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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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It’s A Busy Weekend In BC Politics 05.11.2017 12:45

It’s a busy weekend in BC Politics. The BC Liberals held their second leadership debate on Saturday in Prince George and the NDP is holding a convention in Vancouver Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Vancouver Flood Urban Areas With Housing To Reduce Prices 05.11.2017 8:38

Sam Sullivan Commits To: “Flood Urban Areas With Housing To Reduce Prices” Guest: Sam Sullivan - BC Liberal Leadership Candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Needs To Be Done To Prevent Financial Abuse Of B.C.'s Seniors 05.11.2017 9:11

Vancity Credit Union says more needs to be done to prevent financial abuse of B.C.'s seniors after a survey it commissioned found almost nothing had changed in the three years since its last survey on the issue. Guest: Daniel Fontaine - CEO, BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welfare Food Challenge Adjusts To B.C.'s New Welfare Rates 05.11.2017 6:38

Welfare Food Challenge adjusts to B.C.'s new welfare ratesGuest: DJ Larkin - Participant, Welfare Food Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B’nai Brith Canada Is Calling For A Vancouver Imam To Be Dismissed 05.11.2017 11:03

B’nai Brith Canada is calling for a Vancouver imam to be dismissed after urging his congregation to give Palestinians “money, weapons and expertise” and that it was “an individual duty that we all share their Jihad and their struggle against the Zionists.” Guest: Michael Mostyn - CEO, B’nai Brith Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 05.11.2017 9:27

Today: Thor: Ragnarok, Bad Moms, and More! “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

Providing Opportunities For Craftspeople To Connect With The Community 04.11.2017 10:41

Circle Craft is a unique BC Artist Cooperative dedicated to providing opportunities for craftspeople to connect with the community. Formed in 1972, Circle Craft has grown to become a major force in the marketing and promotion of quality craft utilizing a ‘direct from the artist’ approach. Built on a reputation for integrity and quality, both our annual Christmas Market and the shop and gallery on...

How Will An Hour Less Of Sleep Impact Headaches And Migraines? 04.11.2017 9:19

How will an hour less of sleep impact neurological conditions like headaches and migraines? According to the Headache Society of Canada, each day, at least half a million Canadians manage daily migraine symptoms. Guest: Dr. Sian Spacey - President of the Canadian Headache Society, Headache and Migraine Expert at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save Hawthorne Rotary Park! 04.11.2017 8:22

Surrey city councillors will vote next week on a controversial proposal to build a road through a popular park on the city’s north side. Guest: Steven Pettigrew - Save Hawthorne Rotary Park Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-Harassment Campaign Ensures You Have A Good Night Out 04.11.2017 8:48

Over the years - especially on weekend nights - Granville Street has become messy, somewhat of a gong show, and often dangerous. Local anti-harassment campaign - Good Night Out - is hoping to make the streets a little bit safer, but helping “foster a safer environment” by preventing or intervening in harassment, handing out water bottles and snacks, and helping “vulnerable patrons” get into cabs....

Housing The Homeless In The Winter Months 04.11.2017 9:02

With the first snowflakes hitting the ground yesterday, Union Gospel Mission opened 20 new shelter spaces. Guest: Derek Weiss - Spokesperson for Union Gospel Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goings On in BC Politics 29.10.2017 10:09

Guest: Mike Smyth, Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Human Rights Commission Returns 29.10.2017 11:49

The Province is re-establishing the British Columbia Human Rights Commission. To do this thoughtfully, feedback is being gathered to help guide decisions on the role, functions and priorities of the new commission. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, MLA, North Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soccer Fans Unite As Whitecaps Big Game Approaches 29.10.2017 8:44

The city is still buzzing following the Vancouver Whitecaps’ first playoff victory in franchise history on home turf. The club is anticipating a big turnout Sunday, when the squad kick off against the Seattle Sounders in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Peter Czimmermann, President, Secretary, Vancouver Southsiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firework Rules 29.10.2017 7:58

When and where can you buy and launch your fireworks during the Halloween season? You might be surprised about the rules that surround the purchase and use of fireworks in and around Vancouver. Guest: Raymond Greenwood, Mr Fireworks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ride Share in Smaller Communities 29.10.2017 10:09

We talk a lot about Ride Share, such as Uber and Lyft, in Vanouver...But what about the smaller communities and surrounding cities? What is their take on the NDP Government dragging their feet on bringing in Ride Sharing. Guest: Mike Clay, Mayor, City of Port Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick's Picks - Jigsaw, Stranger Things & The Walking Dead 29.10.2017 9:42

It's a scary, holloween style Rick's Picks this week. Guest: Rick Forchuk, Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ipsos Is Releasing New Federal Polling Numbers Today 28.10.2017 9:47

Ipsos is releasing new federal polling numbers today. The information is embargoed until 8AM ET will be published by Global. Guest: Darrell Bricker - CEO, Ipsos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Emergency Preparedness Session Designed For Loved Ones Of Military Members And First Responders 28.10.2017 9:41

This weekend, the Mainland BC Military Family Resource Centre (BCMFRC) is putting families first and presenting an emergency preparedness session specifically designed for the loved ones of military members and first responders. Research has shown that it’s much easier for military members and first responders to focus on their jobs – including in dangerous situations – if they know their families...

Surrey School Coalition To Hold A Rally In Surrey 28.10.2017 7:52

Guest: Karen Tan - President Chair Surrey District Parent Advisory Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver's Transportation Plans Driven By Politics 28.10.2017 9:37

Guest: Mike Klassen - Civic Affairs Columnist, Vancouver Courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democracy Watch May Take Ethics Commissioner To Court 28.10.2017 10:22

Democracy Watch will take Ethics Commissioner to court if she doesn’t recuse herself from Morneau meeting and decisions – she is biased due to past advice on blind trust, setting up ethics “smokescreen” for him, and serving on six-month renewable contract from Trudeau Cabinet. Guest: Duff Conacher - Co-Founder, Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets: How to Pack Your Bags 22.10.2017 15:22

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

Understanding the #MeToo Campaign 22.10.2017 11:04

Guest: Lauren McKeon, Authour, The F-Bomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is It Time For Uber or More Reviews? 22.10.2017 19:07

Listener Feedback on Uber in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices