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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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Charges, Jail-Time & Deportation? 22.10.2017 10:52

Talking about the complex issues in Immigration Law. Guest: Caily DiPuma, Acting Litigation Director of the BCCLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Burrard Bridge 22.10.2017 9:00

Guest: Neal Lamontagne, City Planner / Urbanist / Student (PhD @ UCLA) / Educator (UBC + Langara) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison 22.10.2017 11:21

Raymond Caissie has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years for killing Surrey teen Serena Vermeersch in 2014. Guest: Robert Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Dolphins Take Over The World? 22.10.2017 9:07

Guest: Tristin Hopper, National Post Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick's Picks: Geo-Storm, The Simpsons & A Confusing Title 22.10.2017 9:58

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Celebrating Diwali 21.10.2017 9:54

Diwali Fest events will be held this weekend in Surrey and throughout the lower mainland Guest: Kriti Dewan - Board Chair, Diwali Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardiology Experts From Canada And Around The World Converge In Vancouver 21.10.2017 9:32

Cardiology experts from Canada and around the world converge in Vancouver to brainstorm strategies to eradicate the impact of heart disease, showcase the latest research breakthroughs − and hear hundreds of speakers highlight innovations in science, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Congress delegates return home to their labs and practices armed with new tools and knowledge that will help prev...

Out-Of-Town Homebuyers Have Driven Vancouver Prices Up 5-10% 21.10.2017 8:50

Out-Of-Town Homebuyers Have Driven Vancouver Prices Up 5-10% Guest: Jack Favilukis - UBC Sauder School of Business Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The One-year Anniversary Of The Federal Healthy Eating Strategy 21.10.2017 9:44

Saturday, October 21, 2017, is the one-year anniversary of the federal Healthy Eating Strategy (HES), which has set out a goal to help make the healthier choice the easier choice for all Canadian consumers. As a multi-year strategy, the HES includes initiatives on improving healthy eating information, protecting vulnerable populations, strengthening labelling and claims, improving nutrition qualit...

British Columbians Would Not Legalize Other Drugs 21.10.2017 9:16

British Columbians Would Not Legalize Other Drugs Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Story About A Lovable Pack Dog Named 'Harry' 15.10.2017 13:17

Join bestselling author Chris Czajkowski--and her gregarious and lovable pack dog Harry--for a slide show based on her new book, Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga ($22.95, Harbour Publishing), which provides a fascinating depiction of living in the wilderness--from a dog's eye view. Guest: Chris Czajkowski - Author Harry: A Wilderness Dog Saga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

What To Do About Sexual Abuse And Harassment In The Workplace 15.10.2017 20:23

Jill discusses the Harvey Weinstein case and takes your calls about how to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump Still Threatening To Rip Up NAFTA 15.10.2017 11:27

As the fourth round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations get underway, there is still understandable concern that U.S. President Donald Trump will make good on a threat he has made repeatedly since assuming the Oval Office: that the U.S. will terminate NAFTA. Guest: Carlo Dade - director of the Trade & Investment Centre, Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choi...

Vancouver Byelection: NPA Hector Bremner Wins Council Seat, New School Board Elected 15.10.2017 10:42

Guest: HECTOR BREMNER - NEWLY ELECTED VANCOUVER CITY COUNCILLOR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Bernier Has Dropped Out Of The BC Liberal Leadership Race 15.10.2017 8:32

Mike Bernier has dropped out of the BC Liberal Leadership race ahead of the first Liberal Leadership Debate, which takes place later today. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asking Fossil Fuel Companies To Pay Their Share Of Climate Costs 15.10.2017 8:56

On Thursday, the City of Victoria voted nearly unanimously to send a "Climate Accountability Letter" to 20 of the world's largest fossil fuel companies, asking the companies to pay their share of the municipality's climate costs. Guest: Anjali Appadurai - team member of the “Climate Law in Our Hands” campaign, Climate Communications & Engagement Specialist at West Coast Environmental Law Learn mor...

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 15.10.2017 9:55

Movie picks of the week! The Foreigner, Happy Death Day, And More! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If You're In Vancouver... VOTE! 14.10.2017 11:19

Vancouver By-Election Guest: Janice MacKenzie - City of Vancouver Chief Election Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You Need To Know About Use, Abuse, Addiction And Treatment 14.10.2017 6:35

Public Health Agency of Canada found an estimated 2,458 people died of opioid overdoses in 2016 and of this number, 982 were from BC. This year the number of overdose deaths in BC alone is already over 1000. Join Nirmala Raniga as she discusses what are opioids including fentanyl, understanding opioid addiction, effects of opioids, withdrawal from opioids, preventing overdose and treatment for opi...

Celebrating The Life Of Big John 14.10.2017 11:20

During the early morning hours of Friday Sept 15th Ladner legend “Big John” passed away peacefully in his sleep at his lifelong home on Westminster Avenue in Ladner. His doctor believed him to be in good health and his death was entirely unexpected. Cause of death was a heart attack. Guest: Les Blaney - Guardian for Big John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The State Of Newton Is An Opportunity For The Business Community 14.10.2017 9:07

The State of Newton is an opportunity for the business community to engage in a dialogue that showcases the upcoming investment opportunities for Newton. The presentation outlines the Newton BIA’s proposals and policy directions for the upcoming year, as well as a detail of the achievements of 2017. Guest: Phillip Aguirre - Executive Director, Newton BIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

B.C. Unveils Framework For Electoral Reform Referendum 08.10.2017 12:20

Guest: Max Cameron - Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Local Buyers Come Before Foreign Buyers? 08.10.2017 20:01

Jill Takes Your Calls on Vancouver's mayor giving locals first crack at condo pre-sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Province Appoints Minimum Wage Commission 08.10.2017 6:50

Guest: Marjorie Griffin-Cohen - Economist and a Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at Simon Fraser University, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's Mayor Makes Move To Give Locals First Crack At Condo Pre-sales 08.10.2017 10:03

Guest: Michael Geller - Architect,planner,developer, educator and blogger at http://www.gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices