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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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High-risk drinking, Downtown high-rises, & Parking in Port Moody! 16.10.2023 46:13

Reviewing the new Canadian guidelines for treating high-risk drinking. Vancouver developers are seeking deadline extensions on major downtown high-rises. Are you ready to pay for parking in Port Moody? The Province is updating the Police Act to clarify the process any municipality must follow when they wish to change their Police of Jurisdiction, actioning the government's commitment to remove unc...

Improving blood tests, Ticketing Uber drivers, & Surrey police drama continues! 13.10.2023 45:21

Supreme Court of Canada rules environmental impact law unconstitutional. A new study finds withdrawing less blood for ICU lab tests reduces patient strain. Uber drivers are being ticketed while dropping off passengers. Is this fair? Surrey is asking the courts to review province’s order on police transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate agent Aaron Jasper reacts to Mayor Sim's proposed housing plan 13.10.2023 12:24

Real estate agent Aaron Jasper joins us to share his reaction to Mayor Sim's proposed housing plan. Guest: Aaron Jasper - Real Estate Agent, Royal LePage Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cigarette butts, Lytton archaeological fees, & Addressing Vancouver's housing crisis! 12.10.2023 47:06

Over the course of three weeks, the Downtown Van Clean Team collected over 75 POUNDS of cigarette butts in the downtown core. Canada is building way less housing now compared to decades ago. Lytton residents set to hold a rally next week as residents raise concerns about archaeological fees. Vancouver mayor Ken Sim recently outlined his plan to address the city’s housing crisis. Will it work? Lear...

Travel news with Claire Newell, Discussing the Hamas attacks, & One-on-one with Colin Mochrie! 11.10.2023 54:26

The City of Vancouver is not proceeding with the Comox Year Round School Street project at this time. Travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. A Vancouver man is among the dead in Israel following the Hamas attacks. One-on-one with Improv sensation Colin Mochrie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's new special funding for healhcare, Vancouver man killed in Israel, & budgeting your Halloween spending! 10.10.2023 37:09

BC has become the first province to sign a special funding agreement with the federal government, in order to improve healthcare. A 22-year-old Vancouver man killed by Hamas gunman on Saturday while at a music festival in Israel is being remembered as someone who brought joy and love to the world. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz joins to discuss how the local Jewish community has been impacted by the Hamas at...

Canadians stuck in Israel, Humboldt bus crash victim training for Paralympics, and Ghost guns at crime scenes! 09.10.2023 44:43

A Canadian family is in Israel, unsure of when or how they'll get home in the midst of Hamas attacks. Ryan Straschnitzki was paralyzed from the Humboldt bus crash back in 2018. Today Ryan Straschnitzski is still committed to sports – but the game has a changed a little. His journey taken him from the ice to the hardwood as he trains for the Canadian Paralympic National Basketball. And ghost guns h...

Our monthly food segment! 06.10.2023 11:54

Editor and Publisher Richard Wolak joins Jill to talk about a NEW Michelin-starred restaurant arriving in Vancouver! Guest: Richard Wolak Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Mayor slammed for obstructing police transition, Is owning a home for the rich?, and Trudeau's summer vacation costs! 06.10.2023 37:56

Recent developments have raised serious questions about Mayor Locke's commitment to a seamless transition to the Surrey Police Service. Canadians increasingly see owning a home for the rich. Does this mean many renters are giving up? Documents reveal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's August vacation to Tofino cost $287,000. How should taxpayers feel about this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Is owning a home for the rich? 06.10.2023 11:46

Canadians increasingly see owning a home for the rich. Does this mean many renters are giving up? Guest: Doug Gibson Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC announces new legislation to crack down on public use of illegal drugs 05.10.2023 11:04

BC announces new legislation to crack down on public use of illegal drugs. Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New statistics on homelessness in Metro Vancouver, Grocery prices on the way down?, and BC's new legislation on public drug use 05.10.2023 40:02

Recently revealed data shows Metro Vancouver's homeless count has risen by 32 per cent since 2020. David Wells joins us to analyze these numbers. Canada's Industry Minister says the country's top grocery chains have agreed to take concrete action to stabilize food prices, but when will that happen? The Province announces critical steps & new restrictions in place to crack down on public drug use....

Stanley Park Ghost Train CANCELLED, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Celebrating Canadian Beer Day! 04.10.2023 41:11

Stanley Park Ghost Train cancelled AGAIN! The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. BC SPCA seizes nine dogs and two cats from individual with history of animal cruelty Cheers!!!!!! Celebrating Canadian Beer Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's legislature is back in session, Streamlining the hospitality sector, & BEDBUGS taking over Paris! 03.10.2023 47:19

British Columbia politicians are back in the legislature for the fall session, and the seating arrangement looks a little different. Less than three months since the City established the Hospitality Sector Working Group, it has become a catalyst for innovation and collaboration. Should some Vancouver golf courses be converted into housing? Bedbugs in Paris plus MORE with Mike Londry of Westside Pe...

John Rustad's tweets making headlines, Preventing overdoses, & Implementing police body cams! 03.10.2023 33:42

John Rustad of the BC Conservatives recently tweeted that SOGI is similar to Residential Schools, and it is not being received well. Overdoses are outpacing Prevention. New York is now dealing with floods. What's next?! Former West Vancouver Police Chief says body cams on VPD need to happen sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can B.C.'s new housing targets keep up with population growth? Are Canadians swearing too much? And Delta council's response to high-rise project backlash. 29.09.2023 52:21

Do B.C.'s new housing targets keep pace with population growth? Are Canadians swearing too much? More seem to be "watching their mouth" in public conversations. Delta council's response to the high-rise project backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween event returns to Burnaby, One-on-one with author Andrea Lankford, & The National Ballet of Ukraine is coming to Canada! 28.09.2023 38:24

A popular Halloween event returns to Burnaby this fall. Award-winning former park ranger and investigator Andrea Lankford joins to discuss her new book "The Relentless Search to Bring Home The Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail" The National Ballet of Ukraine is preparing for a Canadian tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physician assistants, Travel news with Claire Newell, & TOMMY CHONG! 27.09.2023 51:53

Physician assistants are one step closer to joining BC health-care workforce. The latest travel news with Claire Newell. Feds postpone housing funding for 2 of BC's biggest cities amid concern over development fees. Finally, one-on-one with the legendary TOMMY CHONG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E-scooter speed limits, Surgeries in Quebec, & Learning proper office etiquette! 26.09.2023 34:41

A motion proposing speed limit on e-scooters on sidewalks passes at New West City Council. 1-in-6 government-funded surgeries in Quebec now take place in private clinics Now that many people are returning to offices at least part-time, some professionals may need to brush up on office etiquette best practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a failing heart, to running marathons around the world! 26.09.2023 11:39

In 2016, Peter Orr had congestive heart failure due to atrial fibrillation, and was told that he would be dead within two years if he didn’t make lifestyle changes and undergo various heart treatments. Since receiving this heart diagnosis, Peter recently ran his 14th marathon in Montreal! Guest: Peter Orr - From a Failing Heart to Running Marathons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Bowen island pushing to cancel campground plans, "Whites Only" in Port Coquitlam draws mixed reactions, & HandyDART rider are speaking out! 25.09.2023 36:39

Bowen Island group offers $30 million to cancel campground plans for a regional park. A "Whites Only" poster sparks mixed reactions in Port Coquitlam HandyDART riders are speaking out against a surge in taxi usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Whites Only" poster sparks mixed reactions in Port Coquitlam 25.09.2023 13:59

"Whites Only" poster spotted in Port Coquitlam is generating mixed reactions, but what does the law have to say about it? Guest: Ari Goldkind - Criminal Defence Lawyer, legal analyst and political commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad driving habits, Rogers Arena turns 28, & Lessons learned by BC Ferries! 22.09.2023 29:35

Many Canadians are STILL displeased with other drivers on the road despite a drop in bad habits. Yesterday evening marked the 28th birthday of General Motors/Rogers Arena opening its doors! The challenges being faced by senior care facilities. A tough summer for BC Ferries... What did they learn, and can it be fixed by next summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India vs. Canada, Taking on a second job, & Dating in Vancouver post-pandemic! 21.09.2023 27:09

India is claiming Canada is a terrorist 'safe haven'. Why more and more British Columbians are taking on extra work. How has dating in Vancouver changed since the pandemic? Are more people meeting online? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A truck has hit ANOTHER overpass, Paying an 'Airbnb tax', & Rising Canada-India tensions! 20.09.2023 32:09

Transport truck driver who hit overpass in North Vancouver is now missing. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. New report suggests BC renters should be paying an 'Airbnb tax' due to market pressures. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin comes on to discuss her recent op-ed on the rising Canada-India tensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...