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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
RSV vaccine approved by Health Canada, Revolutionizing transit maintenance, & Driving tips ahead of the long weekend!
The first RSV vaccine for older adults has been approved by Health Canada. A Stanley Park fire is under investigation. Revolutionizing transit maintenance…
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Diverse eating options in the West End!
Richard Wolak comes on to highlight some incredibly diverse eating options in the West End! Name: VanLove Sushi & more Location: 1755 Robson Street Cuisine…
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High gas taxes, Stanley Park fire risk, & Declining home prices!
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released the 2023 edition of its annual Gas Tax Honesty Report. Petition is calling to stop car traffic in Stanley Park…
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Preparing fire fighters for the dangers and hazards of wildfires!
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and the City of Kamloops, is hosting a training program…
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The largest whale EVER?!
This whale may be the largest animal ever, and we have no idea how it got that big! Guest: Hans Thewissen - a paleontologist and whale evolution expert at…
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Delta Police utilizing technology, Drinking Borax on Tik Tok, & Preparing for wildfires!
The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Delta Police are utilizing innovation & technology to locate a high-risk missing individual! How…
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STOP. DRINKING. BORAX.
STOP. DRINKING. BORAX. Guest: Maureen McGrath - Nurse Practitioner and host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Utilizing innovation & technology to catch a high-risk missing individual!
Delta Police are utilizing innovation & technology to locate a high-risk missing individual! How does it work? Guest: Sergeant Jim Ingram - Delta Police…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Crime in Gastown, Specialists are warning about Ozempic, & Traffic fatalities
Businesses in Gastown are closing because of crime. Vancouver is aiming to discourage single-detached houses by shrinking them. Eating disorder specialists are…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cigarette warning labels, BC port tentative deal, & Bike highways!
New cigarette warning labels are coming into effect this week. A new tentative deal could mean ‘long-term stability' for BC port workers. Recently proposed…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fraser valley transit set to resume, Remembering Pat Carney, & Road safety enforcement results!
FINALLY! Transit service in the Fraser Valley is to resume after a long strike. Remembering the great things Pat Carney did for the Chinatown community A…
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Car access along Beach Avenue, Nanaimo Mayor reacts to BC Ferries fiasco, & Deterring car thieves!
ABC Councilor Sarah Kirby Yung joins us to discuss her thoughts on restoring two-way access for cars along Beach Avenue. Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog weighs in…
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Restoring two-way access for cars to Beach Ave to reduce car traffic
ABC Councilor Sarah Kirby Yung joins us to discuss her thoughts on restoring two way access for cars along Beach Avenue. Guest: Sarah Kirby Yung - ABC…
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A parking spot for your dog? Smart dog houses set to launch soon in Vancouver
Guest: Adi Kabazo, Founder & CEO of Pet Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cabinet shuffle, Dangerous TikTok challenges, & BC seeing rise in shoplifting!
Two-thirds of portfolios have changed hands in this morning's major cabinet shuffle in Ottawa. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets!…
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Cabinet shuffle expected tomorrow, Illegal Airbnb listings, & BC's Amber Alert search continues
At least four Liberal ministers won't be running in the next federal election, and experts say a cabinet shuffle is expected this week! Concerns are growing…
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How unusual is it for an Amber Alert to go on for 6+ days?
The Amber Alert search continues for 8-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton. How unusual is it for an Amber Alert to go on for 6+ days? Guest…
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The latest information on the Amber Alert search
The Amber Alert search continues for 8-year-old Aurora Bolton and 10-year-old Joshuah Bolton. Guest: Cpl. Vanessa Munn - Media Relations Officer Surrey RCMP…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Supporting sexual assault survivors, Weighing the pros and cons of air conditioners, & Reducing food waste via an app!
Some new programs and the establishing of some new policing standards will help provide support for sexual assault survivors. City of Vancouver to close down…
- The Jill Bennett Show
City of Vancouver to close down Yaletown overdose prevention site
The city of Vancouver is set to close down a Yaletown overdose prevention site Guest: Peter Meiszner - Vancouver City Councilor Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Providing support for sexual assault survivors
Some new programs and the establishing of some new policing standards will help provide support for sexual assault survivors. Guest: Angela Marie MacDougall -…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Conserving water, Protesting against pickleball, & Avoiding food poisoning!
New Chinatown office for City of Vancouver to be named after a Chinese-Canadian trailblazer. Celebrating the remarkable achievements of those aged 70 and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Celebrating the remarkable achievements of those aged 70 and beyond
The KinVillage 7 over 70 Gala is on September 16, 2023, at the Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom. This event celebrates seven remarkable individuals who exemplify…
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Surrey police decision, Robotic surgery program, & Canadian's wallets are hurting!
How will the transition to the Surrey Police Service impact other communities? The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Fraser Health is…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A colourful mural is causing major friction between an East Van brewery and the city
A longtime Vancouver brewery says a mural on it's building HAS to be removed because it violates city bylaws, even though it's been there for over a decade…
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The future of drug testing at festivals
What if you could drop your drugs off at a vending machine that lets you know they’re safe in seconds, without any stigma? UBC researchers will take one step…
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Farnworth chooses to STAY with the Surrey police transition
Reactions are POURING in over Mike Farnworth's decision to stick with the Surrey Police force transition. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Reporter based at…
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Australian man rescued after being stranded on a boat for 3 MONTHS!
An Australian man and his dog were recently rescued by a Mexican tuna boat after drifting 3 months in the Pacific Ocean. Guest: Dr. Justin A. D'Arienzo - Board…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Park Board approves land use agreement for the construction of a new water main
The Vancouver Park Board has approved a proposed land use agreement from MetroVancouver, more specifically, the Greater Vancouver Water District, for the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Addressing decriminalization, Downtown hotels vote to strike, & Truck hits overpass AGAIN!!!
Delta Police Chief Dubord pens an open letter addressing decriminalization. A Hollywood producer is helping creative professionals find work again. Workers at…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Using prescription stimulants to treat harm reduction
A paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal is calling for the expansion and further research of using prescription stimulants to treat harm…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fines for improperly watering lawns, Worries about immigration, & Protesting the cost of rent!
The city's decision to reactivate Vancouver's fountains that use drinking water is being questioned amid drought concerns. Speaking of Vancouver, the city has…
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Single-use plastic requirement, Creating a safer nightlife in Vancouver, & Expensive limo fees!
A Vancouver bar owner is finally getting a liquor primary licence... $40K and 18 months later. BC officially sets a single-use plastic requirement. Vancouver's…
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Port workers tentative deal, Conserving water this summer, & Dealing with abandoned boats!
A tentative deal has been reached between employers and port workers in the strike that has halted shipments in and out of British Columbia for nearly two…
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Park Board set to decide on a major construction project in Stanley Park
The Vancouver Park Board is set to decide on a major construction project in Stanley Park. Guest: Tricia Barker - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Another interest rate hike, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Vancouver's tiny shelter pilot project status
The Bank of Canada is raising its policy rate 25 basis points. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets! Business Groups are calling for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Conserving water, Leading causes of workplace deaths in BC, & Amazon Prime Day SCAMS!
As drought conditions worsen, BC residents are being urged to take shorter showers in an effort to conserve water. Members of Congress are growing concerned…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Ken Sim shotguns a beer, Emoji costs farmer $82,000, & Port strike coverage!
A video of Vancouver mayor Ken Sim shotgunning a beer at a Kitsilano street party is drawing mixed reactions online. A "Thumbs up" emoji is costing a…
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The iconic Beachcombers drama series is being turned into an animated series!
Vancouver animation production house Slap Happy Cartoons is developing & producing the series The Beachcombers Animated! Slap Happy is well known for its…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Date night restaurant experiences!
The one and only Richard Wolak comes on to reveal some of the best culinary date-night experiences in BC! Five Sails Restaurant - 999 Canada Pl Suite 410…
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Stephen Harper's ties to Hungary, Air quality advisory issued to Metro Vancouver, & Man Arrested for DRUNK CANOEING!
Former PM Stephen Harper is seeking closer conservative ties with controversial Hungarian government. Air quality advisories are being issued for parts of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Renewing modular housing leases, Meta launches app "Threads", and Nuclear power in Ontario!
City Councillor Christine Boyle is introducing a motion to extend/renew modular housing leases. What does Meta’s Twitter Competitor “Threads” mean for social…
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The struggle with downsizing your home
More and more seniors are living in larger homes with empty bedrooms. Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn more…
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Ontario wants to expand it's nuclear power infrastructure
Ontario wants to expand Bruce Power, Canada's first new large-scale nuclear build in 3 decades. Guest: Chris Keefer - President, Canadians For Nuclear Energy…
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Travel news with Claire Newell, Stanley Park fire concerns, & Taylor Swift's world tour not coming to Canada!
The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets! Stanley Park’s dead trees are leading to a serious wildfire concern. Taylor Swift drops 14 new…
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Employees are secretly travelling while working remotely!
More and more employees are secretly travelling while working remotely. Why is "Hush travel" a growing trend? Guest: Danielle Riddle - CEO of Inspired Travel…
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Vancouver port strike, Long weekend travel, & Travelling WHILE working remotely!
How did Harbour Air deal with long weekend travel? How will Port of Vancouver Strike impact supply chain? Youth related violence on the rise in West Vancouver…
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Twitter now enforcing viewing limits, BC port strike continues, & Changing the lyrics to O Canada!
Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits. The BC port strike enters day 3 after negotiations fail to reach a deal. Trudeau says he's 'open'…
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How not to get lost in the woods during summer, Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign & CVMA calls for immediate resolution to Port of Vancouver labour dispute
On the Show today with Guest Host Rob Fai: How not to get lost in the woods during summer Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign CVMA…
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Black Bond Books Friday
Guest: Holly Morgan, Manager at Black Bond Books Ladner Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Ambulance Paramedics of BC launch #beprepared Summer Campaign
Guest: Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics Union President & an active paramedic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
New insights from the 2023 World Happiness Report!
The 2023 World Happiness Report is providing some much needed insight into what makes a country/person happy. Guest: John Helliwell Learn more about your ad…
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How we can keep our kids busy during the summer
Guest: Mike Chan, Pedalheads spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
CVMA calls for immediate resolution to Port of Vancouver labour dispute
Guest: Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
How not to get lost in the woods during summer
Guest: Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue Team Leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC Ferries long weekend CHAOS, Google announces news blocking, & Port workers strike?!
Looking ahead to what is expected to be a very busy weekend for BC Ferries. Remembering Canada's favourite sex educator. Meta and Google announce news blocking…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Remembering Canada's favourite sex educator
Jill and Maureen McGrath of the Sunday Night Health Show pay tribute to the late Sue Johanson, Canada’s favourite sex educator, who recently passed away at 93…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Air conditioners to vulnerable residents, Travel news with Claire Newell, & BC Ferries trouble!
The province is giving 10-million dollars to provide up to eight-thousand air conditioning units to vulnerable residents. The latest travel news with Claire…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Grocery store competition, Adapting to climate change, & Summer camp!
Increasing competition to keep grocery prices in check. Whitecaps FC is set to host Vancouver’s largest drag happy hour on Saturday, July 8th ahead of their…
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Could rain gardens be the thing that saves salmon from toxic tire chemicals?
Could rain gardens be the thing that saves salmon from toxic tire chemicals? Guest: Dr. Timothy Rodgers - Postdoctoral fellow, Institute for resources…