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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
January 23, 2023: Scrapping Vancouver's cup fee, Retiring the M&M 'Spokecandies", & Tenants stuck in their apartments!
On today's show: ABC councillor is aiming to have Vancouver's 25-cent single-use cup fee scrapped by summer. M&M's Says Its 'Spokescandies' Are Retiring Amid…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why are some tenants trapped in their rooms in this apartment building?
A powerful nonprofit owns apartments for poor tenants. Why are some tenants trapped in their rooms? Guest: Annette Harings - Lead Attorney for the Tenants…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 20, 2023: Air Canada loses passenger's wheelchair, Domestic rocket launches, & Wine exploring in Mexico!
On today's show: A conversation with Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer. A preliminary review of the $10 FOI fee disclosed mixed findings on fee’s…
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Wine exploring in Mexico? YOU BET!
In the land of tequila, mezcal, and beer, wine consumption/production has traditionally not been a huge part of Mexican life. BUT, enthusiasm and a lot of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 19, 2023: Alec Baldwin charged, Renter's rights, & Rejected personalized license plates!
On today's show: Actor Alec Baldwin and the armourer from the set of ``Rust'' have each been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
ICBC releases their funniest rejected personalized licensed plates from 2022!
ICBC releases their funniest rejected personalized licensed plates from 2022! Guest: Greg Harper - Media Relations Advisor with ICBC Learn more about your ad…
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Rights and reconciliation leads salmon farming transition plan
Brian Kingzett - Executive Director, BC Salmon Farmers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin and the armourer from the set of ``Rust'' have each been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 18, 2023: Granville Street renewal, Travel news, & Air Canada loses passenger's custom wheelchair!
On today's show: Report details plans for long-awaited Granville Street renewal project. The latest travel news & deals with Claire Newell! Air Canada lost her…
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Report details plans for long-awaited Granville Street renewal project
New report details plans for long-awaited Granville Street renewal project Guest: Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC Learn more about your ad choices…
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January 17, 2023: Stanley Park bike lanes, Sasamat Lake, & Revitalizing Chinatown!
On today's show: According to an ABC park board commissioner, a aurprise motion to backtrack on Stanley Park bike lane removal is coming soon. An aging dam is…
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The quest to revitalize Vancouver's Chinatown!
A plan to revitalize Vancouver’s Chinatown went before council today. Guest: Ryan Diaz - MMA Fighter, Owner of DCS Fitness & Martial Arts in Vancouver Learn…
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January 16, 2023: Housing permits, Chinatown vandalism, & Grocery store theft!
On today's show: The province is moving to make the housing permitting process simpler, and therefore get houses built more quickly. City proposes $710K to…
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January 13, 2023: Dog bylaws, Expiry dates, & Flushing sweatpants down the toilet!
On today's show: Vancouver has changed its dog bylaws, should dog owners be concerned? Don't flush sweatpants down the toilet! Do people pay attention to…
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Vancouver has changed its dog bylaws, should dog owners be concerned?
Vancouver has changed its dog bylaws. Animal lawyer Rebeka Breder joins us to answer whether should dog owners be concerned. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal…
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Opening of the New Aunt Leah’s House For Vulnerable Moms and Babies Marks its 35th Anniversary
Opening of the New Aunt Leah’s House For Vulnerable Moms and Babies Marks its 35th Anniversary Guest: Jacqueline Dupuis - Aunt Leah’s Foundation Executive…
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January 12, 2023: Protecting Bc renters, Hiring new Crown Counsel, & Disposing of expired hand sanitizer!
On today's show: New fund will protect thousands of renters in BC. BC taxpayers are facing a hefty bill for the Province to deal with millions of bottles of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC taxpayers facing a hefty bill for the disposal of millions of bottles of expired hand sanitizer
BC taxpayers are facing a hefty bill for the Province to deal with millions of bottles of expired hand sanitizer. Guest: Carson Binda - BC Director, Canadian…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 11, 2023: Recalling Premier Eby, Travel news, & Renaming the 'Brownies'!
On today's show: Petition seeking to recall BC Premier David Eby, calling him a ‘dictator’. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! How people perceive…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A petition is seeking to recall BC Premier David Eby, calling him a ‘dictator’
The recall application claims Bill 36 violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Nuremburg Code. Alleged violations of the latter, a post-World War II…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 10, 2023: Addressing Nexus backlog, Gas stove dangers, & Avalanches!
On today's show: City of Delta protests missing River Road overpass in Massey Tunnel replacement. Canada, US reach workaround deal on Nexus application…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 9, 2023: F-35 fighter jets, Returning to the office, & New supports for nurses!
On today's show: NDP release a statement on the recent F-35 fighter jets announcement. Federal workers in Greater Victoria resisting mandate to return to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
East Vancouver families' vehicles targeted by serial slasher!
An East Van family says their cars are being targeted by a serial slasher. So far, they've had 11 tires slashed since October. Guest: Shannon - tire slashing…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC government announces new supports for nurses!
BC government announces new supports for nurses! Guest: Aman Grewal - BC Nurses Union President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 6, 2023: BC Healthcare, High food prices, & Female-run restaurants!
On today's show: BC is reactivating Emergency Operation Centres in health authorities to ensure patients continue to have hospital care access as respiratory…
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The best female owned/operated restaurants in Vancouver!
Richard Wolak's talking about some Women owned/run Restaurants that have opened within the past few years around Metro Vancouver! Crab Hot Lao 2141 Kingsway…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 5, 2023: Pothole repairs, BC health-care workers, & Russia's call for holiday ceasefire
On today's show: Lane closures planned on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as ‘pothole’ repairs begin BC health-care workers now able to work at multiple facilities…
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Pothole repairs force lane closures on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
Lane closures planned on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as ‘pothole’ repairs begin. Guest: Mike Little - Mayor of the District of North Vancouver Learn more about…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 4, 2023: Real estate assessments, Medication shortages, & Nuisance 911 calls!
On today's show: BC real estate assessments show smaller increases after last summer’s cooling market. Pharmacies are experiencing shortages of adult cold and…
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E-Comm releases top ten nuisance calls of 2022
E-Comm releases top ten nuisance calls of 2022 Guest: Kaila Butler - Communications Manager, E-Comm 911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Pharmacies are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication
Pharmacies are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication. Guest: Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about…
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January 3, 2023: 2023 property assessments, Self-defense law, & Record-breaking immigration!
On today's show: Lower Mainland 2023 Property Assessments in the Mail No charges for home-invasion stabbing death in latest test of self-defense law Canada…
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Chronic offender back in jail after arrest by VPD
A chronic offender is back in jail after being arrested by the VPD. Guest: Sgt. Steve Addison - Media Relations Officer, Vancouver Police Department Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
January 2, 2022: Foreign homebuyer ban, New Year's resolutions, & Clean Up Burnaby!
On today's show: BC Parks Reservation Service will be moving to a 4-month rolling booking window for frontcountry and backcountry reservations. Canada’s ban on…
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What to know about Canada's foreign homebuyer ban
Canada’s ban on foreign homebuyers recently came into effect. Here’s what you need to know! Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Looking ahead to next year's Canadian housing market
Here’s what you can expect if you're planning to buy or sell property in 2023. Guest: Doug Gibson - Real estate agent From Stilhavn Real Estate Services Learn…
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BC Parks Reservation Service moving to a 4-month rolling booking window
As of January 3, 2023, BC Parks Reservation Service will be moving to a 4-month rolling booking window for frontcountry and backcountry reservations. On…
The Jill Bennett ShowDec. 27, 2022 with guest host Bruce Claggett: Travellers stranded in Mexico, public banned from deciding on upgrading/replacing public schools & donors needed now
On today's show: Could there be legal action from the Sunwing passengers stranded in Mexico? Vancouver School Board has banned the public from participating in…
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Flights at Vancouver airport resuming after winter storm chaos
Flights at Vancouver airport resuming after winter storm causes mass flight cancellations. Guest: John Gradek - Prof. Aviation Management, McGill U. Learn more…
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December 22, 2022: Passenger rights, Phasing out group homes, & Fire safety!!!
On today's show: With the weather canceling flights and causing havoc at YVR what rights do you have? Premier David Eby has said he will phase out group homes…
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December 21, 2022: Winter chaos at YVR, Single-use plastics, & BC Science Fair award winner!
On today's show: The impacts of winter at YVR. Canada wide ban on certain single use plastics WestJet flight cancellations from YYZ stranded a man over…
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December 20, 2022: Chaos at YVR, Clearing snow off vehicles, & Kidnapping scams!
On today's show: Heavy snowfall results in chaos at YVR. The importance of clearing snow off vehicles! Virtual Kidnappings Burnaby RCMP is issuing a public…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Removing the Stanley Park bike lane is NOT going to be cheap
Staff estimates removing the Stanley Park bike lane will cost $400K, and will be complete by spring 2023. Guest: Scott Jensen - Vancouver Park Board Chair…
- The Jill Bennett Show
December 19, 2022: Bike store robbery, Winter Driving tips, & Cancelled flights
On today's show: A snowfall warning's been issued once again for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and parts of Vancouver Island. Another day, another bike…
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December 16, 2022: Gas prices, Caring for pets over the holidays, & Checking in on your friends!
On today's show: Gas prices jump nearly 10 CENTS overnight in Metro Vancouver. Veterinarians at a Vancouver animal hospital expect a rush of sick and injured…
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Time for our monthly wine segment!
Time for our monthly wine segment with Tania Tomaszewska! Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - banking lawyer turned wine professional. She is a strategic business…
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December 15, 2022: Public health database vulnerabilities, Overcrowded hospitals, & Porch pirates!
On today's show: Investigation finds security vulnerabilities within BC’s public health database A BC doctor is speaking out over respiratory illness-related…
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December 14, 2022: ICBC rate freeze, Travel news, & Iranian protests!
On today's show: Analysis shows BC’s younger drivers are still being stung under ICBC no-fault system. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Talking tech…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Music for the Winter Solstice comes to Heritage Hall on Main Street
David Pay - Artistic Director for Music on Main Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
December 13, 2022: Opening up the auto insurance sector, Brittney Griner, & Elon Musk
On today's show: Taxpayers Federation calls on BC government to open auto insurance sector to competition Geopolitics, and the repercussions of Brittney…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Tackling anemia one IV at a time
Dr. Adam Davidson is an Emergency Physician at Lions Gate Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of British Columbia Faculty of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
December 12, 2022: ICBC rate freeze, Getting immunized, & Holiday feasts!
On today's show: Richard Zussman reacts to newly announced ICBC rate freeze. The importance of immunization against preventable diseases. Discussing everything…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Maintaining your nutrition during the holidays!
Maintaining your nutrition during the holidays! Guest: Alyssa Bauman - holistic nutritionist nourished.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Richard Zussman reacts to newly announced ICBC rate freeze
Richard Zussman reacts to newly announced ICBC rate freeze. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Journalist based at the legislature Learn more about your ad…
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Festive holiday dining experiences in Vancouver!
Richard Wolak joins us to share some of his top festive holiday dining experiences in Vancouver! Holiday Afternoon tea at Notch 8 Restaurant Shaughnessy…
The Jill Bennett ShowDec. 9, 2022 -- with guest host Bruce Claggett: A look into the flu situation, Surrey Central Campus gets a new medical school & Troubles in the new car industry
On today's show: B.C. public health officer pledges weekly update after flu deaths of 6 kids, teens How will the SFU Medical School impact business and…
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December 8th, 2022: Is no parking no problem?, Vancouver restaurant has $40K of Whisky seized - settles with province & Mental health services are not easy to access.
On the show today: Saanich, B.C. townhouse complex with no parking spaces gets the green light Julian West - Founder of Urban Thrive Developments Canada is a…
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B.C. restaurant that had $40K of whisky seized in ‘prohibition-style raid’ settles with province
Eric & Allura Fergie - Co-owners, Fets Whisky Kitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
December 7th, 2022: B.C. Premier David Eby swears in new cabinet, Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate to 4.25% & Federal government awarded RCMP contract to firm with ties to China
On the show today: B.C. Premier David Eby swears in new cabinet Richard Zussman - Global News Journalist based at the legislature Travel Best Bets with Claire…
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2023 Vancouver International Auto Show cancelled
Blair Qualey - President, and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices