CKNW / Curiouscast

The Jill Bennett Show

News EN ↓ 4378 episodes

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.

Author

CKNW / Curiouscast

Episodes

Will two-way traffic ever return to Beach Avenue? 08.07.2024 11:15

Will 2-way traffic ever return to Beach Avenue? Guest: Laura Christensen - Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should swimming lessons be mandatory in schools? 08.07.2024 9:44

Should swimming lessons be mandatory in schools? Guest: Lenea Grace - Executive Director, Lifesaving Society - BC & Yukon Branch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overhauling our traffic hotspots! 08.07.2024 9:02

A report heading to Vancouver Park Board proposes an overhaul to Morton Park, a return to two-way traffic on Beach Avenue, and options for Stanley Park traffic routes. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All You Can Eat Restaurants around the city! 08.07.2024 13:33

With the rising prices of ingredients, several restaurants are now thinking of ways to get diners in and have created either an All-You-Can-Eat restaurant or a one night buffet at a set price. Toloache Mexican Kitchen - Mexican cuisine Sirka - Indian cuisine ChoCho Hotpot - Asian cuisine Secret Garden Korean Fusion Buffet - Korean cuisine Notch8 Restaurant Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publishe...

As temperatures soar, air conditioners and fans are a hot commodity 05.07.2024 44:38

As temperatures soar, air conditioners and fans are a hot commodity GUEST: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Huge level of concern' in Ocean Park over man reportedly harassing women GUEST: Trevor Halford, BC United MLA for Surrey-White Rock Heightened demand for 9-1-1 expected with hot summer weather ahead GUEST: Carly Paice, Communications Manager, E-Comm 911 Al...

Making room for more housing, Many MLAs not running for re-election, & Busting myths about sunscreen! 04.07.2024 30:54

Vancouver may end ‘view cones’ to make room for housing. Bruce Ralston, Harry Bains and Rob Fleming not running for re-election! As temperatures rise, so do myths about sunscreen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As temperatures rise, so do myths about sunscreen! 04.07.2024 10:27

As temperatures rise, so do myths about sunscreen. Let's separate the facts from fiction on SPF! Guest: Cheryl Peters - Senior scientist at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and B.C. Cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Ralston, Harry Bains and Rob Fleming not running for re-election! 04.07.2024 9:32

Bruce Ralston, Harry Bains and Rob Fleming not running for re-election! Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hudson's Bay Co. to purchase U.S. department store Neiman Marcus! 04.07.2024 8:21

Hudson's Bay Co. has announced a deal to buy luxury department store rival Neiman Marcus for US$2.65 billion. How big of a deal is this? Guest: David Ian Gray - Marketing Expert, Dig360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online Harms Act regulators will cost about $200 million over five years 04.07.2024 9:29

Online Harms Act regulators will cost about $200 million over five years. Guest: Michael Geist - University of Ottawa Law Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Liberal MPs continue to support the PM 04.07.2024 11:49

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the ``vast, vast majority'' of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader. Guest: Stewart Prest - UBC Political Science Lecturer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver may end ‘view cones’ to make room for housing 04.07.2024 9:43

Curtains for protected views? Vancouver may end ‘view cones’ to make room for housing. Guest: Peter Meiszner - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Completion of daylighting and renewal work at Tatlow and Volunteer parks 03.07.2024 10:15

Media are invited to join representatives from the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and City of Vancouver today (July 3) for an event to mark the completion of work to daylight the historic creek at Tatlow and Volunteer parks. Guest: Ian Stewart - Associate Director of Park Development, Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deporting criminals, Balmoral Castle opening to the public, & Plant-based foods at fast-food restaurants! 03.07.2024 35:12

2 shoplifters to be deported after serving time in BC. Guest: Sarah Leamon - Lawyer, Sarah Leamon Law Group Touring Balmoral castle plus more travel news with Claire Newell! Guest: Claire Newell - President and Founder, Travel Best Bets Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? Guest: Mike Von Massow - Professor, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph L...

Vancouver home sales fall 19 per cent in June! 03.07.2024 9:40

Vancouver home sales fall 19 per cent in June! Guest: Andrew Lis - Director, Economics and Data Analytics, Greater Vancouver Realtors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More households saving money with expanded heat-pump program! 03.07.2024 12:10

More households are saving money with the expanded heat-pump program. Guest: Colin Sadler - from John Sadler Plumbing and Heating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? 03.07.2024 10:32

Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? Two recent moves show restaurant chains are still undecided. Guest: Mike Von Massow - Professor, Food Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Touring Balmoral Castle & Airplane turbulence with Claire Newell! 03.07.2024 12:57

The latest travel news and deals with Claire Newell! Guest: Claire Newell - President and Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shoplifters to be deported after serving time in BC 03.07.2024 10:32

2 shoplifters to be deported after serving time in BC. Guest: Sarah Leamon - Lawyer, Sarah Leamon Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ongoing Ladysmith Marina dispute, The rise of NEETS, & Surrey Police deploy their first vehicles! 02.07.2024 31:16

BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad will meet with citizens of Ladysmith and affected members of the community to discuss the ongoing dispute over the Ladysmith Community Marina. The rise of NEETS: why some young adults aren’t working. The transition of policing service in Surrey reached another milestone today with the first deployment of Surrey Police Service (SPS) vehicles into policing op...

Presidential immunity, Enforcing liquor laws, & Fallout from WestJet mechanic strike! 01.07.2024 40:54

Do former presidents have immunity? The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Trump's case! Vancouver police are being criticized for enforcing liquor laws by clearing English Bay beach at sunset. Will WestJet passengers get compensation for their cancelled flights? A travel insurance expert weighs in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elton John is selling his clothes on eBay! 01.07.2024 10:41

Elton John is selling his clothes on eBay! Guest: Eric Alper - Publicist and Music Commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will WestJet passengers get compensation for their cancelled flights? 01.07.2024 10:35

Will WestJet passengers get compensation for their cancelled flights? A travel insurance expert weighs in! Guest: Martin Firestone - President of Travel Secure Inc and Travel Insurance Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver police criticized for clearing English Bay beach at sunset 01.07.2024 15:15

Vancouver police are being criticized for enforcing liquor laws by clearing English Bay beach at sunset. Guest: Tom Digby - Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do former presidents have immunity? 01.07.2024 13:53

Do former presidents have immunity? U.S. Supreme Court rules in Trump case! Guest: Alain Sanders - Attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter's University in Jersey City, NJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices