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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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Quebec judge rules giving the middle finger to someone is a 'God-given right' 09.03.2023 13:30

A Quebec judge has ruled giving the middle finger to someone is a 'God-given right'. Guest: Ari Goldkind - Criminal Defence Lawyer, legal analyst and political commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberalizing liquor laws, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Reforming the bail system! 08.03.2023 44:08

Vancouver looks to continue liberalizing liquor laws. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! BC Children’s Hospital is leading an international quest for answers to severe allergies. David Eby says the federal government needs to reform the bail system 'now' to target repeat offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Combating online hate, Pushing for transparency on grocery profits, & Fighting ageism in BC 07.03.2023 45:10

The BC Human Rights Commissioner finds government and legal responses are ineffective against online hate. Food analysts are saying lawmakers should push the grocery industry for transparency on profits. There is growing recognition of the need to advance women’s representation in STEM education and jobs – so that they can more fully participate in designing technologies that can make life better...

Metro Vancouver needs 20,000 more hotel rooms to meet demand 06.03.2023 53:15

Mar. 6, 2023: full show with guest host Robin Gill Lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver could cost the city billions in lost economic impact and thousands of unrealized full-time jobs A new beginning for Afghan women judges forced to flee the Taliban MDMA and Psilocybin are approved as medicines for the first time Surrey, B.C. to hold public meeting on potential 17.5% property tax hike Learn more...

Living wage in Vancouver, BC disinformation bill, & Restaurants in Vancouver! 03.03.2023 45:57

City councillor Christine Boyle comes on to discuss why a decision made at a closed-door city council meeting may mean Vancouver is no longer a certified “living wage” employer. The BC government introduced a disinformation bill, which if passed, would make it illegal to to deliberately and knowingly make false statements about elections and election candidates. New poll shows Liberals and Conser...

The best restaurants in Vancouver that have been around for a loooooong time! 03.03.2023 11:42

The best restaurants in Vancouver that have been around for a loooooong time! L'Abattoir - 12 years Coast restaurant - 20 years Fishworks - 12 years+ Sun Sui Wah - 35 years Ban chok dee thai - 10 years+ Lift bar & grill - 17 years Via Tevere Pizza - 10 years+ Jam jar - 9 years Shaughnessy Restaurant - 40 years Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad c...

Vancouver council moving away from ‘living wage’ policy in closed-door meeting 03.03.2023 6:20

A decision made at a closed-door city council meeting earlier this year may mean Vancouver is no longer a certified “living wage” employer. Guest: Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC avalanche kills 3 German nationals, Raising climate taxes, & Home sales down 33% 02.03.2023 47:41

3 German nationals dead after avalanche near Invermere, BC. As costs keep going up, is it really the right time for raising climate taxes? February home sales are down 33% in Vancouver from a 10-year average. Metro Vancouver will spend $150 million to send thousands of tonnes of trash to the US & the BC Interior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-science, and the attack on scientists 02.03.2023 16:48

There's more misinformation out there than ever before. Professor Gavin Yamey joins us to share his experiences with anti-science bullies. Guest: Professor Gavin Yamey - Professor of Global Health and Public Policy Duke University, director, Center for policy impact in Global Health, Time columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC budget deep-dive, Travel news with Claire Newell, & The rise of anti-science! 01.03.2023 55:56

Jody takes a deep dive into the latest BC budget with political analyst George Affleck. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The rise of anti-science, and the growing number of attacks on scientists. The one and only Vikram Vij joins us to reveal why he's so outspoken about blood donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vikram Vij reveals why he's an outspoken advocate for donating blood! 01.03.2023 9:16

Vikram Vij is widely known for his restaurants, books, and TV appearances, but what might surprise you is that he's ALSO an outspoken advocate for blood donations! Guest: Vikram Vij - Chef, Author and TV personality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rapid rise of people using the diabetes medication Ozempic for weight loss 01.03.2023 12:29

There's been rapid rise in people using the diabetes medication Ozempic for weight loss. Guest: Dr. Tom Elliott - Medical Director, BC Diabetes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surviving a snowy commute, One-on-one with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, & BUDGET TIME! 28.02.2023 39:01

Former race car driver gives us advice on how to navigate snow on your commute. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins us for an amazing conversation on all-things politics! BUDGET TIME!!!! Finance Minister Katrina Conroy reveals the numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh! 28.02.2023 13:14

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins us for an amazing conversation on all-things politics! Guest: Jagmeet Singh - Federal NDP Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC budget preview, Rising grocery prices, & Talking science with Jason Tetro! 27.02.2023 45:52

Jody Vance guest hosts the show today! Coming up, we get a preview of the BC budget with Global News reporter Richard Zussman. What do grocery prices continue to be so high even though inflation is cooling?! Talking science with "Germ Guy" Jason Tetro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woman gets laser treatment on wrong eye, 1-year since Russia invaded Ukraine, & Maintaining your fitness levels! 24.02.2023 43:01

Richmond woman gets laser treatment... on the wrong eye! How did this happen?! One year on, Ukrainians in Canada reflect on Russia’s invasion. The BC Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Olympic Committee will be joined by the extended family of 1928 Olympic champion Percy Williams to unveil a pair of new gold medals. More than half of Canada's residents took action to maintain their fitness level...

Rental ad looking for "vegetarians only", Recovering from the 2021 BC flood, & Contemplating a 4-day work week! 23.02.2023 48:18

A Craigslist rental ad is searching for vegetarian tenants. Is this legal? Government of Canada providing disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for 2021 flood. The BC Green party is calling for a 4-Day Work Week. Canadians are being encouraged to take the 40 days 40 items challenge starting February 22, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is taking action to reduce ER wait times for people in mental-health crises 23.02.2023 10:16

BC is taking action to reduce ER wait times for people in mental-health crises. Guest: Tess Kroeker - Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC Board Member, President of Registered Psychiatric Nursing Council of NNPBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Craigslist rental ad is searching for vegetarian tenants. Is this legal?! 23.02.2023 17:38

A Craigslist rental ad is searching for vegetarian tenants. Is this legal?! Guest: Hunter Boucher - Director of Operations, Landlord BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Lytton residents are in need of help 23.02.2023 12:00

For most of the residents of Lytton, with insurance, the deadline for rebuild is June 30 of this year. Insurers are not accepting written requests for extension, which means every property owner needs to hire a law firm and apply to the supreme Court for an extension. Guest: Denise O’Connor - Mayor of Lytton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver property tax hike, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Purchasing office furniture! 22.02.2023 37:26

First up, the City of Vancouver is proposing a 9.7% property tax hike in the revised 2023 draft budget. After that, we hear all the latest travel news & deals with Claire Newell! Finally, the Auditor General for the City of Vancouver, Mike Macdonell, has released a performance audit report on the topic of office furniture purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Pink Shirt Day! 22.02.2023 7:26

Kristin Awde of F45 fitness is donating proceeds of Pink Shirt Sales to Pink Shirt Day/CKNW Kids’ Fund. They have a no judgement centre: they have no mirrors, they work with people from 12-78, and project a message of self-acceptance. Guest: Kristin Awde - Owner F45 Ambleside and Sunrise East Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Vancouver is proposing a 9.7% property tax hike in the revised 2023 draft budget 22.02.2023 9:31

The City of Vancouver is proposing a 9.7% property tax hike in the revised 2023 draft budget. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grocery price increases, Man charged with murder after shooting intruder, & Air Canada testing facial recognition technology 21.02.2023 32:44

Finding out which grocery items saw the biggest price increases in January. What rights do we have when defending our own home? A Milton man is being charged with murder after allegedly shooting an intruder. Air Canada will be the first airline to test facial recognition technology for identification verification in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Canada to test facial recognition technology for identification verification 21.02.2023 10:13

Air Canada will be the first airline to test facial recognition technology for identification verification in Canada. Guest: Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices