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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 ShowNearly half of hospitals failed to report adverse drug reactions despite laws requiring them to, analysis finds
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Joel Lexchin - Professor Emeritus, School of Health Policy and Management; Faculty of Health; York University Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowEmployees worried generative AI will make their jobs obsolete
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Brent Pollington - owner of the Express Employment Vancouver office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowClimate change rally happening now in Vancouver
Does this engage the public on climate change? Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Kamyar Razavi - PhD Candidate, Communications at SFU Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowLil’wat, N’Quatqua, Province reach agreement on Joffre Lakes access
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanada could tax big grocery chains over rising food prices
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowMultiplex plan not a serious enough solution to our housing crisis
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Day passes for repeat offenders, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Municipal policing!
Why did a violent repeat offender get a day pass?! The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The Surrey Police conversation continues! Is it time for the RCMP…
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Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together?
Is it time for the RCMP to get out of municipal policing all together? Guest: Bruce Pitt-Payne - Retired RCMP Major Crime Investigator and investigative…
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The Surrey Police conversation continues!
The Surrey Police conversation continues! Guest: Melissa Granum - Executive Director of the Surrey Police Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Chinatown stabbing coverage, Air travel Dos and DON'Ts, & Learning about the new Moderna Covid vaccine!
Why would someone who committed a major crime be granted a day-pass from a psychiatric facility? The latest on the Surrey policing conversation(yes, it's still…
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Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada
Everything you need to know about the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada. Guest: Jason Tetro - author, speaker and Scientist who specializes in…
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Travelling DOS & DON'TS!
Air travel specialist Duncan Dee joins us to discuss some of the things you should NEVER do on an airplane! Guest: Duncan Dee - Air Travel Specialist & Former…
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Housing market FINALLY getting some relief with Bank of Canada hold
The housing market is FINALLY getting some relief with the Bank of Canada hold. What does this mean for Canadians? Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From…
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Chinatown triple-stabbing, Covid numbers going up in BC, & YOUR thoughts on corner stores!
Surrey City Council is BACK in session. Breaking down the triple-stabbing in Chinatown over the weekend. Covid-19 numbers are spiking in BC. What does this…
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False Creek fire, Tiny homeless shelters, & Kin's Farm Market celebrates its 40th anniversary!
One person is injured and three boats are damaged after a sizable fire in Vancouver’s False Creek. The Sunshine Coast is imposing its most severe water…
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Building more hotels, Why you shouldn't buy a car, & Lions Bay hiking trail staying closed!
Vancouver City Council is considering policies to catalyze new hotels. Seniors are rallying to get more money from government. Want privacy? Don't buy a car…
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Want privacy? Don't buy a car.
It’s Official: Cars Are the Worst Product in terms of their privacy. Guest: Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre…
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Seniors rallying to get more money from the government
Seniors are rallying to get more money from the government. Guest: Sharon Elliot - Organizer of weekend rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Government refusing to compensate for its errors, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Restricting phones in classrooms!
The government is refusing to compensate for its own errors that left youth unable to access educational supports and rejects Ombudsperson recommendation to…
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How artificial intelligence has the ability to predict and mitigate the effects of wildfires in British Columbia and across Canada. (Aug 25th)
How artificial intelligence has the ability to predict and mitigate the effects of wildfires in British Columbia and across Canada. (Aug 25th) GUEST: Neil…
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Surrey schools, Fish surviving heat waves, & Restricting cell phones in classrooms!
One-on-one with Surrey City Councillor Linda Annis. Municipal links REMOVED from various BC community Facebook pages. BC researchers say some fish are…
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Surrey's schools pay for more portables, Ed Sheeran surprises local record store, & Chaos at Burning Man!
Cuts may be on the horizon as Surrey’s schools pay for MORE portables. Ottawa puts a price on what it wants Meta and Google to share with Canadian news…
The Jill Bennett ShowPolice presence for Vancouver schools, Rate hikes & Highway 4 reopens
Sept. 1, 2023: Guest host Rob Fai in for Jill Bennett District unveils new-look police presence for Vancouver schools Guest: Doug Spencer - Former VPD Officer…
The Jill Bennett ShowTalking about some new restaurants that I have eaten at in Vancouver and beyond
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHow city permits and fees help create unaffordable housing
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Paul Sullivan - Principal and regional leader at Ryan ULC, a global tax services and software provider Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver Island’s Highway 4 fully reopens
What are the economic costs of the lost tourism season? Will there be support coming from the government? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Jolleen Dick - CEO…
The Jill Bennett ShowCould rate hikes be ‘over and done?’
What economists say as economy Guest host Rob Fai talks to Rob Levy - CKNW Business Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowDistrict unveils new-look police presence for Vancouver schools
Guest host Rob Fai talks to: Doug Spencer - Former VPD Officer who now works in gang prevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHow can adults build AI skills? B.C. gears up for vaccine campaign, Families saving on child care
Aug. 31, 2023: Guest host Rob Fai in for Jill Bennett How can adults build AI skills without spending years in college or university? The man who killed a…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadian island makes history, Back-to-school expenses too high? & How to succeed in math this semester
Aug. 30, 2023: Guest host Rob Fai in for Jill Bennett The latest travel news with Claire Newell A remote Canadian island makes history in fight for affordable…
The Jill Bennett ShowHere’s how to conquer math anxiety and succeed this semester
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Lindsay Daniels - Assistant professor of teaching in the UBC department of mathematics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowHave we gotten used to higher prices? Students cut out necessities to pay bills & Exposing fallacies about homeless people’s spending habits
Aug. 29, 2023: Guest host Rob Fai in for Jill Bennett Have grocers begun to lower prices or have we begun to become accustomed to higher prices? A survey of…
The Jill Bennett ShowBusy season for BC Ferries coming to an end, Improving bedtime routines & Gas prices soar
Aug. 28, 2023: Guest host Rob Fai in for Jill Bennett Busy season for BC Ferries is coming to an end Preparing adolescents for the change to early mornings and…
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Trudeau's future as PM, Updating Canada's weather alert system, & Teaching your children to save money!
The majority of survey respondents say that Justin Trudeau should step down before next election. Is there a need to broaden the scope of Canada’s weather…
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A BC researcher is saying we should embrace artificial intelligence!
A BC researcher is saying that instead of fearing artificial intelligence, we should embrace it! Guest: Jeremy Turner - Sessional Instructor, Department of…
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How parents can start smart money conversations with their university-bound children!
How parents can start smart money conversations with their university-bound children! Guest: Murray Baker - manager of financial empowerment at Family Services…
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Trump to surrender in Georgia, Canadian energy companies lacking cybersecurity, & BC tenant casting doubts over eviction
Trump is set to surrender at a Georgia jail over the 2020 election charges. Study finds 77% of Canadian energy companies are lacking cybersecurity protection…
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Trump is set to surrender at a Georgia jail over the 2020 election charges
Trump is set to surrender at a Georgia jail over the 2020 election charges. Guest: Alain Sanders - attorney, former Time Magazine, Senior Reporter and…
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Vancouver's housing bubble, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Toronto Raptors visiting Vancouver!
Strategist says Canada is likely sitting on the largest housing bubble of all time. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Social media can hurt kids, but…
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Social housing project at Arbutus approved despite opposition
The social housing project at Arbutus and 7th/8th has been approved despite its opposition. Guest: Colleen Hardwick - former Mayoral candidate and former…
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Prince George explosion, Liberal retreat, & Teaching kids about misinformation!
Explosion hospitalizes 3 people in downtown Prince George. What to expect from the liberal retreat. Social Housing Project at Arbutus and 7th/8th is officially…
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BC Wildfire evacuations, Meta's news blocking, & Donating to the cause!
Emergency order frees up accommodation for evacuees and emergency personnel. What to do if you are evacuated? What do you bring with you? Trudeau is denouncing…
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BC wine industry is expecting significantly lower crop levels this year
Our wine industry is expecting significantly lower crop levels and wine production this harvest season. What’s causing this? Why such a big swing compared to…
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Finding the right wine to pair with all your summer activities!
With this great summer weather and Labour Day coming up, it’s the season for picnics and bbq’s. So we’re chatting today about wines to pair with late summer…
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Extensive wildfire coverage, & New rental housing in Vancouver
The latest reports say 'Significant structures’ have been lost in West Kelowna due to wildfires. Ottawa is providing nearly $500 million in loans for new…
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Fighting a daycare from expanding, Yellowknife LTC patients arriving in Vancouver, & Defining sexual assault
How a Vancouver neighbourhood fought and defeated... a daycare. Burgers to Beat MS Day is back for its 15th year! 65 patients from LTC homes in Yellowknife are…
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$500 million in new rental housing, Mortgage payment increases, & Solving microplastic pollution!
Ottawa to fund nearly $500 million in new rental housing in Vancouver. The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Many Canadian…
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Wrongful tenant eviction, Donald Trump's 4 indictments, & Rising inflation!
Some tenants are planning to confront their landlord over the wrongful eviction of their low-income neighbour. Key facts to know about Trump's 4 indictments…
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Hollywood writers strike hits 100-day mark
Hollywood writers show unity and anger on picket lines. Guest: Amy Lang - President, North Shore and Mammoth Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Wanna know how smart racoons are? Volunteer your backyard to help scientists find out!
Wanna know how smart racoons are? Volunteer your backyard to help scientists find out! Guest: Hannah Griebling - ‘PhD Student - Animal Behavior and Cognition…
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Vancouver hotel shortages, Keeping rental housing cool, & Hunting grizzly bears in BC!
Vancouver's hotel shortage could hurt the local economy. As BC temperatures soar, advocates are calling for rules to keep rental housing cool. Ottawa COULD fix…
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A BC group is working to find rescued golden retrievers a new home
This Golden Retriever rescue group is unable to find foster families in BC. Guest: Viva Tamm - Board Co-Chair, Golden Rescue Learn more about your ad choices…
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Short-term rentals, Restoring the Concorde, & Perseid meteor shower peaking this weekend!
A Vancouver home made $18K in a month from short-term rentals. Are regulations working? The Concorde is taking a slow boat to Brooklyn for a makeover. Perseid…
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The Perseid meteor shower to peak with dazzling display this weekend!
The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak with a dazzling display this weekend! Guest: Andrew Ferreira - Speakers' Chair with the Royal Astronomical Society of…
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Are short-term rental regulations working?
A Vancouver home made $18K in a month from short-term rentals. Are regulations working? Guest: Michael Vogel - CEO and Founder, Encore Ventures Learn more…
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Hollywood writer's strike, Highway 1 expansion, & Maui wildfire coverage!
Vancouver hospital is defending it's choice suggesting MAID to a suicidal patient as a risk assessment tool. Hollywood writers strike hits 100-day mark…
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Travel news, Retail safety measures, & Raccoon attacks in Kitsilano!
The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. The Vancouver Fire and Rescure Service is making an urgent call for public awareness in the…
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Vandalized businesses, Speeding up the Highway 1 expansion, & VSB considering selling a prime piece of land!
Cash is coming for vandalized Vancouver businesses, but some say it's too late. The federal government is launching a three-year pilot project aimed at…
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Making friends in the lonely city of Vancouver!
We Should Be Friends is a group dedicated to making friends in the lonely city of Vancouver. Guest: Katrina Martin - Founder, We Should Be Friends Learn more…
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2023 Pride parade analysis, Whales struck by ships, & Making friends in Vancouver!
Research groups are sounding the alarm after reports of three whales struck by ships off BC. Was the 2023 Pride Parade a success? Saturday marked the 34th…