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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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March For Our Lives In Washington D.C. 24.03.2018 11:07

Hundreds of thousands of students are expected to descend on Washington D.C. today in protest of gun violence in the United States. The rally, dubbed March For Our Lives, was announced in the days that followed the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 18.03.2018 13:43

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. This week: How to properly deal with housekeeping, and The Best Deals! Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prize Winning Author Of 'What We Once Believed' 18.03.2018 12:03

The West Coast Book Prize Society is pleased to announce the names of the finalists vying for recognition in seven categories at the 34th Annual BC Book Prizes. We’ll be featuring the nominees in the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize awarded to the author of the best work of fiction in the coming weeks. Guest: Andrea MacPherson - Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is High Speed Rail Between Vancouver And Seattle Good Economics? 18.03.2018 10:07

A recent report has suggested that there is large economic development potential in the phase 2 proposal presented by Translink, to bring highspeed rail to the pacific northwest. Guest: Gordon Lovegrove - UBC Okanagon School Of Engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Empty Nests Program Provide Solution To Affordability Crisis? 18.03.2018 9:27

Some are suggesting that the empty nests program could be a practical solution to the affordability crisis in Vancouver. Is this true? Or it just another half baked idea that won't yield any results? Guest: Mike Klassen - VP BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA No Go Transit Progress And More In A Crazy Week In BC News 18.03.2018 10:43

The Province Columnist and regular Guest Host on CKNW Mike Smyth joins Jill Bennett to do a recap of this wild week in B.C. News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie Picks Of The Week 18.03.2018 10:08

“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

Proposal For More Parking Space Around Fire Hydrants 17.03.2018 9:26

Locally we have some of the most stringent rules around parking near fire hydrants. Many people would be breathing a sigh of relief with potentially more breathing room around fire hydrants for parkers. Guest: Len Garis - Surrey Fire Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hepatitis C Eliminated In The Next 10 Years? 17.03.2018 10:14

Dr. Ramji is working to develop models of HCV care for high-risk populations including immigrants, prisoners, First Nations, people with HIV infection and people who inject drugs — with the goal of eliminating the chronic disease in the next 10 years. Guest: Dr. Alnoor Ramji - Hepatologist And Professor At UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Coquitlam Rental Apartment In 40 Years Breaking Ground Today 17.03.2018 9:38

It is a historic moment in Coquitlam. The first rental property is set to break ground for the first time in 40 years. However, there are still questions surrounding this move, including of course, cost. Guest: David Hutniak - CEO Landlord BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Patrick's Day Pipeline Protests 17.03.2018 5:19

More protests are going to be taking place today in response to the ongoing pipeline battle and seemingly no end in sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ongoing Investigation Into Vancouver's Dirty Underworld 11.03.2018 9:36

We are proud to announce a new addition to our investigative team – Sam Cooper comes to us from the Vancouver Sun, where he published a series of exclusive reports on organized criminals operating in BC Casinos. Sam will be working out of our Parliament Hill bureau - moving to Ottawa as soon as his kids finish school in June. He starts in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 11.03.2018 11:14

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! 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. This week: Travel Alerts, and The Best Deals! Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby 7's Takeover Of B.C. Place 11.03.2018 8:46

You may have been wondering what all the people in downtown dressed up in interesting costumes were up to. Well, Rugby 7's was the answer. The tour wraps up today! Guest: Patrick Johnston - Province Sports Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Things Trump: Is He On The Way Out? 11.03.2018 9:07

Trump has been making headlines non-stop since he was elected as POTUS, but usually for the wrong reasons. There has been a steady campaign trying to get him out of office since his election. Does the movement have wheels? Recent revelations are startling. Guest: Jeffrey Meyers - Lecturer Thompson Rivers University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Handling Your Pest Problems The Humane Way 11.03.2018 12:13

Looking for humane wildlife removal? AnimalKind is the BC SPCA’s animal welfare accreditation program for pest control companies. For wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, birds or skunks, AnimalKind companies focus on the quick and effective removal of animals and prevent future problems, instead of trapping, relocating or killing. Guest: Sara Dubois: Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Manager, Scient...

The Children Of The Street Society 11.03.2018 8:14

In light of the recent social media movement, #MeToo, Children of the Street Society and Cossette want to bring awareness to the male-dominated issue rather than the victims themselves by educating youth on what sexual abuse looks like and challenging young males to find their voices. The campaign includes interactive school posters and transit shelter ads that encourage passersby to use their pho...

Doug Ford: The New Progressive Conservative Leader In Ontario 11.03.2018 10:09

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! While the results revealed themselves last night, the manner in which they did were.. weird to say the least. Find out why! Guest: Alise Mills - Political Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie Picks Of The Week 11.03.2018 10:26

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! “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

Dueling Protests: For The Pipeline! 10.03.2018 12:22

Sterling Faux In For Jill Bennett! We heard from one side of the debate on the ongoing battle revolving around the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. What are people on the pro side of it saying? Guest: Stewart Muir - Executive Director ResourceWorks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dueling Protests: Against The Pipeline! 10.03.2018 9:32

Sterling Faux In For Jill Bennett! The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is supporting a protest action that may grow into a defining stand on the ground against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project. The March 10 protest, dubbed in part as Kwekwecnewtxw, is organized by members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The website protecttheinlet.ca, created by organizers, states that the march is the begin...

Daylight Savings. Spring Forward! But Will Our Bodies? 10.03.2018 7:58

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! Research has shown that our bodies don't necessarily adjust too well with our clocks moving forward one hour. Here's soem fascinating information that you may not have even realized as our time gets ahead of us. Guest: Stanley Coren - Professor Emeritus Department Of Psychology UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraud Prevention Month: Are You Doing All You Can? 10.03.2018 12:25

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! FRAUD VULNERABILITY One in four British Columbians could be vulnerable to investment fraud. In February, the BCSC surveyed over 500 British Columbians on their reaction to an investment offer that claimed “guaranteed” returns of 14 to 25 per cent and “no risk.” Although the offer is almost certainly fraudulent, 26 per cent of people surveyed said the opp...

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 04.03.2018 20:49

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! 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. This week: Travelling Light, and The Best Deals! Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the B.C. And Federal Budgets A Match Made In Heaven? 04.03.2018 17:05

Sterling Faux Filling In For Jill Bennett! Or are there some discrepancies between the two? How will things pan out between the Provincial and Federal levels of government? What will the effect be on Vancouver? Guest: Lindsay Meredith - Professor Of Marketing SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices