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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…
Episodes
- The Jill Bennett Show
Book recommendations with Mary-Ann Yazedijan
Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedijan - Special Projects Manager at Black Bond Books and Book Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Stranger danger at Surrey Memorial Neonatal ICU, how communities can help tackle extortion, & Kelowna business call for action
Surrey police are investigating after a woman was found making skin-to-skin contact with three infants after entering the neonatal ICU unit unauthorized. How…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Removing red-tape one patio at a time!
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed a memorandum of understanding that commits them to working toward building an oil…
- The Jill Bennett Show
How event cancellations impact tourism in Vancouver
The recent cancellation of the Celebration of light raises a big question: How do event cancellations impact tourism in Vancouver? Guest: Royce Chwin - CEO…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Would YOU take a 22-hour flight?!
After more than 30 years lighting up English Bay, Vancouver’s Celebration of Light has gone dark. Organizers have announced the iconic summer fireworks…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Meeting a local "farm-fluencer"
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
World Cup costs keep growing - Humpback whale rescue - Another side of the housing crisis
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Monthly Wine Check! Sparkling wine recommendations for the holidays
Geoff Moss joins us to share some holiday sparkling wine selections at every price point. Including: Gray Monk Odyssey Rosé Brut, Blue Mountain 2016 Blanc de…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Grizzly attack - Future of CUSMA - BC Govt. IVF project low on funds
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Provincial laws interpreted through UNDRIP. Are changes necessary?
GUEST: Elenore Sturko, Independent MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Rampant vandalism in City of Vancouver washrooms - Lower speed limits coming to Surrey - Undemocratic shift in regional governance?
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Vandalism in Vancouver public washrooms
GUEST: Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vancouver Aquatic Centre reopening
GUEST: Steve Kellock, Director of Recreation, Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dosanjh on Drug crisis - Epstein file release looming - Plug pulled on EV mandate
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$10-a-day childcare system remains far out of reach for most families
GUEST: Sharon Gregson, spokesperson for the $10aDay Campaign and the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Travel tips & best bets w/Claire Newell
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey supportive housing proposal - Scotiabank paying up - South Surrey Costco proposal
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Last night’s budget vote, and the NDP's role
GUEST: Don Davies, Interim NDP leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Health Canada on cloned meat and the lack of labelling and formal safety review
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois TITLE: Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia Health Canada plans to allow meat from the…
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Major justice stories making headlines this week
GUEST: Michael Shapray, Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
European judges ban use of the word “gin” for alcohol-free beverages; Emergency veterinary care hit record levels
European judges in Luxembourg have ruled that non-alcoholic drinks cannot be labeled as “gin” (0:45) Guest: John Rizvi - Founder and Managing Partner, The…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats
Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Eby closes NDP convention with big resource pledges as critics warn of missed priorities
Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest beer news: upcoming events and awards!
Checking in with beer expert, Matt Poirier, for the latest on upcoming beer events and awards! Guest: Matt Poirier - Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Mitigating the impacts of the Cowichan land claims ruling, the most remote pub in B.C. on the market! And social media platform 'X' challenged an order to remove an non-consensual intimate image
A Richmond City Councillor is putting forward a motion at Richmond council that calls on the province and federal governments to mitigate the effects of the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Social media platform 'X' has challenged an order to remove a non-consensual intimate image
Social media platform 'X' has challenged an order by the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal to remove a non-consensual intimate image that violates the Intimate…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fast tracking LNG projects, changing disability benefits, & Kelowna business owners on short-term rental rules
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new batch of major projects being submitted for possible fast-track approval, including the Ksi Lisims LNG project…
- The Jill Bennett Show
All-time high hotel prices in Vancouver - Cross provincial alcohol sales - What does your pet's name say about you?
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Is sick note stress coming to an end?
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Travel tips & best bets w/Claire Newell
GUEST: Claire Newell, President/Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver' s “Zero Means Zero” budget promise
GUEST: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor, running for mayor with Vote Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reflecting on Remembrance Day, healing from trauma, & preserving Canadian stories
Remembrance Week, when Canadians pin on poppies, stand in silence, and reflect on those who served and sacrificed.But remembrance isn’t only for one week in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver Park Board on what municipal cuts mean for public spaces
The Vancouver Park Board says it faces tens of millions in cuts. What’s really at stake for your parks, community centres, and public green space? Guest: Aaron…
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Unpacking two talked about cases in Canadian law
We discuss two court cases raising big questions in Canadian law. An Ontario judge rules sending a fake nude of your spouse isn’t a crime. In Vancouver…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Remembering the wreck of SS Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years later
It’s been 50 years since the massive freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald vanished during a horrific storm on Lake Superior, claiming 29 lives and sparking one of…
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Banning poppy wearing, B.C. government turmoil over Indigenous land claims, & Canada loses measles elimination status
In some court rooms in Nova Scotia, staff will not be allowed to wear the familiar red poppy ahead of Remembrance Day. Judges say the symbol could suggest bias…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Indigenous land claim decision: one of the most significant property law decisions in B.C. history?
B.C. Supreme Court has decided that Aboriginal title supersedes fee simple ownership, and that the province’s land title system doesn’t shield private property…
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Another Indigenous land claim, the Ostrich standoff comes to an end, & Digital loans at the VPL trending up
A decade-old Indigenous title claim covering the City of Kamloops, Sun Peaks Resort, and a vast area of surrounding land is drawing new attention at the B.C…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Tasting menu experiences
Diving into some of Vancouver's newest tasting menus. Restaurants include: Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine, Desi Indian Lounge, Burdock & Co, Nero Tondo, and Selene…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Decreasing airline service to the U.S., London Drugs location closing, & the fight for the B.C. ostriches
The U.S. government shutdown is now grounding more than just politics — air travel is taking a major hit. The FAA is cutting flight service at 40 airports…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The legal fight for the B.C. ostriches
It may not be the end of the road for the ostriches just yet. Legal experts say now that the Supreme Court declined to hear the Edgewood farm’s case, there may…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The debate on retesting the B.C. ostriches for avian flu
The recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull a B.C. ostrich flock infected with avian flu has stirred debate…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Vancouver Aquatic Centre is closes after a piece of concrete falls from the ceiling
The Vancouver Aquatic Centre is closed indefinitely after a piece of concrete fell from the ceiling this week, prompting concerns about the safety and future…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest travel news with Claire Newell.
Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets unpacks all the latest stories in the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - President/founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more…
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Federal budget talk, expanding camping options, & a struggle for pickleball.
The Carney government has unveiled its first federal budget — and it’s making history for all the wrong reasons. Camping is booming across Canada, and Metro…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Park board pushing back, Federal budget reactions, & AI chatbots
The Vancouver Park Board is pushing back against Mayor Ken Sim’s plan to freeze property taxes next year — a move that would slash $120 million from the city’s…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A first-of-its-kind project is making waves in North Vancouver
The City is teaming up with the non-profit Swim Drink Fish to build a floating swimming platform right on the Burrard Inlet — complete with salt water pools…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Reaction to the federal budget
Reaction to the federal budget Guest: Lachlan Wolfers - National leader of KPMG Law, the law firm affiliated with KPMG Canada Learn more about your ad choices…
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Unpacking two major legal and public safety issues in Canada
Two major legal and public safety issues are dominating headlines in Canada right now: First, the Supreme Court of Canada has struck down a mandatory minimum…
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North Saanich councillor calling for pickleball courts to be ripped out
A North Saanich councillor is calling for some pickleball courts to be ripped out. Guest: Roger Graves - Vancouver Island Regional Pickleball Association Learn…
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Cowichan land ruling, Bear attack survivors, & THE BLOB is back
A major court ruling involving the Cowichan Tribes has sent ripples across British Columbia — and it’s raising questions in communities like Pender Harbour…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The story of a harrowing grizzly bear attack
Prince George couple Shauna and Chris Terai are grateful to be alive after a terrifying grizzly bear attack earlier this month in the McGregor Mountains…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The dangers of sitting for too long
We all know sitting is a big part of modern life — at work, in front of screens, or commuting. On average, most people spend about eight hours a day sitting…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Defunding Vancouver events, Violence against seniors, & stripping Prince Andrew's titles.
For nearly two decades, Vancouver’s All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery has been a cherished space for reflection, remembrance, and community. But after 20…
- The Jill Bennett Show
October's best reads!
The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater The Hunger We Pass Down by Jen Sookfong Lee (local author) King Sorrow by Joe Hill Pick a Colour Souvankham Thammavongsa The…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver’s All Souls Night has been cancelled. Who's to blame?
Vancouver’s All Souls Night has been cancelled, and some councillors are blaming Mayor Ken Sim’s ‘zero means zero’ cuts. Who's really to blame? Guest: Pete Fry…
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Carney and Xi agree to tackle 'irritants' in Canada-China relationship
Carney and Xi agree to tackle 'irritants' in the Canada-China relationship. Guest: Margaret McCuaig Johnston - board director at the China Strategic Risk…
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UBC SkyTrain extension, Canadian finance struggles, & Remarkable prehistoric discovery
The debate over the UBC SkyTrain extension is heating up ahead of the federal budget. A new survey from Willful, the Canadian online estate planning platform…
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Tense Richmond Cowichan meeting, & Bank of Canada cuts interest rates
Tensions were high and as expected it was standing room only at a meeting held last night in Richmond. It was an information meeting for landowners affected by…
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Which neighbourhoods have banned fireworks?
With Halloween just around the corner, fireworks are lighting up neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland — but not all of them are legal. Guest: Aleem Kanji -…