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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
Surrey approves 12 cannabis stores, Wastewater treatment plant inquiry, & US ELECTION DAY!
Americans are voting on Election Day whether to send Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Kamala Harris to the Oval Office. Surrey council…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The final push before the US election, BC port strike going ahead, & Vancouver home sales surge!
The presidential campaign comes down to a final push across a handful of states on the eve of Election Day. Employers at British Columbia ports say they are…
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Ethnic cuisines in Burnaby and Surrey restaurants!
Kerala Kitchen - 9386 120 St #103, Surrey Hugo's Mexican kitchen - 19151 Fraser Highway, Surrey Dhaliwals Lounge - #112 – 7938 128 Street, Surrey Chao Mami -…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC ports threatened full-scale lockout, BC bakery staff , & Bringing pod hotels to Vancouver!
The union representing some 700 foremen at ports in British Columbia say employers completely ``overreacted'' by threatening a full-scale lockout. A beloved BC…
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No Stone left Alone
More than 650 Students to Lay Poppies Monday, November 4 in ‘No Stone Left Alone’ Ceremony at Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster. Guest: HCol (ret’d) Karen…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Government-funded podcasts, Taylor Swift concerts cause spike in hotel prices, & Keeping animals safe during Halloween!
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent by the federal government to produce podcasts! Taylor Swift's Canadian concert dates are causing a massive spike…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Supporting affordability, Vancouver stabber re-arrested, & Decarbonizing Canada's electricity grid!
The NCDA is urging the new BC NDP government to support policy shifts that will support affordability. Vancouver police have re-arrested a man who stabbed a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Planning international getaways with Claire Newell!
It's now time for our weekly travel segment with Clare Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder Travel BestBets Learn more about…
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Over 1,800 hectares of habitat conserved for BC's iconic wildlife!
In a major step forward for wildlife conservation, over 1,800 hectares of critical habitat for iconic species such as Grizzly Bears, Moose, and Woodland…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. election 2024 final result expected Monday as last ballots counted
B.C. election 2024 final result expected Monday as last ballots counted GUEST: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
French-fry-related fine must be reversed, B.C. tribunal rules
GUEST: Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Homeowners Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Metro Vancouver sells Bowen Island land to conservation group
GUEST: John McEwen, Vice Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board Board and Chair of the Regional Parks Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Over 1,800 Hectares of Prime Habitat Conserved for BC's Iconic Wildlife
GUEST: Andy Day, CEO, BC Parks Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Carol Todd has joined the U.S. parents in social media lawsuit
GUEST: Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Former astronaut and Member of Parliament Marc Garneau
GUEST: Marc Garneau, Former Astronaut and Member of Parliament, Author, A MOST EXTRAORDINARY RIDE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. election 2024 final result expected Monday as last ballots counted
GUEST: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
An ongoing count of absentee ballots in B-C's election has seen the Conservatives' lead drop to justfour votes in a key Metro Vancouver riding
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Uber driver accused of pleasuring himself with young passenger in front seat
Uber driver accused of pleasuring himself with young passenger in front seat GUEST: Tylyn Fascilione, Mother of Uber passenger Selling expired products and…
- 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
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver City Council approves weekend-only foot traffic in Gastown
GUEST: Kim Briscoe, Owner of Kimprints, an art and frame store in Gastown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
New York City proposes bill to allow paid sick leave for pet care
GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Massive ‘fatberg’ cleared from Richmond’s sewer system
GUEST: Dana Zheng, Program Manager, Source Control Planning and Management at Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Selling expired products and expensive baby formula - the cost of rising food prices
GUEST: Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Uber driver accused of pleasuring himself with young passenger in front seat
GUEST: Tylyn Fascilione, Mother of Uber passenger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Is it time for board members to be giving themselves a pay hike?
Is it time for board members to be giving themselves a pay hike? Daniel Fontaine - New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Small business impacted by crime in BC, Federal government aiming to cut immigration rates, & Are Metro Vancouver board members making too much?
New CFIB data shows over half of B.C. small businesses impacted by crime over the last year. Federal government aiming to slash immigration by 21%. Is it…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver City Council meeting gets heated
GUEST: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Firefighters asking for better pay, resources to fight wildfires
GUEST: Harold Larson, Former Wildfire fighter & Author of “The Wildfire Twenty” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver Park Board approves fee increases & Bard on the Beach art
Vancouver Park Board approves fee increases & Bard on the Beach art GUEST: Scott Jensen,Park Board Commissioner This week's Travel Best Bets! GUEST: Claire…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Do police need access to live traffic cameras?
GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Violations forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices…
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Is Sonia Furstenau staying on as party leader a good thing?
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Travel Best Bets
GUEST: Claire Newell, President & Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver Park Board approves fee increases & Bard on the Beach art
GUEST: Scott Jensen, Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Bank of Canada says its job has now shifted from lowering inflation to keeping it at around its achieved target of two per cent
GUEST: Angela Calla, Mortgage Expert and Author also host of The Mortgage Show on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fistfight in a BC courtroom, A new pier approved by Surrey council, & exploring the numbers behind the likelihood of election results changing
A fistfight broke out in a New Westminster courtroom after 2 men plead guilty in murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik. Surrey mayor Brenda Locke joins the show to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Parade of Lost Souls moves to Trout Lake
GUEST: Kat Single-Dain, co-founder and artistic executive director of The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. election reaction with Richard Zussman, All but 3 NDP cabinet members projected to win re-election & Conservatives post massive gains across the Lower Mainland!
It was a wild provincial election this past weekend, and all but 3 NDP cabinet members are projected to win re-election. Global BC Legislative Reporter Richard…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Tobacco lawsuit settlements, Tiki-themed party boat sinks in False Creek, & ONE MORE DAY till the election!
Tobacco companies are set to pay out a whopping $32.5 billion to settle various class-action lawsuits. A tiki-themed party boat SINKS in Vancouver's False…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC restaurants going bankrupt, 23andMe's data breach, & Advance voting records!
It is becoming more and more common to see BC restaurants going bankrupt. What's causing this? 23andMe is paying up to $10,000 to users affected by a data…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New technology is shedding light on Shackleton's ill-fated ship!
Some incredible new technology is shedding light on Shackleton's ill-fated ship Guest: James Forbes - McGill University Professor Learn more about your ad…
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ANOTHER stranger attack, Final days of election campaigning, & Shocking study on discarded milk!
Police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody after an unprovoked attack on a woman who was visiting Vancouver. Checking in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Protecting a local park from FIFA!
A circulating petition hopes to protect a park in Vancouver from being turned into a practice field for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament. Guest: Cindy…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Mexican airport fees, Clean cruises, & other travel news with Claire Newell!
It's now time for our weekly travel news segment with Claire Newell! Some mexican airports are charging visitors a fee for bringing in more than a single…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Pro-Palestinian group listed as terrorist group, The latest real estate numbers, & The final days of the BC election!
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says pro-Palestinian group Samidoun is being listed as a terrorist group. The British Columbia Real Estate Association…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Breeding cattle with a higher heat tolerance!
Farmers and ranchers across BC lost more than 651,000 livestock to a deadly heat dome event in 2021. Researchers are now testing a new breed of cattle that may…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Getting out those Thanksgiving stains!
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many Canadians are gearing up to enjoy a feast with their families. With that comes inevitable stains and messes—whether…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada/India relations, Traditional schools in Surrey, & The latest from the campaign trail!
Tensions between Canada and India are boiling. Traditional schools could be losing unique status in Surrey, BC. We're entering the final week of the BC…
- The Jill Bennett Show
British Columbians unhappy with ICBC’s insurance regime, New West city council supports 'Sue Big Oil' class action lawsuit, & latest on politics with Richard Zussman!
British Columbians are overwhelmingly unhappy with ICBC’s insurance regime. New West city council supports for the 'Sue Big Oil' class action lawsuit motion…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Tackling the housing crisis, Stories from the BC campaign trail, & Hiking fireworks fines in Surrey!
BC community groups are demanding action on the housing and overdose crisis. The Brent Chapman controversy and other stories from the BC campaign trail! Surrey…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey hikes fireworks fines ahead of Halloween and Diwali
Surrey is hiking fireworks fines ahead of Halloween and Diwali. Will this have an impact? Guest: Aleem Kanji - Chief Advocacy Officer, Canadian National…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Breaking down last night's TV debate, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Probe launched into Oct. 7 rally!
Breaking down last night's big debate with Richard Zussman! The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Vancouver Police are launching a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Texting while walking, Previewing tonight's debate, & A literal wild goose chase!
A new study from UBC finds texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger. What to expect from tonight's big debate! For more than two months, a Squamish man…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Squamish man on a literal wild goose chase!
Squamish man on a literal wild goose chase! Guest: Tim Cyr - Wildlife photographer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vehicle fire outside City Hall, More high-rises around East Hastings, & Previewing tomorrow's TV debate!
Man arrested after setting vehicle on fire outside Vancouver City Hall Is a high-rise boom coming to Vancouver's East Hastings neighbourhood? Previewing…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Previewing tomorrow's TV debate!
Election coverage continues! What can we expect from tomorrow's big TV debate? Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada's air passenger rights, Deadly dog attack, & Checking in on the BC campaign trail!
Airlines lose bid to skirt some of Canada’s air passenger rights rules. The City of Kamloops says three pit bulls involved in a deadly attack on another dog…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver shines in this year's Michelin Guide!
Vancouver shines in this year's Michelin Guide! Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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BC Conservatives are promising to end the ICBC monopoly
BC Conservatives are promising to end the ICBC monopoly, but Eby says it’s ‘reckless’. Guest: Kris Sims - Alberta Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The dos and don'ts of interacting with service dogs
The dos and don'ts of interacting with service dogs! Guest: Tyson King - Operates VI K9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fee hikes for new homes, BC election coverage, & Leaving service dogs alone!
There are growing calls from Construction companies and building associations – they are joining the calls from several big-name developers - they want Metro…