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The Jill Bennett Show
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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Episodes
2023 Vancouver International Auto Show cancelled 07.12.2022 5:46
Blair Qualey - President, and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
December 6th, 2022: At least one Chinese ‘secret police station’ based in Vancouver, BC Greens call for government to reduce pressure on children’s hospitals & MPs call for grocery CEOs to face questioning over rising food prices 06.12.2022 44:55
On the show today Richard Kurland - Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Sonia Furstenau - BC Green Party Leader Alistair MacGregor - NDP MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford Dr. Mahnia Madan - President at BC Doctors of Optometry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Judge tosses $60,000 fine against Whistler, B.C. woman who repeatedly fed bears 06.12.2022 11:03
Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At least one Chinese ‘secret police station’ based in Vancouver 06.12.2022 14:50
Richard Kurland - Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
December 5th, 2022: Families urged to get children vaccinated, Is 15 days paid sick leave too much? & Body cameras for VPD 05.12.2022 45:58
On the show today: Dr. Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Sussanne Skidmore - New President, BC Federation of Labour Colton Fehr - Thompson Rivers University Law Professor Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Families urged to get children vaccinated before the holidays 05.12.2022 12:40
Dr. Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
December 2, 2022: Snow tires on buses, Catching mice with technology, & Top local restaurants! 02.12.2022 43:16
On today's show: Bus drivers worry about lack of snow tires, TransLink has no plans to make the switch. Tech expert uses indoor security camera to catch mouse! Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane. The best local restaurants offering international cuisine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best local restaurants offering international cuisine! 02.12.2022 12:16
I will be talking about some international cuisines featuring these local restaurants that have opened within the past few years. For most of these there are only one or a handful of restaurants locally that feature these noted cuisines: Union Latino Foods - Colombian Saba Foods-- Yemeni Ofra's Kitchen -- Israeli Cayenne Bistro & Grill -- East African/Indian fusion Zarak on Main - Afghan Mol...
Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane 02.12.2022 9:12
Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane. Guest: Wally Oppal - lawyer representing Stanley Park’s Prospect Point Bar and Grill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bus drivers are expressing concerns to Translink over the lack of snow tires 02.12.2022 11:09
Bus drivers are worrying about the lack of snow tires, but TransLink has no plans to make the switch. Guest: Balbir Mann - President, Unifor Local 111 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2022: Firearms ban, $10/day childcare, Expiring lease on Vancouver co-op! 01.12.2022 35:31
On today's show: Ottawa's effort to ban assault-style firearms is getting plenty of pushback from across the aisle in the House of Commons and from a firearm advocacy group. Child-care savings kick in Dec. 1 but not all B.C. parents will get the benefits. Vancouver Co-op lease expires in 2023, more than 300 people and daycare at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 30, 2022: Snowfall mayhem!, Travel news, & Making toys more accessible! 30.11.2022 36:11
On today's show: Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. This Canadian charity invents devices to make toys accessible for kids with disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Delta Mayor George Harvie reacts to last night's snowfall mayhem! 30.11.2022 9:51
Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. Guest: George Harvie - Mayor of Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 28, 2022: Surrey liaison officers, Non-market housing, & Foreign-trained doctors! 28.11.2022 40:41
On today's show: Should SLO programs be eliminated from BC schools? How will non-market housing create a more affordable city? Will BC’s new foreign-trained doctor regulations help the medical crisis? Why do Surrey Police need to be more transparent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 25, 2022: BC fiscal update surplus, Undercover police officers, & Book club! 25.11.2022 37:49
On today's show: BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion Business analyst reacts to BC fiscal update surplus. Supreme Court of Canada providing guidance on the limits of undercover police investigations in online spaces. Time for our monthly book club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time for our monthly book club! 25.11.2022 8:53
Book Warehouse manager Mary-Ann Yazedijan comes on to give us a list of this month's MUST-READS. Fiction: Galatea by Madeline Miller Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Desert Star by Michael Connelly Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Non-fiction: Cold Case BC by Eve Lazarus Playing the Long Game by Christine Sinclair Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedijan - Manager, Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad...
BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion 25.11.2022 9:44
BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion Guest: Selina Robinson - Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 24, 2022: Amanda Todd, Open-net fish farms, & Black Friday shopping! 25.11.2022 55:45
On today's show: Man who harassed Amanda Todd may not get more jail time, says victim’s mother. Employers who assist with transit costs to receive special designation National Police Federation Welcomes Necessary and Effective Investments to Better Resource Specialized and Rural Policing in B.C. Will BC be next to ban open-net fish farms? Tomorrow is Black Friday - what to expect? Learn more abo...
Choosing the BEST Christmas tree! 24.11.2022 11:48
Tips on how to choose the best Christmas tree and how to keep it fresh throughout the season. Guest: Craig Lenske - Tree Lot Manager at Aunt Leah’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Employers who assist with transit costs to receive special designation 24.11.2022 10:58
TransLink has launched a new program that certifies & recognizes employers who subsidize transit passes of their employees. Guest: Kevin Quinn - CEO, Translink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Man who harassed Amanda Todd may NOT get more jail time 24.11.2022 13:12
Man who harassed Amanda Todd may not get more jail time, says victim’s mother. Guest: Carol Todd - Mother of Amanda Todd and Founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Debuting our new monthly wine segment! 24.11.2022 12:00
This is the official debut of our new monthly wine segment! Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Banking lawyer turned wine professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are Mr. & Mrs. Claus Preparing for Christmas? 24.11.2022 13:08
How are Mr. & Mrs. Claus Preparing for Christmas? Guest: Santa & Mrs. Claus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Return of the Nutcracker 23.11.2022 8:36
The Nutcracker is synonymous with Christmas and now that it is back things feel right again. Eric Chapman talk to Chan-Hon Goh Director of the Goh Ballet Academy, about this years show and what it means to be back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 23, 2022: Police in Surrey, Creating affordable housing, & Online sextortion 23.11.2022 49:39
On today's show: Why aren’t the RCMP disclosing the number of police in Surrey? Is the Speculation and Vacancy Tax creating affordable housing? Inflation has BC drivers pumping the breaks on buying new cars The naked truth about online sextortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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