021 36:39

On today's show: Should front-line police officers be a priority for the COVID vaccine? Scammers are now impersonating Amazon! Is this the last time BC 'springs forward' to daylight saving time? Tragic cougar attack leaves German shepard presumed dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Stanley Park bike lanes, AstraZeneca vaccine, & St. Patrick's Day 11.03.2021 33:56

On today's show: Park board votes to reinstate bike lanes at Stanley Park Multiple countries temporarily suspending use of AstraZeneca vaccine What are things like in Texas right now? BC Liqour sales to end at 8PM on St. Patrick's day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Prince Rupert, Going outside, & Spring Break! 10.03.2021 34:23

On today's show: Prince Rupert getting vaccines sooner than expected When will we be able to visit our loved ones again? Going outside to fight COVID-19 Burnaby Village Museum will be OPEN for Spring Break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Long-term care outbreak, Vaccine phone line, & Ugly food! 09.03.2021 37:14

On today's show: Outbreak declared at Kelowna LTC facility despite vaccinations The race to fix the vaccination phone line Widow of B.C. avalanche victim says voluntary recall of beacons are not enough The ugly truth about fruits & veggies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine rollout, Bike lanes, & International Women's Day! 08.03.2021 34:27

On today's show: Day 1 of the COVID vaccine mass rollout Overcoming language barriers amid COVID vaccinations The Good, the Bad, & the Bike Lanes! Celebrating International Women’s Day with the BC Girl Guides! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Point Roberts, Johnson & Johnson vaccine, & Coyote attack! 06.03.2021 55:32

On today's show: Point Roberts residents being denied access to Canada... Jogger facing 6 months of recovery after coyote attack Canada approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine! Restaurants facing a great reset! Clarifying the access rights of nature enthusiasts Hope to MS Patients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Farmers' markets, Port Moody trivia night, & Friends reunion! 04.03.2021 37:08

On today's show: Penticton mayor fires back! Should non-food vendors be included at farmers' markets? How many people were affected by the Port Moody trivia night? Friends reunion to start filming next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC Nurses Union, Texas lifting mask mandate, & BC Care home visits! 03.03.2021 36:24

On today's show: The BC Nurses Union is raising concerns... Texas is reopening all businesses and lifting their mask mandate Health officials expected to increase care home visits! BC’s housing minister BLASTS Penticton city council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Stanely Park bike lanes, Property sales, & Churches! 03.03.2021 35:20

On today's show: Should Stanley Park bring back temporary bike lane? Why won't the government let this conservation officer work? Property sales are going through the roof! Do our public health rules discriminate against churches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine rollout, E-bikes, & Canada Post! 01.03.2021 51:24

On today's show: Getting you the COVID-19 vaccine ASAP Here's how BC's getting the vaccine out to people Getting the vaccine to the Downtown Eastside BC Court of Appeal upholds decision outlawing certain e-bikes Canada Post is sending YOU a post card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Site C updates, vaccine choices, and a quarantine hotel strike 27.02.2021 49:53

Chapter 1: Site C dam to be delayed a year, more than $5B over budget GUEST: George Hoberg, UBC Political Science Professor GUEST: Tom Shypitka, BC Liberal MLA for Kootenay East & the Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Critic Chapter 2: Canada approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine GUEST: Dr. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious diseases, UBC Chapter 3: Vancouver police...

Full show: Noise bylaw, Housing market bidding wars, & Safe drinking space 25.02.2021 40:05

On today's show: Vancouver postpones decision on noise bylaw Bidding wars hitting the high-end housing market! Reports of sexual assault results in call for suspending hotel quarantine policy Vancouver parklet approved as safe drinking space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices