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The Jill Bennett Show
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
Squamish Search and Rescue denied dog for helicopter rescue 22.08.2024 13:11
Squamish Search and Rescue denied dog for helicopter rescue Guest: BJ Chute - Vice-President and Search and Rescue Manager, Squamish Search and Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada's two major railways have officially locked out its workers! 22.08.2024 9:19
Rail commuters in British Columbia's Lower Mainland must find alternative transportation after Canada's two major railways locked out workers in their first-ever simultaneous stoppage. Guest: Andrew Wynne Williams - Divisional Vice President, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HandyDART strike, A lesson on concert etiquette, & Service adaptations at Mission hospital! 21.08.2024 40:37
HandyDART workers have officially set a date to strike. A lesson in concert etiquette! Some service adaptations are being implemented at Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Service adaptation at Mission Hospital 21.08.2024 11:13
Some service adaptations are being implemented at Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department. Guest: Shirley Bond - BC United MLA for Prince-George Valemount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jill tells a story that highlights the importance of concert etiquette! 21.08.2024 16:22
Jill tells an incredible story that happened to her last week, highlighting the importance of concert etiquette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is the forest industry bracing for the impending rail strike? 21.08.2024 6:33
The forest industry is bracing for the potentially sever impact of the looming rail strike. Guest: Kurt Niquidet - BC Council of Forest Industries Vice President & Chief Economist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The inevitable tug-of-war happening between BC municipalities 21.08.2024 10:29
How six major Metro Vancouver municipalities have performed in implementing provincial Transit-Oriented Development Area (TOA) legislation. Guest: Ed Pereira - Save Brentwood Park leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest travel news and deals with Claire Newell! 21.08.2024 15:15
The latest travel news and deals with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HandyDART workers set date to strike 21.08.2024 11:54
HandyDART workers set date to strike. Guest: Beth McKellar - HandyDART Riders Alliance Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC police are dropping surnames in missing person alerts 20.08.2024 11:30
BC police are dropping surnames in missing person alerts to avoid 'negative lasting impact' Guest: Inspector Damian Kowalewich - Officer In Charge | Community Engagement Division, Saanich Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Small businesses hurt by construction, Restaurant owners and farmers prepping for rail strike, & Accessing Vancouver's waterfront! 20.08.2024 42:46
A recent study found that over 260,000 Canadian small businesses have been severely impacted by construction in recent years. How are restaurant owners and farmers feeling about the looming rail strike? Concerns are being raised over a lack of access to Vancouver’s waterfront in Point Grey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Concerns raised over lack of access to Vancouver’s waterfront in Point Grey 20.08.2024 12:30
Concerns are being raised over a lack of access to Vancouver’s waterfront in Point Grey. Guest: Scott Jensen - Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TransLink launches fare enforcement program 20.08.2024 7:25
TransLink launches fare enforcement program. Guest: Tina Lovgreen - Senior Manager, Media Relations and Issues Management at TransLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Metro Vancouver municipalities are receiving report cards from the province! 20.08.2024 10:51
How have Metro Vancouver municipalities done in implementing Transit Oriented Development Area(TOA) legislation? Guest: Mark Goodman - Principal at Goodman Commercial Inc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Restaurant owners and farmers are expressing concerns about the looming rail strike! 20.08.2024 15:43
Restaurant owners and farmers are voicing their concerns about the looming rail strike. Guest: Richard Alexander - Executive VP, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Restaurants Canada Guest: Les Wilms - Farmer in Fort St. John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health-care costs for Canadian families will reach almost $18,000 this year 20.08.2024 12:10
The health-care costs for a typical Canadian family will reach almost $18,000 this year. Guest: Nadeem Esmail - Senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of The Price of Public Health Care Insurance, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New study reveals construction's impact on small businesses! 20.08.2024 13:25
An new eye-opening study finds that over 260,000 Canadian small businesses have been impacted by construction in recent years. Guest: Neil Wyles - Executive Director Mount Pleasant BIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Accessibility issues at BC Place for BC Lions game 20.08.2024 8:41
Accessibility issues at BC Place for BC Lions game GUEST: Jenna Visram, Assistant General Manager and Director, Events and Guest Experience, BC Place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Economic impacts of a rail strike, Chaos at last night's BC Lions game, & Film company fined for unlawful drone footage! 19.08.2024 44:07
Economists are warning of the devastating impact that a rail strike would have on devastating effect on BC's economy. Multiple wheelchair users had an awful time at last night's BC Lions game. What happened?! Finally, a BC film company is facing a massive $30,000 fine over the unlawful use of a drone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lonely donkey experiences 'pure joy' playing with yoga ball. 19.08.2024 8:06
Lonely donkey experiences 'pure joy' playing with yoga ball. Guest: Michelle Singleton - Founder, A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC film company fined $30,000 for unlawful use of a drone! 19.08.2024 11:51
British Columbia film company and drone operator fined $30,000 for unlawful use of a drone to capture Killer Whale footage! Guest: Suzie Hall - Operations Manager, OrcaLab (witnessed the interview via remote camera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are public infrastructure project costs running out of control?! 19.08.2024 11:56
Why are public infrastructure project costs out of control?! Guest: Linda Annis - Surrey City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Multiple wheelchair users struggled to watch last night's BC Lions game! 19.08.2024 16:15
Multiple wheelchair users struggled to watch last night's BC Lions game. Our very own Ben Dooley comes on to tell his story! Guest: Ben Dooley - CKNW Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More emergency rooms closed in BC over the weekend 19.08.2024 9:10
More emergency rooms closed in BC over weekend due to staffing shortages. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How would a rail strike impact BC's economy! 19.08.2024 14:53
How would a rail strike impact BC's economy? Guest: Ken Peacock - Senior Vice President & Chief Economist at Business Council of British Columbia Guest: Jairo Yunis - CFIB, Director of BC Affairs and Economic Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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