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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
December 6th, 2022: At least one Chinese ‘secret police station’ based in Vancouver, BC Greens call for government to reduce pressure on children’s hospitals & MPs call for grocery CEOs to face questioning over rising food prices
On the show today Richard Kurland - Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Sonia Furstenau - BC Green Party Leader Alistair MacGregor - NDP MP for…
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Judge tosses $60,000 fine against Whistler, B.C. woman who repeatedly fed bears
Rebeka Breder - Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
At least one Chinese ‘secret police station’ based in Vancouver
Richard Kurland - Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
December 5th, 2022: Families urged to get children vaccinated, Is 15 days paid sick leave too much? & Body cameras for VPD
On the show today: Dr. Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Sussanne Skidmore - New President, BC Federation of Labour Colton Fehr -…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Families urged to get children vaccinated before the holidays
Dr. Anna Wolak - Family Physician and Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
December 2, 2022: Snow tires on buses, Catching mice with technology, & Top local restaurants!
On today's show: Bus drivers worry about lack of snow tires, TransLink has no plans to make the switch. Tech expert uses indoor security camera to catch mouse!…
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The best local restaurants offering international cuisine!
I will be talking about some international cuisines featuring these local restaurants that have opened within the past few years. For most of these there are…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane
Vancouver park board to vote on removing separated Stanley Park bike lane. Guest: Wally Oppal - lawyer representing Stanley Park’s Prospect Point Bar and Grill…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Bus drivers are expressing concerns to Translink over the lack of snow tires
Bus drivers are worrying about the lack of snow tires, but TransLink has no plans to make the switch. Guest: Balbir Mann - President, Unifor Local 111 Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Dec 1, 2022: Firearms ban, $10/day childcare, Expiring lease on Vancouver co-op!
On today's show: Ottawa's effort to ban assault-style firearms is getting plenty of pushback from across the aisle in the House of Commons and from a firearm…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 30, 2022: Snowfall mayhem!, Travel news, & Making toys more accessible!
On today's show: Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Snowfall mayhem delays…
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Delta Mayor George Harvie reacts to last night's snowfall mayhem!
Snowfall mayhem delays Metro Vancouver commuters for hours Tuesday evening. Guest: George Harvie - Mayor of Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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November 28, 2022: Surrey liaison officers, Non-market housing, & Foreign-trained doctors!
On today's show: Should SLO programs be eliminated from BC schools? How will non-market housing create a more affordable city? Will BC’s new foreign-trained…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 25, 2022: BC fiscal update surplus, Undercover police officers, & Book club!
On today's show: BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion Business analyst reacts to BC fiscal update surplus. Supreme Court of Canada providing…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Time for our monthly book club!
Book Warehouse manager Mary-Ann Yazedijan comes on to give us a list of this month's MUST-READS. Fiction: Galatea by Madeline Miller Shrines of Gaiety by Kate…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion
BC fiscal update reveals a surplus of $5.7 billion Guest: Selina Robinson - Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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November 24, 2022: Amanda Todd, Open-net fish farms, & Black Friday shopping!
On today's show: Man who harassed Amanda Todd may not get more jail time, says victim’s mother. Employers who assist with transit costs to receive special…
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Choosing the BEST Christmas tree!
Tips on how to choose the best Christmas tree and how to keep it fresh throughout the season. Guest: Craig Lenske - Tree Lot Manager at Aunt Leah’s Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Employers who assist with transit costs to receive special designation
TransLink has launched a new program that certifies & recognizes employers who subsidize transit passes of their employees. Guest: Kevin Quinn - CEO, Translink…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Man who harassed Amanda Todd may NOT get more jail time
Man who harassed Amanda Todd may not get more jail time, says victim’s mother. Guest: Carol Todd - Mother of Amanda Todd and Founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Debuting our new monthly wine segment!
This is the official debut of our new monthly wine segment! Guest: Tania Tomaszewska - Banking lawyer turned wine professional. Learn more about your ad…
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How are Mr. & Mrs. Claus Preparing for Christmas?
How are Mr. & Mrs. Claus Preparing for Christmas? Guest: Santa & Mrs. Claus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Return of the Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is synonymous with Christmas and now that it is back things feel right again. Eric Chapman talk to Chan-Hon Goh Director of the Goh Ballet…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 23, 2022: Police in Surrey, Creating affordable housing, & Online sextortion
On today's show: Why aren’t the RCMP disclosing the number of police in Surrey? Is the Speculation and Vacancy Tax creating affordable housing? Inflation has…
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November 22, 2022: Leaked report reveals NDP ignored BC Housing mismanagement, Mental health calls, & Bermuda Triangle mystery!
On today's show: Leaked report buried by David Eby reveals NDP ignored serious mismanagement at BC Housing. Should police be responding to mental health calls?…
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How are realtors reacting to the lifting of rental restrictions?
How are realtors reacting to the lifting of rental restrictions? Guest: Aaron Jasper - Realtor at Royal LePage Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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November 18, 2022: Children's pain medication, Protecting our waters, & BC Premier David Eby!
On today's show: Health Canada officials say a large foreign supply of children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and…
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November 21, 2022: Doug McCallum acquitted, Commercial Drive Cafe robbed, & Tackling repeat offenders!
On today's show: Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum acquitted on public mischief charge Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint. BC…
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Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint
Patrons at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive robbed at gunpoint. Guest: Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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November 17, 2022: Universal masking campaign, Pricey vet bills, & Mayor Brad West!
On today's show: Open Letter calling on incoming Premier Eby and Ministers Dix and Whiteside to reinstate universal masking immediately, with a supporting…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Farmers meet with BC Liberal agriculture critic over relief funding
Farmers meet with BC Liberal agriculture critic Ian Paton to discuss slow rollout of relief funding. Guest: David Jennings - farmer based in Merritt Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 16, 2022: New BC Liberal Party name, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Donald Trump!
On today's show: BC Liberal Party set to become BC United. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Donald Trump announces he’s running for president in 2024…
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November 15, 2022: Surrey keeping RCMP, Farmer relief funding, & Rising costs of food!
On today's show: Surrey Council votes to keep RCMP. Farmers slow to receive relief funding from provincial government. Poll shows that the rising cost of food…
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November 14, 2022: Atmospheric river anniversary, Hiking the Trans Canada Trail, & Cross-border shopping!
On today's show: BC farmers mark one-year anniversary of atmospheric river flood. Adventurer Melanie Vogel becomes first woman to complete a…
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November 11, 2022: Struggling veterans, Bats in Port Moody, & Our Fathers' Footsteps
On today's show: Homelessness is one of the many struggles that veterans face. Port Moody hatches bat plan! One-on-one with the author of Our Fathers'…
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November 10, 2022: Surrey Police officers, Airport screeners, & Big White Ski Resort!
On today's show: Surrey Police Officers sign pledge opposing Mayor Brenda Locke’s plan to reinstate RCMP. Comparing the performance of Universal Health Care…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 9, 2022: Social spending report, Travel news, & Uplifting Chinatown!
On today's show: Vancouver Police Department set to present social spending report. The latest travel news with Claire Newell! Sarah Kirby-Yung has tabled a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Ending food waste and saving money in Vancouver
Ending food waste and saving money in Vancouver. Guest: Sarah Soteroff - Good to Go Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vancouver health authority says a shop's cat can't come back
Vancouver health authority says a shop's cat can't come back Guest: Emily Black - master's student at the University of British Columbia who regularly shops at…
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November 8, 2022: Addressing the crime epidemic, Tenants left shivering, & Shop cat banished!
On today's show: Business improvement associations call on local & provincial governments for financial support to address property crime epidemic. Local…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Housing market facing high rates and slowing economy in 2023
Housing market facing high rates and slowing economy in 2023. Guest: Brendon Ogmundson - Chief Economist BC Real Estate Association Learn more about your ad…
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Team of BC students invent life alert for service dogs
BC native part of student team that invented Lassie 2.0 life alert system for service dogs. Guest: Brandon Lindsay - former member of the NAIT biomedical…
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Concerns being raised over Canadian Blood Services paid-plasma contracting
Concerns being raised over Canadian Blood Services paid-plasma contracting. Guest: Usman Mushtaq - Coordinator, BC Health Coalition Learn more about your ad…
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November 7, 2022: Hotel tax, Restoring NEXUS services, & The BEAVER BLOOD MOON!
On today's show: New Hotel tax to support major tourist events An open letter from the business community says that Canada and the United States MUST restore…
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Checking in with professional foodie Richard Wolak!
Professional food lover Richard Wolak joins us to divulge some of his favourite restaurants/food trucks! Here's his list: Local Pizzaiolo Planted Love Truck…
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November 4, 2022: Bright Lights night train cancelled, Airlines launch legal battles, & New Stanley Park bike lanes?
On today's show: Corrosion, damage, & overgrown vegetation are the reasons behind the cancellation of the Stanley Park Bright Nights train. Air Canada &…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 3, 2022: Demolishing viaducts, Ottawa fiscal update, & Pleasing music fans
On today's show: Demolishing viaducts to be on new Vancouver city council agenda. Ottawa’s fiscal update shows inflation will chart Canada’s economic fate. Are…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 2, 2022: Travel news, Halloween mayhem in Delta, & Wait-times for ambulances!
On today's show: The latest in travel news with Clair Newell! Halloween mayhem in Delta results in multiple reports of assaults and injuries. A 70-year-old…
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Every Michelin-Starred restaurant in Vancouver!
Learning more about every Michelin-Starred restaurant in Vancouver! Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor & Publisher at VancouverFoodster.com, Host of the VanFoodster…
- The Jill Bennett Show
November 1, 2022: Rodent poisons, FIFA World Cup, & Supporting Surrey students!
On today's show: James Smith Cree Nation killer’s partner shares story of brutality, survival and hope. Province makes permanent changes to regulations on…
- The Jill Bennett Show
October 31, 2022: Challenging the dog import ban, & Retaining and attracting family doctors!
On today's show: BC's making a seismic shift in it's funding model to retain & attract more family doctors. Animal Justice & Soi Dog Canada Challenge Dog…
- The Jill Bennett Show
5 stabbed in less than an hour as Halloween partygoers flood Vancouver streets
5 stabbed in less than an hour as Halloween partygoers flood Vancouver streets Guest: Stacey Forrester - Good night out Coordinator Learn more about your ad…
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Retaining & attracting more family doctors
BC makes seismic shift in funding model to retain, attract more family doctors. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global News Journalist based at the legislature Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
October 28, 2022: Flood relief plan, Michelin-Starred restaurants, & Premier David Eby!
On today's show: Senate report finds Ottawa should help BC create better flood relief plan. Every Michelin-Starred restaurant in Vancouver! Canada’s top court…
- The Jill Bennett Show
October 27, 2022: Surrey police force, BC power outages, & & 2030 Olympic bid!
On today's show: The Surrey Police Board (SPB) is still moving ahead with plans to transition the city from the RCMP to a new municipal police force, despite…
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October 26, 2022: Canada raises interest rates, Travel news, & Whale found dead
On Today's Show: The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate target by half a percentage point to 3.75 per cent and warned it believes it will have to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
October 25, 2022: RCMP officer death, Strata rules, & BC's most wanted!
On today's show: The death of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby park is resonating with police forces throughout BC. BC strata denies condo sale to family…
- The Jill Bennett Show
October 24, 2022: Handgun freeze, Grocery prices, & Protecting healthcare workers!
On today's show: When will the gun freeze come into effect and will it work? Canada's competition watchdog is launching a study into the grocery industry. 320…
- The Jill Bennett Show
320 protection services officers will support safer workplaces for health-care workers
320 protection services officers will support safer workplaces for health-care workers. Guest: Aman Grewal - BC Nurses Union President Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
When will the gun freeze come into effect and will it work?
When will the gun freeze come into effect and will it work? Guest: Tom Korski - Managing Editor, Blacklock’s Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…