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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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Stranger attacks in Vancouver, The rising cost of baby formula, & Creating success for foster youth! 24.11.2023 31:44

New data from the Vancouver police shows stranger attacks in the city are declining. The department says since the pandemic, unprovoked assaults are down 77%. BC parents are facing tough choices as the price of infant formula skyrockets. Aunt Leah’s takes a unique approach to creating success for foster youth and stopping the cycle of homelessness and foster care. Learn more about your ad choices....

Translink looking for federal funding, BC's food spending habits revealed, & blood donor eligibility! 23.11.2023 34:49

The TransLink mayor's council is looking for federal help for some big and pricey projects it has planned over the next few years. The report is on how people in BC are spending on food based on the banks credit card data. Canadian Blood Services is pleased to announce it has received Health Canada approval on a long-awaited eligibility change that could potentially welcome thousands of new blood...

Proposed property tax increase, Black Friday travel deals, & Seeking medical treatments in the US 22.11.2023 43:40

Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry joins us to discuss the city's draft budget for next year proposing a property tax increase of 7.6 per cent. Black Friday travel deals with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Vancouver Island Cancer patient released an open letter to BC Health Minister Adrian Dix in reply to his comments regarding BC Cancer losing her referral and the need for her to flee to t...

Could the CleanBC program lead to a loss of jobs? 22.11.2023 12:39

Could the CleanBC program lead to a loss of jobs? Guest: Ken Peacock - Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything Financial with Peter Cishecki! 22.11.2023 8:25

It's that time of year when there are lots of year-end deals on new cars. Guest: Peter Cishecki - Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights from Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall fiscal update! 21.11.2023 12:06

Highlights from Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall fiscal update! Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stopping the Surrey police transition, Rolling Stones coming to Vancouver, & Scientists discover the cause of red wine headaches! 21.11.2023 35:07

Surrey mayor Brenda Locke says that the city will take another step toward stopping the police transition. The Rolling Stones are coming to Vancouver in 2024! What causes red wine headaches? Scientists may have uncorked the mystery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa loosens mortgage stress test in housing-focused fall fiscal update 21.11.2023 6:13

Ottawa loosens mortgage stress test in housing-focused fall fiscal update. Guest: Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert, Dominion Lending Centres and host of The Mortgage Show on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian airlines come LAST, Park Board revenue management, & Carbon pricing troubles! 20.11.2023 36:00

A new report says Canada's two biggest airlines ranked LAST for on-time performance among large North American carriers last month. Vancouver’s Auditor General Mike Macdonell released a report on his audit of revenue management at the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation(AKA the park board). Carbon pricing troubles are driving a widening gap between leading CPC and lagging Liberals in vote inte...

Checking out the beverage scene in London, England! 20.11.2023 12:57

Our resident Wine expert Tania Tomaszewska just got back from a quick trip to London, England. What’s going on over there in the beverage scene? Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the BC Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pay standards for app-based gig workers, Amazon is now selling cars, & Merritt Mayor responds to flood recovery concerns! 18.11.2023 39:17

BC is proposing minimum pay standards and workers' compensation for app-based gig workers. Amazon announces online car sales for the first time, starting with Hyundai. Merritt Mayor responds to concerns about flood recovery in Merritt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-term care residents survey reveals interesting results! 17.11.2023 9:26

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released results from the second provincewide survey of thousands of long-term care residents and their family members. Guest: Dan Levitt - CEO, Kin Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building homes faster, Alleged animal abuse, & Searching for a Price is Right contestant! 16.11.2023 34:37

Global News reporter Richard Zussman comes on to discuss how some new standardized designs will help build more homes quicker. Leaked videos show pigs allegedly being abused, injured & rotting at Excelsior Hog Farm in BC. Tourism New Westminster is now searching for the Price is Right contestant who lost his trip to New West! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illegal shelters in Crab Park, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Three BC islands are up for sale! 15.11.2023 37:16

Vancouver is stepping up enforcement on illegal shelters in Crab Park. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Have you ever dreamed of owning an island? Three BC islands that cost less than the average Greater Vancouver house are up for sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three BC islands are up for sale! 15.11.2023 10:33

Have you ever dreamed of owning an island? Now's your chance! Three BC islands that cost less than the average Greater Vancouver house are up for sale. Guest: Mark Lester - Senior Vice President l Unique Properties, COLLIERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver is stepping up enforcement on illegal shelters in Crab Park 15.11.2023 11:14

Vancouver is stepping up enforcement on illegal shelters in Crab Park. Guest: Fiona York - CRAB Park Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using Vancouver's industrial land, Reducing SUVs on our roads, & Retired RCMP Superintendent tells all in new book! 14.11.2023 38:46

What's the best use for the City of Vancouver's industrial land? Paris mayor says her city has too many SUVs, so she’s asking voters to decide on a parking fee hike. Retired RCMP Superintendent Russ Grabb shares chilling tale of early-life trauma in his new book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rent is on the rise, The importance of winter tires, & Saving lives with blankets! 13.11.2023 36:20

Rent in Canada is on the rise for a sixth consecutive month! A recent survey finds that three quarters of Canada’s drivers believe climate change is making winter tires more important than ever. Saving lives one blanket at a time! Every 3rd week of November, Blanket BC hosts its annual DRIVE ON THE LINE winter campaign along the Canada Line (Skytrain) stations from Vancouver to Richmond. Learn mor...

Saving lives one blanket at a time! 13.11.2023 9:16

Saving lives one blanket at a time! Guest: Gregory Ould - Founder, BlanketBC https://www.blanketbc.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poor support for kids with disabilities, Checking in on respiratory illness season, & A Major oversight on the Stanley Park Train! 10.11.2023 35:49

A BC representative says some parents are considering placing kids with disabilities in care due to poor support system. Dr. Bonnie recently delivered an update on respiratory illness season. How's it going so far? Bad news: the Bright Nights Train is NOT wheelchair accessible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eliminating minimum parking requirements, Record-breaking year for Bigg's killer whale sightings, & Hollywood actors' strike comes to an end! 09.11.2023 28:12

City of Vancouver to eliminate minimum parking requirements in new buildings in the West End and Broadway areas. 2023 was another record-breaking year for Bigg’s killer whale sightings in the Salish Sea. BC film industry celebrating amid tentative deal in Hollywood actors’ strike! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP rush job on rezoning leaves little time for BC cities to adjust 09.11.2023 12:49

NDP rush job on rezoning leaves little time for BC cities to adjust Guest: Paul Sullivan - principal and regional leader at Ryan ULC, a global tax services and software provider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned textile artist Wendy Van Riesen retiring after 16 years in industry 08.11.2023 9:25

Renowned textile artist Wendy Van Riesen of Dahlia Drive is retiring after 16 years of design and fabrication. Guest: Wendy Van Riesen - Renowned Textile Artist from Dahlia Drive, retiring after 16 years of design and fabrication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel news with Claire Newell, Changing BC's liquor regulations, & Attacks on Jewish institutions 08.11.2023 39:51

The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! An East Vancouver brewery is being listed for sale as owners call for change to BC's 'archaic' liquor regulations Montreal police are investigating two fire-bombings at Jewish institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Costs of the Liberal gun 'buyback', Pushing for coverage of HIV treatment, & Avian flu in the Fraser Valley! 07.11.2023 28:15

Government documents project Liberals' gun 'buyback' to cost nearly $2B, double minister's estimates. Community organizations have reignited their call to the BC Government to stop blocking access to an HIV treatment that can greatly improve quality of life. Avian flu strikes 7 Fraser Valley farms, leaving wildlife centres overwhelmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices