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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
Those living in tents along Hastings street have been warned to move along
City of Vancouver staff to start removing tents along East Hastings Street. Those living in tents and other makeshift structures on Vancouver's Hastings Street…
- The Jill Bennett Show
August 8, 2022: Granville machete attack, RCMP spyware, & Townhome project changes!
On today's show: Machete attack leaves many questioning the state of crime in Vancouver Federal privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne has told a parliamentary…
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Jill with Ann Cavoukian
Federal privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne has told a parliamentary committee his office learned about the RCMP's use of spyware through the media. Guest…
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Jill with Nolan Marhsall
Machete attack makes people question the safety of Downtown Vancouver. Guest: Nolan Marshall - President & CEO, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement…
- The Jill Bennett Show
August 5, 2022: John Coupar, Wheelchair users at music festival, & Abbotsford Air Show!
On today's show: John Coupar steps down as NPA Mayoral Candidate The struggle of being a wheelchair user at a music festival Abbotsford Air Show takes to the…
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One-on-one with a real life test pilot!
Abbotsford Air Show takes to the skies starting today! Guest: Andrew Soundy - Lockheed Martin F-35 Chief Test Pilot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The struggle of being a wheelchair user at a music festival
The struggle of being a wheelchair user at a music festival. Guest: Mitchell Garrett - Wheelchair user who has attended tons of music festivals including…
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John Coupar steps down as NPA Mayoral Candidate
John Coupar steps down as NPA Mayoral Candidate Guest: George Affleck - Political analyst, podcaster unspunpodcast.com and Fill-in Host on CKNW, Former NPA…
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Making the most out of farmer's markets!
Peak Farmers market season is here! Holistic Nutritionist Alyssa Bauman joins us to share some tips on how to make the most out of them! Guest: Alyssa Bauman -…
- The Jill Bennett Show
August 4, 2022: Adrian Dix, War-torn Ukraine, & Getting tough on crime!
On today's show: One-on-one with Health Minister Adrian Dix A powerful story about a war-torn Ukrainian family Is it time to get tougher on crime? Making the…
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A powerful story about a war-torn Ukrainian family
War Torn Ukrainian Family - a daughter here, parents there - months of news gathering shows a story of strife and horror. Guest: Catherine Garrett - Global BC…
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One-on-one with BC Health Minister Adrian Dix
Guest host Jody Vance has a one-on-one conversation with BC Health Minister Adrian Dix. Guest: Adrian Dix - B.C.’s Health Minister Learn more about your ad…
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August 3, 2022: Travel news, Reporting crimes, & Vancouver Mayoral race!
On today's show: Travel news with Claire Newell Highlighting the importance of reporting crime, even as an anonymous tipster. Discussing the Mayoral race in…
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August 2, 2022: Healthcare in BC, Vaccinating kids under 5, & Al-Qaida
On today's show: Healthcare is collapsing in BC Here's why the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that no condom meant no consent BC to begin vaccinating kids under…
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August 1, 2022: Getting things done in POCO, Finding a doctor, Stanley Park bike lanes!
On today's show: Things are getting DONE in Port Coquitlam. What are they doing differently? Elderly Couple desperate for family doctor Body shaming in the…
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Bike Lanes are HURTING BUSINESSES!
Earlier on the Mike Smyth Show we heard from Paul Runnals, Partner and Senior VP of Creative and Production at Brand Live about his concerns with the future of…
The Jill Bennett ShowJuly 28, 2022: Water safety, "Big Oil" lawsuit, & Body shaming!
On today's show: How to stay safe in unsupervised waters Battle of the Borders! City of Vancouver launches lawsuit against "Big Oil" Longtime broadcaster…
The Jill Bennett ShowJuly 27, 2022: Controversial housing project, & National home prices!
On today's show: Helping the homeless find safe shelter National home prices see steady rise despite interest rate hikes City Council approves controversial…
The Jill Bennett ShowJuly 26, 2022: Beating the heat, Jake Virtanen found not guilty, & Social media!
On today's show: Tips for beating the summer heat! Former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault Social media has become the new…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Violent shooters, Monkeypox, & Finding medical help
On today's show: Diving into the psyche of violent shooters Monkeypox is declared a Global Health Emergency The struggle to get medical help is real Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Hockey sexual assault accusation, Crowded waiting rooms, & Lifeguard shortages
On today's show: 2003 World Junior Hockey players accused of group sexual assault. BC man on trial for murder escapes POCO facility. Patient dies after being…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Homebuyer consumer protection, Fighting 'Big Oil', & Avoiding heatstroke!
On today's show: BC enhances consumer protection for homebuyers Vancouver council agrees to spend up to $660,000 to fight 'Big Oil' The best ways to avoid heat…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Vacancy tax expansion, VPB racism accusations, & New Surrey Mayor candidate!
On today's show: BC is expanding its speculation and vacancy tax VPB employee accuses board of workplace harassment and racism Vancouver Police seeking…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: David Eby, Yaletown homicide update, & Trudeau in random places
On today's show: Attorney General David Eby to run in race to become next BC premier How Hockey Canada used registration fees to cover sexual-assault claims…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Surrey mayoral race, Stanley Park bike lanes, & Environmental donations!
On today's show: Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal enters race to become Surrey’s next mayor Continuing the conversation on Stanley Park bike lanes Vancouver councillor…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: COVID testing, Lytton wildfire, & Gardening tips!
On today's show: Random COVID testing returns to Canadian airports. Will we see delays like before? Wildfire near Lytton, BC quickly growing in size BC Court…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Stanley Park mobility, Moderna vaccine, & Michelin stars!
On today's show: Interim report on Stanley Park mobility study set to be released Monday Health Canada authorizes Moderna vaccine in children aged 6 months to…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Vancouver building projects, Interest rate hike, & The rise in crime
On today's show: Travel news with Claire Newell! Looking at some major projects coming to Vancouver Looking at the housing market amidst an interest rate hike…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Premier meetings, Beach logs, & New West
On todays show: Premiers enter final day of summer meetings in Victoria Vancouver wants its beloved beach logs back, but officials are wary New Westminster to…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Health care, Renaming streets, & Translink pet policy!
On today's show: Calling for more federal support for health care City renames street to Lekwungen word for "Truth" Investing in early learning and child care…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Rogers is down, $10 a day childcare, & COVID booster shots!
On today's show: Rogers communications knocked out nation-wide One-year anniversary of $10 a day childcare in BC Microbiologist reacts to BC's immunization…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: No-fault insurance, Damaged Ladner pride flag, & Boris Johnson resigns!
On today's show: BC man launches legal challenge against ICBC’s no-fault insurance Pride Flag Damaged in Ladner Pandemic recommendations for long-term care…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Burnt-out nurses, Traffic tickets, & Living with bipolar disorder!
On today's show: Jobs/Innovation Minister Ravi Kahlon endorses David Eby for BC premier Burnt-out Canadian nurses are leaving to find better opportunities…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Animal safety, Mass shootings, & Minimum wage policies!
On today's show: Improving animal safety on airplanes Why are we seeing more biker related shootings? Pressure is growing for the federal government to cancel…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Hurt by inflation, 2030 BC Olympic bid, & Renting FOREVER!
On today's show: Inflation is hurting both businesses AND consumers! Learning more about the brothers in botched BC bank robbery Poll shows growing support for…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show: A world without internet, Randy Bachman reunites with guitar after 45 years & Breweries thriving in B.C.
On today's show: E-Comm dispatchers may be forced to work overtime Canada Day weekend due to staff shortages A world without an internet connection Randy…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show: Air Canada reducing flights, ArriveCan here to stay? & Transport 2050
On the show today: Martin Firestone - President of Travel Secure Inc and Travel Insurance Expert Bryan Passifume - Parliamentary Bureau Reporter, National Post…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show: Saanich bank robbery, Settlement reached with Purdue Pharma & TransLink to promote a Car-Free Summer
On the show today: Fred Haynes - Mayor of Saanich Claire Newell - President & Founder Travel Best Bets Sheila Malcolmson - Minister of Mental Health and…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show with guest host Bruce Claggett: John Horgan stepping down, Interest rates in the real estate market & Netflix stumbling
On today's show: Interest rates send shivers through B.C. real estate market Why HBO Max and Disney+ are thriving as Netflix stumbles Ottawa losing about…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show with guest host Bruce Claggett: North Shore Rescue busy weekend, Special weather advisory & New B.C. sales tax rules
On today's show: North Shore Rescue busy weekend How did the paramedics do during the special weather advisory? Customs officer union demands more hires as…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 24th, 2022: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Preparing for Summer weather & are paramedics ready for the heat?
On today's show: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade ruling in landmark decision for abortion Canada's new low-cost airline now letting passengers fly…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 23rd, 2022 with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: How Vancouver is preparing for this weekend's heat, How trees can be used for cooling & a new change for Amazon's Alexa
On today's show: How is the City of Vancouver preparing for the first heat wave of the summer? How can trees and parks be used for cooling? Survey: Support…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show: Save Old Growth back at it, Broadway plan & Loads of reaction on Horgan's pause of RBCM rebuild
On the show today: Ben - Supporter of Save Old Growth Adam Olsen - BC Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Frances Bula - Globe and Mail Urban Issues…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 21st, 2022 with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Land in Surrey needs to stay for agriculture use, learn how to outsmart the heat & Cineplex introduces online booking fee
On today's show: Surrey and the Lower Mainland need federal land in Campbell Heights to stay agricultural: Councillor Linda Annis Hydro bills are coming in…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 20th, 2022 with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Federal government ban on single-use plastics, VPD investigate string of violent weekend attacks & BC SPCA offers 50% off cat adoptions
On today's show: Federal government commits to ban single-use plastics VPD dealing with more violent attacks throughout Vancouver Concrete strike to stall…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 16, 2022: Gas prices, Working from home, & New West free parking!
On today's show: We can expect gasoline price volatility for the rest of summer. Employees express their thoughts on working from home vs. the office. New…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 15th, 2022: Cullen money laundering public inquiry!
On today's show: Global investigative journalist reacts to the Cullen money laundering report. Money laundering inquiry finds ‘no evidence’ of political…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 14th, 2022: Canada poised to lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for planes and trains, 2030 games hosting concept revealed & Sea to Sky transit workers back to work
On today's show: Canada to lift vaccine mandate for some travelers The need for more blood donors Sea to Sky transit workers headed back to work 2030 games…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 13th, 2022: Save Old Growth protest blocks Massey Tunnel, Animal treatment concerns over Langley rodeo & Graffiti removal pilot project begins in Chinatown
On today's show: The Save the Old Growth protest blocks Massey Tunnel during morning commute Google maps keeps leading people to the wrong address for one…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 10, 2022: COVID testing for air travellers, BC speed limits, & Ground beef!
On today's show: US to drop COVID-19 testing for inbound international air travellers New poll shows British Columbians would reduce speed limits Trade workers…
The Jill Bennett ShowJune 9, 2022: Atmospheric river, BC Liberals name change, & Naramata Inn!
On today's show: Here's what you need to know about BC's atmospheric river BC Liberals considering a name change. Will this make an impact at the polls?…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show with guest host Jody Vance: Graffiti explosion Vancouver, Fighting against hate & Social media behaviour
On today's show: Graffiti explosion in the City of Vancouver Fighting hate requires a better strategy When to post on social media? Pivot from pandemic eating…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Heat dome review, BC flood watches, & Supporting students!
On today's show: Heat dome review calls for more coordinated response BC Liberal response to Heat Dome Report Where are flood watches remaining in BC?…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show: E-scooters, Elevator outage & Transit investments
On today's show: Vancouver to mull e-scooter micro-mobility pilot Elevator outage at Stadium-Chinatown Transit investments in Surrey should at least match…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Random attacks, Possible flooding, & English Bay barge
On today's show: Random attacks continue to plague the city of Vancouver. Terrace, BC prepares for possible flooding. Delta City Councillor Lois Jackson…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show: Telus Health's services under review, Random stabbing in East Vancouver & Longest transit strike in B.C. history
On today's show: Telus Health's services under review after allegations of two-tiered medical care Men criminally charged after several random attacks in East…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Tim Hortons, Drug possession, & Rocking out!
On today's show: Tim Hortons mobile ordering app collected vast amounts of customer data BC removes criminal penalties for possession of some hard drugs How do…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Handgun ban, Skytrain issues, & Super-pigs!
On today's show: Jill rants about Trudeau's handgun ban! PLUS your calls! Yukon's reaction to the new handgun ban. BC Rapid Transit Company crews working on…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Vancouver vandalism, Dog-friendly patios, & Fraser River pollution!
On today's show: Vandalism forcing Vancouver business owner to pay out of pocket Should BC allow dog-friendly patios this summer? Social media account…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Show with guest host Bruce Claggett: Municipal Integrity Commission, Economic uncertainty & Talking to kids about Texas
On today's show: Municipal Integrity Commission Economic uncertainty changing your retirement plans? Talking to your kids about Texas Learn more about your ad…