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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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Will BC Be Able To Survive Under A Minority Government? 28.05.2017 10:14

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

More Seniors Aged 65 And Over Than Youth Under 15 In Canada How To Address The Significant Challenge Of Our Aging Demographic 28.05.2017 9:33

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, CEO for the BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's World Partnership Walk , Canada's Largest Annual Fundraiser Dedicated To Fighting Global Poverty. 28.05.2017 9:34

Guest: Khalil Shariff, Aga Khan Foundation Canada's CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accusations Of Cultural Appropriation Over A Burrito Cart 28.05.2017 6:29

Guest: Ian Tostenson - President, BC Restaurant & Food Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer Has Been Elected Leader Of The Federal Conservative Party. 28.05.2017 11:27

Guest: Alise Mills - Political Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manulife Bank Survey Reveals Canadians Aren't Prepared 27.05.2017 9:35

This week, Manulife Bank released a survey that revealed more than half of Canadian homeowners aren't financially prepared to face rising interest rates, unexpected expenses or an interruption to expenses. Guest: Scott Hannah, President, Credit Counselling Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 4000 People to Participate in BC's Annual MS Walk 27.05.2017 7:16

On Sunday May 28, in communities throughout the province, over 4000 participants will come together for British Columbia's annual Scotiabank MS Walk to demonstrate their power in helping to change the lives of Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Poll Shows British Columbians Want Parties to Work Together 27.05.2017 9:58

A Majority of British Columbians would like to see the BC Green Party supporting the BC NDP in the Legislative Assembly following the outcome of this year's provincial election, a new Insights West poll has found. Guest: Mario Canseco, Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democracy Watch Called On BC's Provincial Parties 21.05.2017 13:16

Guest: Duff Conacher - Co-Founder, Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Does A Person's Religious Beliefs Or Lack Thereof Affect The Way They Think About Social Issues? 21.05.2017 13:58

Guest: Ron Dart - Associate Professor, Religious Studies, University of Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impeachment, Obstructing Justice & What It Means For Donald Trump 21.05.2017 10:36

Guest: Jefferey Myers - Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Law Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Mega-project Aims To Create New Homes For Whales, Dolphins And Porpoises. 21.05.2017 10:36

Guest: Lori Marino - Neuroscientist, specialist in animal behaviour & executive director of The Whale Sanctuary Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MDMA Assisted-Psychotherapy For PTSD 21.05.2017 9:28

Guest: Hayden Rubensohn - Phase 3 MDMA Therapist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tax On Foreign Home Purchases Targets Buyers' Immigration Status, Not Their Citizenship. 21.05.2017 9:18

Guest: Margot Young - Professor, Allard Law School, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Dog's Be Allowed On Restaurant Patios? 21.05.2017 7:14

Guest: Kevin Quinn - Quebec City restauranteur, Cafe-Terrasse La Nouvelle-France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workplace Pressure & Changing Attitudes Towards Meals 20.05.2017 11:53

What are the eating habits of working Canadians? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Lead Author on the Study, Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boating Season Means Boating Safety 20.05.2017 6:02

As boaters across British Columbia prepare for the official start of the 2017 boating season this long weekend, Boating BC is urging boaters to put safety first. National Safe Boating Awareness Week is May 20th to the 26th, coinciding with the launch of the boating season, and Boating BC President Don Prittie says boating is both safe and easy. Guest: Don Prittie - Boating BC President Learn mor...

The Housing Crisis In Metro Vancouver 20.05.2017 9:26

With easier development processes coming into effect, what does it mean for the future of the housing market in Vancouver? Guest: Michael Ferreira - With Urban Analytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bike Lanes & Foot Traffic On The Rise 20.05.2017 10:00

Fewer people are driving in and around Metro Vancouver. What does the bike lane boom and increased foot traffic mean for the future of Vancouver. Guest: Neal Lamontagne - City Planner / Urbanist / Student (PhD @ UCLA) / Educator (UBC + Langara) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awaiting the Results for the BC Election 13.05.2017 12:18

The voting is complete but we still don't have a winner. When will we know who is going to be the next premier of BC? Guest: Keith Baldrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Update On The Okanagan Flood 13.05.2017 8:28

In the Okanagan, there have been homes with basements almost completely filled with water. What's the situation like now? Guest: Richard Cannings, South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protestors Urge Vancouver Aquarium to Empty Their Tanks 13.05.2017 8:49

You'll see more than sea otters, seals and sea lions at the Vancouver Aquarium today. Protestors plan to be there from noon until 2:00 pm as part of a worldwide "Empty the Tanks" demonstration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What To Look For in a Financial Advisor 13.05.2017 9:14

With new disclosure rules on investment fees now firmly in place, Canadians have started receiving statements that reveal some of the amounts that go to their financial advisor in dollar figures as well as percentages. Guest: Talbot Stevens, Author of "The Smart Debt Coach: Secrets of the Rich to Increase Your Wealth and Security" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Rent Bank Facing Funding Gap 07.05.2017 9:16

The Vanouver Rent Bank is now facing a $30,000 funding gap, even as demand for its services continues to grow. Guest: Amanda Pollicino, Director of Community Programs, Network of Inner City Community Services Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Book Set in Victoria Tells The Story of A Young Girl 07.05.2017 10:52

"What We Once Believed" is the story of Maybe, an 11 year old girl living in the backdrop of the Women's Movement in 1971. Guest: Andrea MacPherson, Author, What We Once Believed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices