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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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A conversation with the Mayor of Alert Bay, recovering from COVID-19 14.04.2020 6:08

Mayor Dennis Buchanan tells us about his recovery process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries rescinds layoff notices 14.04.2020 10:08

BC Ferries is no longer going to be laying off approximately 1,400 employees. We chat with BC Ferries president, Mark Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TransLink is losing a lot of money, and asking for support 14.04.2020 8:30

Where does TransLink go from here, and what of the Surrey/Langley SkyTrain? Richard Zussman has the details. Global BC Online Reporter at the BC Legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 13th, 2020 13.04.2020 56:16

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Critical shortage of health supplies worry some workers 13.04.2020 7:03

Jennifer Lyle is the CEO of SafeCare BC. Many healthcare workers are still concerned about supplies. We chat with Jennifer about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analysis of BC's latest COVID-19 numbers 13.04.2020 8:30

We bring in Jason Tetro, host of the Super Awesome Science Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denmark is about to lift their restrictions 13.04.2020 8:23

Denmark is slowly going to ease itself out of their lockdown rules, cautiously. We chat with Shane Woodford, who is IN Denmark. Freelance Journalist based in Denmark and former CKNW Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why isn't enforcement taking place? 13.04.2020 8:25

No tickets, no fines, just warnings. We talk more about this with Sarah Leamon, Criminal Lawyer with Sarah Leamon law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some hairdressers are advertising on Craigslist 13.04.2020 8:27

It raises the question, are the rules applied fairly across the board when it comes to business closures? Why are golf courses remaining open? We chat with Muriel Protzer the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Policy Analyst for B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do cities cope with COVID without running deficits? 13.04.2020 9:23

We chat with Frances Bula who is an Urban Affairs Contributor with the Globe and Mail. How are cities expected to survive this situation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City of Vancouver at risk of going bankrupt according to Mayor Stewart 13.04.2020 7:32

What would this mean for the city, and what does Vancouver have to do to prevent this from happening? We chat with Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung, who is surprised at the Mayor's sentiments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 9th, 2020 09.04.2020 1:23:07

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Physical distancing extra challenging for visually impaired 09.04.2020 9:17

Diane Bergeron is the President of CNIB Guide Dogs who expands on this issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian National take-out day starts next week! 09.04.2020 6:54

April 15th is when this initiative is launched. Many restaurants are obviously struggling, so the hope is these restaurants will be supported on this day. Claire Allen has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Emergency Pantry Food Box has been launched 09.04.2020 9:28

What is the Emergency Pantry Food Box, you ask? Philippe Taillefer President, Owner, Canadian Artisan Foods has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5-million dollar government support for mental health 09.04.2020 9:11

Jonny Morris is the Chief Executive of CMHA BC who expands on this initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quarantine conflict resolution service has been launched 09.04.2020 7:58

Roommates, family members, neighbours. These are all relationships where conflict may be popping up during this time. Sharon Sutherland, Director of Strategic Innovation with Mediate BC has the details on where you can find this resource. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cool initiative for seniors experiencing loneliness 09.04.2020 8:27

Josie Gair is a teacher in Victoria, and she has created a Seniors Friendly Call List so seniors in her community can have some friendly conversation during these isolating times. Claire Allen has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta Mayor wants Deas Island and Boundary Bay Park closed 09.04.2020 9:04

As people still congregate in public spaces, Mayor of Delta George Harvie wants more to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rental support portal now active 09.04.2020 8:14

You are now able to apply for rental support from the Province. We chat with David Hendry, Steering Member with the Vancouver Tenants Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down federal and provincial announcements 09.04.2020 8:12

We turn to Global BC Online Reporter at the BC Legislature, Richard Zussman, to recap Provincial and Federal announcements regarding COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada could be heading to an upward of 11,000 COVID-19 deaths 09.04.2020 9:03

A conversation with Daniel Coombs, UBC Professor with expertise mathematical models of pandemic growth and control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 8th, 2020 08.04.2020 1:20:55

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The impact of COVID-19 on your dreams 08.04.2020 9:13

Is COVID-19 causing people to have more vivid dreams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 and strata corporations 08.04.2020 8:29

Claire Allen spoke with Veronica Franco, a partner with Clark Wilson LLP, and Maris Holmes, an associate lawyer with Clark Wilson LLP about the responsibilities strata corporations have to their residents during COVID - 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices