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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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Park Board set to decide on a major construction project in Stanley Park 13.07.2023 11:58

The Vancouver Park Board is set to decide on a major construction project in Stanley Park. Guest: Tricia Barker - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another interest rate hike, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Vancouver's tiny shelter pilot project status 12.07.2023 53:02

The Bank of Canada is raising its policy rate 25 basis points. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Business Groups are calling for action to end the port strike. What is the status of Vancouver’s tiny shelter pilot project? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conserving water, Leading causes of workplace deaths in BC, & Amazon Prime Day SCAMS! 11.07.2023 45:25

As drought conditions worsen, BC residents are being urged to take shorter showers in an effort to conserve water. Members of Congress are growing concerned about what they say is a shortage of agents on the Canada-U.S. border. Car crashes occurring to/from work are the leading cause of workplace death in BC. Beware of Amazon Prime Day scams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Ken Sim shotguns a beer, Emoji costs farmer $82,000, & Port strike coverage! 10.07.2023 52:56

A video of Vancouver mayor Ken Sim shotgunning a beer at a Kitsilano street party is drawing mixed reactions online. A "Thumbs up" emoji is costing a Saskatchewan farmer $82,000. How is the port strike impacting small businesses? Vancouver animation production house Slap Happy Cartoons will develop & produce the series The Beachcombers Animated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The iconic Beachcombers drama series is being turned into an animated series! 10.07.2023 10:16

Vancouver animation production house Slap Happy Cartoons is developing & producing the series The Beachcombers Animated! Slap Happy is well known for its animated series made for families and kids. Guest: Josh Mepham - One of the four partners for Slap Happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Date night restaurant experiences! 07.07.2023 9:12

The one and only Richard Wolak comes on to reveal some of the best culinary date-night experiences in BC! Five Sails Restaurant - 999 Canada Pl Suite 410, Vancouver Acre Through the Seasons - 8400 West Rd #115, Richmond BCD Culinary Academy - 20542 Fraser Hwy #107, Langley Missing Chopsticks - 13880 Wireless Way #130, Richmond L'Abattoir - 217 Carrall St, Vancouver Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Pu...

Stephen Harper's ties to Hungary, Air quality advisory issued to Metro Vancouver, & Man Arrested for DRUNK CANOEING! 07.07.2023 39:47

Former PM Stephen Harper is seeking closer conservative ties with controversial Hungarian government. Air quality advisories are being issued for parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. An Alberta hiker's been fined $7,500 for shooting a black bear in Jasper National Park. Police say that a man was arrested for DRUNK CANOEING on Christina Lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Renewing modular housing leases, Meta launches app "Threads", and Nuclear power in Ontario! 06.07.2023 44:08

City Councillor Christine Boyle is introducing a motion to extend/renew modular housing leases. What does Meta’s Twitter Competitor “Threads” mean for social media in Canada? Ontario wants to expand Bruce Power, Canada's first new large-scale nuclear build in 3 decades. A new study finds two-thirds of Canadian employees are quiet quitting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

The struggle with downsizing your home 06.07.2023 7:34

More and more seniors are living in larger homes with empty bedrooms. Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario wants to expand it's nuclear power infrastructure 06.07.2023 9:30

Ontario wants to expand Bruce Power, Canada's first new large-scale nuclear build in 3 decades. Guest: Chris Keefer - President, Canadians For Nuclear Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel news with Claire Newell, Stanley Park fire concerns, & Taylor Swift's world tour not coming to Canada! 05.07.2023 42:09

The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Stanley Park’s dead trees are leading to a serious wildfire concern. Taylor Swift drops 14 new international dates for her Eras Tour...NONE OF WHICH ARE IN CANADA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employees are secretly travelling while working remotely! 05.07.2023 17:37

More and more employees are secretly travelling while working remotely. Why is "Hush travel" a growing trend? Guest: Danielle Riddle - CEO of Inspired Travel Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver port strike, Long weekend travel, & Travelling WHILE working remotely! 04.07.2023 48:49

How did Harbour Air deal with long weekend travel? How will Port of Vancouver Strike impact supply chain? Youth related violence on the rise in West Vancouver. Hush travel is a new trend for employees that work remotely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twitter now enforcing viewing limits, BC port strike continues, & Changing the lyrics to O Canada! 03.07.2023 1:01:12

Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits. The BC port strike enters day 3 after negotiations fail to reach a deal. Trudeau says he's 'open' to making more changes to O Canada's lyrics. We bring on pop culture expert Steve Stebbing to talk about what upcoming movies are worth checking out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How not to get lost in the woods during summer, Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign & CVMA calls for immediate resolution to Port of Vancouver labour dispute 30.06.2023 26:10

On the Show today with Guest Host Rob Fai: How not to get lost in the woods during summer Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign CVMA calls for immediate resolution to Port of Vancouver labour dispute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Bond Books Friday 30.06.2023 8:20

Guest: Holly Morgan, Manager at Black Bond Books Ladner Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign 30.06.2023 8:23

Guest: Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics Union President & an active paramedic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New insights from the 2023 World Happiness Report! 30.06.2023 10:58

The 2023 World Happiness Report is providing some much needed insight into what makes a country/person happy. Guest: John Helliwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How we can keep our kids busy during the summer 30.06.2023 5:35

Guest: Mike Chan, Pedalheads spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CVMA calls for immediate resolution to Port of Vancouver labour dispute 30.06.2023 5:40

Guest: Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How not to get lost in the woods during summer 30.06.2023 6:40

Guest: Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue Team Leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries long weekend CHAOS, Google announces news blocking, & Port workers strike?! 29.06.2023 41:36

Looking ahead to what is expected to be a very busy weekend for BC Ferries. Remembering Canada's favourite sex educator. Meta and Google announce news blocking following the passing of Bill C-18. How might the cruise industry be impacted by a possible port workers strike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Canada's favourite sex educator 29.06.2023 10:54

Jill and Maureen McGrath of the Sunday Night Health Show pay tribute to the late Sue Johanson, Canada’s favourite sex educator, who recently passed away at 93. Guest: Maureen McGrath - Host of the Sunday Night Health Show right here on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air conditioners to vulnerable residents, Travel news with Claire Newell, & BC Ferries trouble! 28.06.2023 42:59

The province is giving 10-million dollars to provide up to eight-thousand air conditioning units to vulnerable residents. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! An unplanned, extended refit that has removed a ship from BC ferries' service and will decrease overall passenger and vehicle capacity between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay. Park Board approves designs for new and improved dog off-leash ar...

Grocery store competition, Adapting to climate change, & Summer camp! 27.06.2023 32:14

Increasing competition to keep grocery prices in check. Whitecaps FC is set to host Vancouver’s largest drag happy hour on Saturday, July 8th ahead of their 10th anniversary pride match. What more can governments do to adapt to climate change? We'll soon be into the July/August months when BC kids will be enjoying summer overnight camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...