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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: New West fire, Fall election, Emergency council meeting 14.09.2020 26:19

On today's show: Update on New west fire Are we headed for a fall election? Emergency council meeting set to resume this afternoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back to school, Fall election, & BC Ferries! 10.09.2020 52:47

On today's show: Kids return to school today! Forecast deficit in B.C. grows to $12.8 billion Could we see an election this fall in BC or federally? WE Charity closing operations in Canada B.C. Supreme Court ruled against legalizing private health care BC Ferries passengers can no longer stay in their vehicles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Resaturant restrictions, Westjet mask dispute, & Richmond city councillor 09.09.2020 24:54

On today's show: Restaurant owner thinks new COVID-19 restrictions shouldn’t apply to her... WestJet flight canceled over mask dispute Richmond City Councillor puts forward mandatory mask motion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Worsening pandemic, Emergency COVID relief, & Old age care 08.09.2020 29:09

On today's show: Almost Half of Canadians Expect COVID-19 Pandemic to Worsen Emergency COVID-19 Relief for Unsheltered Vancouver Residents Is it time to transform aged care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID resurgence, Out-of-province plates, & Ucluelet 07.09.2020 33:05

On today's show: Resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Long-Term Care homes How is the City of Kamloops dealing with out of province plates? Surrey loses more than 30,000 jobs Ucluelet urging visitors to respect COVID-19 protocols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Protecting yourself, Physical distancing debate, & Stanley park horse trolleys 04.09.2020 46:34

On today's show: Protecting yourself, Physical distancing debate, & Stanley park horse trolleys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID-19 fines, Horse drawn trolleys, & Staying home from school 03.09.2020 47:48

On today's show: BCGEU: Provincial government must release pandemic pay now Come to Whistler! But be careful... Petition calls for end to horse-drawn trolley from Stanley Park Painted memorial bench removed by Vancity park board How to know if your child should stay home from school Subscribe to the Jill Bennett Show podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/644/the-jill-bennet-show/ Le...

Full show: Oppenheimer park, Abbotsford police, & Canadian wildlife! 02.09.2020 33:01

On today's show: Reacting to Mayor Stewart's comments on Oppenheimer Park How is Abbotsford Police handling its Crime and homelessness issue? Canadian wildlife losses fueling Global Extinction Crisis Remembering Canada's role in WWII, 75 years later Subscribe to the Jill Bennett Show podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/644/the-jill-bennet-show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Full show: New supportive homes, Food waste, & Canadian income 01.09.2020 47:58

On today's show: New supportive homes proposed for people in Vancouver Vancouver tenants union concerned... New report shows Canadians are wasting more food during pandemic Average Canadian family spent 42.6% of income on TAXES One on one with Mayor Kennedy Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Closing indoor spaces, BC commercial backlash, & Vancouver Aquarium closing 31.08.2020 41:15

On today's show: Should certain indoor spaces be closed ahead of schools reopening? Frustrated Point Roberts property owners hold rally at border B.C. government faces backlash over Dr. Bonnie Henry back-to-school ad Consultation starts this week on Burnaby Mountain gondola project Vancouver aquarium announces closure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Firefighter reunited with truck, Vancouver nightclubs, & Bacon sentencing 28.08.2020 35:02

On today's show: Firefighter’s stolen truck recovered! Is the VSO done for the season? Vancouver nightclubs should remain OPEN. Here's why... Helping local artists and businesses through music! Victim impact statements read at Bacon sentencing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Undercover officers robbed, Hotel works hunger strike, & Athletes support BLM 28.08.2020 38:10

On today's show: Undercover officers robbed during drug investigation How are Victoria businesses coping? Hotel workers go on hunger strike Athletes around the world show support for Black Lives Matter protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Trudeau education fund, Dog owners, & Canucks fans 26.08.2020 57:12

On today's show: Trudeau announces $2 billion in education funding Do dog owners need training just like their pets? B.C. Launches Survey to Assess the Impact of Visitor Restrictions Canadian PPE manufacturer makes 54,000 face shields for BC teachers Were Canucks fans partying safely at Scott Road and 72nd last night? 'Welfare Wednesday’ comes one day after overdose death statistics released in BC...

Full show: Walking away, Future of 5G, & Numb brains 25.08.2020 52:15

On today's show: Advocates are walking away from provincial government committees Toxic supply continues to contribute to loss of lives in B.C. Prepare for the future of 5G! The search for solutions to the homeless surge Our brains are going numb! Sort of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID fines to partiers, hockey updates and Canucks fan engagement, and sports moving into Phase 3 25.08.2020 1:16:45

With guest host Niki Reitmayer Chapter 1: Victoria PD give two COVID fines to same party host GUEST: Bowen Osoko, Spokesperson for the Victoria Police Department Chapter 2: Hockey study on head impacts GUEST: Olivia Aguiar, PhD student/lead author of the study Chapter 3: Campers leave behind trash in Tofino GUEST: Josie Osborne, Mayor of Tofino Chapter 4: Nervous BC diners trusting indie restauran...

Full show: Translink, Denmark reopening, & CERB to EI 21.08.2020 40:19

On today's show: Victoria’s mayor considers banning downtown campers How is Denmark’s reopening going? Translink introducing mandatory mask policy on Monday How is the CERB to EI transition going to impact small business? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: WE charity, Tanslink, Back-to-school, 20.08.2020 47:51

On today's show: What is actually in the WE Charity documents? Charges laid in the death of Baby Mac. Translink turning away passengers that use mobility devices? Vancouver DPAC reacts to the VSB Back to School Plan. Liberals unveil $37B for CERB transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Morneau's legacy, Fun police, & Okanagan wilfires 20.08.2020 37:57

On today's show: Morneau's legacy will be the deficits he ran, not because he had to, but because it was easy. The Fun Police Should Stand Down. Photos and videos show the scale of Christie Mountain wildfire in B.C.’s South Okanagan. Burgers to Beat MS Day at A&W. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Bill Morneau resigns, Parliament prorogued, & Vancouver real estate 18.08.2020 34:40

On today's show: More homes sold in Canada in July than any other month in history Pierre Poilievere reacts to Morneau resignation What exactly does proroguing of parliament accomplish? Freeland sworn in as Finance Minister as Liberals eye prorogation of Parliament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver police, Lazy Canadians, & Nightclubs 17.08.2020 34:33

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Full show: Principals react, COVID restrictions, & Gas price transparency 14.08.2020 36:52

On today's show: Principals react to back to school delay. One in three Canadians say restrictions in their province don’t go far enough. Government continues to act on gas price transparency. North Shore Rescue responds to three calls for help in less than three hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Covid Spike, Fighting overdoses, & Goodbye tipping 13.08.2020 34:01

On Today's show: BC records third highest number of COVID-19 Cases since the pandemic began - How concerned should we be about these numbers? Dispension expands network of MySafe kiosks to fight overdose crisis, save lives. Some restaurants in Toronto are saying goodbye to a service industry staple: tipping. A second COVID-19 wave? Here are 6 lessons from the first Learn more about your ad choic...

Full show: Delayed return to school, Crime Stoppers, & 13.08.2020 39:59

On today's show: BC Return to School delayed until September 10th. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers seeks anonymous tips about animal cruelty for investigation by BC SPCA. WE Charity/Fall election The BC Coroners Service and Vancouver Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman whose death occurred at the Broadway SkyTrain Station more than two decades ago. Learn more about...

Full show: Back-to-school, Air Canada changes, & Canadian restaurants 12.08.2020 32:48

On today's show: School Is Four Weeks Away. But Parents and Teachers Still Have Questions Changes coming to Air Canada’s Aeroplan program Canadian restaurant industry faces $20B in losses over a year due to COVID Bad behaviour at B.C. restaurants ignites campaign calling for respect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: MASKS4BC reiterates need for mask mandate, laid off workers begin hunger strike at BC Legislature, and what will our cities look like after COVID-19? 10.08.2020 55:21

Chapter 1: MASKS4BC reiterates need for mask mandate as cases in BC rise GUEST: Dr. Anna Wolak, Family Physician, advocating for mandatory masks Chapter 2: Laid off workers begin hunger strike at BC Legislature GUEST: Michelle Travis, Spokesperson, Unite Here Local 40 Chapter 3: “Theatre cleaning” - heat guns and sanitizing might be ineffective at preventing COVID spread GUEST: Jason Tetro, H...