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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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Municipal Mayors' staggering salaries, & The uncertain future of TikTok! 17.01.2025 36:05

Global News has uncovered the staggering amounts some mayors are getting paid because of lucrative stipends for sitting on multiple boards. This is renewing calls for more transparency about municipal politicians' compensations. What does the future of TikTok look like? The Chinese social video app merged in 2017 with the competing app Musical.ly, which also launched in China. That kicked off a re...

Learning from BC's past wildfires! 17.01.2025 8:12

How can we look at and analyze past BC wildfires to better fight them in the future? Guest: Jen Baron - Postdoctoral Researcher & Incoming Assistant Professor in Fire Ecology, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump declares economic war, Backyard chickens practicing social distancing, & Endorsements rolling in for Carney! 16.01.2025 34:16

BC Premier David Eby says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made a "declaration of economic war'' on Canada and B.C. with his proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Vancouver backyard chickens are practicing social distancing from wild birds amid the rising H5N1 risk. Endorsements are rolling in as Mark Carney announces his bid for Liberal Leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

LA wildfires hitting close to home, City Councilor Adriane Carr stepping down, & Ostrich cull possibly breaching local laws! 15.01.2025 28:06

The LA wildfires have claimed the childhood home of a former BC lions player. He comes on to tell his story. Vancouver City Councilor Adriane Carr says she's stepping down and is urging voters to turn out in a byelection to choose her successor. A Lawyer says that the recent order to cull 400 BC ostriches may be breaching cruelty law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal leadership race, Students being excluded from BC schools, & The top hairstylist in Canada! 14.01.2025 36:19

Former BC premier Christy Clark says she has decided not to seek the federal Liberal leadership. BC ombudsperson Jay Chalke is investigating the exclusion of a number students from BC public schools. A BC hairdresser is being named top stylist in Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poco Mayor Brad West is sounding the alarm on excess immigration 14.01.2025 14:03

The Mayor of Port Coquitlam has some choice words on BC's influx of immigration. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pausing the EV rebate program, Planning for extreme weather, & Campsite reservations! 13.01.2025 29:25

The electric vehicle transition in Canada is about to become more expensive for Canadians, as Transport Canada announces it's pausing its EV rebate program. A proposed motion is hoping to establish better extreme-weather-planning measures in Burnaby's community plan. Campsite reservations for the May long weekend open this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump sentenced in hush money case, Rustad claims election wrongdoings, & Melanie Joly bows out of Liberal leadership race! 10.01.2025 29:19

President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. Elections BC to probe election complaint lodged by BC Conservatives Another higher-profile Liberal has bowed out of the party's leadership race. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says while she's ready to become the first female leader of the Liberal party, she's...

LA wildfire updates, Resetting the severance system, & Axing capital gains changes! 09.01.2025 34:36

At least 180,000 residents under evacuation orders in Los Angeles area due to ongoing wildfires. What's the latest info? A recent op-ed from The Orca argues that the BC severance system needs a reset. Finally, many are calling on Ottawa to axe capital gains changes amid much uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LA wildfire coverage, Federal legislation in limbo, & Liberal MP reacts to Trudeau's resignation! 08.01.2025 31:14

Multiple massive wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force. Trudeau's resignation is leaving some federal legislation(that could affect BC) in limbo. Speaking of Trudeau, how are Liberal MPs feeling about the news of his resignation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does money REALLY buy happiness? 08.01.2025 10:37

A fascinating new study seeks to find out if money really CAN buy happiness! Guest: Säde Stenlund - Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and author of the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crews surveying Massey Tunnel site, Trump doubles down on threats, & BC Wineries allowed to sell in Alberta again! 07.01.2025 30:41

A heads up to commuters using the Massey Tunnel: There will be crews working on-site for the next 6 months (but it's only for geotechnical surveys, so don't get your hopes up). Trump is doubling down on his threats to make Canada the 51st state. BC wineries are now once again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Court of Appeal rules Kitsilano development law as unconstitutional 07.01.2025 7:52

The BC Court of Appeal says a law passed by the provincial government to stave off opposition to a supportive housing development in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kitsilano is unconstitutional. Guest: Karen Finnan - Director and Spokesperson for Kitsilano Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau is stepping down as PM, and reactions are pouring in! 06.01.2025 35:40

It's official! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he will be stepping down as the Liberal leader. What does the future look like for the Liberal party? Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Guest: John Rustad - Leader of the Conservative Party of BC Guest: Lisa Raitt - Former Transport Minister - Conservative Party of Canada - current...

Warren Kinsella reacts to Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation! 06.01.2025 11:57

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended weeks of speculation this morning by announcing he will step down. He also said Governor General Mary Simon has agreed to his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24th. Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best cheap eats in Vancouver! 03.01.2025 11:07

Highlighting some amazing $10-or-less dishes in Vancouver! Chao Mami -- $10 pho and other dishes from 2-6pm daily The Naam -- $10 burgers during happy hour 3-6pm Mon - Fri Bodega on Main -- $10 items on happy hour Coast Restaurant -- $10 items on happy hour --Happy Hour is on Monday to Friday from 2:30pm – 5:30pm and Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 5:30pm. Santo Taco -- Tacos are $3.99 each during...

Growing problems in Nanaimo, Buying used items, & Four Seasons Hotel building coming down! 03.01.2025 29:50

Nanaimo resident Jessica comes on to share her story in the hopes it will bring awareness to the growing problems facing the island city. Retail analysts say Canadians are switching to the secondhand market! The once iconic Four Seasons Hotel building is now set to be demolished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tackling your debt in the new year! 03.01.2025 5:25

Surveys show paying down debt tops Canadians New Year’s resolutions, BDO Debt Solutions recommends Canadians instead put in place a 2025 Financial Plan to tackle debt. Guest: Nicole Olsen - BDO Senior Manager Vice President, Licensed Insolvency Trustee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Updated property assessments, Health risks from alcohol, & Tackling debt in 2025! 02.01.2025 27:58

British Columbia's latest property assessments show values have been relatively flat in many parts of the province, especially major urban areas such as Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna. What are the biggest health risks associated with alcohol? Many Canadians say that tackling debt is their new years resolution for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skepticism is growing around BC's property flipping tax 02.01.2025 11:56

The measure designed to discourage property speculation but industry insiders worry the province's property flipping tax will discourage possible listings which will limit housing supply. Guest: Adil Dinani - Founder of the Dinani Group of Royal LePage West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC teen infected with avian flu, Travelling in 2025, & 10 dead in New Orleans attack 01.01.2025 35:52

There's a positive update on the condition of a BC teen infected with avian flu. We have a 2025-themed edition of our travel segment with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Last but not least, we hear from Global News Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on the horrific attack in New Orleans that's left 10 people dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange incident on BC ferries 01.01.2025 30:25

BC Man pulled in by BC Ferries security in strange incident GUEST: Ted Thomas - Traveller on BC Ferries The future of the federal Liberal Party GUEST: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Remembering Y2K GUEST: Mike Agerbo - CEO and Executive Producer, GetConnected Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y2K seems like a joke now, but in 1999 people were really freaking out 31.12.2024 12:14

GUEST: Mike Agerbo - CEO and Executive Producer at GetConnected Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal government plans to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through to the end of February 31.12.2024 8:38

GUEST: Gina Haggett, Director of Public Relations for The Salvation Army in British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C.’s house-flipping tax goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 31.12.2024 11:56

GUEST: Tom Davidoff - Director, UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices