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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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Trump tariffs blocked... then reinstated! 29.05.2025 34:41

Former BC NDP MLA Melanie Mark comes on to share her reaction to the rapid passing of Bills 14 and 15! The mayor and council in Bellingham have penned a letter expressing their "commitment" to Canada amid ongoing tensions with the Trump tariffs. Speaking of which, U.S. courts blocked... then reinstated... Trump’s tariffs. What now?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tackling MS one race at a time! 29.05.2025 10:41

Ridge Meadows triathlete Michelle Taschereau is taking on her unpredictable, disabling disease one race at a time! Guest: Michelle Taschereau - Lower Mainland (Pitt Meadows) woman living with MS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC NDP MLA reacts to Bills 14 and 15 29.05.2025 11:08

Former BC NDP MLA Melanie Mark comes on to share her reaction to the passing of Bills 14 and 15. Guest: Melanie Mark - Former BC NDP MLA and Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enacting tougher bail laws, & Taxi drivers pushing back on Uber's expansion! 28.05.2025 31:28

BC is calling on the new federal justice minister to enact tougher bail laws. Was a chair THROWN at an Abbotsford Canucks announcer?! BC taxi drivers say they're unhappy with Uber’s province-wide expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

King Charles delivers throne speech, & Spanish Banks quietly increases parking rate! 27.05.2025 34:15

The King has officially opened Canada's 45th Parliament by reading a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty. Spanish Banks quietly increased its parking to $1.50/hour! A three Judge panel from BC Court of Appeal ruled that the BC NDP Bill 26 MEVA legislation, introduced in May 2023, aimed at pushing through the 7th/8th and Arbutus development, is unconstitution...

Vancouver's dismal real estate market, Struggling thrift stores, & Amazing fossil discovery! 26.05.2025 36:41

Vancouver's real estate market is so dismal right now, that realtors have begun turning down new listings! Local non-profit thrift stores say they're facing tough times as rents continue to rise. The fossil that was recognized two years ago as one of B-C's official emblems has now been confirmed as belonging to a new genus of prehistoric animals not previously identified. Learn more about your ad...

The Massey Tunnel saga continues.... A leading cardiovascular disease researcher from SFU is ringing the alarm on heart health, and notorious high-risk offender Randall Hopley was re-arrested hours after release from the Mission Institution ,... 23.05.2025 35:40

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Ahead of ostrich cull, RCMP warn B.C. farm protesters of possible arrest City council approves permanent Vancouver sign. WorkSafe BC’s confusing and contradictory gratuities as assessed payroll policy must be immediately paused and reassessed. 22.05.2025 34:56

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Metro Vancouver falling behind on housing! 22.05.2025 11:58

A Metro Vancouver report shows the region is building only HALF the housing that municipalities actually need. Guest: Anne McMullin - President and CEO, Urban Development Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. government drops contract with special consultant on Downtown Eastside 22.05.2025 12:55

B.C. government drops contract with special consultant on Downtown Eastside. Guest: Amanda Burrows - Executive Director, First United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guide dog kicked out of Walmart, & Swimming with sharks! 21.05.2025 34:55

A woman was kicked out of Walmart for trying to enter with her guide dog! Vancouver's opulent CURV tower gets away with switching out of below-market housing. Lewis Pugh is tackling the waters where Jaws was filmed(50 years ago)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post strike notice, Involuntary hospital stays, & FBI Director accusing Canada! 20.05.2025 30:09

Canada Post says it received strike notice yesterday from the union representing more than 55-thousand postal workers and employees plan to walk out Friday if a deal isn't reached. BC says it doesn't know how many people are on extended leave from involuntary hospital stays. The Director of the FBI is making some scathing accusations towards Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

FBI boss makes scathing accusations at Canada 20.05.2025 8:40

FBI boss Kash Patel launched some scathing accusations at Canada, suggesting that drugs and terrorists are entering the US through our shared border. Guest: Calvin Chrustie - Senior Partner, Critical Risk Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighting some famous red wine blends! 16.05.2025 12:44

Highlighting some famous red wine blends! Hester Creek Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 2022. ($34.99 Platinum National Wine Awards of Canada and double gold at All Canadian Wine awards) 45% Grenache, 38% Syrah (includes 2% of co-fermented Viognier), and 17% Mourvedre Roche Wines Nuances 2020 ($36). A blend of 47% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Syrah...

Shocking twist in the World Junior Hockey trial, & Hudson Bay being sold to Canadian Tire! 16.05.2025 30:41

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team will now continue WITHOUT a jury. Jurors in the case were dismissed after one of them submitted a note to the judge saying some panel members felt defence lawyers for one of the accused were making fun of them. Plus, we are learning more about a brazen armed robbery that took place at a Donair shop in New Westmins...

Ostriches on a BC farm being culled due to avian flu concerns 16.05.2025 12:36

400 ostriches on a BC farm are on the cusp of being culled due to avian flu concerns. Guest: Lyle Oberg - Board Member, Alberta Health Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC ostrich farm is asking for supporters to help stand up against a cull 16.05.2025 13:31

Supporters urged to ‘surround’ BC farm where 400 ostriches have been ordrered to be culled. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Lawyer with Breder Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next-gen technology is helping high-rises ride out earthquakes! 16.05.2025 8:25

UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe. Guest: Dr. Tony Yang - Structural engineering professor in UBC’s faculty of applied science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car theft, Court-ordered ostrich cull still stands, & Alcohol on beaches! 15.05.2025 34:26

How car thefts are costing Canadians emotionally and financially! A cull still stands against 400 ostriches, and time is running out. The alcohol on beaches program is back for the summer! What rules do you need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loblaw price increases, Rethinking Canada's firearm policies, & More on a planned ostrich cull! 14.05.2025 34:35

The head of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says the company expects a surge of tariff-related price increases at its stores as its pre-tariff inventory runs out. The federal government’s firearms prohibitions have created serious barriers for both businesses and citizens. Canada’s healthy firearms community rooted in tradition, sport, and necessity is now burdened with confusion, inaccessibility, and fear. We c...

Canada's new Housing Minister, Vancouver's dire housing market, & Fixing the DTES! 13.05.2025 34:32

Canada's new Housing Minister is former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson! Vancouver's condo market is in DIRE shape. What can be done to improve the situation. A $150k consultant was hired to look into the Downtown Eastside. Was this really necessary?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okanagan distiller claims maple leaf washing is duping consumers! 13.05.2025 11:49

Okanagan distiller claims maple leaf washing is duping consumers. Guest: Tyler Dyck - President of the Craft Distillers Guild of BC, and the Canadian Craft Distillers Alliance and the CEO of Vernon and Kelowna-based Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spike in measles cases, & Bringing more US-based nurses to BC! 12.05.2025 39:12

The City of Langley is responding to the termination of the Shared Policing Agreement. Germ-guy Jason Tetro joins us to discuss why we're seeing a shocking rise in measles cases. The quest to bring more US-based nurses to BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wheelchair ramp stolen from Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours 12.05.2025 5:45

A wheelchair ramp has been stolen from the Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours. Guest: Gerry O’Neil - Owner, Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streamlining trucking standards, Growing populations, & BC's economy holding steady! 09.05.2025 29:49

TransLink is offering streamlined trucking standards for the region. A small Metro Vancouver municipality could triple in population — and not everyone's happy about it. BC's jobs minister says the province's job force is "holding steady" in the face of global volatility and shifting economic winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices