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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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Cracking down on shoplifting, Travel news with Claire Newell, & the WORST house in Surrey! 29.03.2023 42:40

VPD makes 217 arrests in three-week shoplifting crackdown! The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. A disgruntled neighbour tells us what it's like to live next to the worst house in Surrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How communities across Canada are celebrating Ramadan 29.03.2023 11:24

How communities across Canada are celebrating Ramadan. Guest: Hassaan Sheikh - BC Regional Manager, Islamic Relief Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks, Getting custody of your pets, & Federal budget takeaways! 28.03.2023 34:16

Murder charge laid after fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks. Changes made to the Family Law Act will make it easier for separating couples to decide the fate of their pets. Federal Liberals are going after predatory lending in today's budget, plus they're investing in a dental care plan for low-income households. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries cancellations, Banana barriers, & Travelling with a disability! 27.03.2023 33:26

BC Ferries cancelled 19 sailings in the last week. The majority of these cancellations was due to lack of crew. The latest point of conflict between drivers and the City of Vancouver: banana barriers. New report shows most Canadians with disabilities face barriers when travelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring Vancouver's Asian and Latin American restaurants and learning more about the foods within those cultures! 24.03.2023 10:42

Asian restaurants: Crab Hot Lau (Northern Vietnamese) 2141 Kingsway,--opened 1-1/2 years ago Win Win Chick-N (Filipino) 8197 Main St, -- opened a few years ago Genki Eki (Japanese) 693 W Broadway,--opened within the past year Latin American restaurants: Maizal RMF (Mexican) 2815 Main St,-- opened about 6+ years ago Union Latinos Foods (Colombian) 1149 Granville St,- opened 2 years ago Tamale S...

Residential school memorial removal, Changing how we fine speeding motorists, & The best Asian restaurants in Vancouver! 24.03.2023 41:06

Should the residential school memorial at the Vancouver Art Gallery be removed? Poll shows Canadians are open to a “Progressive Punishment” system for speeding motorists. City of Vancouver to remove recently installed guerilla spider sculpture. Exploring Vancouver's Asian and Latin American restaurants and learning more about the foods within those cultures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Toronto MP resigns, Getting more vets in BC, & Police sobriety checks! 23.03.2023 56:51

A Toronto MP at the centre of allegations of Chinese meddling in Canadian affairs has resigned from the Liberal caucus and will sit as an Independent. In an effort to get more veterinarians in BC, the province is permanently doubling the number of subsidized seats for BC veterinary students attending the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Vancouver ranks #2 on the list of Canada's top 25 bed...

The latest travel news, Celebrating Ramadan, & Buying electric vehicles! 22.03.2023 45:56

The province is improving inclusion & accessibility in BC parks. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. How communities across Canada celebrate Ramadan! The largest-ever survey of Canadian and BC electric vehicle owners finds an overwhelming majority would buy again, but many still worry about lack of public charging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Broadway corridor construction, Saving money at the grocery store, & Video game addictions! 21.03.2023 44:35

Why are there so many “For Lease” signs and papered up windows along the Broadway Corridor? Food inflation appears to be easing in Canada, but experts say shoppers shouldn't expect lower prices at the grocery store. As few as FIVE rental housing redevelopments could be considered in some Broadway Plan areas each year. A Vancouver parent has filed a class action lawsuit in BC Supreme Court against...

As few as FIVE rental housing redevelopments could be considered in some Broadway Plan areas each year 21.03.2023 13:20

As few as FIVE rental housing redevelopments could be considered in some Broadway Plan areas each year. Guest: Rebecca Bligh - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are there so many “For Lease” signs and papered up windows along the Broadway Corridor? 21.03.2023 9:31

Why are there so many “For Lease” signs and papered up windows along the Broadway Corridor? Guest: Neil Wyles - Executive Director, Mount Pleasant BIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tent fire in the Downtown Eastside, Bowen Island park proposal, & Nordstrom beginning liquidation sale! 20.03.2023 42:11

Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry comes on to discuss the tent fire on the Downtown Eastside Bowen Island residents say they're STILL waiting for answers on proposed $40 million park Nordstrom Canada to begin liquidation Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bowen Island residents say they're STILL waiting for answers on proposed $40 million park 20.03.2023 17:06

Bowen Island residents say they're STILL waiting for answers on proposed $40 million park. Guest: Marian Bantjes - Bowen Island Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning about the best wines of Washington! 17.03.2023 13:26

Taste Washington is similar in format to our Vancouver International Wine Fest. Seminars and a large tasting occupy Lumen Field near Pioneer Square. Rows and rows of winery tables and food stations. Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - A banking lawyer turned wine professional,she is a strategic business advisor to the BC Wine Industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver election interference, Fraser Valley bus driver strike, & Safe spaces in sports 17.03.2023 39:45

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim says foreign meddling ‘insinuations’ are because he’s not Caucasian. Fraser Valley bus drivers gear up for full strike on Monday. ICBC leaves homeowners on the hook for thousands after car crashes into condo. An article recently came out in The Athletic which provides a scathing description of abuse within post-secondary sports teams, focusing on the Harvard women’s ice hoc...

Even MORE issues with Flair Airlines! 17.03.2023 10:12

Even MORE issues with Flair Airlines! Guest: Josh Rimer - World Traveller, trying to get to Arizona with Flair Airlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Edmonton police officers shot dead, 2022 Municipal election interference, & Regulating puppy mills 16.03.2023 43:01

According to CSIS, China’s Vancouver consulate interfered in the 2022 municipal election. Police throughout Canada are sending their condolences to Edmonton after two officers were shot and killed in that city while answering a call early this morning. Despite there being a bill that passed in 2017, the BC NDP has failed to regulate 'puppy mills' and catteries. A new study finds people with schizo...

Attempted cannabis store robbery, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Crime Stoppers! 15.03.2023 49:39

The owner of a Vancouver cannabis store is concerned for his staff's safety after an attempted robbery. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival will launch as planned on April 1st thanks to funding from its new presenting sponsor, Edge Construction. The next time you see something that looks like a vintage movie poster, it might make you look twice. It’s ac...

Skytrain bore drilling forces business to close, Air passengers still stranded in Arizona, & BC SPCA issues warning! 14.03.2023 42:45

"Home On The Range Organics" forced to shut down after their building was damaged by Skytrain bore drilling. The frustration continues for Flair Airlines' passengers stranded in Arizona. The BC SPCA is issuing a warning about individuals selling sick kittens in Surrey. The feds announce $75.9 million in new funding for three years to help clear the backlog of passenger complaints that continue to...

The frustration continues for Flair passengers stranded in Arizona 14.03.2023 11:13

The frustration continues for Flair Airlines passengers stranded in Tucson, Arizona. Guest: Holly Marshall - Stranded in Tucson by Flair Airlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flair Airlines passengers stranded in Arizona, COVID's impact on our habits, & Previewing the Juno Awards! 13.03.2023 40:24

Frustrated BC resident stranded in Arizona after 4 Flair airlines planes seized. Squamish First Nation faces raw sewage leak into Capilano river. A new report shows people's habits have permanently changed due to COVID-19. Previewing this weekend's Juno Awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A BC resident is frustrated after a Flair flight cancellation ‘mess’ leaves her stranded in Tucson 13.03.2023 11:33

A BC resident is frustrated after a Flair flight cancellation ‘mess’ leaves her stranded in Tucson. Guest: Leanne Couldwell - Stranded in Tucson by Flair Airlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MDMA and Psilocybin approved as medicines for the first time 13.03.2023 9:15

MDMA and Psilocybin approved as medicines for the first time. Guest: Monique Moller - Vice President, Integrative Health, Field Trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting your clocks forward, Filing your taxes, & Preview of this year's Oscar nominations! 10.03.2023 43:12

Here’s when you should set your clocks forward. Everything you need to know about filing your taxes this year! Preview of the 2023 Oscar nominations with movie blogger Rick Forchuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business tax relief in Vancouver, Cancelling drag story-time, & Giving someone the middle finger! 09.03.2023 44:44

1360 properties qualify for the City of Vancouver's new business tax relief. A library in Nelson reportedly had to cancel a drag story-time due to online threats. A Quebec judge recently ruled that giving the middle finger to someone is a 'God-given right' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices