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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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Do We Need To Change The Way Road Rules Are Enforced? 18.02.2018 7:44

At least one man thinks so. For example, are car headlights too bright? He's not alone in thinking this. A Columnist from the Vancouver Courier shares his thoughts on a piece he wrote for the Courier, and his concerns about road safety. Guest: Michael Geller - Columnist, Vancouver Courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rampant Money Laundering/Corruption In Our Backyard 18.02.2018 9:49

There seems to be no end to the reports about underworld corruption right here in Vancouver. Just how deep does this corruption run, and how does it affect the lives of regular citizens in Vancouver? Guest: Kathy Tomlinson - Investigative Reporter Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Black Panther. 18.02.2018 9:32

“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

Pattullo Replacement - Cyclers Rejoice! 17.02.2018 9:07

Plans have finally been announced regarding a long anticipated fixing of the ol' Pattullo Bridge. Cyclers are also excited about the prospect as options will be included for them. Guest: Tim Yzerman - HUB Cycling Network Surrey & White Rock Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipeline Protestor's Crossing The Line? 17.02.2018 11:19

Is halting the pipeline worth getting arrested for? Controversy is surrounding a letter sent out by a Burnaby representative that suggested and even encouraged people get arrested for the sake of stopping the pipeline. We hear from the man himself. Guest: Kennedy Stewart - MP Burnaby South Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blood Donation Clinic For Your Pet 17.02.2018 8:40

The Blood Services Department at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley was started as a small, in house donor program in 1996. Donors were called in on an emergency basis to help patients in the hospital. Guest: Andrea Dyck - Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley Blood Services Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's 6th Homicide In 2018 17.02.2018 6:03

A local realtor was gunned down in the upscale area of Kerrisdale recently, marking the 6th homicide thus far early into 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Pet Adoption Weekend 17.02.2018 9:37

Pet homelessnses is a huge issue in Canada and there are many animals who need homes. 28,000 homeless pets found homes thanks to PetSmart's initiative last year. Guest: Rita Barker - Adoptions Captain, PetSmart Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 11.02.2018 11:21

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: Concierge Tips and The Best Deals. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Keeps Us Together? Breaks Us Apart? 11.02.2018 11:18

In Love Me True, 27 creative nonfiction writers and 20 poets explore how marriage and committed relationships have challenged, shaped, supported and changed them. Contributions come from recognizable names like Mandy Len Catron (How to Fall in Love with Anyone) and award-winners like Michael Crummey and Evelyn Lau. This new anthology releases on February 8th just in time for Valentine’s Day and ho...

The Variety Show Of Hearts Telethon Day 11.02.2018 8:34

The annual event which has brought happiness and wonderful memories to so many lives is on again. Catch the telethon on Global B.C. Guest: Cally Wesson - CEO Variety B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parking Meters Announced For Spanish Banks 11.02.2018 8:48

While residents in Vancouver have gotten used to free parking at Spanish Banks, recently the parks board has announced $3.50 parking meters. Why now after all these years of it being free? Petition: https://www.change.org/p/vancouver-park-board-no-parking-meters-on-spanish-banks Guest: Stuart McKinnon - Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minimum Wage And The Working Poor 11.02.2018 8:04

Fraser Institute research shows that increasing the minimum wage does not help the working poor—the very people the government is trying to help by increasing the wage—but actually results in lost jobs (and fewer hours) for young people getting their first work experience. It also leads to higher prices, which perversely, affect low-income households more than high-income households. There are bet...

B.C.'s Minimum Wage Hike 11.02.2018 7:40

The conversation about minimum wage has picked up with the recent announcement of an increase. The conversation on the gender pay-gap also continues. Guest: Irene Lanzinger - B.C. Federation Of Labour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing The Gender Pay Gap 11.02.2018 9:10

Many people in the work force are not even aware of the existence of the gender pay-gap. Not surprisingly most of these workers are male. We look at potential solutions to ending the gender pay-gap with an expert. Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Sharknado 5? 11.02.2018 10:07

“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

Judah's Story And The Variety Show Of Hearts Telethon 10.02.2018 9:35

Judah has brain damage, severe chronic lung disease, profound hearing loss, visual impairment, low tone throughout his arms and trunk, high tone in his legs and is G-tube fed. He will continue to be dependent for his mobility as he grows. A standing frame was approved for Judah by Variety this year that provides him with weight bearing support and a tray for him to reach and grab his toys. The fra...

Health Warnings On Junk Food?! 10.02.2018 15:27

The federal government wants to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods with front-of-package warnings on items that contain high levels of sodium, sugar or saturated fat. High intake of those three ingredients is linked to chronic health conditions and diseases, including obesity, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Currently, consumers must check the list of nutrients on the...

Winter Olympics Coverage: Live From Pyeongchang! 10.02.2018 11:22

We hear live from Pyeongchang South Korea for some Winter Olympics coverage, including how the opening ceremony went, and the morale of the athletes on the ground. Guest: Kirsty Duncan - Federal Sports Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 04.02.2018 13:18

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. This week: Swoop, and Travel Safety. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Chapter In BC Liberal Politics 04.02.2018 8:56

Some analysis on the newly elected B.C. Liberal Leader, Andrew Wilkinson. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Empty Homes Tax. New Liberal Leader. Your Calls. 04.02.2018 19:41

Jill opens up the phone's as we hear from many passionate Vancouverites and their feelings about property and empty homes taxes as well as the ever-changing Liberal camp and their new leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superbowl Sunday: No More U.S. Ads In Canada? 04.02.2018 5:45

A hearing is ongoing with the Supreme Court of Canada and Bell on whether or not we should keep U.S. ads airing in Canada during the Superbowl. Guest: Michael Geist - Law Professor University Of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money Laundering And Vancouver's Criminal Underworld 04.02.2018 8:55

More and more is being uncovered about the deep and dark criminal underworld lurking in our backyards. An investigative reporter shares some of his findings. Guest: Sam Cooper - Postmedia Investigative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Joins The Show 04.02.2018 11:35

Congratulations to new B.C. Liberal Party Leader Andrew Wilkinson, who joins Jill to outline some of his plans, and take on some of B.C.'s biggest issues. Guest: Andrew Wilkinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices