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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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November 22, 2022: Leaked report reveals NDP ignored BC Housing mismanagement, Mental health calls, & Bermuda Triangle mystery! 22.11.2022 45:16

On today's show: Leaked report buried by David Eby reveals NDP ignored serious mismanagement at BC Housing. Should police be responding to mental health calls? What's the WORST gift you've ever received? Divers resurface WWII mystery in the Bermuda Triangle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are realtors reacting to the lifting of rental restrictions? 22.11.2022 11:34

How are realtors reacting to the lifting of rental restrictions? Guest: Aaron Jasper - Realtor at Royal LePage Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 18, 2022: Children's pain medication, Protecting our waters, & BC Premier David Eby! 22.11.2022 31:54

On today's show: Health Canada officials say a large foreign supply of children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week. Canadian government investing in marine emergency preparedness, response and partnerships as part of the next phase of the Oceans Protection Plan. Newly sworn-in Premier Eby announces BC Hydro rebate and BC Affordabi...

November 21, 2022: Doug McCallum acquitted, Commercial Drive Cafe robbed, & Tackling repeat offenders! 21.11.2022 33:45

On today's show: Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum acquitted on public mischief charge Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint. BC Premier David Eby announces new repeat offender response teams & public safety plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint 21.11.2022 13:01

Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint. Guest: Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 17, 2022: Universal masking campaign, Pricey vet bills, & Mayor Brad West! 17.11.2022 55:52

On today's show: Open Letter calling on incoming Premier Eby and Ministers Dix and Whiteside to reinstate universal masking immediately, with a supporting information campaign. City of Surrey's Attendance Support Program is relaunching in 2023 As cost of living rises, pet owners praise veterinarian care but say it costs too much. New cops and nurses & helping Chinatown among first items on new Van...

Farmers meet with BC Liberal agriculture critic over relief funding 17.11.2022 11:31

Farmers meet with BC Liberal agriculture critic Ian Paton to discuss slow rollout of relief funding. Guest: David Jennings - farmer based in Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 16, 2022: New BC Liberal Party name, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Donald Trump! 16.11.2022 49:07

On today's show: BC Liberal Party set to become BC United. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Donald Trump announces he’s running for president in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 15, 2022: Surrey keeping RCMP, Farmer relief funding, & Rising costs of food! 15.11.2022 31:11

On today's show: Surrey Council votes to keep RCMP. Farmers slow to receive relief funding from provincial government. Poll shows that the rising cost of food is impacting the habits of British Columbians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 14, 2022: Atmospheric river anniversary, Hiking the Trans Canada Trail, & Cross-border shopping! 14.11.2022 43:47

On today's show: BC farmers mark one-year anniversary of atmospheric river flood. Adventurer Melanie Vogel becomes first woman to complete a coast-to-coast-to-coast hike on the Trans Canada Trail! Trader Joe’s in Bellingham broke their store sales record on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 11, 2022: Struggling veterans, Bats in Port Moody, & Our Fathers' Footsteps 11.11.2022 36:22

On today's show: Homelessness is one of the many struggles that veterans face. Port Moody hatches bat plan! One-on-one with the author of Our Fathers' Footsteps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 10, 2022: Surrey Police officers, Airport screeners, & Big White Ski Resort! 10.11.2022 43:41

On today's show: Surrey Police Officers sign pledge opposing Mayor Brenda Locke’s plan to reinstate RCMP. Comparing the performance of Universal Health Care countries in 2022. Unions reporting a high turnover for airport screeners as holiday travel season looms. Big White Ski Resort set to open a week from today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 9, 2022: Social spending report, Travel news, & Uplifting Chinatown! 10.11.2022 36:12

On today's show: Vancouver Police Department set to present social spending report. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Sarah Kirby-Yung has tabled a motion to council based on insight from the Vancouver delegation's trip to San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ending food waste and saving money in Vancouver 09.11.2022 9:43

Ending food waste and saving money in Vancouver. Guest: Sarah Soteroff - Good to Go Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver health authority says a shop's cat can't come back 09.11.2022 9:51

Vancouver health authority says a shop's cat can't come back Guest: Emily Black - master's student at the University of British Columbia who regularly shops at Top Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 8, 2022: Addressing the crime epidemic, Tenants left shivering, & Shop cat banished! 09.11.2022 44:52

On today's show: Business improvement associations call on local & provincial governments for financial support to address property crime epidemic. Local apartment tenants left shivering for over a month, with no timeline in sight for heating fix. Vancouver health authority says a shop's cat can't come back The Council of the Federation says no deal has been reached between Health Ministers to sec...

Housing market facing high rates and slowing economy in 2023 08.11.2022 10:10

Housing market facing high rates and slowing economy in 2023. Guest: Brendon Ogmundson - Chief Economist BC Real Estate Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team of BC students invent life alert for service dogs 08.11.2022 8:57

BC native part of student team that invented Lassie 2.0 life alert system for service dogs. Guest: Brandon Lindsay - former member of the NAIT biomedical engineering technology team that developed the Lassie 2.0 project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns being raised over Canadian Blood Services paid-plasma contracting 08.11.2022 8:47

Concerns being raised over Canadian Blood Services paid-plasma contracting. Guest: Usman Mushtaq - Coordinator, BC Health Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 7, 2022: Hotel tax, Restoring NEXUS services, & The BEAVER BLOOD MOON! 07.11.2022 41:55

On today's show: New Hotel tax to support major tourist events An open letter from the business community says that Canada and the United States MUST restore service to NEXUS and FAST applicants. THE BEAVER BLOOD MOON: 2022's last lunar eclipse taking place taking place November 8th! Suspect from Vancouver police public warning back in custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Checking in with professional foodie Richard Wolak! 07.11.2022 10:45

Professional food lover Richard Wolak joins us to divulge some of his favourite restaurants/food trucks! Here's his list: Local Pizzaiolo Planted Love Truck Archer Dining Impostori Trattoria Mount Pleasant Vintage and Provisions Afuri Ramen and Dumplings Eva Schnitzelhaus Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com, Host of the VanFoodster Podcast Learn more about your ad c...

November 4, 2022: Bright Lights night train cancelled, Airlines launch legal battles, & New Stanley Park bike lanes? 04.11.2022 36:27

On today's show: Corrosion, damage, & overgrown vegetation are the reasons behind the cancellation of the Stanley Park Bright Nights train. Air Canada & WestJet launch legal battles to overturn orders to compensate passengers for cancelled flights. This past week, ABC elected officials and campaign staffers have been telling the media that one of the first acts of the new majority Park Board will...

November 3, 2022: Demolishing viaducts, Ottawa fiscal update, & Pleasing music fans 03.11.2022 40:00

On today's show: Demolishing viaducts to be on new Vancouver city council agenda. Ottawa’s fiscal update shows inflation will chart Canada’s economic fate. Are there bands that don’t want to acknowledge fans want to hear the hits, not the new stuff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2, 2022: Travel news, Halloween mayhem in Delta, & Wait-times for ambulances! 02.11.2022 33:51

On today's show: The latest in travel news with Clair Newell! Halloween mayhem in Delta results in multiple reports of assaults and injuries. A 70-year-old woman waited more than 4 hours for paramedics to arrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Michelin-Starred restaurant in Vancouver! 02.11.2022 10:05

Learning more about every Michelin-Starred restaurant in Vancouver! Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com, Host of the VanFoodster Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices