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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
Airlines fleeing small cities, BC's catch and release program, & Going into debt to get married?
Why are airlines fleeing small cities? People are calling BC's catch & release program into question as a man targets a restaurant TWICE in 24 hours. Is it…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Going into debt to get married?!
BC couples are going into debt to get married. Guest: Paige Petriw - Founder, CEO Spotlight Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Questioning BC's "Catch & Release" system
BC's "Catch & Release" is being called into question as a restaurant was targeted TWICE in 24 hours. Guest: Elenore Sturko - BC Conservative MLA for Surrey…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Real estate insolvencies in Canada set to surpass levels of global financial crisis.
Real estate insolvencies in Canada set to surpass levels of global financial crisis. Guest: Michael Geller - Retired Architect and Principal, The Geller Group…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why are airlines fleeing small cities?
Why are airlines fleeing small cities? What are the potential ramifications of this? Guest: Duncan Dee - Former COO at Air Canada Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Establishing a lobbyist registry in New Westminster
Councillor Daniel Fontaine is attempting to establish a lobbyist registry in New Westminster Guest: Daniel Fontaine - New Westminster City Councillor Learn…
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The ongoing struggle to recovering from climate disasters
For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Could we see a full-on rail strike in 2 weeks?
The country's labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work, opening the gate to a full-fledged strike in less than…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Condo owners in White Rock file lawsuit alleging faulty sprinklers
Condo owners in White Rock file lawsuit alleging faulty sprinklers GUEST: Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Homeowners Association of BC ‘A…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Family pet mauled in Stanley Park, Chronic offenders in BC, & One-on-one with comedian Brad Williams!
Woman flees with dog that fatally mauled family pet in Stanley Park. Are chronic offenders clogging up our justice system? Brad Williams is bringing his latest…
- The Jill Bennett Show
One-on-one with comedian Brad Williams!
One-on-one with legendary comedian Brad Williams! Guest: Brad Williams - Comedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Halloween and Christmas decorations in stores ALREADY?!
Every year it seems the Halloween and Christmas holiday treats, décor and merchandise show up on shelves earlier and earlier. But why are we seeing Summer-ween…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why was a woman's coverage for a cancer drug denied?
A woman's public coverage for cancer drug Keytruda was denied, largely, it seems, on the basis that too few cancer patients have survived long enough to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why Lululemon’s Olympic uniform backlash may actually be ‘great for the brand’
Why Lululemon’s Olympic uniform backlash may actually be ‘great for the brand’ Guest: Tony Chapman - Marketing Expert and Host of the podcast Chatter That…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Are chronic offenders clogging up the justice system?
Police think a man arrested for throwing a smoke grenade into a restaurant was the same man who was arrested earlier that day for breaking and entering the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Woman flees with dog that fatally mauled family pet in Stanley Park
Woman flees with dog that fatally mauled family pet in Stanley Park. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC scam victim suing con man, The latest travel news with Claire Newell, & Your thoughts on "No-show" fees!
A BC scam victim is forcing Scotiabank to reveal the identity of a con man so he can sue. The latest travel news/deals with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets!…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The overwhelming need for assistance dogs!
Right now there's a critical problem affecting thousands of people in BC: the overwhelming need for certified assistance dogs and the massive waitlists…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Integrity commissioner vote delayed, Understanding the legalities of self-defense, & Super rare shark spotted in BC!
Meeting to pause integrity commissioner delayed until September. A BC woman managed to fight off an attacker using what she learned in self-defense classes!…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A basking shark has been spotted off the coast of BC! This is huge!
A basking shark was recently spotted off the coast of BC! Experts say this is the equivalent of spotting a unicorn! Guest: Scott Wallace - Co-Owner/Operator…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC woman uses her self-defense knowledge to fight off attacker!
A BC woman fought off an attacker using what she learned in her self-defense classes. What's the legality of this situation? Guest: Ari Goldkind - Criminal…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadian markets open lower amid global selloff aftershocks
Canadian markets open lower amid global selloff aftershocks Guest: Jim Stanford - Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Lawsuit filed against WestJet citing “misleading information on the website"
Lawsuit filed against WestJet citing “misleading information on the website" Guest: Gabor Lukacs - Founder, airpassengerrights.ca Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Meeting to pause integrity commissioner delayed until September
Meeting to pause integrity commissioner delayed until September. Guest: Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor One City Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Integrity commissioner report tracks park board tension between Mayors office
GUEST: Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Update on the whale with no tail, 10 years since the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, & One-on-one with George Thorogood!
The whale with no tail swimming in the Salish sea. It's been 10 years sine the ALS Ice-bucket Challenge took over the internet! Last but not least, a…
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One-on-one with legendary musician George Thorogood!
Legendary musician George Thorogood joins us ahead of his show at the Commodore Ballroom! Guest: George Thorogood - musician and singer-songwriter Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
10 year anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
10 year anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Guest: Tammy Moore - CEO of ALS Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
The whale with no tail swimming in the Salish sea
The whale with no tail is currently swimming in the Salish sea. Guest: Jessica Farrer - Research Director The Whale Museum in Washington Learn more about your…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Integrity commissioner report tracks park board tension between Mayors office
One complaint alleged political interference by trying to get park board vice-chair to step down, and dictating who the park board should hire as a general…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Self-defense classes prevents attack, Shocking report on short-term rentals, & A tail-less whale swims on!
Comox Valley woman credits self-defense classes in preventing a devastating attack. A shocking StatsCan report finds that over 100,000 short-term rentals could…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fine dining in the Southern Okanagan!
Feature on the Southern Okanagan: Naramata, Penticton and Oliver: Naramata: Naramata Inn (hotel) and Eliza Wine Bar Oliver: Phantom Creek Winery + Restaurant…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver’s Broadway corridor faces ‘high’ number of rezoning applications
Vancouver’s Broadway corridor is facing a ‘high’ number of rezoning applications. Guest: Michael Geller - President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Injured tail-less humpback whale swims on in the Salish Sea
Injured tail-less humpback whale swims on in the Salish Sea. Guest: Jackie Hildering - Humpback Research / Education Director, Marine Education and Research…
- The Jill Bennett Show
StatsCan report finds over 100,000 short-term rentals could be homes!
StatsCan report finds over 100,000 short-term rentals could be homes. Guest: Marie-Christine Bernard - Assistant Director of the Retail and Service Industries…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Woman credits self-defence classes in preventing an attack!
Comox Valley woman credits self-defence classes in preventing devastating attack. Guest: Adam Morden - Owner and head instructor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Courtenay…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC government personnel are monitoring the landslide damming the Chilcotin River
BC government personnel are monitoring the landslide damming the Chilcotin River around the clock with help from drones and helicopters. Guest: Willie Sellars…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver's retail market, Improving road safety, & Controlling Canada's tobacco consumption!
How is the Vancouver retail market fairing in 2024? Improving road safety in Vancouver. What is Canada’s new Tobacco Annual Regulatory Charge? Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Marine emergency preparedness, The dangers of cliff jumping at Lynn Canyon, & Riding transit all the way to Tijuana!!
The federal Transportation Safety Board says it's concerned that gaps in Canada's preparedness for marine emergencies could pose a risk to vessels, the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Riding transit all the way to Tijuana from Vancouver!
Riding transit all the way to Tijuana from Vancouver! Guest: William Hui - Translink Director of System Engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New report finds charging an EV is equivalent to paying 40 cents/litre for gas!
A new report finds charging an EV is equivalent to paying 40 cents/litre for gas! Guest: Trevor Melanson - Communications Director, Clean Energy Canada Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New rules about taking your pet across the border!
New rules about taking your pet across the border! Guest: Brian Calder - President, Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Authorities are renewing their warnings about cliff-jumping at Lynn Canyon.
Authorities are renewing their warnings about cliff-jumping at Lynn Canyon. Guest: Mike Danks - District of North Vancouver Fire Chief Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Do you prefer the window or aisle seat on a plane?
Do you prefer the window or aisle seat on a plane? Plus more travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Concerns are being raised over Canada's lack of marine emergency preparedness!
The federal Transportation Safety Board says it's concerned that gaps in Canada's preparedness for marine emergencies could pose a risk to vessels, the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Reconsidering rezoning requirements, businesses targeted by thieves, & Pedestrian-only zones in Gastown!
West Vancouver is reconsidering rezoning requirements. A local Vancouver business is being repeatedly targeted by thieves. Gastown business owners are speaking…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Gastown businesses are saying "NO!" to pedestrian-only zones
Pedestrian-only Water Street gets the thumbs down from Gastown businesses. Guest: Kim Briscoe - Owner of Kimprints, an art and frame store in Gastown Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver business targeted by thieves
Zaatar w Zeit has video of someone sneaking behind their staff as they were working stealing their backpacks from the locker area. This is not the first time…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Protecting our land from invasive species!
What do hikers, gardeners, boaters, businesses, farmers and pet owners have in common? They can all be leaders in protecting lands and waters from invasive…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Studying competition within the Canadian airlines industry!
Competition Bureau officially launches study of competition in Canada’s airlines industry. Guest: John Gradek - Logistics, Supply Chain & Aviation Management…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadians are doing some heavy spending on taxes!
The average Canadian family spent 43.0 per cent of its income on taxes in 2023—more than housing, food and clothing costs combined, finds a new study published…
- The Jill Bennett Show
West Vancouver to reconsider rezoning requirements
West Vancouver to reconsider rezoning requirements following provincial ultimatum Guest: Sharon Thompson - District of West Vancouver Councillor Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada Soccer appealing drone scandal penalty, a Cougar on Bowen Island, & Charge sworn in art dealer Investigation!
Canada Soccer will appeal a decision by FIFA to penalize its women's team six points after a staff member was caught spying on New Zealand's team practices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadians will be able to get 30-year mortgages starting August 1
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday that the federal government was changing the rules for allowable length of time for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada's Olympic soccer drone scandal, Granville Bridge suicide barriers, & BC drops COVID vaccination mandate!
How the fate of Canada's women's soccer team, and coach Bev Priestman, unraveled at the 2024 Olympics. Vancouver council is voting to delay their decision on…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The best books of the month!
It's time for our monthly book segment! The Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp Pachinko by Min Jin Lee God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Heaven and Earth Grocery…
- The Jill Bennett Show
TransLink asking for more government funding & The mechanics of bitchiness!
TransLink says that hundreds of bus routes and thousands of Skytrain trips are at risk without additional funding from the government. Guest: Richard Zussman -…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Lavish spending habits in Metro Vancouver, Allowing natural gas in new homes, & Travel news with Claire Newell!
Councilor Linda Annis of Surrey and Councillor Daniel Fontaine of New Westminster are “raising a red flag” regarding the 20 per cent increase in the salary of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Racoons could be smarter than we thought!
A new study of 39 raccoons in Wyoming presented the trash pandas with different puzzle boxes and found about 20% managed to solve multiple types of locks to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.5% with hints of more to come!
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.5% with hints of more to come. Guest: Kingsley Ma - Area Vice President, RE/MAX CANADA Learn more about your ad…