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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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India accused of Gurdwara's killing, Inflation jumped to 4% in August, & Discussing SRO housing in Vancouver! 19.09.2023 24:31

Some BC Sikhs say that the accusation that India could be behind Gurdwara's killing is a significant shift. Inflation jumped up to 4% in August thanks to rising gas prices. Taking a look into SRO housing in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Westminster is proposing speed limits for e-scooters! 19.09.2023 16:27

New Westminster is proposing the implementation of speed limits for e-scooters. Are these EVs an accident waiting to happen? Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improving BC's housing supply, Banning drugs from parks and playgrounds, & Mike Babcock out as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets 18.09.2023 26:32

BC is moving to increase housing supply and deliver more homes faster. BC prohibits illegal drugs from playgrounds, pools, and skate parks. Will this make an improvement? Why does the self-inflicted demise of Mike Babcock feel like a sea of change in hockey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiplex plan, taxing big grocery chains & Joffrey Lakes agreement 15.09.2023 1:05:25

Sept. 15, 2023: Guest host Scott Shantz in for Jill Bennett Multiplex plan not a serious enough solution to our housing crisis Guest: Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Canada could tax big grocery chains over rising food prices Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, Province reach agreement on Joffre Lakes access G...

Exploring volcanic wines 15.09.2023 14:06

It’s all about the soils Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Tania Tomaszewska - Strategic business advisor to the B.C. Wine Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Municipal leaders want B.C. to do more to protect citizens from dangerous heat 15.09.2023 7:04

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Nadine Nakagawa - New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly half of hospitals failed to report adverse drug reactions despite laws requiring them to, analysis finds 15.09.2023 8:54

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Joel Lexchin - Professor Emeritus, School of Health Policy and Management; Faculty of Health; York University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employees worried generative AI will make their jobs obsolete 15.09.2023 9:35

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Brent Pollington - owner of the Express Employment Vancouver office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate change rally happening now in Vancouver 15.09.2023 8:28

Does this engage the public on climate change? Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Kamyar Razavi - PhD Candidate, Communications at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, Province reach agreement on Joffre Lakes access 15.09.2023 10:57

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada could tax big grocery chains over rising food prices 15.09.2023 8:20

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiplex plan not a serious enough solution to our housing crisis 15.09.2023 7:40

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day passes for repeat offenders, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Municipal policing! 13.09.2023 59:33

Why did a violent repeat offender get a day pass?! The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The Surrey Police conversation continues! Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together? 13.09.2023 17:01

Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together? Guest: Bruce Pitt-Payne - Retired RCMP Major Crime Investigator and investigative consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surrey Police conversation continues! 13.09.2023 15:33

The Surrey Police conversation continues! Guest: Melissa Granum - Executive Director of the Surrey Police Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinatown stabbing coverage, Air travel Dos and DON'Ts, & Learning about the new Moderna Covid vaccine! 12.09.2023 1:00:44

Why would someone who committed a major crime be granted a day-pass from a psychiatric facility? The latest on the Surrey policing conversation(yes, it's still ongoing!) Highlighting the DOs and DON'Ts of air travel! Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada 12.09.2023 17:25

Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada. Guest: Jason Tetro - author, speaker and Scientist who specializes in emerging pathogens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travelling DOS & DON'TS! 12.09.2023 16:46

Air travel specialist Duncan Dee joins us to discuss some of the things you should NEVER do on an airplane! Guest: Duncan Dee - Air Travel Specialist & Former COO of Air Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing market FINALLY getting some relief with Bank of Canada hold 11.09.2023 11:15

The housing market is FINALLY getting some relief with the Bank of Canada hold. What does this mean for Canadians? Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinatown triple-stabbing, Covid numbers going up in BC, & YOUR thoughts on corner stores! 11.09.2023 42:47

Surrey City Council is BACK in session. Breaking down the triple-stabbing in Chinatown over the weekend. Covid-19 numbers are spiking in BC. What does this mean for you? The city of Vancouver is looking for public feedback on corner stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

False Creek fire, Tiny homeless shelters, & Kin's Farm Market celebrates its 40th anniversary! 08.09.2023 50:56

One person is injured and three boats are damaged after a sizable fire in Vancouver’s False Creek. The Sunshine Coast is imposing its most severe water restrictions due to the ongoing drought. Tiny shelters for Vancouver’s homeless are looooooong overdue. Kin’s Farm Market celebrates 40 Years as Vancouver's local community grocer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building more hotels, Why you shouldn't buy a car, & Lions Bay hiking trail staying closed! 07.09.2023 45:23

Vancouver City Council is considering policies to catalyze new hotels. Seniors are rallying to get more money from government. Want privacy? Don't buy a car. Lions Bay hiking trails to stay closed until at least September 18th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want privacy? Don't buy a car. 07.09.2023 10:28

It’s Official: Cars Are the Worst Product in terms of their privacy. Guest: Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seniors rallying to get more money from the government 07.09.2023 8:56

Seniors are rallying to get more money from the government. Guest: Sharon Elliot - Organizer of weekend rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government refusing to compensate for its errors, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Restricting phones in classrooms! 06.09.2023 39:54

The government is refusing to compensate for its own errors that left youth unable to access educational supports and rejects Ombudsperson recommendation to look for other youth impacted. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Some schools are restricting use of cellphones saying they distract from learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices