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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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How will the Federal Budget impact Vancouver? 26.03.2017 12:50

The Liberal government has unveiled its second federal budget this Wednesday. Bill Curry joins Sterling Faux to discuss the Highlights from the 2017 federal budget tabled Wednesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the future of Railtown? 26.03.2017 5:09

The future of Railtown, Vancouver’s vital centre of technology businesses, is in jeopardy due to a number of ill-considered proposed zoning amendments intended to recapture the neighbourhood’s industrial past. That’s the assessment of a group of Railtown technology companies and property owners that have banded together to persuade the city to abandon the proposed amendments and prevent the guttin...

A Preview of the Vancouver International Auto Show 26.03.2017 11:30

Ahead of the Vancouver International Auto Show, happening March 28 to April 2 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. What newest technology can you expect in cars syou can expect to see ? GUEST: Jason Heard - Executive Director of Vancouver International Auto Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of NHL Players in the Olympics & more with Rob Williams 26.03.2017 9:45

A change in IOC policy means that player insurance, transportation costs, and accommodation – valued at $15-20 million according to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman – will no longer be covered, as they have been in previous Olympics with NHL participation. GUEST: Rob Williams- Daily Hive Sports Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 26.03.2017 10:29

GUEST: Rick Forchuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Level of Uncertainty 25.03.2017 13:11

Guest: Brad Henderson, President and CEO of Sotheby's International Reality Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Attack Ads Work? 25.03.2017 17:09

Guest: Gerry Nicholls, Politial Strategist who has helped Conservative campaigns in Canada and the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Afford A House These Days 25.03.2017 10:50

Guest: Jeffery Schwartz, Executive Director, Consolidated Credit Counselling Services of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Overview of the New Premiums on Mortgages Announced on March 17th 19.03.2017 8:54

Guest: Steve Saretsky. Realtor with Sutton West Coast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much is the BC Film Industry Propped up by Taxpayers? 19.03.2017 7:53

Guest: Jordan Bateman - BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Playing Outside as Kids Could Benefit the Planet 19.03.2017 8:52

Research by Catherine Broom, assistant. Professor in the Faculty of Education at UBC Okanagan, shows that 87 per cent of study respondents who played outside as children expressed a continued love of nature as young adults. Of that group, 84 per cent said taking care of the environment was a priority. GUEST: Catherine Broom- Assistant Prof, Faculty of Education, UBC Okanagan Learn more about your...

The Former Chair of the UN Disarmament Committee on the Present State of the Nuclear Weapons Landscape 19.03.2017 8:58

Former MP, Senator, and Chair of the UN Disarmament Committee Douglas Roche on the State of the Nuclear Weapons Landscape GUEST: Douglas Roche- Former Member of Parliament & Senator, Canada’s Ambassador for disarmament to the UN and chair of the UN Disarmament Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Overview of Groundbreaking Research- Understanding Type 2 Diabetes 19.03.2017 7:59

A senior investigator into a study at McMaster University discusses new research that reveals more information of type 2 diabetes, and measures that could lead to remission of the disease. GUEST: Hertzel Gerstein -Senior Investigator of the study, McMaster University Dept. of Medicine, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! 19.03.2017 10:56

“Beauty & The Beast”, “Goon 2”, “Anne”, and more. GUEST: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a Home Inspection 18.03.2017 11:33

Guest: Bob Hamm, Vice President of the Home Inspectors Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Chance to Meet Humanitarians 18.03.2017 9:31

Guest: Christine Persaud, Canadian Red Cross International Operations Security Advisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renewable Energy in Vancouver by 2050 18.03.2017 11:39

Guest: Brett Zuehlke, Student at SFU, The work from his master's research project contributed to the report put out on Vancouver's Renewable City Strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many People Choose Organic Thinking It’s Better For Humans And The Planet, But A New UBC Study Finds That Might Not Always Be The Case 12.03.2017 8:22

Many people choose organic thinking it’s better for humans and the planet, but a new UBC study published today in Science Advances finds that might not always be the case. GUEST: Verona Seufert - researcher at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Episode: Marijuana Activist's React To The Arrests Of Marc & Jodie Emery & Is Organic Food Better For You/Environment? 12.03.2017 1:36:16

Prominent marijuana activists Marc and Jodie Emery have been granted bail after being arrested in Toronto. The self-styled “Prince” and “Princess of Pot” were arrested at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Wednesday evening and charged with several drug-related offences on Thursday. Marc Emery faces 15 charges, including conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, trafficking, possession f...

The Conjoined - Nominated For Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize 12.03.2017 10:14

GUEST: Jen Sookfong Lee - Author, The Conjoined Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Is Heading To A Summit March 14-15, Along With China And Korea, To Discuss The Future Of The TPP And Asia Pacific Trade 12.03.2017 6:03

The United States' exit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership supposedly killed the deal. But the remaining countries, including Canada, are heading to a summit March 14-15, along with China and Korea, to discuss the future of the deal and Asia Pacific trade. GUEST: Carlo Dade -Director of the Trade & Investment Centre, Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Most Canadians Are Expressing Moderate Confidence At Minimum In Their Government’s Ability To Deal With The U.S. 12.03.2017 10:36

Between shouts-out from the presidential podium during his first speech to a joint session of Congress, to multiple handshakes in the Oval Office, it appears that for now, U.S. President Donald Trump holds more admiration for Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau than other traditional American allies. And while the Trump-Trudeau association is in its infancy, a new public opinion poll from Ang...

Should We Get Rid Of Daylight Saving Time? 12.03.2017 18:53

While clocks are set to spring ahead an hour for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday morning, ICBC is warning drivers to be alert and well rested for the start of the new season. ICBC says losing an hour’s sleep may have an impact on your alertness and awareness when you’re behind the wheel. But according to “Sleep Thieves” author Stanley Coren, society is already chronically sleep deprived. Learn more...

Business Owners In Railtown Are Fighting A City Proposal That They Say Will Destroy Its Long-Established Status As A Hub For Tech And Graphic Design 12.03.2017 11:53

For the last couple of decades, tech companies, architects, and other design businesses that gravitate toward old, character industrial buildings have moved into the portside area known as Railtown and flourished. The community is strong, the neighbours know each other, and some have been so successful they’ve had to move out of the area in search of a bigger space. GUEST: Raseel Sehmi - Manager,...

Children Of The Street Society Have Launched A Campaign Highlighting The Tactics That Online Predators Use To Exploit Youth 12.03.2017 10:16

Sexual extortion takes many forms. As social media sharing becomes more accessible to today’s teens and youth, so does the exploitation of these users. Unlike providing private information like credit card numbers to online retailers, sending an intimate photo doesn’t come with terms and conditions before you click “send”. During B.C.’s Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness...