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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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Episodes

Inner Engineering Workshop - Cultivating Human Potential 07.05.2017 8:24

Vancouver resident and electrical engineer Prasad Sristi can articulate how he has been able to utilize the skills he learned in a meditation/yoga seminar in his day-to-day life. Guest: Prasad Sristi, Graduate of the Inner Engineering Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heavy Rain Doesn't Equal Less Water Restrictions 07.05.2017 8:01

April saw 21 days of rain, but it doesn't mean Metro Vancouver is about to put off water restrictions. Guest: Inder Singh, Policy Planning and Analysis - Water Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Quest For Better BC Child Care 07.05.2017 20:28

With the election coming up, people are wondering about what can be done towards child care in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Few Days of the BC Election Campaign 07.05.2017 10:50

Where do things stand entering the final few days of the election campaign? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Chief Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choosing To Be A Single Mother 07.05.2017 10:50

A single mother tells her story of why she chose to raise a baby on her own. Guest: Merewyn Hines, mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Housing Study Reveals Interesting Statistic 07.05.2017 9:46

A new study says the highest priced houses in municipalities in Metro Vancouver are owned by those with the lowest median household incomes. Guest: Tsur Somerville, Senior Fellow, UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking Back at Fort McMurray 07.05.2017 6:45

It's been 1 year since a fire tore through Fort McMurray and left its residents without a home. What has happened since? Guest: Sonya Chatman, Fort McMurray Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mainstream 3D Bio-Printing 07.05.2017 11:03

Global experts gathered at the University of British Columbia to discuss the latest trends in 3D bio-printing - Creating living tissue and organs. Guest: Professor Vikramaditya Yadav of UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Rick's Picks" - Movie Picks of the Week! 07.05.2017 11:05

Guardians of the Galaxy, Sandcastles, Big Eyes, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SportAbility & BMO Vancouver Marathon is on May 7 06.05.2017 7:14

GUEST: Aidan Battley - SportAbility Ambassador, Sledge Hockey player with Dwarfism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Details on 'Jane’s Walk Vancouver' 06.05.2017 7:13

GUEST: Soraiya Salemohamed - Community Manager for Jane's Walk Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passenger Ferry Service Between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Coal Harbour is set to Begin 06.05.2017 9:58

Passenger ferry service between Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Coal Harbour in Vancouver will start Saturday with an 8 a.m. departure from the docks at the Vancouver Convention Centre. GUEST: Martin Rissley- General Manager, V2V Vacations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Desk Light Changes Colours to let Colleagues know when an Employee Shouldn’t be Interrupted 06.05.2017 8:12

A UBC computer scientist has invented a unique desk light that automatically switches from green to red when you are ‘in the zone’ and shouldn’t be disturbed by colleagues. GUEST: Thomas Fritz - Assistant Professor at UBC who started work on the invention at the University of Zurich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping Your Garden Alive after a Harsh Winter 30.04.2017 23:32

This winter has left many gardners with questions on how to maintain their plants. Guest: Wim Vanderzalm, Owner of Art Knapp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Woman Receives $4M ICBC Settlement 30.04.2017 15:14

An ICBC settlement for an injured Surrey Woman includes $100k in surrogacy fees if the woman ever decides to have a baby. Guest: Dr. Al Yuzpe, Vancouver Fertility Specialist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting Serious About the BC Election 30.04.2017 9:11

With the BC election just around the corner, we begin discussing the candidates and what they can do for the province. Guest: Max Cameron, Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Already Densely Populated Metrotown is About to Get Crowded 30.04.2017 13:21

Maywood is one of the most densely populated areas in Vancouver, yet it's being targeted for increased density in the Metrotown Development Plan. Guest: Craig Jones, PhD Candidate, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Years Since Ellen's Coming Out Episode 30.04.2017 9:58

Ellen Degeneres made history 20 years ago today when she and her TV character came out on national television in "The Puppy Episode". Guest: Memoree Joelle, Editor In Chief, Lifeafterellen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Rick's picks" - Movie Picks of the Week! 30.04.2017 11:14

"The Circle", "Maudie", "Footloose" & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting on Donald Trumps First 100 Days 29.04.2017 9:50

It's been 100 days since Donald Trump began his reign as US president. Guest: Ines de La Cuetara, Global National Washington Bureau Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-living the LA Riots 25 Years Later 29.04.2017 10:27

It's been 25 years since the LA riots, some of the worst civil unrest in American history. Guest: George Garrett, Legendary CKNW Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia Searching for New Energy Sources 29.04.2017 6:31

According to a new report, British Columbia has enough details about the height, frequency, and direction of it's coastal waves to start developing wave energy converters. Guest: Bryson Robertson, Adjunt professor, University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-Vaxxers Aren't the Only Ones to Blame 29.04.2017 10:26

A new report from the CD Howe Institute on Immunization rates puts the blame on "fence-sitting" parents. Guest: Colin Busby, Associate Director, Research, C.D. Howe Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Cancer Survivor Tells his Story of Undergoing an Experimental, Groundbreaking Procedure 23.04.2017 9:10

GUEST: Ed London – Bladder Cancer Survivor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Examining the Effects of Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy 23.04.2017 7:24

GUEST: Dr. Timothy Oberlander - Developmental pediatrician at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices