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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
Doing more to ensure women's safety in BC
The heartbreaking and senseless violent death of Tori could, and should, have been prevented. Alas, the same is true in other cases of femicide in British…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Public warning issued over fraudsters posing as Chinese police!
Public warning issued over fraudsters posing as Chinese police. Guest: Cpl. Adriana O’Malley - Media Relations Officer RCMP Learn more about your ad choices…
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Court delays doom BC child sex assault trial
Court delays doom B.C. child sex assault trial. Guest: Rebecca McConchie - 2nd Vice President and Chair of the Criminal Defence Committee, Trial Lawyers…
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The latest travel news with Claire Newell!
The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President and Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad…
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Vancouver council narrowly votes to allow natural gas for heating in new construction
Vancouver council narrowly votes to allow natural gas for heating in new construction. Guest: Brian Montague - ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about…
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Raising flags over Metro Vancouver's lavish spending!
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…
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Chronic offenders in BC, Designing an eight-lane Massey Tunnel, & Speeding up transit for Vancouverites!
Tackling chronic offenders in BC. Designing a new toll-free, eight-lane Massey Tunnel! Boosting street capacity and speeding up transit for Vancouverites…
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Speeding up transit service for Vancouverites.
Boosting street capacity and speeding up transit service for Vancouverites. Guest: Denis Agar - Executive Director for Movement [Metro Vancouver Transit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Designing an eight-lane Massey Tunnel!
Designing an eight-lane Massey Tunnel! Guest: Dylan Kruger - Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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VPD makes arrest in Granville Street triple stabbing
A suspect is in custody and three people are recovering following a series of stabbings in downtown Vancouver last night. Guest: Sgt. Steve Addison - VPD Media…
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Canada's lagging behind in GDP growth
Canada had the third-lowest growth in GDP per person from 2014 to 2022 among 30 advanced economies, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute. Guest…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Chronic offenders wreaking havoc in BC
Chronic offenders are wreaking havoc in BC. how can they be stopped? Guest: Kevan Shaw - Vice-President, Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Learn more…
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Speeding up Vancouver transit services
Taking Urgent Action to Boost Street Capacity and Speed up Transit Service for Vancouverites Guest: Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of…
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What happened during that massive global computer outage?
What happened during that massive global computer outage? Guest: Donna Turner - Associate Dean, BCIT Computing and Technology Professional Programs Learn more…
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Pushing for bail reform, Looking ahead to the 2024 US Presidential election, & Humpback whale spotted off Vancouver Island with a missing tail!
Canada's premiers have signed a letter urging the Prime Minister Trudeau to reform the bail system in the wake of the murder of Tori Dunn. President Biden's…
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Worldwide computer outage, New swimwear rules at Vancouver pools, & CKNW producer chased by man on stilts!
Learning more about what happened in the worldwide computer outage. New swimwear rules are set to become permanent at Vancouver pools. Our own technical…
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CKNW producer CHASED by a man on stilts!
Our own technical producer Tim French was enjoying a leisurely bike ride last night, when he started getting chased by a man on stilts! He tells his wild…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC strengthens gynecological cancer care
BC strengthens gynecological cancer care Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New swimwear rules to become permanent at Vancouver pools
New swimwear rules to become permanent at Vancouver pools. Guest: Brennan Bastyovansky - Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Taking further steps to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease
Taking further steps to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease. Guest: Mark Hall - Director of the Blood Origins Canada Foundation and host of The Hunter…
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How is today’s Global Cyber Outage affecting travelers?
How is today’s Global Cyber Outage affecting travelers? Guest: Chris Brentlinger-Grant - Former CKNW Producer, Traveling to Atlanta for vacation Learn more…
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Victoria E-bike store targeted by thief armed with a forklift!
Victoria E-bike store owner chases thief after breaking in with a forklift. Guest: Michael Besler - Co-Owner, Technician, Ride the Glide Learn more about your…
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What actually happened during the global IT outage?
What actually happened during the global IT outage? Guest: Mike Agerbo - CEO and Executive Producer, Get Connected Media Learn more about your ad choices…
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Seamus O'Regan resigning from cabinet, Tik Tok office in Vancouver, & Replacements for hard street drugs!
Seamus O'Regan is resigning from cabinet and will not be seeking re-election. Tik Tok is expanding its office presence in Vancouver! The BC government rejected…
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Former patient arranging fundraiser for BC Children's hospital!
A fundraiser for BC Children's hospital is being arranged by a teen who's been a patient there! Guest: Dane Sung - Musician Learn more about your ad choices…
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Burnaby man opens free pop-up coffee shop in his apartment!
Burnaby man opens free pop-up coffee shop in his apartment! Guest: Tolonbek Karpekov - Boz Üy Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Establishing a grocery code of conduct in Canada!
All the major Canadian grocers are now on board for a grocery code of conduct, paving the way for industry guidelines several years in the making. Guest…
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Calls for suicide prevention barriers on the Granville Street Bridge
Calls for suicide prevention barriers on the Granville Street Bridge. Guest: Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices…
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BC government rejects Dr. Bonnie Henry’s call for expanded access to replacements for hard street drugs.
The BC government rejected Dr. Bonnie Henry’s call for expanded access to replacements for hard street drugs. Guest: Jess Ketchum - Co-founder Save our Streets…
- The Jill Bennett Show
City of White Rock approves plan to make the pier more accessible!
The city of White Rock has approved a plan to making their famous pier more accessible. Guest: Susan Bains - Accessibility Advocate Learn more about your ad…
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Tik Tok is expanding its office presence to Vancouver!
Tik Tok is expanding its office presence to Vancouver! Guest: Andy Baryer - Tech expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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John Rustad announces patients first healthcare model in BC
John Rustad announces a new "Patients First" healthcare model in British Columbia. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Learn…
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Seamus O'Regan resigning from cabinet!
Seamus O'Regan is resigning from cabinet and not seeking re-election. Guest: Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the…
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The future of Stanley Park Drive, Reversing drug decriminalization, & Funding obesity medication
The Vancouver Park Board is looking for public feedback on the future of Stanley Park Drive. It is the roadway that encircles the largest urban park in Canada…
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Teaching kids about business!
This weekend, young entrepreneurs are going to demonstrate their business acumen at Lougheed Mall - its being sponsored by "build a biz kids" - non profit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC capping international post-secondary student enrolment
BC’s government has introduced new guidelines for public post-secondary education institutions, capping the number of international students at 30 per cent of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
July 31 is productivity parity day!
July 31 is productivity parity day. It marks how much TIME has passed in this calendar year before the average worker shifts from laboring with busy work to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver Island University sues pro-Palestinian protest leaders
Vancouver Island University sues pro-Palestinian protest leaders. Guest: Sara Rasikh - Graduate student and spokesperson for the protestors at the university…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Should the province fund obesity medication?
Should the province fund obesity medication? Guest: Ali Zentner - Diabetes and obesity specialist with Vancouver-based Revolution Medical Clinic Learn more…
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BC's former chief coroner backs the reversal of drug decriminalization
BC's former chief coroner Larry Campbell fought for drug decriminalization. Now, he's backing its reversal! Guest: Larry Campbell - former BC coroner, former…
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Immigration lawyer reacts to US dog rules!
Immigration lawyer Len Saunders comes on to share his thoughts on the new US dog rules! Guest: Len Saunders - Immigration lawyer Learn more about your ad…
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The latest travel news with Claire Newell!
The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Guest: Claire Newell - President of travel best bets, travel expert Learn more about your ad…
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The Vancouver Park Board is looking for public feedback on the future of Stanley Park Drive
The Vancouver Park Board is looking for public feedback on the future of Stanley Park Drive. It is the roadway that encircles the largest urban park in Canada…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC-Alberta wine dispute ends, John Rustad's complaints over 25 cent bag fee, & Hunting for a vintage Canucks jersey!
The BC-Alberta wine dispute is finally over! Conservative leader John Rustad is expressing concerns over the 25 cent paper bag fee. Finally, the son of a…
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The son of a former Canucks player is on the hunt for his dad's jersey!
The son of a former Canucks player is on the hunt for his dad's jersey! Guest: Court Lalonde - Son of Bobby Lalonde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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John Rustad speaking out about recent paper bag fee increases!
Conservative leader John Rustad is complaining about paying 25 cents for a paper bag. Guest: John Rustad - BC Conservative Party Leader Learn more about your…
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Addressing concerns about a homeless encampment!
The City of Coquitlam has unanimously voted to send letters urging the province to address concerns about a supportive housing facility and a nearby homeless…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Polievere is threatening to shut down supervised consumption sites!
Federal conservative leader Pierre Polievere is threatening to shut down supervised consumption sites. Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm Reduction Advocate Learn…
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New study finds Canadians are staying put!
A recent study finds that the majority of Canadians do not plan to move in the next year. Guest: Michael Garrity - CEO Finance-it Learn more about your ad…
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Canada's cooling June inflation makes for a likely rate cut!
Canada's cooling June inflation makes for a likely rate cut! Guest: Kiefer Van Mulligen - Senior Economist Conference Board of Canada Learn more about your ad…
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The BC-Alberta wine dispute comes to an end!
The BC-Alberta wine dispute comes to an end! Guest: Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees) Learn more about your ad…
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Trump assassination attempt, Coastal Marine Strategy + benefits owner-operator system for BC fishers & Victoria Police chief says more attacks on first responders with Guest Host Robin Gill
Trump assassination attempt, Republican National Convention starts today with Trump expected to name his VP pick GUEST: Alain Sanders Attorney, former Time…
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B.C. rejects bid to expand 'safer supply' program, Lawsuit launched over Stanley Park tree removal & No more free parking at Spanish Banks
B.C. rejects bid to expand 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl Ron Broadhead - Drug user for 38 years ‘We tried to…
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No more free parking at Spanish Banks starting this week
No more free parking at Spanish Banks starting this week Jas Virdi - ABC Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pit bull cross that mauled man, killed cat must be euthanized, B.C. court rules
Pit bull cross that mauled man, killed cat must be euthanized, B.C. court rules Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your…
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Sunshine Coast horse and foal 'hanging by a thread' survive despite B.C. Ferries murky lineup policies
Sunshine Coast horse and foal 'hanging by a thread' survive despite B.C. Ferries murky lineup policies Kevan Garecki - Manager, Circle F Horse Rescue Society…
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Traffic Alert: Some B.C. Ferries sailings to Nanaimo cancelled Friday morning
Traffic Alert: Some B.C. Ferries sailings to Nanaimo cancelled Friday morning Jeff Groot - Executive Director, Communications with BC Ferries Learn more about…
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‘We tried to negotiate’: Lawsuit launched over Stanley Park tree removal
‘We tried to negotiate’: Lawsuit launched over Stanley Park tree removal Michael Caditz - One of the four self-represented plaintiffs Learn more about your ad…
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B.C. rejects bid to expand 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl
B.C. rejects bid to expand 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl Ron Broadhead - Drug user for 38 years Learn more about…
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Reclaiming Vancouver's alleys!
Today, Downtown Van in partnership with hcma architecture + design released “Vancouver’s Awesome Alleys,” a five-year strategy to reclaim more laneways as…