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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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CKNW / Curiouscast

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News

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www.cknw.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Is the Black Friday deal you’re going for actually a deal? 14.11.2024

GUEST: Diana Skakavac - Content creator, “have coupons will travel” on Instagram and Tiktok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers at KPU are exploring how memory changes and develops across a lifespan 14.11.2024

GUEST: Dr. Daniel Bernstein, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Psychology Instructor  GUEST: Hanna Erceg, Project Manager at Lifespan Cognition Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tributes to John Horgan continue, A controversial water tunnel project under Stanley Park, & Stomach cancer cases rising in BC! 13.11.2024

Tributes continue to pour in for former Premier John Horgan, who passed away yesterday in Victoria. Metro Vancouver meets with West End residents over controversial water tunnel set to be under Burrard inlet and Stanley park Lastly, it’s a cancer that doesn’t get as much attention as others – but the rate of stomach cancer cases in BC is rising and it’s more prevalent in certain communities. Learn...

Remembering the life and legacy of John Horgan, & What should parents know about the suspected bird flu? 12.11.2024

Former BC Premier John Horgan dies at age 65. Jill is joined by guests throughout the show to discuss the impact Horgan had on the province and the legacy he will leave. GUEST: Jas Johal, Host of the Jas Johal Show on CKNW GUEST: Andrew Weaver, Former Leader of the BC Green Party GUEST: Stewart Prest, UBC Political Science Lecturer BC Premier David Eby comments on Horgan passing GUEST: Michael Gar...

Canada honours veterans’ ‘legacy of courage’ , coding for veterans & the bird flu 11.11.2024

Remembrance Day: Canada honours veterans’ ‘legacy of courage’ GUEST: Craig Thomson - President, BC Yukon Command, Royal Canadian Legion Coding for Veterans, a military-focused organization, is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Coding for Veterans will open trading at the TSX on Monday to mark Remembrance Day. Coding for Veterans retrains Canadian military veterans for a second career in cybersecuri...

Anacla ‘Dog Whisperer’ Helps Bring Vet Care to Remote Community: Paws for Hope Effort to Fund Clinics in Remote & Under-Served Communities 11.11.2024

GUEST: Kathy Powelson - Founder, Paws for Hope Animal Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate sponsorship of city assets on the agenda at Vancouver council 11.11.2024

GUEST: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Beer Award Winners 08.11.2024

GUEST: Matt Poirier, "Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Cuddy is playing the Orpheum on November 12th 08.11.2024

GUEST: Jim Cuddy, Canadian Singer-Songwriter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. restaurateur warns of ‘$30 burgers’ as temporary foreign worker program changes 08.11.2024

GUEST: Owen Coomer, Chief Operating Officer at Taphouse Taverns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. city councillors asked to resign after remarks claiming homeless 'don't want to work' 08.11.2024

GUEST: Jeremy Johnson, started petition calling for councillors to resign. He is also a member of the Tri-Cities Housing and Homelessness Task Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Trudeau revives Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee after Trump win 08.11.2024

GUEST: Keith Head, Professor, Strategy and Business Economics Division at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia’s ports will attempt to reach a deal when talks restart this weekend 08.11.2024

GUEST: Dan Kelly, CFIB President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banning currency exchanges in North Van, TikTok getting axed in Canada, & Dissecting Trump's proposed tariffs! 07.11.2024

The City of North Vancouver is banning new currency exchanges at street level. How will this affect the community? The federal government is ordering TikTok to end its business interests in Canada following a national security review, but will still allow Canadians to use the popular social media app. Finally, how will BC businesses be affected by Trump's proposed tariffs? Learn more about your ad...

How will Donald Trump's win affect Trudeau's next campaign? 06.11.2024

How will Donald Trump's win affect Trudeau's next campaign? 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

Donald Trump wins the 2024 US election 06.11.2024

Donald Trump's election victory is historic in several respects. At 78, he is the oldest person elected to be commander-in-chief. Trump will also be only the second president after Grover Cleveland to serve a second term following a gap. Jill breaks down Trump's win with an epic roster of guests: Bruce Heyman - former diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2017 under Preside...

Surrey approves 12 cannabis stores, Wastewater treatment plant inquiry, & US ELECTION DAY! 05.11.2024

Americans are voting on Election Day whether to send Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Kamala Harris to the Oval Office. Surrey council green-lights 12 cannabis retail store applications in the city. Councilor Catherine Pope is renewing the call for a provincial inquiry into North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final push before the US election, BC port strike going ahead, & Vancouver home sales surge! 04.11.2024

The presidential campaign comes down to a final push across a handful of states on the eve of Election Day. Employers at British Columbia ports say they are going ahead with locking out more than 700 foremen across the province after strike activities from union members began. Metro Vancouver home sales surged more than 30 per cent year-over-year in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Ethnic cuisines in Burnaby and Surrey restaurants! 01.11.2024

Kerala Kitchen - 9386 120 St #103, Surrey Hugo's Mexican kitchen - 19151 Fraser Highway, Surrey Dhaliwals Lounge - #112 – 7938 128 Street, Surrey Chao Mami - 4088 Hastings Street, Burnaby Claudio's Ristorante - 4402 Skyline Dr #103, Burnaby Secret Garden Korean Buffet - 9628 Cameron St, Burnaby Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

BC ports threatened full-scale lockout, BC bakery staff , & Bringing pod hotels to Vancouver! 01.11.2024

The union representing some 700 foremen at ports in British Columbia say employers completely ``overreacted'' by threatening a full-scale lockout. A beloved BC bakery says their staff with disabilities are being mistreated at an increasingly alarming rate! Should "pod hotels" be a thing in Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Stone left Alone 01.11.2024

More than 650 Students to Lay Poppies Monday, November 4 in ‘No Stone Left Alone’ Ceremony at Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster. Guest: HCol (ret’d) Karen Baker-MacGrotty - Honorary Colonel (Ret’d) The Royal Westminster Regiment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government-funded podcasts, Taylor Swift concerts cause spike in hotel prices, & Keeping animals safe during Halloween! 31.10.2024

Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent by the federal government to produce podcasts! Taylor Swift's Canadian concert dates are causing a massive spike in hotel prices. Finally, we give some tips on how to keep your beloved animals safe during Halloween celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supporting affordability, Vancouver stabber re-arrested, & Decarbonizing Canada's electricity grid! 30.10.2024

The NCDA is urging the new BC NDP government to support policy shifts that will support affordability. Vancouver police have re-arrested a man who stabbed a stranger in a Downtown Tim Hortons. The implications of decarbonizing Canada's electricity grid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning international getaways with Claire Newell! 30.10.2024

It's now time for our weekly travel segment with Clare Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder Travel BestBets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 1,800 hectares of habitat conserved for BC's iconic wildlife! 30.10.2024

In a major step forward for wildlife conservation, over 1,800 hectares of critical habitat for iconic species such as Grizzly Bears, Moose, and Woodland Caribou in Northern British Columbia have been protected forever. Guest: Andy Day - CEO, BC Parks Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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