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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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Liberal and NDP childcare plans, on saying goodbye to handshakes, and does wearing earbuds count as distracted driving? 09.10.2020 44:33

Chapter 1: Liberals, NDP unveil childcare plans GUEST: Sharon Gregson, Childcare advocate Chapter 2: Will we ever shake hands again? GUEST: Ben Dooley, Jill Bennett Show Producer Chapter 3: Does wearing earbuds count as distracted driving? GUEST: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law Chapter 4: Vancouver city council approves $30-million emergency COVID-19 housing action plan GUEST: Jeremy Hunka,...

Full show: Vancouver city council, NDP lead, & Deb Hope 08.10.2020 34:04

On today's show: Vancouver City Council holds special meeting... Lead for New Democratic Party Increases in British Columbia A tribute to B.C. news anchor Deb Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau government nears record for leaving Parliament without a budget, Air Canada's alternative to the 14-day quarantine, and Ottawa's push for a ban on single-use plastics 07.10.2020 45:57

Chapter 1: ANALYSIS - Trudeau government nears the record for leaving Parliament without a budget GUEST: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Chapter 2: Air Canada says it has an alternative to the 14-day quarantine for travellers GUEST: Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets Chapter 3: Ottawa pushing ahead with plan to ban single-use plastics by end of 2021 ...

The Full Show Podcast - October 6th, 2020 - Private Insurance in BC. Yes, no, maybe so? 06.10.2020 57:27

On today's show: NDP announce their platform, what's in it? Which issues are most important to voters in BC? Trump heads back the White House. Covid and school, how does the situation look? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show Podcast - October 5th, 2020: A bridge? A tunnel? Just do it! 05.10.2020 1:01:14

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Vancouver elementary school parents not happy 05.10.2020 7:59

Jawn Jang spoke with a concerned parent about the lack of transparency in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bose Farms Corn Maze violently vandalized 05.10.2020 9:49

Why? No one knows, yet. But we chat with Mike Bose, the owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heinous crime in Surrey spurs more Surrey Police chatter 05.10.2020 9:21

We chat with Surrey Councillor Brenda Locke, about the crime committed, as well as the latest on the transition front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Trump and the White House 05.10.2020 7:54

Trump is seemingly looking to emerge stronger than COVID-19, as he heads back to the white house. We get the details from Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent in Bethesda, Maryland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How worried are you about your financial future? 05.10.2020 10:09

Everyone is struggling right now, financially and otherwise. We chat with Insights West President, Steve Mossop - about some interesting survey results on what residents are most concerned about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard's report: A bridge to nowhere? 05.10.2020 9:41

We chat with Global BC Online Legislative Reporter, Richard Zussman. A variety of topics: The Bridge promise, from Andrew Wilkinson, ICBC rebates, and where's pandemic relief? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would a new Massey Bridge sway your vote? 05.10.2020 8:33

That's the latest Liberal campaign promise. For more, we chat with Former Delta Mayor, Lois Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Cleveland dam, Home sales, & the Great Canadian Hike! 02.10.2020 30:01

On today's show: Cleveland Dam search continues Metro Vancouver home sales and listings surge in September A difficult truth about Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis... The Great Canadian Hike Begins Across Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Flabbergasted mayor, Mental health, & Intellectual disabilities 30.09.2020 39:01

On today's show: Vancouver mayor ‘flabbergasted’ in housing plan defeat Experts are worried about our mental health People with Intellectual disabilities dying way too soon NDP announces 1.4 billion dollar plan to improve LTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID-19 tests, Meng Wanzhou, Flu vaccine, & BC nurses 29.09.2020 51:28

On the show today: Feds announce purchase of 7.9 million COVID-19 tests New poll finds British Columbians are concerned... Lawyer says the U.S. misrepresented allegations against Meng Wanzhou to Canada Some physicians worry about a possible flu vaccine shortage New survey shows grim results for BC nurses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Oppenheimer Park, Preventing COVID-19, & Fat Bear Week! 28.09.2020 45:53

Full show: The quest to restore Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park. Multiple lawsuits launched against sperm bank Man allegedly threatens people with chainsaw! What could have prevented the spread of COVID-19? Happy Fat Bear Week! (Not Kidding) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: NDP, Liberals, Greens, & Overpopulation! 25.09.2020 42:20

On today's show: How does the NDP plan to deal with housing if re-elected? How would the Liberals deal with the housing file? How would the Greens deal with the housing file? Billboards in Vancouver raise awareness of overpopulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey voters, Pets susceptible to COVID, Online scams, & 24.09.2020 31:21

On today's show: Councillor Linda Annis is calling on Surrey voters... Pets more susceptible to COVID-19 than originally thought Scams are growing amid COVID-19 Scam call turns into a pleasant conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC overdose deaths, Throne speech, & Halloween! 23.09.2020 52:55

On today's show: The latest on overdose deaths in BC How will environmental issues play out in this election? The latest on COVID-19 in BC / 3D ventilators on the way Recap of today's throne speech! PNE Halloween fun! Langara receives big money to assist struggling students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Visiting care homes, Air Canada, & Slowing the spread! 22.09.2020 32:34

On today's show: Visiting care homes during COVID-19 Air Canada tops U.S. List of foreign airline complaints over refunds Where are our leaders today? Reducing the spread of COVID-19 at the Polls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fall Election!!! 22.09.2020 28:12

It's official! John Horgan has called for a snap election! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislature Bureau Chief Guest: Maria Dobrinskaya - BC Director, Broadbent Institute Guest: Jonina Campbell - Executive Director, BC Green Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID exposures in schools, the cost of a guaranteed annual income, and fresher air on the way this weekend 18.09.2020 49:26

Chapter 1: There have been nine COVID-19 exposures in Surrey since school returned last week GUEST: Cindy Dalglish, Education advocate Chapter 2: Canada’s coronavirus cases are surging, but experts reject it’s a ‘second wave’ GUEST: Caroline Colijn, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health at SFU Chapter 3: 75% of Canadians approve of another coronavir...

Full show: Violent crime up in 2020, Canada’s top billionaires are now even richer, and BC's $1.5 billion recovery plan 17.09.2020 42:38

Chapter 1: Violent crime up 5% in 2020 compared to 2019 as Vancouver reports three murders overnight GUEST: Constable Tania Visentin, Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department Chapter 2: BC’s Hospitality Industry in crisis, waiting for clarity on latest Public Health Orders GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President/CEO BC Food and Restaurant Association Chapter 3: Canada’s top billionaires ar...

Full show: Extending BC patio program, Safe drug alternatives, & Canadad-US border closure 16.09.2020 47:20

On today's show: Vancouver to vote on extending temporary patio program today B.C. physicians, nurses can now prescribe safe drug alternatives Canada-U.S. border closure likely to extend through November. NDP response to strata crisis remains too little, too late Viking DNA!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Tla'amin Nation, New strata insurance rules, & Vancouver's "tiny" future 15.09.2020 39:34

On today's show: Increased testing for Tla'amin Nation B.C. unveils new strata insurance rules Vancouver's future looks "tiny" Five different options for B.C. North Shore transit crossing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices