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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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Warnings for defying COVID restrictions, Remembering Joe Arvay, Tips to combat cyber crime, A motion for beer and wine, COVID stigmas, and Digital Holidays 08.12.2020 1:02:58

Chapter 1: Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders? GUEST - Mike Serr - Abbotsford Police Chief Chapter 2: A well known BC lawyer who made history several times has passed away. Remembering Joe Arvay. GUEST - Wally Oppal - Former Judge/MLA/current lawyer Chapter 3: Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas GUEST - Ilia Lvovski - BCIT Digital Forensics an...

The Jill Bennett Show - How to make your “digital Christmas” a little easier for you and the family 08.12.2020 8:30

How to make your “digital Christmas” a little easier for you and the family GUEST - Andy Baryer with Jawn Jang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - A B.C.’s Principal’s message on the stigma of COVID-19 08.12.2020 10:23

A B.C.’s Principal’s message on the stigma of COVID-19 GUEST - Principal Rob Clark - Silverdale Elementary in Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - MP Albas on beer, wine, spirits private member’s bill 08.12.2020 8:41

MP Albas on beer, wine, spirits private member’s bill GUEST - Dan Albas - Conservative MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Can your employer force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? 08.12.2020 7:45

Can your employer force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? GUEST - Lia Moody - Employment Lawyer, Samfiru Tumarkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas 08.12.2020 11:25

Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas GUEST - Ilia Lvovski - BCIT Digital Forensics and Computer Crime expert and instructor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Remembering Joe Arvay 08.12.2020 9:27

A well known BC lawyer who made history several times has passed away. Remembering Joe Arvay. GUEST - Wally Oppal - Former Judge/MLA/current lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders? 08.12.2020 10:16

Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders? GUEST - Mike Serr - Abbotsford Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID shots coming to Canada, new campaign for Kovrig and Spavor, and an update on the Vancouver Park Board 08.12.2020 53:49

Chapter 1: First coronavirus vaccine shots could be doled out in Canada next week GUEST: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News Chapter 2: Regional Stay-At-Home Order In Effect For Southern California GUEST: Jim Krasula, CBS News Reporter Chapter 3: Kovrig, Spavor are still in jail; a new campaign wants to bombard Chinese embassies with cards GUEST: Guy Saint-Jacques, Senior Fell...

New contact tracing option, holiday shopping during 2nd pandemic wave, and a look at the improving unemployment rate in BC 05.12.2020 47:49

Chapter 1: Fraser Health provides new option for contact tracing GUEST: Dr. Victoria Lee, Fraser Health Chief Medical Officer, President and CEO Chapter 2: Holiday shopping plans during the 2nd pandemic wave 42% of BC Shoppers Plan to Spend Less This Year, But Shoppers are Consciously Deciding to Help Local Businesses More Than Ever Before GUEST: Steve Mossop, President, Insights West Chapter 3:...

Full show: COVID vaccine timeline, Economic recovery, & Strata insurance premiums 02.12.2020 39:08

On today's show: What's the timeline for Canadians to get the COVID vaccine? B.C. researchers to study how COVID-19 has spread in young people Discussing priorities for economic recovery BC acts on rising strata insurance premiums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Anxious parents, Systemic racism in BC, & Religious freedom 30.11.2020 39:43

On today's show: Parents anxious as Surrey school closed by COVID-19 prepares to reopen. Report finds racism in B.C. health-care system, but claims of ‘Price is Right’ game unproven. Resident and Business Property Taxpayers Get No Relief In Vancouver’s 2021 Budget Does religious freedom trump public health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Translink riders, Coronavirus fatigue, & Black Friday! 27.11.2020 42:55

On today's show: New rules now in place for Translink riders! Chilliwack School Trustee’s Reprehensible Comments Condemned Canadians are showing signs of coronavirus fatigue Black Friday in times of a pandemic RCMP say they’re not writing tickets for people driving together from different households Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey school reopens, Conspiracy theories, & the COVID vaccine 26.11.2020 47:10

On today's show: Surrey music teacher shares the story of her COVID battle Surrey school set to reopen after COVID closure How politicians can perpetuate baseless conspiracy theories Canada could approve 1st coronavirus vaccine by end of 2020 CMA thinks it's time for REAL COVID measures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Mask fines, Out-of-town travelers, & Secret to a long life! 25.11.2020 51:20

On today's show: 5 Abbotsford care home residents die from COVID-19 Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively make huge donations to help at-risk youth BC residents could face $230 fine for not wearing a mask City Councillor expresses concerns about out of town travellers 21,000 meals secured for Burnaby seniors 105 year old shares her secret to a long life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Full show: Rapid testing, Lights out, & Breaking the rules! 23.11.2020 48:54

On today's show: Indigenous customers file human rights complaint against BMO & VPD Using common sense with rapid testing Lights out for North Van?! Should I report my neighbour for breaking COVID rules? WSO Calls for Effective Outreach to Racialized Communities Arts Club Theatre Company forced to close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Mask mandate, Winter blues, & New Surrey police chief 20.11.2020 33:04

On today's show: B.C. to require masks in indoor How do we cope with the winter blues? Surrey Police Service introduces new Chief! Anti-crime group reacts to new Surrey Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: New COVID19 restrictions, Climate change & Mall Santa's 19.11.2020 48:25

On Today's Show: Continued rise in COVID-19 cases means new restrictions likely introduced today Trudeau unveils new net-zero emissions plan to meet climate change targets B.C. seniors need more protection as COVID-19 pandemic’s 2nd wave hits Letter to Premier regarding COVID-19 Data Reporting for Municipalities How will COVID-19 affect Mall Santa visits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Full show: Rental report, Drug decriminalization, & Kennel cough! 18.11.2020 47:41

On today's show: Rentals.ca releases rental report for November Vancouver council votes for driving tax plans Vancity praised for leadership on drug decriminalization Retail Council of Canada calls for mandatory mask policy Kennel cough on the rise! Parents concerned about potential of new school outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Meng Wanzhou, Homeless shelters, & Santa! 17.11.2020 48:26

On today's show: Meng Wanzhou back in court Vancouver storm leaves over 50,000 without power Shelter spaces extremely limited due to COVID Chocolate store owner concerned about a lack of mask mandates Police issue ticket to homeowner who hosted a poker party Connecting with Santa during COVID-19! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fraser health, Moderna COVID vaccine, & Remote learning! 16.11.2020 44:36

On today's show: 3 schools in Fraser Health closing for 2 weeks Should this school have been closed earlier? In-person school or Remote learning? Promising early numbers from Moderna's coronavirus vaccine! Pushing to get rid of COVID! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Rising COVID cases, Hockey parents are mad, & World Kindness Day! 13.11.2020 54:37

B.C. Government reluctant to institute province-wide mandatory mask policy but will support businesses who implement their own CMA President makes statement on rising COVID-19 case numbers VPD releases early results from new neighbourhood response team Some hockey parents are mad! Today is world kindness day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pandemic modelling, Ordering online, & Hong Kong immigrants! 12.11.2020 44:32

On today's show: BC Government set to unveil new pandemic modelling this afternoon BC Housing Market Continues Record Pace in October Post-pandemic, nearly half of Canadians intend to order food online weekly Today is the anniversary of the opening of the Lions Gate Bridge, which opened on this day in 1938 Amid Chinese crackdown, Ottawa widens door for young Hong Kong immigrants Learn more about y...

Fewer poppies this Remembrance Day, an update on the Nova Scotia gunman, and a petition for mandatory masks in Greater Vancouver 11.11.2020 45:32

Chapter 1: Fewer poppies worn this year Fewer Canadians plan to wear poppies this Remembrance Day, poll finds GUEST: Anthony Wilson-Smith, Historica Canada President/CEO Chapter 2: RCMP theory on Nova Scotia gunman - update RCMP theory of when Nova Scotia gunman escaped scene of first killings has changed GUEST: Brian Hill, Online Writer and Researcher, Investigative, Global News Chapter 3: Chop...

Full show: Manitoba, Mental health, & Dr. Bonnie Henry! 10.11.2020 38:53

On today's show: Manitoba moving to LEVEL RED. New pandemic restrictions are hurting the tourism industry. One-on-one with Dr. Bonnie Henry! Managing your mental health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices