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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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Many Canadians suggest they'll still work from home after COVID-19 17.04.2020 9:56

Mario Canseco with ResearchCo conducted a new poll regarding working from home, and joins us with the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GM of Greater Vancouver Zoo on their future 17.04.2020 9:41

Serge Lussier is the GM of the Greater Vancouver Zoo, in Aldergrove. He has some.. interesting thoughts on the future of the Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns over staff working at more than one care home 17.04.2020 8:04

We chat with Daniel Fontaine about concerns being raised around employment at care homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 modeling in BC reveals positive trend 17.04.2020 10:40

BC is doing very well according to the latest graphs represented in newly revealed models tracking COVID-19 trends in this Province. We chat with Professor Daniel Coombs, UBC Professor with expertise in mathematical models of pandemic growth and control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 and the future of Canada's food security 16.04.2020 8:35

Food security is obviously an issue on the minds of everyone across the country. Claire Allen takes a look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 16th, 2020 16.04.2020 1:08:23

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Support groups being offered for COVID-19 16.04.2020 7:03

And it's free! To tell us more we have Jennifer Hollinshead, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Founder of Peak Resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Animal advocates compared to anti-vaxxers and COVID-19 deniers 16.04.2020 1:22

Head Veterinarian at Vancouver Aquarium and Ocean Wise Martin Haulena with Jill Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The situation at the Vancouver Aquarium 16.04.2020 8:36

We chat with Martin Haulena, Head Veterinarian at Vancouver Aquarium and Ocean Wise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's it like to be a transit operator right now? 16.04.2020 11:16

You might remember Gavin McGarrigle, frequent guest during the almost complete transit shut down. Reduced service means potentially more full vehicles. The Western Regional Director with UNIFOR joins us to talk about transit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHO being accused of mishandling pandemic 16.04.2020 9:24

While most of the focus is around Trump calling out the World Health Organization, there are many leaders around the world calling out the organization for mishandling COVID-19. We chat with Global Investigative Journalist, Sam Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One local business gets very busy for the wrong reasons 16.04.2020 7:13

The main reason? Robbery and theft has gone WAY up in Vancouver. We talk to John Leyburn with Robber Stoppers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A seizure of thousands of medical grade masks in Delta 16.04.2020 8:45

Resellers of nearly 4000 medical grade masks have been caught and will be punished. We chat about this more with Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Aquarium may need to close down. Time for a reinvention? 16.04.2020 9:43

Animal advocates are suggesting that if the Vancouver Aquarium were to remain open, they need to reinvent themselves, maybe as a sanctuary. Also a check in on Helen, the Dolphin. We chat with Animal Law Lawyer, Victoria Shroff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 15th, 2020 15.04.2020 54:01

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Complications with family law during COVID-19 15.04.2020 14:38

Will divorces be on the rise among other issues caused by problems in the home? We touch base with Stuart Zukerman, a Lawyer with Zukerman Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The psychology behind mandating that people stay home 15.04.2020 8:20

Azim Shariff is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at UBC. He walks us through the psychological impact of staying at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Employment Lawyer answers CERB questions 15.04.2020 12:38

We welcome Lior Samfiru, host of the Employment Law Show on CKNW, to answer some questions related to CERB. Lior is an Employment Lawyer, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday is now 'National Takeout Day' 15.04.2020 6:45

Canadians are being asked to support local takeout restaurants on Wednesday's. We chat about this initiative with Ian Tostenson, CEO, B.C. Restaurant and Food Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 14th, 2020 14.04.2020 1:12:14

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The fate of concerts in the foreseeable future 14.04.2020 12:04

There were some huge events scheduled for this year when it came to the music scene. The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, to just name a few. What will come of those, and what about Ticketmaster's nefarious switcharoo of their refund policy? Claire Allen spoke to Bruce Allen about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the situation in Italy has evolved 14.04.2020 9:38

We touch base with Eric Reguly, Globe and Mail European Bureau Chief, about how the situation in Italy has evolved, and where it's at today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calls for PPE and more at a Mission prison 14.04.2020 9:52

Sav Bains is a Regional Director for Health Services for Correctional Services Canada who explains the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is distance education going? 14.04.2020 8:54

Many schools are instituting an at home distance education program. How is this going? We touch base with West Van High School Teacher, Jessica Selzer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids are spending more time online, how to keep them safe? 14.04.2020 9:12

With so many scams going on, and kids spending more time online, what are the best way to protect your kids? Linda Annis joins us, she is Executive Director, Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices