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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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Billion dollar national food program, Going to church on Easter, & Comparing federal and provincial votes! 01.04.2024 33:26

The federal government plans to spend one-billion-dollars over the next five years on a national school food program. Do people still go to church on Easter and other religious holidays? Deep dive: How does current federal vote intention impact this fall’s provincial election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries wage increase, Banning Tik Tok in Canada, & A warning about pet rabbits! 29.03.2024 32:47

BC Ferries employees are receiving a major wage increase! A new poll finds that more than half of Canadians support a ban of the social media app TikTok. Easter is around the corner, and the Rabbitats Rescue Society is hoping that people will resist the temptation to acquire a pet rabbit during the Easter season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carbon tax debate, Short-term rental exemptions, & Moving to Alberta! 29.03.2024 41:58

Carbon tax debate between the NDP and BC United! Government gives an exemption to some STR owners. Many BC residents are moving to Alberta! Are they on to something? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Addressing the Carbon Tax, Skyrocketing costs for a water treatment plant, & Discussing the cost-of-living crisis! 29.03.2024 17:06

The Carbon tax remains a hot topic ahead of the BC election. Wastewater treatment plant costs go through the roof! Plus Mike and Bill discuss talk about the cost-of-living crisis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changing Translink's governance structure, Restaurants closing throughout Vancouver, & The Martin Mars bomber is coming to Victoria! 28.03.2024 37:41

TransLink's wacky governance structure needs to change. Why are we seeing a spike in restaurant closures in Metro Vancouver? The Martin Mars bomber is coming to Victoria's aviation museum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allowing rent payments to count towards credit scores! 28.03.2024 7:20

Companies that already offer ways to allow rent payments to count toward credit scores are welcoming the plan by the federal government to make the practice more widespread. Guest: Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert, Dominion Lending Centres & Host, The Mortgage Show on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel news with Claire Newell, Trudeau proposes reform for renters, & Weird food combinations! 27.03.2024 31:17

The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Trudeau's proposing new reforms for renters amid housing crunch. Finally, we discuss weird food combinations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diminishing family doctor numbers, Small drug seizures, & Baltimore bridge collapse! 26.03.2024 24:46

A new report shows that BC's funding model is seeing a boost in family doctors while numbers drop elsewhere. Vancouver Police data has confirmed there was a dramatic drop-off in small drug seizures after decriminalization came into effect in BC last year One of the biggest stories in the news today is the Baltimore bridge collapse, which begs the question: could we see an accident like that happen...

Debating the ethics and legalities of cloning your pets! 26.03.2024 10:34

We bring on an animal lawyer to discuss the ethics and legalities of cloning your pets! Guest: V Victoria Shroff KC - Vancouver animal law lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transforming the North Shore into a healthier community 26.03.2024 10:59

The North Shore Primary Care Network is unveiling a transformative healthcare initiative to curate a healthier community. Guest: Dr. Dean Brown - Family Doctor and Physician Co-lead for the North Shore Primary Care Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to expect from the Massey Tunnel changes! 26.03.2024 7:31

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the George Massey Tunnel’s counterflow operations are changing beginning March 11. Guest: Jill McKnight - Executive Director, Delta Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians cutting back on groceries, Preventing auto thefts, & Travelling for cheap! 25.03.2024 30:53

A new study shows Canadians are spending less and less on groceries. Homeowners in Toronto are now installing bollards to thwart auto thefts! Do you only travel when there’s a deal to be had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Middleton undergoing chemotherapy, Uber/Lyft being sued, & The ethics of CLONING your pets! 22.03.2024 36:09

Kate Middleton says her recent surgery found cancer, and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Uber/Lyft is being sued over an alleged lack of accessibility. The ethics of CLONING your pets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outdoor music festival shot down, Coquitlam mayor almost loses his head, & Decreasing immigration rates! 21.03.2024 35:43

The head of one of Western Canada’s top live entertainment companies is blasting the City of Vancouver, after a planned two-day outdoor music festival, which had received preliminary approval from the elected park board, was shot down by staff. Guest: Alvaro Prol - Founder, Co-Owner of Blueprint Media Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart almost became a victim of a dooring incident! Guest: Richard Stew...

Chopping down trees in Stanley Park, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Ditching the monarchy! 20.03.2024 34:07

Is chopping trees down in Stanley Park necessary? The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Almost half of Canadians would prefer an elected Head of State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fat people are being marginalized, and so are their thin partners! 20.03.2024 11:50

Researchers are finding that Fat people are marginalized, and so are their thin partners! Guest: Cory Pedersen - Psychology Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and lead researcher on the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary CKNW reporter George Garrett passes away, Clear-cutting 1/3 of Stanley Park's trees, & Toxic drug deaths! 19.03.2024 49:59

Legendary CKNW reporter George Garrett has passed away. Guest: John Daly - Former Global News Reporter and CKNW Host Guest: Jon McComb - Former CKNW Host Criticism mounts over plans to clear one-third of Stanley Park’s trees. Guest: Michael Caditz - Of the non-profit Stanley Park Preservation Society BC's auditor general says two key government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the to...

Researchers at U-B-C say they may have identified a new population of open-ocean orcas! 19.03.2024 8:48

Researchers at U-B-C say they may have identified a new population of open-ocean orcas. Guest: Josh McInnes - Masters student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking science with Jason Tetro, Looking ahead to the October election, & Getting ahead on wildfire season! 19.03.2024 51:13

Talking science with microbiologist Jason Tetro! Despite heavy criticism, polls show the BC NDP are still the top choice ahead of the October election. Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season! 18.03.2024 16:30

Getting ahead on this year's wildfire season! Guest: John Vaillant - Author of Fire Weather: The Making Of A Beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey early learning program at risk, Massey Tunnel counterflow frustration, & less celebration for St. Patrick's Day! 15.03.2024 41:36

Surrey Families are calling on the BC Government to fund early learning program "Strong Start for Children", as its defunding threatens 25 locations that serve over 3,000 children. Delta mayor George Harvie expresses frustration with the counterflow road work and the traffic issues its causing at the Massey Tunnel. And Ian Tostenson joins the show to discuss the steady decline in alcohol consumpti...

Scanning receipts at grocery stores, "Affordable" rental apartments, & Shared E-scooter system in Vancouver! 14.03.2024 36:35

Should you have to scan your receipt to exit a grocery store? Chrystia Freeland is touting an 'affordable' development renting 330-square-foot units for $1,600. Vancouver is now one step closer to the launch of a shared E-scooter system! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent study finds massive benefits of endometriosis surgery! 14.03.2024 10:30

A recent BC Women’s Hospital study finds significant benefits of endometriosis surgery in reducing pain and enhancing quality of life for patients. Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire - Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loblaw facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at self-checkout stations 14.03.2024 12:41

Should you have to scan your receipt to exit the grocery store? Loblaw is facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at its self-checkout stations. Guest: Daniel Tsai - Consumer advocate and Business lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restricting short-term rentals in Tofino, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Banning TikTok in the US?! 13.03.2024 33:44

Tofino is asking for restrictions on short-term rentals. Why? Travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Finally, could we see a ban of TikTok in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices