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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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Taxing streaming services? 20.05.2018 9:55

The idea of paying provincial or federal sales taxes for online streaming services is rejected by half of Canadians, a new Research Co. poll has found. Guest: Mario Canseco, President Research Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of farmland in Canada. 20.05.2018 10:58

Lots has been made of the state of farmland in the lower mainland and Canada at large in recent years. People seem to be taking advantage of the land, using it to build mansions, and not farming at all. What does the future hold? Guest: Mel Luymes, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for FarmLINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! May 20th, 2018 20.05.2018 9:02

“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

Township of Langley flood update. 19.05.2018 9:06

Water levels are rising in certain parts of the Province, creating some cause for concern. Guest: Roeland Zwaag, Director of Public Works - Township of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greater risk for drug reactions in older women. 19.05.2018 6:23

When it comes to taking medication, older women are at a greater risk of suffering from adverse drug reactions than older men.1 Despite this, 54% of senior women in Canada were prescribed at least one “risky” and potentially inappropriate medication in 2016. Guest: Dr. James Silvius, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Calgary Learn more...

It's BC Family Doctor day. 19.05.2018 8:54

BC Family Doctor Day highlights work of 6,500 family doctors. The provincial government has proclaimed Saturday, May 19 as BC Family Doctor Day in honour of the work of more than 6,500 family doctors who form the cornerstone of BC’s primary care system. Guest: Dr. Jeanette Boyd, BC College of Family Physicians - President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safe boating this long weekend. 19.05.2018 8:11

With the hot temperatures, many in the valley are looking to cool down by hitting one of the many lakes in our region. The Boating BC Association wants to remind you that this is BC Boating Week, May 14-19, right ahead of the May long weekend. Guest: Don Prittie, Boating BC Association - President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - May 13th, 2018 13.05.2018 14:42

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

The darkness goes away. A Mother's story. 13.05.2018 10:28

We hear from Jackie Bonsal, the Mother of Londyn, and the hardships she faced on her journey as a mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day Remembrance 13.05.2018 9:25

Valerie Malla is an SFU philosophy and psychology student, life coach and founder of an annual Mother’s Day Remembrance Event taking place in Vancouver on Sunday—she also moderated an inclusive City Philosophers’ Café in Surrey on Thursday at the Surrey City Centre Library on how we experience Mother’s Day, the impact of our maternal relationships, and how these differ across cultures. Learn more...

The Kinder Morgan emergency response plan. Is there one? 13.05.2018 10:23

The details surrounding what would happen if there was a disaster involving the proposed pipeline aren't very clear. Where's the science? Where are the facts? There don't seem to be any. Guest: Mike De Souza - Managing Editor, National Observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Mother's Day Edition. 13.05.2018 10:49

“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

NDP to potentially let unelected experts determine new voting system. 12.05.2018 11:51

In a very surprisingly undemocratic move, the NDP is turning heads for the wrong reasons. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empty the Tanks. Saving cetaceans from captivity. 12.05.2018 9:05

Today is Empty the Tanks day. An international day of solidarity against the cruel confinement of sea creatures at institutions like the Vancouver Aquarium. Whales and Dolphins are some of the creatures who have been confined in pool sized containment facilities, when the vast oceans are what they are used to in their natural habitat. Guest: Jeff Matthews, Organizer Learn more about your ad choice...

Burnaby MP Kennedy Stewart to run for mayor as independent 12.05.2018 11:35

Vancouver hasn't been being led by a party who would see through to its full potential, instead using civic politics as a platform to 'save the world'. Guest: Mike Klassen - Civic Affairs Columnist Vancouver Courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - May 6th, 2018 06.05.2018 15:02

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

The Pet Sitter's Tale. 06.05.2018 14:14

A book by Laura Vorreyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could rental-only zones help local housing issues? 06.05.2018 8:21

Some experts are suggesting rental-only zones could result in lower land prices. Guest: Cameron Muir - Chief Economist B.C. Real Estate Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas price nightmare affecting cancer-patient drivers. 06.05.2018 9:01

Certain groups have been affected by the rise in gas prices harder than others. Pauline Buck the Volunteer Director of Communications with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society tells us about how her group has eben impacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICBC gets it wrong again. 06.05.2018 8:39

The BCPA has an issue with the way that ICBC classifies psychological and psychiatric conditions as a result of motor vehicle incidents. Guest: Rick Gambrel - Exectuive Director BCPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mission to Mars. 06.05.2018 10:02

A team of students from UBC prepared to dig into Mars, to study martian earthquakes. Guest: Anna Mittelholz - UBC PHD Student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! May 6th Edition. 06.05.2018 8:35

“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

The Rio has been saved. 06.05.2018 7:20

Corrine Lea said she cried tears of joy when the mortgage on the heritage monument was approved. But she goes on to say that the work is not complete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A public option for dental care? 05.05.2018 9:08

A C.D. Howe Institute report has suggested that a public option for dental health care could fill the gaps in coverage that affect many people who need serious work done. Guest: Ake Blomqvist - Adjunct Research Professor Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is okay, to not feel okay. 05.05.2018 7:22

Many critics and mental health advocates have been calling on local leaders to develop a comprehensive mental health strategy for kids, which doesn't currently sufficiently exist. Guest: Shilpa Narayan - Youth Mental Health Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices