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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
Vancouver council moving away from ‘living wage’ policy in closed-door meeting
A decision made at a closed-door city council meeting earlier this year may mean Vancouver is no longer a certified “living wage” employer. Guest: Christine…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC avalanche kills 3 German nationals, Raising climate taxes, & Home sales down 33%
3 German nationals dead after avalanche near Invermere, BC. As costs keep going up, is it really the right time for raising climate taxes? February home sales…
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Anti-science, and the attack on scientists
There's more misinformation out there than ever before. Professor Gavin Yamey joins us to share his experiences with anti-science bullies. Guest: Professor…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC budget deep-dive, Travel news with Claire Newell, & The rise of anti-science!
Jody takes a deep dive into the latest BC budget with political analyst George Affleck. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! The rise of anti-science…
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Vikram Vij reveals why he's an outspoken advocate for donating blood!
Vikram Vij is widely known for his restaurants, books, and TV appearances, but what might surprise you is that he's ALSO an outspoken advocate for blood…
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The rapid rise of people using the diabetes medication Ozempic for weight loss
There's been rapid rise in people using the diabetes medication Ozempic for weight loss. Guest: Dr. Tom Elliott - Medical Director, BC Diabetes Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surviving a snowy commute, One-on-one with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, & BUDGET TIME!
Former race car driver gives us advice on how to navigate snow on your commute. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins us for an amazing conversation on all-things…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Checking in with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh!
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins us for an amazing conversation on all-things politics! Guest: Jagmeet Singh - Federal NDP Leader Learn more about your ad…
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BC budget preview, Rising grocery prices, & Talking science with Jason Tetro!
Jody Vance guest hosts the show today! Coming up, we get a preview of the BC budget with Global News reporter Richard Zussman. What do grocery prices continue…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Woman gets laser treatment on wrong eye, 1-year since Russia invaded Ukraine, & Maintaining your fitness levels!
Richmond woman gets laser treatment... on the wrong eye! How did this happen?! One year on, Ukrainians in Canada reflect on Russia’s invasion. The BC Sports…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Rental ad looking for "vegetarians only", Recovering from the 2021 BC flood, & Contemplating a 4-day work week!
A Craigslist rental ad is searching for vegetarian tenants. Is this legal? Government of Canada providing disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC is taking action to reduce ER wait times for people in mental-health crises
BC is taking action to reduce ER wait times for people in mental-health crises. Guest: Tess Kroeker - Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC Board Member…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A Craigslist rental ad is searching for vegetarian tenants. Is this legal?!
A Craigslist rental ad is searching for vegetarian tenants. Is this legal?! Guest: Hunter Boucher - Director of Operations, Landlord BC Learn more about your…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Many Lytton residents are in need of help
For most of the residents of Lytton, with insurance, the deadline for rebuild is June 30 of this year. Insurers are not accepting written requests for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver property tax hike, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Purchasing office furniture!
First up, the City of Vancouver is proposing a 9.7% property tax hike in the revised 2023 draft budget. After that, we hear all the latest travel news & deals…
- The Jill Bennett Show
It's Pink Shirt Day!
Kristin Awde of F45 fitness is donating proceeds of Pink Shirt Sales to Pink Shirt Day/CKNW Kids’ Fund. They have a no judgement centre: they have no mirrors…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The City of Vancouver is proposing a 9.7% property tax hike in the revised 2023 draft budget
The City of Vancouver is proposing a 9.7% property tax hike in the revised 2023 draft budget. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Grocery price increases, Man charged with murder after shooting intruder, & Air Canada testing facial recognition technology
Finding out which grocery items saw the biggest price increases in January. What rights do we have when defending our own home? A Milton man is being charged…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Air Canada to test facial recognition technology for identification verification
Air Canada will be the first airline to test facial recognition technology for identification verification in Canada. Guest: Ann Cavoukian - Executive…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey property tax backlash, Rare Fraser River Gold Rush diary up for sale, & Multi-generational volunteering!
A proposed double-digit property tax hike in Surrey is drawing major criticism. One of four known diaries from the 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush is up for sale…
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What to expect from the 2023 Vancouver International Wine Festival!
With people gathering in person again, sporting events, concerts and festivals are back on Vancouver’s calendar, including the 2023 Vancouver International…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Rent increases, Disciplining your kids, & Invoking the Emergencies Act
A Vancouver couple is saying their rent is increasing by 20% due to their newborn baby. A Pacific angler is concerned that the chinook fishery off the Fraser…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver couple says their rent is increasing by 20% due to their newborn baby
A Vancouver couple is saying their rent is increasing by 20% due to their newborn baby. Guest: Zuzana Modrovic - Lawyer, Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadians reach the tipping point, Pit bulls, & Pete Holmes!
What do you do if you've bought a plane ticket, but when you get to the airport, the airline says they don't have a seat for you? New poll shows Canadians have…
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Voting on the single-use cup fee, The latest travel news, & Bike lane removal costs!
First up, Vancouver city council is set to decide the fate of the infamous single-use cup fee. Next we have the latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel…
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Portland Tenants Union obtain major victory in the repair of their building's elevator
This week, the Portland Tenants Union obtained a major – but temporary – victory in securing the immediate repair of the elevator in their building: the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Stanley Park bike lane, Investing in transit, & BC child poverty
The Vancouver Park Board has officially voted on the future of the Stanley Park bike lane. Thanks to Canadian Red Cross donors, the Government of Canada match…
- The Jill Bennett Show
February 13, 2023: Spy balloons, Stanley Park accessibility, & Vancouver's Chinatown!
On today's show: Trudeau took questions earlier about the unidentified objects seen floating around North American airspace. Local volunteers returning to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Keeping the Stanley Park accessible to people of all ages and abilities
Keeping the Stanley Park accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Guest: Jaimie Borisoff - Director of the MAKE+ Applied Research Team at the British…
- The Jill Bennett Show
February 10, 2023: Doctor suspended from ER, Canadian jobs, & Turkey earthquake rescues
On today's show: Port Hardy doctor temporarily suspended from working in emergency room. Canada added 150,000 jobs last month, 10 times what economists…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadian crew helps rescue woman trapped in Turkey earthquake rubble for 5 days!
Canadian crew helps rescue woman trapped in Turkey earthquake rubble for 5 days! Guest: Scott Murchison - Director with the BUSAR team Learn more about your ad…
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The future of the BC labour market
In the BC Labour Market Outlook released the other day, it’s forecasted: Nearly 80% of the one million job openings expected in the next decade will require…
- The Jill Bennett Show
February 9, 2023: Overhauling the tax system, Evaluating the BC labour market, & Indigo hit by cyberattack!
On today's show: Major Vancouver developer seeking creditor protection over $700-million debt. The Surrey Board of Trade is urging the province to overhaul the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A major Vancouver developer is seeking creditor protection
A major Vancouver developer is seeking creditor protection over $700-million debt. Guest: Angela Calla - Mortgage Expert, Dominion Lending Centres and host of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
February 8, 2023: Granville bridge upgrades, Travel news, & Public drinking!
On today's show: Construction to begin this month to upgrade the Granville Bridge. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Poll shows Metro Vancouver Fared…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Could AI help people get a divorce?
Longtime Ontario family lawyer Russell Alexander says artificial intelligence could help people get a divorce. Guest: Russell Alexander - founder of Russell…
- The Jill Bennett Show
February 7, 2023: Over-quota milk, Dog bites, & Turkey earthquake!
On today's show: A petition is calling to end the dumping of over-quota milk. A BC man with cerebral palsy is speaking out after being kicked out of a cab…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Judge rules against Vancouver woman whose face was bitten by a friend's dog
A judge is ruling against a Vancouver woman whose face was bitten by a friend's dog at a dinner party. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law…
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Man with cerebral palsy speaks out after being kicked out of a cab
A BC man with cerebral palsy is speaking out after being kicked out of a cab. Guest: Joseph Resendes - BC Man with Cerebral Palsy Learn more about your ad…
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February 6, 2023: Supporting mental health services, Turkey earthquake coverage, & Addicts facing shame and stigma!
On today's show: Vancouver police and the BC government are announcing new annual grant to support mental health services. More than 2,600 dead after powerful…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bakeries that have opened recently around Metro Vancouver!
Richard Wolak, Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com, Host of the VanFoodster Podcast brings us some new must-try food spots around Metro Vancouver!…
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Liberals ditch gun law reform critics said would ban hunting rifles, Port Moody cites 'likelihood of negative effects' in opposing more jet flyovers & North Vancouver dog walker attacked
On today's show: Liberals ditch gun law reform critics said would ban hunting rifles Port Moody cites 'likelihood of negative effects' in opposing more jet…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Township and City of Langley end joint Langley Emergency Program
Nathan Pachal - Mayor of City of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New disinfecting system could be the future
Jason Kang - Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder of Kinnos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Feb 2nd. 2023: Township and City of Langley no longer sharing Emergency Program, Assisted dying for mental health patients bill pushed to 2024 & Dairy farmers upset over "milk dumping"
Township and City of Langley no longer sharing Emergency Program Nathan Pachal - Mayor of City of Langley Assisted dying for mental health patients bill pushed…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Dairy farmers upset over "mandatory milk dumping"
Sylvain Charlebois - Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowFeb. 1, 2023: New funding supports more accessible taxis, missing radioactive capsule found on remote road in Australia & new payment model for physicians
On today's show: New funding supports more accessible taxis Travel news: Porter Airlines reveals new jets and rotes Missing radioactive capsule found on remote…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 31, 2023: Funding private health care, Toxic drug deaths, & Liberal hotel expenses!
On today's show: Should the public fund private health care? 2,300 British Columbians died from toxic drug supply in 2022. Newly revealed hotel expenses makes…
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2,300 British Columbians died from toxic drug supply in 2022
2,300 British Columbians died from toxic drug supply in 2022. BC's Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe joins us to weigh in. Guest: Lisa Lapointe - BC’s Chief Coroner…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 30, 2023: Drug decriminalization, Missing adult alert system, & Making pandemic patios permanent!
On today's show: BC’s 3-year experiment with drug decriminalization starts January 30th! BC mother disheartened with no result after 18 months advocating for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Should Canada enlist postal workers to check in on seniors?
A new policy report from the NIA’s Ageing in the Right Place research series examines a novel idea for supporting older Canadians living in the community: It…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The 60s scoop
Eugenea Couture - Author, Adoption is not An Option & an Executive Producer, Through Darkness I see You http://eugeneacouture.com/ Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 27, 2023: Sun Yat-Sen garden vandalized again, Paying income taxes, & Not using refrigeration!
Today on the show: Chinatown's Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden hit by vandals...again. A new UBC study finds that the owners of the priciest properties in Vancouver pay…
- The Jill Bennett Show
It's time for our monthly book segment!
Mary-Ann Yazedjian of the Book Warehouse joins us to talk some of this month's MUST reads! Haven by Emma Donoghue Shadows of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost…
- The Jill Bennett Show
How a NYC man managed to quit using his fridge!
How a NYC man managed to quit using his fridge! Guest: Josh Spodek - Hosts the award-winning This Sustainable Life podcast, is a four-time TEDx speaker…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Revamping long-term care, starting with the location!
We've talked alot about revamping long-term care homes, but what about changing their locations? Guest: Dan Levitt - CEO, Kin Village Learn more about your ad…
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January 27, 2023: Sharing customer data without consent, Sending tanks to Ukraine, & Tipping culture!
On today's show: Canada’s privacy commissioner finds Home Depot shared customer data with Meta without consent. Canada will send Ukraine 4 Leopard battle…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Analyzing the performance audit report on building permit fees
Office of the Auditor General releases performance audit report on building permit fees. Guest: Jon Stovell - Chair of the Urban Development Institute/Reliance…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 24, 2023: Ticketmaster, Protecting the farm, & Oscar nominations!
On today's show: US Senate questioning Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift presale fiasco. A family is fighting to prevent development on longstanding Surrey, BC…
- The Jill Bennett Show
US Senate questioning Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift presale fiasco
The US Senate is now questioning Ticketmaster over the Taylor Swift presale fiasco. Guest: Eric Alper - Music Publicist and Commentator Learn more about your…