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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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Strata market in BC deemed 'unhealthy' 16.06.2020 8:56

These are the findings in a regulator report. For more, we have Frank Chong - Vice President, Deputy Superintendent Regulation, BC Financial Services Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump signs an executive order on policing 16.06.2020 17:34

What does this mean for law enforcement in the US, and what might Canada learn from this move? We chat with Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local restauranteur reacts to provincial assistance 16.06.2020 8:19

We chat with David Hawksworth about the process up to this point for a restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurant and tourism industry gets some good news 16.06.2020 9:33

And to present it to us we were joined by Ian Tostenson, BC Restaurant and Food Association CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian businesses continue to struggle 16.06.2020 15:39

COVID-19 will have long lasting effects on a range of businesses. We chat about it with Muriel Protzer, Canadian Federation of Independent Business PolicyAnalyst for B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food fraud and why it should matter to you 16.06.2020 5:27

What is food fraud? Sylvain Charlebois penned a piece for TheTyee.ca about it. He joined the show. Sylvain is Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Prof in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: June 15th, 2020 15.06.2020 1:18:36

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Believe BC: Hollywood cinemas 15.06.2020 6:17

Rahim Manji talks about business re-opening, including a movie cinema he's with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More on a potential CERB extension 15.06.2020 8:35

PM Trudeau has suggested that they're close to a solution when it comes to extending CERB. We chat with Gerry Nichols, Communication Consultant, Columnist with The Hill-Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need a wealth tax in Canada? 15.06.2020 17:19

It's been a point of contention for many years, but is it finally time for a wealth tax? Alex Hemingway joins us for a chat, Economist, Public Finance Policy Analyst, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The viability and economic impact of an NHL hub in Vancouver 15.06.2020 17:16

As many hockey fans have been clamoring for, Vancouver is still not out of the running to service as an NHL hub. What would it look like economically? We touch base with Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A CERB extension may be incoming 15.06.2020 9:10

We turn to the BC Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation for more info, Kris Sims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey walking back on fees for patios 15.06.2020 9:11

We're joined by Surrey City Councillor, Linda Annis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are COVID-19 vaccine timelines at all realistic? 15.06.2020 8:58

We chat with Professor Byram Bridle, Associate Professor of Viral Immunology, Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph, about where we stand with a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your rights as they pertain to interprovincial travel 12.06.2020 8:53

Gabor Lukacs is an Air Passenger Rights Activist who explains your rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Vancouver serving as a hockey hub be irresponsible? 12.06.2020 9:16

It would contradict many of the health orders put out by Dr. Bonnie Henry. We chat with Daily Hive Sports Editor, Rob Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoom bowing down to China's wishes 12.06.2020 8:18

Why is Zoom obeying China? More on that with Social Media Educator and founder of Mediated Reality, Jesse Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's happening south of the border? 12.06.2020 9:03

COVID, an upcoming election, and more with Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changes to restaurants and how about those pop-up plazas? 12.06.2020 10:25

We bring on the CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Charles Gauthier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former PM's daughter, and her white privilege exposed on social media 12.06.2020 13:58

Jessica Mulroney has essentially been cancelled, for trying to exercise her white privilege behind closed doors, while presenting a very different image on the surface. We chat with 'This is VANCOLOUR' podcast host Mo Amir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at the opioid crisis from the front lines 12.06.2020 5:44

Sarah Blythe, executive Director, Overdose Prevention Society joins Jody about the recent opioid overdose numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation about the opioid crisis in BC 12.06.2020 10:21

Jody chats with Jane Thornthwaite , Liberal MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour, Opposition Critic for Mental Health and Addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: June 11th, 2020 11.06.2020 46:40

Guest host: Jody Vance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: June 10th, 2020 10.06.2020 52:01

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The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: June 9th, 2020 09.06.2020 57:15

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