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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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Condominiums And Town Homes In High Demand 04.02.2018 7:50

2017 saw a huge demand for these properties. With detached properties seeing less demand. Will this continue into 2018? Guest: Steve Saretsky - Realtor at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Struggle Between Alberta & B.C. Continues 04.02.2018 9:14

As B.C. has suggested tightening the reins on bitumen shipments, Alberta has threatened to suspend electricity talks. How much weight does this dispute carry? Guest: G. Kent Fellows - Research Associate School Of Public Policy 'U Of Calgary' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Superbowl Sunday! 04.02.2018 9:31

“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

Egg Freezing And The Impact Of Aging On Fertility Treatment 03.02.2018 10:06

Dr. Tallon has recently published a guideline for fertility preservation in reproductively aged women. Guest: Dr. Niamh Tallon - Fertility Doctor and Co-Director at Olive Fertility Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rent Increases Good For Housing Crisis? 03.02.2018 11:22

This is what the union of B.C. municipalities beileves could help the housing crisis in the lower mainland. The suggestion is obviously drawing ire from groups that represent Vancouver renters. Guest: Greg Moore - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Controversy Ahead Of Liberal Leadership Announcement 03.02.2018 15:13

The Todd Stone campaign has admitted that the fake email membership allegations were true. How is the fallout going to shape the announcement of the next liberal leader? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun's Provincial Affairs Political Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau's Nanaimo Town Hall Handful 03.02.2018 11:29

Did Trudeau come out any worse for wear after getting a little out of character and agitated at a town hall in Nanaimo? Guest: Vassy Kapelos - Global National Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 28.01.2018 13:38

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

'The Year Of Less.' Do We Have More Than We Need? 28.01.2018 16:04

The Author of the Book 'The Year Of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store', joins the Jill Bennett show to discuss her inspiring story of how she undid the chains of consumerism. Guest: Cait Flanders - Author of The Year Of Less Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Wild Week In Review - Andrew Weaver, Patrick Brown 28.01.2018 18:39

From Patrick Brown, to Andrew Weaver, Jill takes your calls on your thoughts about this wild week in the news in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final B.C. Liberal Leadership Debate Gets Heated 28.01.2018 10:22

The Final Debate to decide who would be replacing Christy Clark got a little bit testy at times. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Online Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harassment Allegations Being Accepted As Facts 28.01.2018 10:12

With the recent storm of allegations in B.C. politics, sending politicians tumbling down like dominoes, has it been fair to everyone involved? Should allegations be accepted as facts? Or is there a lack of justice involved? Guest: Tamara O'Doherty - SFU Department Of Criminology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C.'s Climate Action LNG Contradiction 28.01.2018 10:19

The Liberal and NDP governments have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet on the other hand, they've continued to fuel the LNG industry. Guest: Martyn Brown - Gordon Campbell's Former Chief of Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proposal To Rename Schools In Vancouver 28.01.2018 8:01

Depending on when in history a school was named and who it was named after, names of schools can be quite a controversial topic. The Chair of the VSB has proposed renaming schools. Guest: Janet Fraser - Vancouver School Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Is A Levidrome? 28.01.2018 8:42

A young boy in British Columbia has invented a word! The word is levidrome. What does it mean? And why has it caught people by storm? Guest: Lucky Budd - Father of word inventor, Levi Budd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 28.01.2018 9:05

“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

Making Translink Fare-Gate's More Accessible 27.01.2018 9:27

A new system, made right here in BC, hopes to make the Compass fare-gate system more accessible for people with disabilities. Guest: Ashsish Sachdeva - Director Hyperlight Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Potential Future Mayors In Vancouver Are Losing Interest 27.01.2018 12:46

Many former mayors in Vancouver are not looking to run again. What has caused this startling trend? Guest: Max Cameron - Director. Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Minutes Till Doomsday? 27.01.2018 10:08

The Doomsday Clock has moved two minutes closer to midnight. Is there actually any real reason for concern? A National Post Columnist tells us why there isn't. Guest: Tristin Hopper - National Post Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avalanche Risk On The Rise In BC 27.01.2018 7:45

Many people tend to brush off the risks associated with avalanches, including ignoring avalanche warnings. An expert on the matter speaks with Jill about why you should not ignore the warnings. Guest: Josh Smith - Forecaster, Avalanche Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Your Echo Spying On You? 27.01.2018 8:38

A story broke about a voice recognition program developed by the NSA, and people are concerned that these 'home' devices are listening to your every word. Should you be worried? Jill talks tech with Mike. Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 21.01.2018 13:19

Solitary Confinment Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional 21.01.2018 13:36

The supreme court recently struck down the federal solitary confinement law. Director of Litigation at West Coast LEAF joins the Jill Bennett Show to discuss the controversial topic. Guest: Raji Mangat - Director of Litigation West Coast LEAF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mobility Tolls In Vancouver A Solution For Congestion? 21.01.2018 19:58

Jill opens up the phone lines and gets your thoughts on the ongoing congestion issues in Vancouver, and possible solutions the city can introduce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opposition To The Vancouver Empty Homes Tax 21.01.2018 8:39

Some people are upset about the Vacant Homes Tax set to be in place in Vancouver on February 2nd. Guest: Dr. Rainer Borkenhagen Founder Unfair Vancouver Vacant Homes Tax Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices