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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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Injuries and loss of life boost religious faith after disasters 09.06.2018 10:21

Guest: Dr Oscar Zapato Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debriefing the Ontario elections. 09.06.2018 16:38

Doug Ford?! Say it ain't so. Gerry Nichols of the Hill Times joins the show to discuss the fallout from Doug Ford's big night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June is stroke awareness month 09.06.2018 11:05

An estimated 50,000 strokes occur in Canada each year – one every 10 minutes. June is Stroke Awareness Month and many will focus on the signs, symptoms and on-set of stroke. Considering its impact, a vital editorial angle and topic to explore is life after stroke. Living with Stroke - Over 400,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke. One of the most painful effects of strokes is limb...

CRA scammer gives up 03.06.2018 7:22

Ben Dooley, the producer of the Jill Bennett show, got an interesting call from someone pretending to be a CRA agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miracles do happen. Taylin's story. 03.06.2018 8:59

The 31st annual Miracle Weekend is taking place from Saturday, June 2 to Sunday, June 3. The event starts at 6:55 p.m. on Saturday and runs until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Guest: Erin McGill, Mother of Taylin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like it or not, you're paying for a pipeline. 03.06.2018 19:59

The federal government has purchased a pipeline that many wanted no part of. Like it or not, now you are paying for it. Guest: Gerry Nicholls, Columnist at the Hill Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up with the Trump Korea summit? 03.06.2018 16:59

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday after his historic meeting with North Korean officials that the summit with Kim Jong Un will take place on June 12 in Singapore as originally planned. Guest: Joe Brazda - Finance & Administration Manager / Research Associate, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! June 2nd, 2018 03.06.2018 11:19

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UBC report says Metro Vancouver housing woes driven by red tape 02.06.2018 10:54

Guest: James Tansey, Sauder School of Business UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Random roadside tests fly in the face of your charter rights 02.06.2018 16:04

Is being forced to take a breathalyzer test, unconstitutional? According to one lawyer, it definitely is. Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising farmland costs are hurting farmers 02.06.2018 10:15

A controversial topic that has been discussed a lot in recent months, we get a bit more clarity on how this issue is affecting farmers all over Canada. Guest: Diane Griffin, Senator and Chair of the Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - May 27th, 2018 27.05.2018 11:18

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

Too late in the season to start gardening? No! 27.05.2018 13:15

Wim Vanderzalm is the owner of Art Knapp and an expert when it comes to helping your garden grow. And no, it is not too late, and you can even cultivate all the way through to winter time to get your veggies extra tasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social Media gets wild about mushrooms. 27.05.2018 11:02

Dylan Eyers harvested over 70 pounds of mushrooms, but it wasn't received very well by some on social media. Guest: Dylan Eyers, Eat-Wild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government's empty promises to Truckers. 27.05.2018 8:29

Potential days of action against the Commissioner’s Office as well as the offices of both MLAs and MPs are currently being considered by the UTA (United Truckers Association). Further, the organization is boycotting all Industry Advisory Committee meetings until tangible solutions for the aforementioned issues are implemented. Guest: Jonathan Ross, Spokesperson UTA Learn more about your ad choices...

Walking for Multiple Sclerosis 27.05.2018 10:51

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world, and every year friends, family members and co-workers band together at MS Walk to take a stand against this disease. From start to finish, MS Walk inspires members of the community to help build a hopeful future for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis. Guest: Melissa Hope, Recently Diagnosed MS Patient Learn more about yo...

Cannabis for your... dog?! 27.05.2018 12:12

At the Toronto Lift Expo, the CEO of TrueLeaf is going to speak on the benefits of medical cannabis for your pets. Guest: Darcy Bomford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! May 27th, 2018 27.05.2018 8:50

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mobility pricing in Vancouver. 26.05.2018 9:46

According to a recent commission, mobility pricing in Vancouver could cost families up to 8 dollars a day! Guest: Gordon Price, Director of the City Program at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of tearing down a home. 26.05.2018 10:22

What truly is the environmental cost when it comes to the demolition of a single family home? Guest: Jens Von Bergmann, Data Visualizer with Vancouver-based firm MountainMath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fight for an Olympic training pool. 26.05.2018 11:32

Paul McNamara is the father of a swimmer who could use this kind of facility. He joins Jill to discuss why it is so pertinent that the city of New West builds this pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being aware of flooding. 26.05.2018 8:44

Flooding can take place anywhere, as we've learned in B.C. lately. What can you do to protect yourself? Guest: Shawna Peddle, University of Waterloo Director of Partners For Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - May 20th, 2018 20.05.2018 14:41

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

Surprised? ICBC rates going up. 20.05.2018 12:29

Global Chief Reporter Keith Baldrey joins the show to discuss the recent changse at ICBC, as well as the threats from Alberta to 'turn off the taps' to B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most homes hit by speculation tax are B.C. owned. 20.05.2018 9:18

The speculation tax is still a troubling issue for many people, with the government not providing any assurance or promising any changes. Guest: Tom Davidoff, Associate Professor Strategy and Business Economics Division - UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices