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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

Vancouver Giants player cannot return home to family 08.04.2020 8:37

We chat with Milos Roman, Vancouver Giants Player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provincial Parks in BC closed 08.04.2020 8:57

We chat with George Heyman on the closure of Provincial Parks in BC. George Heyman is BC Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The purchase of guns on the rise during COVID-19 08.04.2020 8:36

What is prompting this surge? We chat with Noah Schwartz PhD Candidate in Political Science at Carleton University. His research focuses on firearms policy and the gun-rights movement in North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in on seniors during COVID-19 08.04.2020 8:04

How are Seniors doing during the pandemic? We chat with Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanders drops out of presidential race 08.04.2020 6:52

Why is voting still happening during this pandemic? We chat with Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it like to go through COVID-19? We talk to someone who has recovered 08.04.2020 7:42

You know Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law, a frequent guest on CKNW Radio. She tested positive for COVID-19 over three weeks ago, and now has recovered. She tells us about her journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the government is helping students through this time 08.04.2020 8:10

We chat with Jasdeep Gill, Vice President External Relations, Simon Fraser Student Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we undervaluing our healthcare workers? 08.04.2020 8:56

Hospital workers are reportedly getting paid less now than they were during the SARS outbreaks. We chat with Jennifer Whiteside, Secretary Business Manager, Hospital Employees Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 7th, 2020 07.04.2020 1:05:58

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Worried about symptoms? It might be allergies or hay fever 07.04.2020 8:17

If you're feeling sniffly or like you might have symptoms, there's a good chance it's NOT COVID-19, here's how to tell the difference between COVID and Hay Fever or allergies. We chat with Daniel Cotes, Director of Aerobiology Research Laboratories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The impact COVID-19 is having on the real estate market 07.04.2020 15:27

For more we turn to John Carlson, with 2 Percent West Coast Realty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heiltsuk Nation worried about people violating travel ban 07.04.2020 8:31

Bella Bella is now fearing an outbreak. We speak to Chief Councillor, Marilyn Slett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting and wild game permits are on the rise 07.04.2020 8:30

During COVID-19, wild game and hunting permits are on the rise. We chat with Jesse Zemen, BC Wildlife Federation Spokesman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple in North Cowichan angers the community 07.04.2020 10:20

We chat with the Mayor of the District Municipality of North Cowichan Al Siebring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we consider closing BC's Provincial border? 07.04.2020 8:22

Considering the fact that BC seems to be mitigating COVID-19 better than our neighbours, some have raised the idea of closing our Provincial border. We chat with Ken Denike - Assistant. Prof Emeritus, UBC Geography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Park is going car-free starting tomorrow 07.04.2020 7:59

What prompted this decision, and what do officials hope to achieve with it? We chat with Howard Normann, Director of Parks at the Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 6th, 2020 06.04.2020 49:37

Your latest COVID-19 pandemic coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A debrief of the latest COVID-19 numbers in BC 06.04.2020 15:23

We turn to Jason Tetro, host of the Super Awesome Science Show, for a debrief and a Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Migrant workers at risk during pandemic 06.04.2020 7:39

Advocates for migrant workers are suggesting there aren't enough protections in place for them. We chat with Byron Cruz, Member of the Sanctuary Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States crosses a tragic 10,000 COVID-19 realted deaths 06.04.2020 9:15

A grim reality South of the border, as they cross the 10,000 death mark. But experts warn; things could get worse. We touch base with Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The psychological impact of COVID-19, according to Canadians 06.04.2020 9:07

IPSOS conducted a poll on the effect COVID-19 is having psychologically on Canadians. We chat with Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CERB goes active today, will you be applying? 06.04.2020 9:11

Referring to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, we chat with Annie Dormuth, Director, Provincial Affairs for Alberta, CFIB (BC Spokesperson was unavailable) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 3rd, 2020 03.04.2020 1:04:01

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Could your pets be at risk for COVID-19? 03.04.2020 7:22

CKNW Contributor Claire Allen has some valuable information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we make our city more exercise friendly? 03.04.2020 8:49

During COVID-19, we need to spread apart. Is there a way we can adjust our streets to make them more exercise friendly? We chat with Sandy James, City Planning Consultant, Managing Dir Walk Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices