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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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Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 01.04.2018 12:58

t’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. Today: How to get the best seat on a flight, and the best deals! Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes Taxes Taxes: The Full Rundown On The New Fees 01.04.2018 12:46

Taxes, taxes, taxes. Today is a troubling day for possibly every resident in Vancouver. What else do we have to worry about coming out of our wallets? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie Picks Of The Week 01.04.2018 10:01

“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

Real Estate Taxes: Hurting Consumer Confidence? 01.04.2018 8:18

A new report by Royal LePage is suggesting that the new taxes applying to real estate is going to hurt consumer confidence. Guest: Steve Saretsky - Sutton Group West-Coast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Majority Of BC Parents Do Not Have A Will 01.04.2018 9:37

That's two-third's of BC parents without a will. Guest: Daniel Boisvert - Notary in Tsawwassen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For The First Time: Homeless Count For Youth 01.04.2018 9:41

While the focus in the news is often on the homeless population in Vancouver, a group is now going to be focusing more specifically on the Youth homeless population. Guest: Lorainne Copas - Chair of the Community Advisory Board for the Metro Vancouver Community Entity under Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying More In April, Gas Included 01.04.2018 10:39

While taxes are set to increase on nearly everything, the gas pumps are not excluded. Guest: Dan McTeague - Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not An April Fools Joke, You Will Pay. 01.04.2018 8:32

It's April 1st, 2018, and while it may seem like a joke, your wallet won't be laughing. Taxes are set to increase, on practically everything. Guest: Aaron Wudrick - Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53-Million Year Old Fossil Discovered In BC! 31.03.2018 9:20

A new 53 million-year-old insect fossil called a scorpionfly discovered at B.C.’s McAbee fossil bed site bears a striking resemblance to fossils of the same age from Pacific-coastal Russia, giving further evidence of an ancient Canada-Russia connection. “We’ve seen this connection before through fossil plants and animals, but these insects show this in a beautiful way,” says Bruce Archibald, a res...

Protest Against Hip-Hop Group At Vancouver Club 31.03.2018 9:11

A hip-hop group named 'Chinese Man' is going to be performing in Vancouver tonight. However, some people are not so welcoming of the groups 'persona', which is made up of white members. Guest: Karen Quinn Fung - Spokesperson/Organizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipeline Fight Counter-Productive To Climate Change Progress? 31.03.2018 7:36

A Clean-Tech group from BC is warning people that the ongoing pipeline fight could be holding back progress that is being made in an effort to make our environment cleaner. Guest: Denis Connor - Group Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shady Vancouver Council Vote Raises Concerns 31.03.2018 11:37

West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith spoke with Jill about a recent vote that has raised concerns over a rushed process and lack of transparency, but that isn't the only concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will New Taxes Lead To More Rentals In Vancouver? 31.03.2018 9:15

Some landlords are expecting just that. The CEO of Landlord B.C. joins the show to share his thoughts. Guest: David Hutniak - CEO Landlord B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 25.03.2018 13:42

t’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. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Everything Is Awful And You're A Terrible Person' 25.03.2018 11:13

This is the title of a book by Daniel Zomparelli, the latest nominee in our West Coast Book Prize Society coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What It Takes To Be A 'Super Senior' 25.03.2018 12:03

A new study showcases so called 'super seniors' who are anything but couch potatoes, and are showing that even over 80 years old, you can still live an active and productive life. Guest: Angela Brooks-Wilson - Professor and Chair Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blind Eyed To Money Laundering 25.03.2018 8:53

Many people looked the other way, when all the warning signs and lots of evidence had highlighted the corruption that has now come to light. Guest: Dermod Travis - Executive Director, Integrity BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The #DeleteFacebook Campaign 25.03.2018 11:21

Victoria's Mayor has joined the #DeleteFacebook campaign, as far as we can tell... And she also joins the Jill Bennett show to talk more about it. Guest: Lisa Helps - Mayor, Victoria B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Speculation Tax: Caught In The Crossfire, Cheryl's Story. 25.03.2018 13:01

Cheryl Martin is a Canadian citizen (from Victoria) currently residing in the US. On February 26th, 2018 she purchased a resort cottage in Parksville, BC to use when she travels home to visit family twice a year. The cottage she purchased is in a strata complex and the City of Parksville Zoning bylaw limits the stay to 180 days, concurrent or non-consecutive, within one calendar year. They plan...

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie Picks Of The Week 25.03.2018 9:43

“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

Parksville Push Back On Speculation Tax 24.03.2018 9:05

Guest: Marc Lefebvre - Mayor Of Parksville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decriminalizing Illicit Drugs In Vancouver? 24.03.2018 10:50

No other city in Canada has put this proposal up for debate, but Vancouver city council has recently introduced the idea of decriminalizing all illicit drugs. Guest: Jordan Westfall - Canadian Association Of People Who Use Drugs, President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitt Meadows: Allowing Serious Offenders To Be Removed From Council 24.03.2018 8:38

Until a recent movement to allow serious offenders to be removed from political council, there had been no authority to do such a thing. Guest: John Becker - Mayor Pitt Meadows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Service Canada Must Now Use Gender-Neutral Language 24.03.2018 9:56

Service Canada employees who interact with the public must now use ‘gender-neutral language or gender-inclusive language,’ according documents obtained by CBC/Radio Canada. The front-line staff are being asked to stay away from using terms such as Mr., Mrs., father and mother. Guest: Helen Kennedy - Executive Director, Egale Canada Human Rights Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Trans Mountain Expansion To Lead To An Increase At The Pump? 24.03.2018 11:50

According to her research, Robyn Allan believes that the Trans Mountain expansion will lead to at least a 2 cent increase at the pump's. Robyn Allan: Independent Economist Who Has Held Executive Positions In Private And Public Sectors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices