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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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Bike Lanes Upsetting Ambulance Workers 25.11.2017 8:49

Bike lanes in Vancouver are a thing for debate almost on a weekly basis. Now the Ambulance service is pulling a bike lane, near the hospital, into the mix. Guest: Cameron Eby, Union President, Ambulance Paramedics of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Messaging At Farmers Markets 25.11.2017 9:54

Concerns are being raised about T-shirts displaying political messages that are being warn during farmers markets in White Rock. Should vendors have to silence their political allegiances during the hours they are selling their goods? Guest: Grant Meyer, City of White Rock Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s The Subject Of A Fraud Case In Vancouver 19.11.2017 11:35

He Promised Riches and Entry to Canada. Now He’s the Subject of a Fraud Case in Vancouver Guest: Dan Levin - New York Times Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building MS Awareness And Raising Research Funds To End MS 19.11.2017 9:51

The Women Against MS (WAMS) Luncheon is an annual networking event in support of one of Canada’s leading health charities, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. In addition to raising funds for MS research and support, the WAMS Luncheon is an excellent networking event that provides table purchasers and sponsors high profile exposure. The luncheon attracts leading professionals and organizatio...

The Largest Affordable Housing Conference In Western Canada Kicks Off Today 19.11.2017 9:40

The Largest Affordable Housing Conference In Western Canada Kicks Off Today In Richmond. Guest: Jill Atkey - Managing Director of BC Non-Profit Housing Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds Of Millions Of Penalties Issued By B.C. Securities Commission Going Unpaid 19.11.2017 7:34

Hundreds Of Millions Of Penalties Issued By B.C. Securities Commission Going Unpaid Guest: Gordon Hoekstra - Reporter, Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academic Takes On Vancouver’s Housing-Supply ‘Myth’ 19.11.2017 10:05

Academic Takes On Vancouver’s Housing-Supply ‘Myth’ Guest: John Rose - instructor in the department of geography and environment at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 19.11.2017 9:40

Justice League, Wonder, And More! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samaritan’s Purse Canada Providing Aid To Thousands Of Impoverished Rohingya People 18.11.2017 6:45

Samaritan’s Purse Canada is providing medical aid and distributing emergency supplies to thousands of impoverished Rohingya people from Myanmar who have fled for their lives to escape violence. Guest: Kalisse Barwich - Langley Nurse heading to Bangladesh with Samaritan’s Purse Canada on Monday for 3 weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coquitlam Teachers Association Seeks Changes To Proposed Parent Code Of Conduct 18.11.2017 8:45

Coquitlam Teachers Association Seeks Changes To Proposed Parent Code Of Conduct Guest: Ken Christensen - President, Coquitlam Teachers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12th Season Of Canyon Lights At Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Has Been Extended 18.11.2017 6:11

In response to popular demand, the 12th season of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has been extended. From November 23 to January 28 the park is alive with lights, lights and more lights! Last year, Canyon Lights imagery was so popular, it was the top trending hashtag in Canada for #ChristmasLights on Instagram! Guest: Stacy Chala - Capilano Bridge Communications Manager Learn more...

Avalanche Forecasting Season Begins Next Week 18.11.2017 8:06

Avalanche forecasting season begins next week—first forecasts will be issued Nov 23. As they don’t have a lot of data coming in from the field at the moment, we won’t be able to talk specifics in regards to backcountry conditions. Focus will be on early-season conditions in general and the hazards associated with a thin snowpack. Also general advice to backcountry users on what they should be doin...

Riverview Hospital Site To See New Centre For Adults With Mental Health And Addiction Challenges 18.11.2017 10:27

Riverview Hospital Site To See New Centre For Adults With Mental Health And Addiction Challenges Guest: Richard Stewart - Mayor of Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interactive Metro Vancouver Map Shows Dramatic Effects Of Rising Sea Levels 12.11.2017 11:06

Interactive Metro Vancouver Map Shows Dramatic Effects Of Rising Sea Levels Guest: John Clague - Professor, Earth Sciences, SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heritage Woods Teens Exercise In Port Moody To Save Lives In Somalia 12.11.2017 8:12

Heritage Woods Teens Exercise In Port Moody To Save Lives In Somalia Guest: Ishana Lodhia - Heritage Woods Student Guest: Mikayla Susin - Heritage Woods Student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Leaders Reach Agreement On Revised Trans-pacific Partnership Trade Pact 12.11.2017 10:10

Canada, world leaders reach agreement on ‘core elements’ of revised Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Guest: Carlo Dade - Trade & Investment Centre director, Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Water Matters 12.11.2017 9:11

NatureTalks: Why Water Matters Guest: Michael Curnes - Director of Development in BC for the Nature Conservancy of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Now More Dependent On Real Estate Than Alberta Is On Oil 12.11.2017 9:04

B.C. Now More Dependent On Real Estate Than Alberta Is On Oil Guest: Trevor Tombe - Associate Professor of Economics, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC’s Finance Minister Disagrees With Proposed Split On Pot Tax Revenue 12.11.2017 8:05

BC’s Finance Minister Disagrees With Proposed Split On Pot Tax Revenue Guest: Kris Sims - BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 12.11.2017 9:05

Murder On The Orient Express, Daddy's Home 2, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month? 11.11.2017 7:38

Did you know November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Senior pets are often overlooked, but are in need of a second chance. They are fiercely loving and loyal companions, most are fully trained – so they won’t eat your shoes – and you can most certainly teach an old dog some new tricks if you spend the time. Guest: Rup Parmar - PetSmart store leader of the South Surrey store in BC and he is...

Talking About The Vancouver Poppy Fund 11.11.2017 9:13

Talking About The Vancouver Poppy Fund Guest: Angus Stanfield - Past President, BC/Yukon Command Royal Canadian Legion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number Of Canadians Planning To Attend Remembrance Day Services Climbing 11.11.2017 8:04

Number of Canadians planning to attend Remembrance Day services climbing as the centenary of the First World War armistice approaches Guest: Anthony Wilson-Smith - President & CEO, Historica Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Man Brings The First World War To Life, In Colour 11.11.2017 9:45

B.C. Man Brings The First World War To Life, In Colour Guest: Jeremy Diamond - Executive Director, Vimy Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North America Is In The Grips Of A Drug Epidemic 05.11.2017 10:52

North America is in the grips of a drug epidemic. While deaths across the continent soar, Travis Lupick's Fighting for Space explains the concept of harm reduction as a crucial component of a city's response to the drug crisis. It tells the story of a grassroots group of addicts in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside who waged a political street fight for two decades to transform how the city treats its...