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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
New report on the Nanaimo overdose crisis, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Hotel California criminal trial!
After months of research, the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association is releasing a report, which sheds light on the gravity of the overdose crisis in Nanaimo…
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Trudeau adding $2 billion to BC housing plan, Tax season starts today, & Beatles to get FOUR biopics!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will be adding another $2 billion in financing to British Columbia's plan to build more middle-income…
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Trucks hitting overpasses, New polling on BC's single-use plastics ban, & Tackling Canada's inflation rates!
A trucking company that has been involved in several overpass strikes has lost its licence to operate in the province. A recent poll finds that most British…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Trucks hitting overpasses, Extending hours at some Surrey high schools, & The HORRORS of fertility fraud!
The British Columbia government has cancelled the operation license of the trucking company involved in multiple highway overpass strikes since 2021. The…
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Retiring RCMP officer shares stories from a long career of policing in BC
For decades Dale Carr was an RCMP officer and the face many people saw on the TV news and heard on radio. It was his job to help people understand and learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Free legal assistance to British Columbians, Joining the fight against the opioid crisis, & New drug hopes to reverse diabetes!
More people in BC will soon have a historic level of access to legal aid services, including legal representation through a new family law clinic model and a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Oregon is reporting its first case of human plague in 8 years!
Oregon says that its first case of human plague in 8 years likely came from a pet cat. Guest: David Wagner - Director of the Biodefense and Disease Ecology…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Nicotine pouches will no longer be sold at BC convenience stores
BC's Health Minister recently announced that nicotine pouches will no longer be legally sold at convenience stores in the province. Guest: David Clement -…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. mayors have mixed response on housing, Metro Vancouver Uber, Lyft drivers plan to 'strike' on Valentine's Day & Province works with industry to stop catalytic converter thefts
B.C. mayors have mixed response on housing Richmond council votes in favour of drug consumption site Metro Vancouver Uber, Lyft drivers plan to 'strike' on…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Province works with industry to stop catalytic converter thefts
Province works with industry to stop catalytic converter thefts Dov Dimant - Co-owner of Capital Salvage in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
‘No drugs!’ chant erupts at chaotic meeting on proposed consumption site in Richmond
‘No drugs!’ chant erupts at chaotic meeting on proposed consumption site in Richmond GUEST: Elenore Sturko, MLA for Surrey-South, Shadow Minister for Mental…
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Richmond’s safe consumption site proposal on council agenda Monday
Richmond’s safe consumption site proposal on council agenda Monday GUEST: Chak Au, City Councillor ArriveCAN process saw multiple failures, watchdog blasts…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The BC family doctor shortage, progressive groups excluded from Lunar New Year parade, & the future of chocolate!
Richard Zussman joins to discuss the Premier's response to BC's familay doctor shortage. How many British Columbians do not have a family doctor? Progressive…
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Pedestrian-only zone in Gastown, Checking in on Mars, & Google launches AI chatbot!
A pedestrian-only zone is coming to Gastown summer 2024! Guest: Wally Wargolet - Executive Director of the Gastown Business Improvement Society What's up on…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Celebrating 100 years of pest control!
Abell Pest Control is celebrating 100 Years of business, and is looking ahead to a bright future! Guest: John Abell - Owner of Abell Pest Control Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Mental-health emergencies, Travel news with Claire Newell, & 100 years of pest control!
Hundreds of mental-health emergencies diverted from Vancouver police response! The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Abell Pest…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Using X-rays to curb auto theft, Expensive cabinet retreats, & Prince Harry arrives in London!
Poilievre wants X-rays to curb auto theft. Guest: Sid Kingma - Director of Investigative Services, Western Canada. Equite Association, Canada Government…
- The Jill Bennett Show
What comes next in the Metro Vancouver transit labour dispute?
What comes next in the Metro Vancouver transit labour dispute? Guest: Barry Eidlin - An associate sociology professor at McGill University and an expert in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
One-on-one with comedian and actor Ben Schwartz!
Ben Schwartz bringing popular live improv tour to Vancouver as part of Just for Laughs: Vancouver Guest: Ben Schwartz - Actor and Comedian Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Foreign buyer ban extension, Saving the Vancouver Park Board, & WJC legal battles brewing!
The government is extending its ban on foreign buying of Canadian housing. The Vancouver Park Board is considering a legal counsel in an effort to save the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Ghost fishing gear is threatening our oceans!
One of the biggest threats to our oceans is marine litter and in particular, ghost fishing gear. Ghost gear refers to any fishing equipment or fishing-related…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Restaurants to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Professional foodie Richard Wolak joins us for our monthly food segment! Today's theme is restaurants you can go to for all your Lunar New Year celebrations!…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Long medical referral lists, Canada's incoming tax hike on alcohol, & TikTok pulling music by Universal artists!
Long referral lists means patients are being basically refused care. Guest: Kevin McLeod - Internal Medicine Specialist at Lions Gate Hospital The entire…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Concerns about prescription refills, Moving quickly to save more lives, & New data on the teacher shortage!
The federal minister in charge of promoting competition says he's concerned about a deal between Manulife Financial Corp. and Loblaw Cos. Ltd. that restricts…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Experts Warn of High Sargassum Seaweed Levels in Mexico, Carib & Florida!
Experts Warn of High Sargassum Seaweed Levels in Mexico, Carib & Florida! Guest: Chuanmin Hu - Professor, Optical Oceanography, University of South Florida…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift continue to circulate the internet
Explicit, AI-generated Taylor Swift images continue to proliferate on X, Instagram and Facebook. Guest: Nik Badminton - Chief Futurist for the Futurist Think…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC employer attempts to sue 2 workers, The latest in travel news, & Firearms crimes are on the rise in Canada!
A BC employer has attempted to sue 2 workers for quitting without the required notice. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! A recent…
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Public land use in BC, Potential 72-hour bus strike, & ArriveCan!
The provincial government is proposing giving indigenous groups more decision-making powers when it comes to public land use in BC. CUPE Union is warning of a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC government proposing a potentially major overhaul to the Land Act!
The provincial government is proposing giving indigenous groups more decision-making powers when it comes to public land use in BC. This would mean a major…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Streamlining housing permits, BC organ donors saving lives, & Metro Vancouver strike coverage!
Canada’s housing shortage is worsened by unnecessary paperwork, and CFIB is challenging municipalities to streamline their permitting processes. Hundreds of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Restricting cell phones in BC classrooms, Child flu deaths, & Apple agrees to pay $14.4 million in class action lawsuit!
British Columbia is moving to restrict the use of cellphones in schools as part of measures that Premier David Eby says will help protect young people from…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Park board transition, Surrey Police Service proposed budget, & World Junior players told to surrender to police!
Today, Mayor Ken Sim introduced the Park Board Transition Working Group, tasked with overseeing the transition in managing Vancouver's parks and recreation…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. biologists of four-women rowing crew win grueling race
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadians concerned about medical care, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Surrey proposing to allow 12 cannabis stores!
A new survey suggests seven out of 10 Canadians worry they won't be able to get good quality medical care if they need it. The latest travel news and deals…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Trucker convoy federal court ruling, Impacts of the ongoing transit strike, & Beware of an emerging Ozempic scam!
The Trudeau government is planning to appeal a federal court ruling that found its use of the Emergencies Act during the trucker convoy violated the Charter of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Bus and Seabus workers on strike, Capping international student permits, & MPs getting 4.2% raise on April 1st!
A breakdown in contract talks between the union representing 180 transit supervisors and Coast Mountain Bus means most buses and the seabus are parked in Metro…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Bus and SeaBus services suspended for 48 hours
A breakdown in contract talks between the union representing 180 transit supervisors and Coast Mountain Bus means most buses and the SeaBus are parked in Metro…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Time for our monthly wine segment!
Time for our monthly wine segment! Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - banking lawyer turned wine professional! Tania is also the creator and host of her TT Wine…
- The Jill Bennett Show
CUPE job action, Impacts of Canada's drinking guidelines, & Preventing frozen pipes in your home!
Bus and SeaBus services could be suspended for 48 hours if the CUPE job action escalates! It's been one year since Canada released its drastic drinking…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Tackling wasteful spending in Vancouver, Extreme weather's impact on the homeless population, & CEBA loan repayment concerns!
Vancouver mayor's budget task force is proposing to potentially divest some the city's assets. We're beginning to learn how the extreme cold is impacting…
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Travel news and weather updates with Claire Newell, Delta Mayor George Harvie, & Keeping your pets safe and warm!
The latest travel news(plus weather updates) with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Mayor George Harvie comes on to discuss his statement on Fortis BC’s…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Police secretly attained DNA, Burst pipes overwhelming emergency response services, & BC Ferries building four new hybrid vessels!
Police secretly attained DNA in a BC-wide probe of teen girl’s murder. Burst pipes are overwhelming the BC emergency response services and restoration…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Making family law work better, Pipes bursting throughout Metro Vancouver, & The high costs of depression!
New changes will make family law work better for families. There are pipes bursting all over metro van as the weather slowly warms and the ice expands. Major…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Checking in with New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone, Wintery commuter chaos, & Renowned filmmaker Andy Fiore!
New Westminster’s city council deferred a debate over the mayor’s attendance at a climate change summit in Dubai to a future sitting, as its meeting grew…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New film "Invisible No More" takes a deep dive into brain injury and criminal justice!
Renowned filmmaker Andy Fiore takes a deep dive into the intersection of brain Injury and criminal justice with his new film! Guest: Andy Fiore - Renowned…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Truck hits the Massey Tunnel, Investors struggling to sell STR properties, & Tax deductions for vet bills!
Another day, another truck hitting an overpass! This time it's the Massey Tunnel! Investors say they are struggling to sell their short-term rental properties…
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Buying a house, The latest travel news with Claire Newell, & Carrying out executions with nitrogen gas!
More and more people are turning to co-ownership when it comes to buying a house. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! A Federal…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Income tax changes that are in store for tax filers this year!
Jill speaks with Gerry Vittoratos, UFile's national tax specialist, to find out about all the new benefits, deductions, and other income tax changes that are…
- The Jill Bennett Show
South Korea banning the dog meat industry, Cannabis revenue soars, & NASA delays Artemis II mission!
South Korea bans the dog meat industry with historic vote. Legal cannabis revenue soars in BC despite price declines. NASA delays it's Artemis II moon mission…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cannabis revenue is soaring in BC despite a decline in prices
Cannabis revenue is soaring in BC despite a decline in prices. What's causing this? Guest: Mike Babins - Owner of Evergreen Cannabis on West 4th in Kitsilano…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cleaning up Burnaby!
Clean Up Burnaby founder Martin Kendell has been on a mission to make the city of Burnaby a cleaner and better place since the grassroots initiative was…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Short-term rentals on Bowen island, Flood protection dollars, & Alaska Airlines door blowout!
The debate over short-term rentals is headed to Bowen Island. A Delta councillor says we need to stop competing for flood protection dollars. Alaska Airlines…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Police are now investigating the third shooting in three days in Coquitlam
Another Lower Mainland community is on edge as police investigate three shootings in three days in Coquitlam. The first happened Thursday afternoon in the area…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Repairing Highway 17A, Repaying CEBA loans, & Canada's latest job numbers!
Permanent repairs coming to Highway 17A crossing over Highway 99. CEBA loan repayment deadline coming, potentially ‘crippling’ businesses. What economists say…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Dine Out Vancouver Festival Events and Experiences
There are 34 events and experiences in this year's festival, and 380 restaurants participating in the dine around that runs between January 17 - February 4…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Adidas vs. Arc'teryx, Avian flu in Canadian polar bears, & Local hot sauce business is booming!
The court is temporarily banning Adidas from using TERREX name on Vancouver store. Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Droves of British Columbians are leaving for Alberta!
New data shows record stretch of people leaving BC for other provinces — and many are headed to Alberta Guest: Chris Brentlinger-Grant - Former CKNW producer…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Preventing trucks from hitting overpasses, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Police chiefs expressing their disappointment!
ANOTHER overpass has been hit, and the The United Truckers Association is issuing an urgent call to introduce a wide-ranging safety review across the entirety…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Police body cameras in BC, CKNW producer receives Canadian citizenship, & Mickey Mouse enters public domain!
You'll be seeing more police wearing body cameras in BC this year. CKNW producer Layla Khdir officially became a Canadian citizen today! Multiple Mickey Mouse…
- The Jill Bennett Show
ANOTHER truck hits an overpass, Recent poll on a Vancouver NBA team, & Top 10 nuisance 9-1-1 calls of 2023!
ANOTHER truck has hit an overpass. When will this end?! A recent poll shows that a third of NBA fans would stop rooting for their current team to support a new…