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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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How the wine industry is coping during the pandemic 31.03.2020 7:04

How is BC Wine weathering the storm? We chat with Miles Prodan the CEO and President of the BC Wine Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you're a landlord with a renter who can't make rent? 31.03.2020 7:48

We chat with David Hutniak, the CEO of Landlord BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advice for renters who can't pay come April 1st 31.03.2020 9:24

A lot of people all over the country, and right here in Vancouver are stressed about their living situation. Renters are especially concerned about the future. We chat with David Hendry, Vancouver Tenants Union Steering Member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: March 30th, 2020 30.03.2020 46:42

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Restaurants respond to wage subsidy 30.03.2020 9:02

We chat with the co-owner of Vij's Meeru Dhalwala, who although welcomes the wage subsidy, still thinks more needs to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food bank getting support in time of need 30.03.2020 6:21

BC food banks will be getting a 3 million dollar grant. Claire Allen has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denmark may be back in business after Easter 30.03.2020 7:27

Denmark is still in lockdown, but will remain in it because of how it has been so successful. Former CKNW reporter Shane Woodford is IN Denmark where he works as a Freelance Journalist, and chats with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ER Doctor frustrated BC is under-testing 30.03.2020 10:37

We chat with Dr. Wormsbecker, who feels BC is not doing enough testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A petition is calling for free parking for healthcare workers 30.03.2020 8:03

Should this be the default? Should our frontline healthcare workers need to pay to park at hospitals and healthcare facilities? We chat with Christine Sorenson, BC Nurses Union President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A COVID-19 compliance line introduced in New West 30.03.2020 6:55

We chat with New West Mayor Jonathan Cote about the new COVID compliance line they've introduced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Restrictions and Repatriation: What You Need To Know 22.03.2020 19:39

Guest: Claire Newell, President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Needs Help, Hot Yoga Will Not Kill COVID-19, & Sports League Troubles 22.03.2020 1:01:46

The Sunday Edition with Guest Host Stirling Faux Chapter 1 Gas prices are hitting long-time lows across the country, and in some spots around Metro Vancouver - they’ve even dipped below $1.00/L Guest: Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy Chapter 2 No. Hot yoga does not kill the novel coronavirus, despite what Bikram Yoga wants you to think. Guest: Jason Tetro - the Germ Guy, Hos...

The Timeline for Canadian Restaurants, Lay-offs Affecting Canadian Airlines, & Local Distilleries Making Sanitizer 21.03.2020 37:06

The Saturday Edition with Guest Host Stirling Faux Chapter 1 How is social media shaping our view of how we handle this pandemic? And why do some people insist on using “Wuhan Coronavirus”? Guest: Rupaleem Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at University Toronto Chapter 2 Restaurants Canada says that time running out on saving restaurants Guest: Ian Tostenson,...

What are restaurants doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among patrons? 15.03.2020 10:43

We know that other jurisdictions have closed bars and restaurants - including Spain and France this weekend. So what are restaurants here doing NOW to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among their patrons and staff? Guest: Ian Tostenson - President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Italian man’s plea to North Americans: don’t make the same mistakes Italy did 15.03.2020 15:22

Italian authorities are sharing their growing concern today, over how much longer their health systems can cope with the pressures of this coronavirus outbreak. The death toll in Italy now stands at more than 1,800. The total number of cases so far is about 25,000. We want to speak to one man live from Rome where it’s about 10:30 at night now. And he says North America can learn from Italy’s exper...

Should screening of arriving passengers at airports be mandatory? 15.03.2020 10:59

Canada's top public health official says COVID-19 poses a serious health risk to all Canadians and the window to "flatten the curve'' is narrow. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19’s Impact on Industry, Paid Sick Leave, & a $50,000 Reward 15.03.2020 1:24:42

The Sunday Edition with Guest Host John Daly Chapter 1 COVID-19’s impact on the real estate market Guest: Cameron McNeil, Spokesperson for MLA Canada Chapter 2 COVID-19 Impact on Airlines Guest: Brett Ballah, Publisher Western Aviation News Chapter 3 COVID-19 Outside of Lower Mainland Guest: Dr. Michael Kenyon, Leader of the Intensive Care Unit Group at Nanaimo Chapter 4 What effect is Covid-19 h...

Hand-Washing, Calling In Retired Doctors, & Equinox Gold 14.03.2020 50:13

The Saturday Edition with Guest Host John Daly Chapter 1 The mechanics of hand washing - why is it our best bet? Guest: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast, expert on infectious disease Chapter 2 COVID-19 impact on air travel Guest: Don Trumbull, former airline exec Chapter 3 Physicians coming out of retirement Guest: Dr. Heidi Oetter, CEO of The College of Physicians and S...

The Jill Bennett Show|Goat Project, Strata Skyrocket, & Opioid Ministry Report Card 08.03.2020 46:22

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 UBC Allard Law is holding a women's suit drive Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law, organizer of suit drive Chapter 2 Port Moody councillor tables motion to help out renters with pets Guest: Amy Lubik, Port Moody City Councillor Chapter 3 The City of Vancouver has greenlit an interesting project to use goats, and possibly other animals, to help maintain public spac...

COVID-19 Stockpiling, ZacPacs, & North Shore Transit Options 07.03.2020 43:11

The Saturday Edition Chapter 1 A local company is making strides in the production of a radioisotope vital to the medical industry Guest: Paul Schaffer, Chief Technology Officer for ARTMS Products, Inc. Associate Laboratory Director of Life Sciences at TRIUMF. Chapter 2 Covid-19 has had its first case of community transmission here in BC - as well, Friday’s update laid out a partial groundwork sho...

RRSP Contributions, Renovictions, & RCMP Transition Costs in Surrey 01.03.2020 56:12

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 The RRSP contribution deadline is coming up - what do you need to know? Guest: Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Expert with UFile Chapter 2 B.C. man hospitalized after pharmacy accidentally gives him powerful opioid Guest: Sivan Tumarkin, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Chapter 3 Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West shared a great human story about the possible toll that renovictions can...

Legislature Amid Protests, 22nd Street Station, & Sunshine Cabs 29.02.2020 40:56

The Saturday Edition Chapter 1 Sunshine Cabs is taking a different tack to the rest of the taxi industry in the wake of the commencement of ride-hailing Guest: Gurdip Sahota, General Manager of Sunshine Cabs in North Vancouver Chapter 2 A homeless shelter in Coquitlam is causing some problems in the local community Guest: Brent Asmundson, Coquitlam City Councillor Chapter 3 Recap of the week at th...

7:14 am - The Jill Bennett Show 23.02.2020 42:34

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 “Dangerous dogs” are now at much greater risk of being euthanized Guests: Dr. Chris Armstrong, veterinarian V. Victoria Shroff: animal law lawyer Adjunct Professor Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC Chapter 2 VANOC’s John Furlong is pushing for another Vancouver Olympic bid, this time for the 2030 Olympic games. Vancouverites are split on the idea, but...

Blockades, & Vancouver Property Crime 22.02.2020 36:44

The Saturday Edition Chapter 1 Green party MP Paul Manly on visiting the Tyendinaga Mohawk blockade Guest: Paul Manly, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Chapter 2 What should be done about the ongoing blockades, and when do protesters cross the line? Guest: Dianne Watts, Former Mayor of Surrey Chapter 3 A new project launched by the Vancouver Police and the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Associat...

COVID-19 and Real Estate, & Backyard Bird Count 2020 16.02.2020 20:56

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 Impact of the coronavirus on local real estate. Guest: Cameron McNeil Chapter 2 Nature Conservancy of Canada marks Great Backyard Bird Count by underscoring need to protect birds and their habitats Guest: Andrew Holland, Nature Conservancy of Canada Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices