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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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The Founders Of A Vancouver Summer Day Camp For Refugee Children Mix Education With The Playground 22.07.2017 6:46

Guest: Duncan Bernardo - Co-Founder, East Vancouver Newcomer Group Guets: Dakota Koch - Co-Founder, East Vancouver Newcomer Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Development Fees Going Up In Vancouver Could Make Housing More Affordable 22.07.2017 11:02

Guest: Bob De Witt - CEO, Greater Vancouver Home builders Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kumquat Principle Of Political Publicity 22.07.2017 11:16

Guest: Gerry Nicholls - Former Vice President of the National Citizens Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Role Do Paramedics Play In The Fight Against BC's Wildfires? 16.07.2017 8:25

Guest: Joe Acker - Advanced Care paramedic, BC Ambulance Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Is The Economic Impact Of These Wildfires? 16.07.2017 11:33

Guest: Harry Nelson - Assistant Professor of Forestry at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfire Evacuations More Stressful For First Nations Communities And Residential School Survivors 16.07.2017 8:02

Guest: Amy Christianson - Fire Research Scientist in Edmonton with the Canadian Forest Service at Natural Resources Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams Lake Evacuated As The BC Wildfire Intensifies 16.07.2017 13:02

Guest: Walt Cobb - Mayor, Williams Lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick's Picks - Movie Picks Of The Week! 16.07.2017 10:29

Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie Blogger At Rick's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Echosec Real Time Map For The BC Wildfires 15.07.2017 11:17

Guest: Neil Johnston - Echosec Director of Product Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 In 5 Canadians Tried To Lose Weight Over The Past Year 15.07.2017 10:35

Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Will Things Start To Pick Up Again In BC Politics? 09.07.2017 20:34

GUEST: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Cross Country Bike Trip Raising Funds For Urban Youths In Under Resourced Communities 09.07.2017 17:02

As part of a cycling journey across Canada, Former Queen’s University football star, Curtis Carmichael, will be taking off from Vancouver. Curtis is cycling across the country, as part of a 3,300 km journey, and is seeking donations in support of urban youth that are growing up in under-resourced communities. Curtis’ stated goal is to raise more than $150,000 as part of his tour, which starts Mond...

At The MLB All-Star Break, How Are The Blue Jays Doing? 09.07.2017 14:39

GUEST: Ian Hunter - Contributor, The Sporting News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drinking Alcohol Is On The Decline Among BC Teens 09.07.2017 8:06

Drinking alcohol is on the decline among B.C. teens — but not as much for teens who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. The study results come from data collected from the B.C. Adolescent Health Survey which has surveyed students in grades 7 to 12 on various health questions across B.C. every five years since 1998. GUEST: Elizabet...

Rick’s Picks - Movie Picks Of The Week! 09.07.2017 9:52

GUEST: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Khatsalono Street Party Is Today! 08.07.2017 11:18

Khatsalono Street Party GUEST: Jane McFadden - the Executive Director of the W4th BIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Prime Minister Should Not Be Choosing The Governor General 08.07.2017 11:11

This week, as part of its Democratic Head Campaign, Democracy Watch called on Prime Minister Trudeau to democratize and Canadianize the choice of the next Governor General. Like all the other Officers of Parliament, the Governor General (GG) must be independent of the Prime Minister because s/he makes many key decisions about the operations of Parliament and the government, and so the Prime Minist...

Using Canada 150 Tour Pass To Help Talk About Mental Health and Addiction Stuggles 02.07.2017 8:17

Young Woman using Canada150 pass to tour Canada talking about her mental health and drug addiction strugglesGUEST: Leila Attar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throne Speech Does Little to Sway Voters 02.07.2017 17:22

Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Annual Indian Summer Festival Is Coming Up July 6th to 15th 02.07.2017 9:40

The 7th annual Indian Summer Festival returns to Vancouver with an offering of thought-provoking literary dialogues, world-class musical performances and compelling public art exhibitions. Grammy Award-winning musicians, oral storytellers, hip-hop artists and international visionaries will collaborate at this highly anticipated summer festival in venues across the city from July 6 to 15. GUEST: Si...

Rick’s Picks - Movie Picks Of The Week! 02.07.2017 9:55

GUEST: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Canada Day We’ll See The Lowest Gas Prices In Seven Years. 01.07.2017 11:53

Guest: Dan McTeague - Senior Petroleum Analyst, Gasbuddy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throne Speech Transportation Promises 25.06.2017 15:13

Guest: Linda Hepner - Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canuck The Crow Vs The Canada Post 25.06.2017 4:44

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Public Art In Vancouver's Ackery's Alley Funded By Kickstarter 25.06.2017 13:35

Guest: Charles Gauthier - CEO and President of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices