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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
Rail strike - What is this Collective Bargaining process like?
Rail strike - What is this Collective Bargaining process like? Dr. Mark Thompson - Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Division at UBC…
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Air Canada pilots vote to approve a strike mandate!
Air Canada pilots say they have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike mandate, putting them in a position to walk off the job as early as Sept. 17. Guest…
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Was the Water Street pedestrian zone a success?
As the completion of this summer’s Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot on September 2 approaches, the City invites residents, visitors, and businesses to share…
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How will Ottawa respond to the rail lockout?
How will Ottawa respond to the rail lockout? PM Trudeau says they're not taking this lightly. Guest: Ian Paton - MLA for Delta-South, Shadow Minister for…
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Squamish Search and Rescue denied dog for helicopter rescue
Squamish Search and Rescue denied dog for helicopter rescue Guest: BJ Chute - Vice-President and Search and Rescue Manager, Squamish Search and Rescue Learn…
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Canada's two major railways have officially locked out its workers!
Rail commuters in British Columbia's Lower Mainland must find alternative transportation after Canada's two major railways locked out workers in their…
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HandyDART strike, A lesson on concert etiquette, & Service adaptations at Mission hospital!
HandyDART workers have officially set a date to strike. A lesson in concert etiquette! Some service adaptations are being implemented at Mission Memorial…
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Service adaptation at Mission Hospital
Some service adaptations are being implemented at Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department. Guest: Shirley Bond - BC United MLA for Prince-George…
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Jill tells a story that highlights the importance of concert etiquette!
Jill tells an incredible story that happened to her last week, highlighting the importance of concert etiquette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How is the forest industry bracing for the impending rail strike?
The forest industry is bracing for the potentially sever impact of the looming rail strike. Guest: Kurt Niquidet - BC Council of Forest Industries Vice…
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The inevitable tug-of-war happening between BC municipalities
How six major Metro Vancouver municipalities have performed in implementing provincial Transit-Oriented Development Area (TOA) legislation. Guest: Ed Pereira -…
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The latest travel news and deals with Claire Newell!
The latest travel news and deals with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices…
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HandyDART workers set date to strike
HandyDART workers set date to strike. Guest: Beth McKellar - HandyDART Riders Alliance Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BC police are dropping surnames in missing person alerts
BC police are dropping surnames in missing person alerts to avoid 'negative lasting impact' Guest: Inspector Damian Kowalewich - Officer In Charge | Community…
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Small businesses hurt by construction, Restaurant owners and farmers prepping for rail strike, & Accessing Vancouver's waterfront!
A recent study found that over 260,000 Canadian small businesses have been severely impacted by construction in recent years. How are restaurant owners and…
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Concerns raised over lack of access to Vancouver’s waterfront in Point Grey
Concerns are being raised over a lack of access to Vancouver’s waterfront in Point Grey. Guest: Scott Jensen - Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more…
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TransLink launches fare enforcement program
TransLink launches fare enforcement program. Guest: Tina Lovgreen - Senior Manager, Media Relations and Issues Management at TransLink Learn more about your ad…
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Metro Vancouver municipalities are receiving report cards from the province!
How have Metro Vancouver municipalities done in implementing Transit Oriented Development Area(TOA) legislation? Guest: Mark Goodman - Principal at Goodman…
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Restaurant owners and farmers are expressing concerns about the looming rail strike!
Restaurant owners and farmers are voicing their concerns about the looming rail strike. Guest: Richard Alexander - Executive VP, Government Relations & Public…
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Health-care costs for Canadian families will reach almost $18,000 this year
The health-care costs for a typical Canadian family will reach almost $18,000 this year. Guest: Nadeem Esmail - Senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and…
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New study reveals construction's impact on small businesses!
An new eye-opening study finds that over 260,000 Canadian small businesses have been impacted by construction in recent years. Guest: Neil Wyles - Executive…
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Accessibility issues at BC Place for BC Lions game
Accessibility issues at BC Place for BC Lions game GUEST: Jenna Visram, Assistant General Manager and Director, Events and Guest Experience, BC Place Learn…
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Economic impacts of a rail strike, Chaos at last night's BC Lions game, & Film company fined for unlawful drone footage!
Economists are warning of the devastating impact that a rail strike would have on devastating effect on BC's economy. Multiple wheelchair users had an awful…
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Lonely donkey experiences 'pure joy' playing with yoga ball.
Lonely donkey experiences 'pure joy' playing with yoga ball. Guest: Michelle Singleton - Founder, A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary Learn more about your ad…
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BC film company fined $30,000 for unlawful use of a drone!
British Columbia film company and drone operator fined $30,000 for unlawful use of a drone to capture Killer Whale footage! Guest: Suzie Hall - Operations…
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Why are public infrastructure project costs running out of control?!
Why are public infrastructure project costs out of control?! Guest: Linda Annis - Surrey City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Multiple wheelchair users struggled to watch last night's BC Lions game!
Multiple wheelchair users struggled to watch last night's BC Lions game. Our very own Ben Dooley comes on to tell his story! Guest: Ben Dooley - CKNW Producer…
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More emergency rooms closed in BC over the weekend
More emergency rooms closed in BC over weekend due to staffing shortages. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad…
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How would a rail strike impact BC's economy!
How would a rail strike impact BC's economy? Guest: Ken Peacock - Senior Vice President & Chief Economist at Business Council of British Columbia Guest: Jairo…
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WHO declares mpox a global health emergency, Park board drama, & Non-alcoholic options for the sober-curious!
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency. A Park Board chair is defending a ‘gag order’ slowing up bid to scrap elected body. It seems that a lot of people…
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Great non-alcoholic options for the sober curious!
It seems that a lot of people are sober-curious these days, or are looking to reduce their alcohol consumption across the board. How is the wine industry being…
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Helping our iconic salmon in times of drought!
Letting the public know what they can do to help fish, including our iconic Pacific salmon, during times of drought. Guest: Murray Manson - Section Head…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The cost of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension balloons to a whopping $6 Billion!
The cost of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension balloons to a whopping $6 Billion! Guest: Denis Agar - Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit…
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Park Board chair defends ‘gag order’ slowing up bid to scrap elected body
Park Board chair defends ‘gag order’ slowing up bid to scrap elected body. Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky - Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad…
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Mounties seize 1.5 kg of fentanyl from stolen vehicle in Metro Vancouver!
Mounties seize 1.5 kg of fentanyl from stolen vehicle in Metro Vancouver Guest: Cpl. Alexa Hodgins - Media Relations Officer, Coquitlam RMCP Learn more about…
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The opioid crisis is surging. What's the solution?
The opioid crisis is surging. What's the solution? Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm Reduction Expert & Recovery Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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WHO declares mpox a global health emergency
The World Health Organization is officially declaring mpox a global health emergency. Guest: Kiffer Card - Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Health…
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Landlords impose rent hikes, New poll on worried British Columbians, & Celebrating CKNW's 80th birthday!
BC landlords allowed to impose massive rent hikes after mortgage payments spike. Celebrating CKNW’s 80th birthday with former CKNW host/beat reporter John…
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Grieving families struggle to find funeral services in BC
Grieving families struggle to find funeral services in B.C. Guest: Emily Bootle - Death Educator and Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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New poll shows BC residents are worried about rent and mortgage payments!
A new poll shows that more than one-third of BC residents worried about rent, mortgage payments. Guest: Mario Canseco - President of Research Co. Learn more…
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Gerry Dee on performing at the PNE!
Gerry Dee on performing at the PNE! Guest: Gerry Dee - Comedian, Actor, Entertainer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lululemon Theft Arrests
Lululemon Theft Arrests Guest: Cst. Amanada Steed - Media Relations Officer, Metro Vancouver Transit Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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BC landlords allowed to impose massive rent hikes after mortgage payments spike.
Two BC landlords whose costs have skyrocketed – due to their variable-rate mortgage – have been allowed to impose huge rent increases on their tenants to…
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John Daly shares his favourite CKNW memories!
The one and only John Daly comes on for a riveting conversation as part of CKNW's 80th birthday celebration! Guest: John Daly - Former CKNW and Global News…
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Properly stopping at intersections, Temporary worker reform, & Canada's military spending!
In a mere 45 minutes, a North Van resident captured 40 drivers failing to stop at an intersection. The Canadian immigration minister says the temporary worker…
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Simplifying the process for businesses to open a patio!
Vancouver small businesses are being charged up to $1,451 for a first-time sidewalk patio permit, according to recent research by the Canadian Federation of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Should Canada be spending more on its military budget?
Government cost-cutting blows $150M hole in army's equipment maintenance budget. Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute…
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Canada's immigration minister says the temporary worker program needs reform
Canada's immigration minister says the temporary worker program needs reform. Guest: Jim Stanford - Economist and director of think tank Centre for Future Work…
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Surrey Food Bank customers get less as demand rises again
Surrey Food Bank customers get less as demand rises again, Guest: Kim Savage - Executive Director, Surrey Food Bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The top 10 issues impacting BC communites!
A new report from our Human Rights Commissioner spotlights 10 key issues impacting BC communities. Guest: Kasari Govender - BC’s Human Rights Commissioner…
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The latest travel news with Claire Newell!
It's time for the latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - Founder and President Travel Best Bets Learn more about…
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The importance of stopping at stop signs!
In just 45 minutes, a North Van resident captured 40 drivers failing to stop at intersection. Guest: Kyla Lee - Lawyer, Acumen Law Corporation Learn more about…
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Brush fires in Surrey, Scientists discover water on Mars, & Costco testing membership card scanners!
The City of Surrey is expressing concerns about brush fires. Scientists have discovered huge amounts of water on Mars! But there's a catch... it's 20km beneath…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Costco now testing membership scanners at several locations!
Costco is now testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada! Guest: Craig Pattersson - founder and publisher of retail media site Retail…
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Scientists find water on Mars! But there's a catch...
Scientists just found oceans of liquid water on Mars! But there's a catch... it's 20km beneath the surface. Guest: Andrew Ferreira - Speaker’s Chair with the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey expressing concerns about brush fires
The City of Surrey is expressing concerns about brush fires. Guest: Brenda Locke - Mayor, City of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Home sales see a slight uptick! What's caused this?
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 6,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in…
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Feds spend $4.3 million printing out the budget?!
The government continues to spend half-a-million dollars a year printing paper copies of the budget, more than a decade after authorizing the transition to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Protecting BC's tree-fruit sector!
Protecting BC's tree-fruit sector! Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Olympians are challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant!
Olympians are challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant! Guest: Jenna Schulz - Physiotherapist & Postdoctoral Fellow, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine…