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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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Marijuana on campus, and the plastic car. 04.08.2018 19:58

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Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - July 29th, 2018 29.07.2018 15:22

It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous deals. Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loot For The Taking 29.07.2018 10:54

Don Levers is the author of the book, Loot for the taking, and joins the program to discuss the tremendous success he has had, but also a potential follow-up requiring your help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Taking tent cities to court is wrong' 29.07.2018 10:16

This is what Marilou Gagnon, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Victoria, wrote in a piece for the Straight. She also shares some insight into potential solutions for the tent cities that exist, which anyone who lives in the lower mainland have most likely witnessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banning straws will not suddenly save the oceans 29.07.2018 10:41

It's a nice thought, but as Tristin Hopper, columnist with the National Post tells us, banishing straws won't miraculously save the oceans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Coffee shops provide adequate waste management options? 29.07.2018 8:42

Research Co. conducted a poll asking whether Coffee shops provide an adequate amount of options for recycling of their disposable cups. Mario Canseco the head of Research Co. joins the program to discuss the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The potential fate of the Police Officers in Cuba 29.07.2018 8:12

Richard Kurland is an immigration policy analyst and knows a thing or two about crime committed abroad. He tells us what he thinks may happen in the sexual assault case involving two Canadian Police Officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Water usage: Let your lawns stay golden 29.07.2018 7:42

As Darrell Mussatto, Head of Metro Vancouver utilities committee points out, a golden lawn is not a dead lawn. And if it bothers you, you only need to water your lawn ONCE A WEEK to keep it green! Use your water wisely as temperatures rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick's Picks! July 29th, 2018 29.07.2018 8:50

Rick's movie picks of the week! This week's big opening: Mission Impossible: Fallout! Rick Forchuk is a movie blogger at RicksPicks.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Massey Tunnel replacement options 28.07.2018 9:39

Mayor Lois Jackson, the Mayor of Delta says that the Massey Tunnel could potentially be replaced with third-party cash. She joins Jill Bennett to talk more about the potential project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fatigue on long summer drives. 28.07.2018 9:22

Lots of people are going to be taking long road trips this summer time. Fatigue on long road trips is a major issue that can have serious consequences. Mark Milner is a road safety manager with ICBC with more information on how to protect yourself. It's mostly just common sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should complainants be forced to identify themselves? 28.07.2018 16:07

A man who has lived in a home for 31 years is being forced to move out. He has over 60 exotic birds but, one of his neighbours is not a fan. We open up the phone lines and hear your thoughts on if the people complaining should be forced to identify themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing BC's opioid crisis 28.07.2018 9:59

Anyone who lives in or around the lower mainland knows about the opioid epidemic in the city. How do we go about addressing it though? Dana Larsen is a founding member of the BC Marijuana Party and a former editor of Cannabis Culture Magazine. Dana joins the program to offer potential solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - July 22nd, 2018 22.07.2018 14:13

Where does the BC Taxi Association stand on the recent UBER announcement? 22.07.2018 14:23

Mohan Kang, the President of the BC Taxi Association has a conversation with Jill about the ongoing ride-sharing ride-hailing fiasco here in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The staggering number of wildfires in BC 22.07.2018 8:49

Kevin Skrepnek is the Chief Fire Information Officer at the BC Wildfire Service, and provides us with an update on the different fires ongoing in the Province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of Greyhound as we knew it draws closer 22.07.2018 8:55

We connect with Don Chartock the Grants and Community Partnerships Manager Public Transportation Division in Washington. Washington also had a similar experience with Greyhound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking with the Mayor of Peachland on wildfires 22.07.2018 6:47

Mayor Cindy Fortin provides an update on the current state of the wildfire situation in Peachland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wreck Beach stripping down for a world record 22.07.2018 8:24

A fundraiser set to take place at Wreck Beach is aiming its sights on the skinny-dipping world record. Judy Williams of the Wreck Beach Preservation Society joins the program to explain the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick's Picks! July 22th, 2018 22.07.2018 9:31

Rick's movie picks of the week! This week's big opening: Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington Rick Forchuk is a movie blogger at RicksPicks.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An update on the wildfire situation 21.07.2018 5:18

Kyla Fraser, the fire information officer with the BC wildfire service, joins the program to provide an update on the forest fire situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streamlining climate lawsuits against big oil 21.07.2018 8:41

The BC Premier has been asked by over 50 organizations for the streamlining of climate lawsuits against big oil. These include indigenous and environmental groups across the Province. Andrew Gage, a West Coast Environmental Law Staff Lawyer, joins the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No ride-hailing until 'fall of 2019' 21.07.2018 13:14

But should we really believe that estimate? One of the people who thinks the answer to that question is no, is Ian Tostenson. Ian is the president of Ride Sharing Now for B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess how much they pay for auto-insurance in Montreal? 21.07.2018 10:42

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is launching a campaign fighting back against ICBC overcharging for insurance on campers. Kris Sims is the BC director for the CTF and joins the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Condo prices today compared to four years ago 15.07.2018 7:57

Condo prices today are at the same prices some houses were four years ago. Randy Ryall's from Royal LePage Sterling Realty shares more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices