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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
The federal dental care plan is entering the second phase of its planned rollout!
The federal dental care plan is entering the second phase of its planned rollout. Guest: Sylvie Martel - Director of Dental Hygiene Practice, Canadian Dental…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Translink cutting costs, Ken Sim's controversial gym, & Paying for a new Kitsilano Pool!
TransLink has released a plan to cut costs by $90 million a year to address its funding shortfall. Ken Sim and his gym are causing major backlash! Corporate…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A man is filing a lawsuit over BC Parks' reservation fees
A BC man has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against BC Parks. He's claiming the way the online reservation process works is a violation of the federal…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Corporate partners to help pay for a new Kitsilano Pool
Corporate partners to help pay for a new Kitsilano Pool Guest: Aaron Jasper - Former Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Port Moody is on track with its housing targets
Port Moody is on track with its housing targets. Guest: Meghan Lahti - Mayor of Port Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Some city councillors are saying Campbell Heights should remain as farmland
Some city councillors are saying Campbell Heights should remain as farmland. Guest: Linda Annis - Surrey councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Ken Sim and his gym...
Ken Sim is facing major backlash over his recently discovered in-office gym. Guest: Michael Gardiner - President of Strategies 360, political strategist who…
- The Jill Bennett Show
WestJet cancels flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice
WestJet cancels flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice. Guest: Martin Firestone - President of Travel Secure Inc and Travel Insurance Expert…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Here's how TransLink plans to cut costs!
In a report Thursday, the transit authority says the measures will only partly close an annual funding gap of more than $600 million that begins in 2026, after…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Boat safety tips with Boating BC!
Boat safety tips with Boating BC! Guest: Bruce Hayne - Boating BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Boardroom at Van City Hall converted into a gym, BC's need for construction workers, & Rebuilding Lytton!
A boardroom at Vancouver City Hall has been converted into a gym - with a peloton - for the mayor! Guest: Pete Fry - Vancouver City Councillor BC NEEDS…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Returning 300 acres of land to local First Nations
The Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo (KKS) Nations have identified a parcel of land within their traditional territory, called k'ʷeq'ənəq, and known as Campbell…
- The Jill Bennett Show
It's been 3 years since a fire destroyed Lytton. How is the rebuild going?
On June 30th - it will be 3 years since the fire that destroyed 90 per cent of the village of Lytton. It made international news because the temperature hit a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Eby's approval rating is slowly slipping...
A recent Angus Reid poll finds Premier Eby's approval rating is slowly slipping. Guest: Jon Roe - Research Associate, Angus Reid Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer using AI!
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer (and how to test for it) using AI! Guest: Ali Bashashati - Assistant professor of biomedical…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC NEEDS more construction workers!
BC needs more construction workers, and it needs them now. Guest: Brynn Bourke - Executive director of BC Building Trades Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey man charged in catalytic converter trafficking investigation
A Surrey man is being charged in a catalytic converter trafficking investigation. Guest: Cpl. Mike Kalanj - Media Relations Officer, Burnaby RCMP Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
WestJet facing a possible strike!
WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. Guest: Claire Newell - President & Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A boardroom at Vancouver City Hall has been converted into a gym for the mayor
A boardroom at Vancouver City Hall has been converted into a gym - with a peloton - for the mayor. Guest: Pete Fry - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Trouble for Trudeau, Team Canada heading to Paris, & Cold plunges!
Conservatives swipe an historical stronghold from Trudeau’s Liberals! Team Canada's Soccer team is headed to Paris! The quest to get more cold Plunges and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cold Plunges and Outdoor Saunas
Cold Plunges and Outdoor Saunas Guest: Lisa Dominato - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vancouver staff recommend getting rid of minimum parking rules for all buildings
Vancouver staff recommend getting rid of minimum parking rules for all buildings. Guest: Jon Stovell - President of Reliance Properties - a property…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Team Canada Soccer goes to Paris!
Team Canada Soccer goes to Paris! Guest: Jasmine Mander - National Team Assistant with the womens' team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Weed takes the lead!
A recent driver study reveals cannabis edged out alcohol as the most common impairing substance. Guest: Dr. Jeff Brubacher - With the UBC Department of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Capital Gains Tax changes are NOW in effect!
The capital gains tax changes are NOW in effect! Guest: Nicole Ewing - Director of Tax and Estate Planning with TD Wealth Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Conservatives swipe an historical stronghold from Trudeau’s Liberals!
The Conservatives swiped an historical stronghold from Trudeau’s Liberals in recent byelection. Guest: Gurpreet Vinning - Partner with Prospectus, Government…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Former BC premier John Horgan battling cancer for third time
Former BC premier John Horgan is now battling cancer for third time. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Reporter based at the legislature Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC's economic status, Summer jobs for young people, & The pros and cons of densification!
A recent economic report shows BC is surviving, but NOT thriving. Fewer young people are getting summer jobs! What do the stats say? Finally, what are the pros…
- The Jill Bennett Show
What items are Canadians forgetting the most when they go camping?
What items are Canadians forgetting the most when they go camping? 1. Lighter/Matches A campfire is the heart of any camping experience, perfect for cooking…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The pros and cons of densification
As the deadline looms for BC municipalities to allow multiplexes on single-family lots, a question arises: What are the benefits of densification? Guest: Tom…
- The Jill Bennett Show
What's holding up the multiplex zoning red-tape?
The deadline is looming for BC municipalities to allow multiplexes on single-family lots. Guest: Paul Sullivan - Principal, Regional Leader, Property Tax…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest stats on summer jobs for young Canadians!
According to stats canada, employment rates among young people are lower in 2024 than they were last year...down 3.7 per cent. Guest: Ian Tostenson - BC…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cracking down on unlicensed ride-hailing operators
Cracking down on unlicensed ride-hailing operators Guest: Cpl. Adriana O’ Malley - Media Relations Officer, Richmond RCMP Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The call for more bus shelters in Delta's industrial areas
Delta City Councillor Jennifer Johal is calling for more bus shelters in Delta's industrial areas. Guest: Jennifer Johal - Delta City Councillor Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New report shows BC's economy is NOT thriving
A new report by the BC Business council says the province is surviving, but not THRIVING. Guest: David Williams - Economist with the BC Business Council and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New poll on foreign interference report, At-risk First Nation economies, & Freestanding toilet planned for Downtown New Westminister
A new Angus Reid poll finds two-thirds of Canadians believe all federal leaders should receive the proper security clearance to read the recent NSICOP report…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Replacing Kitsilano Outdoor Pool, Cracking down on buslane cheaters, & Dinner party etiquette!
Reimagining and replacing Kitsilano Outdoor Pool. Transit Police are cracking down on bus lane cheaters! Is it rude to ask who else is coming to a dinner…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC property sales, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Looming Westjet mechanic strike!
Looming capital gains tax changes are sparking an unprecedented rush in BC property sales! The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Auditing Metro Vancouver, Inspecting public swimming pools, & Improving crane safety!
BC premier Eby says he encourages an audit of Metro Vancouver. Fraser Health’s 60 Environmental Health Officers will inspect 455 public swimming pools, 312 hot…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Converting ICBC headquarters into new homes, Revisiting the Titan Submersible implosion, & The IMPOSSIBLE task of buying a home
ICBC’s former headquarters in North Van to be turned into 100s of new homes! Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the Titan Submersible implosion. A new…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Full Show: Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage, Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know & ‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users
Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage Michael Elliott - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadian Brewing Awards Winners
Canadian Brewing Awards Winners Matt Poirier - Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users after regional district takes away logs
‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users after regional district takes away logs Steve Biduk - Wreck Beach Preservation Society Chair Learn more about your ad…
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Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again
Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again Dr. Anna Hall - Marine Mammal Zoologist Sea View Marine Sciences Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU
‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU Stéphanie Cadieux - Chief Accessibility Officer for Canada Learn more about your…
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Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know
Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator and Award Winning Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue
Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue Craig Hodge - Coquitlam City Councillor also Chair of Union of B.C…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage
Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage Michael Elliott - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C Learn more about your…
- The Jill Bennett Show
GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers, Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers & What is "Tax Freedom Day"?
GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Public…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year
Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year Julie Saxton - program manager for air quality regulation with…
- The Jill Bennett Show
What is "Tax Freedom Day"?
What is "Tax Freedom Day"? Jake Fuss - Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers
Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers JJ Fueser - Researcher with Ridefair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt
NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt Michael Millstein - Senior Public Affairs Officer, West Coast Region/Northwest Fisheries…
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Public hearing on density in Shaughnessy tonight
Public hearing on density in Shaughnessy tonight Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of the Geller Group Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers
GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BCIT students participate in Disney Cultural Exchange program for a transformative experience
Mayor of North Vancouver holds State of the City of the Address GUEST: Linda Buchanan, Mayor, City of North Vancouver 5 working fires in 24 hours GUEST…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C.’s next massive earthquake could be more dramatic than first thought
‘Moving forward’: Mayor Brenda Locke on Surrey police transition GUEST: Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor B.C.’s next massive earthquake could be more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New Angus Reid report on unaffordable housing, Capital gains tax changes, & speaking with a Yaletown shooting victim
A new report from the Angus Reid Institute emphasizes BC's unaffordability issues, stating that one-in-three residents “seriously” consider leaving the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver's declining retail sector, New restaurants in Vancouver, & The mystery of a disappearing dog owner!
Is Vancouver on the brink of becoming a retail dead zone? Guest: Sunan Spriggs - CityLux Owner A Rover dog sitter is now stuck with two Jack Russel terriers…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New restaurants (PLUS a donut shop) in Vancouver!
New Restaurants(and a donut shop) in Vancouver! The Georgia Bar — 801 West Georgia Street — instagram @rosewoodhotelgeorgia Vegas Donuts — 4003 Knight St. —…