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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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Report details plans for long-awaited Granville Street renewal project 18.01.2023 8:56

New report details plans for long-awaited Granville Street renewal project Guest: Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 17, 2023: Stanley Park bike lanes, Sasamat Lake, & Revitalizing Chinatown! 17.01.2023 52:09

On today's show: According to an ABC park board commissioner, a aurprise motion to backtrack on Stanley Park bike lane removal is coming soon. An aging dam is raising concerns about the future of Sasamat Lake in Greater Vancouver. BC doctors are upset about changes to disciplinary colleges. A plan to revitalize Vancouver’s Chinatown went before council today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The quest to revitalize Vancouver's Chinatown! 17.01.2023 14:07

A plan to revitalize Vancouver’s Chinatown went before council today. Guest: Ryan Diaz - MMA Fighter, Owner of DCS Fitness & Martial Arts in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 16, 2023: Housing permits, Chinatown vandalism, & Grocery store theft! 16.01.2023 27:35

On today's show: The province is moving to make the housing permitting process simpler, and therefore get houses built more quickly. City proposes $710K to address crime & vandalism in Vancouver's Chinatown. We ALL pay for grocery theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 13, 2023: Dog bylaws, Expiry dates, & Flushing sweatpants down the toilet! 13.01.2023 44:46

On today's show: Vancouver has changed its dog bylaws, should dog owners be concerned? Don't flush sweatpants down the toilet! Do people pay attention to best-before dates and expiry dates? Victoria approves floating sauna, despite a resident calling it a ‘monstrosity’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver has changed its dog bylaws, should dog owners be concerned? 13.01.2023 13:05

Vancouver has changed its dog bylaws. Animal lawyer Rebeka Breder joins us to answer whether should dog owners be concerned. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening of the New Aunt Leah’s House For Vulnerable Moms and Babies Marks its 35th Anniversary 13.01.2023 10:33

Opening of the New Aunt Leah’s House For Vulnerable Moms and Babies Marks its 35th Anniversary Guest: Jacqueline Dupuis - Aunt Leah’s Foundation Executive Director Guest: Sherry - Former teen mom who lived with her baby at Aunt Leah’s House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 12, 2023: Protecting Bc renters, Hiring new Crown Counsel, & Disposing of expired hand sanitizer! 12.01.2023 45:38

On today's show: New fund will protect thousands of renters in BC. BC taxpayers are facing a hefty bill for the Province to deal with millions of bottles of expired hand sanitizer. BC woman ordered to reimburse former employer for 'time theft'. The British Columbia Crown Counsel Association says the government’s decision to hire 40 new prosecutors is a step in the right direction. Learn more about...

BC taxpayers facing a hefty bill for the disposal of millions of bottles of expired hand sanitizer 12.01.2023 10:16

BC taxpayers are facing a hefty bill for the Province to deal with millions of bottles of expired hand sanitizer. Guest: Carson Binda - BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 11, 2023: Recalling Premier Eby, Travel news, & Renaming the 'Brownies'! 11.01.2023 44:40

On today's show: Petition seeking to recall BC Premier David Eby, calling him a ‘dictator’. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! How people perceive their own neighbourhoods may have a lot to do with whether they choose to walk and cycle, according to a global study of nearly 40,000 adults. The votes are in, and the ‘Brownies’ officially have a new name! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

A petition is seeking to recall BC Premier David Eby, calling him a ‘dictator’ 11.01.2023 12:09

The recall application claims Bill 36 violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Nuremburg Code. Alleged violations of the latter, a post-World War II set of research guidelines targeting unethical medical experiments involving humans, has become a popular rallying cry of among some on the more extreme end of opposition to COVID-19 health measures. “He’s a dictator not a leader. Invoked c...

January 10, 2023: Addressing Nexus backlog, Gas stove dangers, & Avalanches! 10.01.2023 39:39

On today's show: City of Delta protests missing River Road overpass in Massey Tunnel replacement. Canada, US reach workaround deal on Nexus application backlog, and agree to missile deal for Ukraine. Gas stoves linked to 12.5% of asthma cases in children. Reminding the public that severe weather and avalanches are real hazards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 9, 2023: F-35 fighter jets, Returning to the office, & New supports for nurses! 09.01.2023 46:30

On today's show: NDP release a statement on the recent F-35 fighter jets announcement. Federal workers in Greater Victoria resisting mandate to return to office. BC government announces new supports for nurses! An East Van family says their cars are being targeted by a serial slasher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

East Vancouver families' vehicles targeted by serial slasher! 09.01.2023 14:05

An East Van family says their cars are being targeted by a serial slasher. So far, they've had 11 tires slashed since October. Guest: Shannon - tire slashing victim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC government announces new supports for nurses! 09.01.2023 11:59

BC government announces new supports for nurses! Guest: Aman Grewal - BC Nurses Union President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 6, 2023: BC Healthcare, High food prices, & Female-run restaurants! 06.01.2023 56:09

On today's show: BC is reactivating Emergency Operation Centres in health authorities to ensure patients continue to have hospital care access as respiratory illness season continues. The BCCA just found that a person who throws their backpack off while running from police abandons it and forfeits any privacy interest in the backpack and its contents, such that police have the right to search it....

The best female owned/operated restaurants in Vancouver! 06.01.2023 10:28

Richard Wolak's talking about some Women owned/run Restaurants that have opened within the past few years around Metro Vancouver! Crab Hot Lao 2141 Kingsway, Vancouver Owned by Cherry Genki Eki Noodle Bar 693 W Broadway, Vancouver Owned by Gigi Food by Fanta 20542 Fraser Hwy #102, Langley Owned by Parinya Ofras Kitchen 1088 Denman St, Vancouver Owned by Ofra Nostos Taverna 3162 W Broadway, Va...

January 5, 2023: Pothole repairs, BC health-care workers, & Russia's call for holiday ceasefire 05.01.2023 31:48

On today's show: Lane closures planned on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as ‘pothole’ repairs begin BC health-care workers now able to work at multiple facilities as order rescinds. Ukraine rejects Russia’s call for Orthodox Christmas ceasefire as ‘propaganda’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pothole repairs force lane closures on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge 05.01.2023 10:30

Lane closures planned on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as ‘pothole’ repairs begin. Guest: Mike Little - Mayor of the District of North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 4, 2023: Real estate assessments, Medication shortages, & Nuisance 911 calls! 04.01.2023 38:36

On today's show: BC real estate assessments show smaller increases after last summer’s cooling market. Pharmacies are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication. E-Comm releases top ten nuisance calls of 2022 Making Vancouver playgrounds a little less safe, for the kids' sake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E-Comm releases top ten nuisance calls of 2022 04.01.2023 9:44

E-Comm releases top ten nuisance calls of 2022 Guest: Kaila Butler - Communications Manager, E-Comm 911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacies are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication 04.01.2023 11:17

Pharmacies are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication. Guest: Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 3, 2023: 2023 property assessments, Self-defense law, & Record-breaking immigration! 03.01.2023 53:39

On today's show: Lower Mainland 2023 Property Assessments in the Mail No charges for home-invasion stabbing death in latest test of self-defense law Canada will accept more immigrants in 2023 than it did in 2022 - a record breaking year. Chronic offender back in jail after arrest by VPD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronic offender back in jail after arrest by VPD 03.01.2023 8:09

A chronic offender is back in jail after being arrested by the VPD. Guest: Sgt. Steve Addison - Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 2, 2022: Foreign homebuyer ban, New Year's resolutions, & Clean Up Burnaby! 02.01.2023 59:29

On today's show: BC Parks Reservation Service will be moving to a 4-month rolling booking window for frontcountry and backcountry reservations. Canada’s ban on foreign homebuyers comes into effect on January 1st. Here’s what to know! How do you keep your New Year’s Resolution? House arrest, no jail time for BC man who beat ex-wife in front of daughter. Clean Up Burnaby campaign continuing in 202...