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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
Flight delays ruled NOT Air Canada's Fault, Accessing the Othello area near hope, & The WORST government waste!
A BC tribunal is ruling that a series of flight delays were not Air Canada's fault. It looks like there is a possible solution to the lack of access to a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Losing access to your home, Waiving $3.8 million in taxes, & Sustainable change in Canadian sports!
First there was flooding, now a homeowner living near Hope says his main access road is gone. Vancouver’s council is waiving $3.8 million in taxes that had…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest travel news, Fast-tracking federal transit funding, & Decreasing the empty homes tax!
The Township of Langley is voting for a plan to have its own RCMP detachment in a separation that the mayor says is over unfair costs. The latest travel news…
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A BC teaching assistant could be fired over her OnlyFans account
A BC teaching assistant is being warned she could be fired over her OnlyFans account. Guest: Kristin MacDonald -Teaching assistant who started an OnlyFans…
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BC Housing bombshell, Teaching assistant in trouble over OnlyFans Account, & Controlling the Canada geese population!
A bombshell audit is revealing a massive conflict of interest between the former BC Housing CEO and his wife. A BC teaching assistant is being warned that she…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Emergency Preparedness Week, Tackling "demoviction" loopholes, & Slowing down in school zones!
This week (May 7 to 13) is Emergency Preparedness Week! Here's what you can do to be sure you're ready for when disaster strikes: Know your hazards Make your…
- The Jill Bennett Show
COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency, Changing Canadian passports, & Paying restaurant staff!
The World Health Organization is declaring that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. Liberals are making changes to our passport cover in an effort…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The best restaurants in Tofino!
Professional foodie Richard Wolak joins us to divulge the best eats in Tofino! Restaurants mentioned: Roar Tofino - 1258 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino Sobo…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Protecting people's intimate online images, Getting aid to the frontlines in Ukraine, & Exploring the best places to eat in Gastown!
BC is offering protection for people’s intimate online images. David Hutton is a North Vancouver resident who is also a humanitarian – he’s created a non…
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What it really takes to send people to the moon(and beyond!)
It’s Star Wars Day! Next week Dr. Shawna Pandya will be giving a talk on what it really takes to send people to the moon and beyond Guest: Dr. Shawna Pandya -…
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Night-vision helicopters, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Are Liberals retreating on Bill C-21?
Talon's night-vision chopper has been contracted by Alberta for the whole summer to fight forest fires, which means BC rescues can't happen overnight. The…
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Why animals NEED laws
Animal lawyer Victoria Shroff was recently invited to speak at TedxCapilanoU on the relationship between animals and the law. Her talk was 'Why Animals Need…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Myles Gray's death ruled a homicide, Revitalizing Gastown, & Hollywood writers on strike!
Myles Gray's death has been ruled a homicide. Vancouver City Council is considering plans to revitalize Gastown. The goal is to make the historic section of…
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PSAC job action finally ends, Vancouver beaches littered with garbage, & Reacting to Farnworth's Surrey policing decision!
PSAC finally reach a deal with the treasury board, ending the job action for 120,000 workers. Vancouver beaches were littered with trash following the first…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey Police Service decision, Liaison officers in Vancouver schools, & This month's must-read books!
The British Columbia government is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service, despite the wishes of the new council…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The best books of the month!
Mary-Ann Yazedijan of Black Bond Books and the Book Warehouse comes on to talk about Indie Bookstore Day, the importance of indie bookstores, & this month's…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC government is recommending Surrey continue transitioning to the Surrey Police Service
The British Columbia government is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service, despite the wishes of the new council…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadian sex offender registry, Housing approvals, & Protesting crime in BC!
We bring on lawyer Sarah Leamon to learn more on how the sex offender registry works in Canada. Vancouver is leading the Metro region in housing approvals, but…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Telus Health changes, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Firearms buyback program!
TELUS Health reaches agreement to comply with Medicare Protection Act. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Surrey schools are in need of a solution as…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Bringing a new look to school liaison officers, Air passenger rights for Canadians, & What you CAN and CANNOT wear at Vancouver pools!
Vancouver schools will soon have police officers in hallways again, but with a different look... We are now learning that the proposed amendments to the Air…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Getting a grip on violent offenders, Changes to air passenger rights, & Ditching the monarchy!
BC is awaiting Ottawa's move to keep violent offenders in jail instead of on bail. There have been some major changes to air passenger rights. We break down…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Gold stolen from Pearson Airport, Defining appropriate swimwear at Vancouver pools, & Overcrowding in Surrey schools!
More than 20 million dollars worth of gold and other valuables were stolen from Pearson airport earlier this week, and police haven't released any details…
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This family physician of over 40 years wants to have a chat with Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Health Minister Adrian Dix, and BC Premier David Eby
Dr. Zafar Essak, who's been a family physician for over 40 years, says he wants to chat with Dr. Henry, Minister Dix, & Premier Eby on vaccine mandates for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Facial recognition technology, Reducing skyrocketing taxes, & The importance of pet IDs
An investigation finds Canadian Tire Associate Dealers are not authorized to use facial recognition technology. Metro Vancouver approves proposed plan to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Federal workers now on strike, Tackling drug addiction, & Reducing food industry waste!
PSAC workers are on strike. What happens now? The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets. Are we enabling or empowering people with drug…
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The power of music therapy
This year’s Let Her Sing event saw 300 of Vancouver's most influential women, thought leaders, and changemakers gather all in the name of a worthy cause, Music…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Revised handcuffing policy, Volunteering in the DTES, & Rising beer prices!
Vancouver police release revised handcuffing policy. Hundreds of volunteer students head to the Downtown Eastside to give back to the community. Beer prices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fraser Valley transit strike, Tackling homelessness, & Galen Weston stepping down as Loblaw president!
There seems to be no end in sight as the Fraser Valley transit strike nears the one-month mark. An invasive beetle treatment is set to resume this week. A…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The future of small business communities, Banning medical grow-ops, & Getting caught faking sick!
Shifting the tax ratio will be crucial to the future of small business communities in Vancouver. Do we need to ban medical grow-ops? Ottawa restores funding to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Better safety on transit, Seven years of toxic drugs in BC, & Hollywood writers' strike
The West Vancouver Blue Bus union is calling for better safety on transit. Today marks seven years since BC declared a public health emergency on the toxic…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The BC film sector is bracing for a Hollywood writers’ strike
Many eyes are on the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which are negotiating a new contract to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
How important is the right footwear to a successful run?
The Sun Run is this weekend. How important is the right footwear to a successful run? Guest: Michael Ryan - Head of Product and Innovation at Kintec: Footwear…
- The Jill Bennett Show
North Vancouver Councillor proposes e-bike lending program with local library
North Vancouver Councillor Jordan Back is proposing an e-bike lending program with the local library. Guest: Jordan Back - District of North Vancouver…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Violence on public transit, Real estate sales are down, & Wine now available in Vancouver grocery stores!
What needs to change in order to combat violence on public transit? Police officer turned BC United MLA Elenore Sturko comes on to share her thoughts on the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Fatal stabbing in Surrey, The latest travel news, & Overhauling the DTES!
Homicide investigators have been called in regarding a fatal stabbing on a Surrey bus. The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets Real…
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Vancouver police release revised handcuffing policy, Cruise ship season, & Using AI to find cheaper groceries!
Survivors of the 2022 Winters Hotel fire and the Our Homes Can’t Wait Coalition held a memorial/press conference to announce a class action against Atira, City…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Survivors of the 2022 Winters Hotel fire announce class action lawsuit
Survivors of the 2022 Winters Hotel fire and the Our Homes Can’t Wait Coalition held a memorial/press conference to announce a class action against Atira, City…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Full Show: Workers at CRA provide overwhelming strike mandate, Are Good Friday and Easter still a big deal? & Monthly Food Segment
Workers at CRA provide overwhelming strike mandate Marc Brière - UTE National President Real estate market not slowing down! Doug Gibson - Personalized Real…
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Monthly Food Segment
Monthly Food Segment Richard Wolak - Food Contributor @cknw980, Host of The Vanfoodster Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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World Health Day
World Health Day Dr. Valorie Crooks - Canada Research Chair in Health Service Geographies, and Associate Dean at UBC’s Faculty of Environment Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. marine industry a renewing a years-long call for inspections on small tugboats
B.C. marine industry a renewing a years-long call for inspections on small tugboats Jason Woods - President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)…
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Tents are back on Hastings street. Surprised?
Tents are back on Hastings street. Surprised? Nicole Mucci - Manager of Media Relations with Union Gospel Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Are Good Friday and Easter still a big deal?
Are Good Friday and Easter still a big deal? John Stackhouse - Prof. of Religious studies at Crandall University, NB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Real estate market not slowing down!
Real estate market not slowing down! Doug Gibson - Personalized Real Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Workers at CRA provide overwhelming strike mandate
Workers at CRA provide overwhelming strike mandate Marc Brière - UTE National President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Full Show: Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear case involving health care, Changes to visitor restrictions in LTCH & April is organ donation awareness month
Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear case involving health care Dr. Brian Day - Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre Vancouver fire chief supports removal of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
April is organ donation awareness month
April is organ donation awareness month Naomi Lee - Heart recipient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver looking to expand wine sales in grocery stores
Vancouver looking to expand wine sales in grocery stores Mike Klassen - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Changes to visitor restrictions in LTCH
Changes to visitor restrictions in LTCH Dan Levitt - CEO, Kin Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canadians making tough decisions to handle cost-of-living
Canadians making tough decisions to handle cost-of-living Shachi Kurl - President, Angus Reid Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Vancouver fire chief supports removal of tents
Vancouver fire chief supports removal of tents Karen Fry - Chief, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear case involving health care
Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear case involving health care Dr. Brian Day - Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The Full Show: Ongoing DTES encampment sweep, Minimum wage will increase June 1st & Downtown Van releases 2023 state of downtown report
Ongoing DTES encampment sweep Hamish Ballantyne - VANDU Community Organizer Time for some travel news! Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President/Founder…
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Will bylaw change help with catalytic converter theft?
Will bylaw change help with catalytic converter theft? Dov Dimant - Co-Owner, Capital Salvage in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Downtown Van releases 2023 state of downtown report
Downtown Van releases 2023 state of downtown report Jane Talbot - Interim President/CEO Downtown Van Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Vancouver asks police to help end Hastings Street tent encampment
Vancouver asks police to help end Hastings Street tent encampment Nicole Mucci - Spokesperson, Union Gospel Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Council's focus on surveillance of non-profit grantees
Council's focus on surveillance of non-profit grantees Amanda Burrows - Interim Executive Director, First United Church Community Ministry Society Learn more…
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Minimum wage will increase June 1st
Minimum wage will increase June 1st Ian Tostenson - President/CEO BC Restaurant and Food Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Time for some travel news!
Time for some travel news! Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President/Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ongoing DTES encampment sweep
Ongoing DTES encampment sweep Hamish Ballantyne - VANDU Community Organizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices