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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 ShowFull show: Vaccination proof, COVID-19 tax, & Child care!
On today's show: BC becomes third province to require proof of vaccination O’Toole to allow safe injection sites Is there a better model for child care? We’re…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Mask mandate, Back-to-school plans, & RIP Charlie Watts
On today's show: Masks to be required in BC classrooms Reviewing data of COVID-19 transmission in Surrey schools Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts dead at…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: US border restrictions, Stanley Park coyotes, & LTC homes!
On today's show: US extending land border restrictions with Canada Immigration lawyer reacts to border closure extension What's the best solution to the…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Massey Tunnel replacement, Afghan refugees, & Valemount Village!
On today's show: New tunnel set to replace aging Massey tunnel Afghan refugees pleading for Canada to protect their families Delta mayor reacts to Massey…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Wildfire coverage, Jagmeet Singh, & Mandatory masks/vaccines
On today's show: Should the military be brought in to help in wildfire situation? Coquihalla closure causes overwhelming traffic through Princeton Checking in…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Wildfire evacuations, Federal election, & Coyotes!
On today's show: What’s it like to be evacuated as a person with a disability? Day 1 of election campaigning begins! Update on Wildfires in the Central…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Air quality advisory, Taliban presence, & Mandatory vaccines
On today's show: Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver Logan Lake residents flee to Chilliwack due to wildfires Growing Taliban presence creating…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Changing careers, Sniffing out COVID, & New vaccination rules!
On today's show: How to successfully change careers later in life Using canine scent detection to find COVID-19! Reactions are rolling in to BC's new…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Man in ICU, Sex assaults, & Michael Spavor sentenced!
On today's show: The tragic story of a man currently in ICU from COVID-19 Michael Spavor sentenced to 11 years in Chinese prison What's behind the dramatic…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: UBC masks/vaccine requirements, Residential schools, & Border re-openings
On today's show: UBC faculty say they want vaccines & masks on campus The Resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Investigation launched at former BC…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Border re-openings, Climate change, & Water safety
On today's show: Vehicles are lining up at the border as restrictions ease UN says climate change spiraling out of control The search for DB Cooper artifacts!…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Wildfires, Border troubles, & Signs of drowning!
On today's show: Strong winds quickly accelerate White Rock lake wildfire BC wildfire crews urging people to follow evacuation orders What's happening at the…
The Jill Bennett ShowGuest: BC economic growth, Fixing long-term care, & School!
On today's show: Forecasting provincial economic growth in 2021 Large amounts of salmon habitat lost in Lower Fraser region Raising concerns about school…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Signing bonuses, Border restricitons, & Lemonade!
On today's show: Desperate employers dangle signing bonuses to lure in workers Translink on new app predicting empty seats Experts say kids are at risk as…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Mandatory vaccines, Outdoor etiquette, & Alleged racism caught on camera
On today's show: Video shows couple yelling at grandmothers & kids in Surrey park New poll shows mixed reviews for John Horgan Making vaccines mandatory for…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Granville street, Job interviews, & Smoke in Vancouver!
On today's show: Vancouver’s Granville street goes car-free! Why the video job interview is here to stay West Kelowna man survives second assassination attempt…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Delta variant, Online hate, & Best books of July 2021!
On today's show: Delta variant driving 4th wave in Canada Government extends COVID-19 benefits and business supports Surrey city council rejects inclusive…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Restrictions in Central Okanagan, Heat dome injuries, & Racoons!
On today's show: What to expect from COVID in the fall New restrictions announced in Central Okanagan Experts call on BC to investigate 'heat dome'…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Heat wave, Distracted driving, & Shoreline garbage cleanup!
On today's show: BC temperatures rising again! BC Court of Appeal ruling clarifies distracted driving laws Medical Health Officers provide info about heat…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Staff shortages, Mandatory vacations, & 2021 Vancouver Queer Film Festival!
On today's show: How are Restaurant Staff Shortages affecting tourist destinations? Should businesses require vacations? This hospitality worker left her…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Restaurant staffing issues, Pickup trucks, & LTC homes
On today's show: Is CERB behind restaurant staffing issues? Pickup trucks are plaguing Canadian streets Poll shows significant change is needed to LTC homes BC…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Bicycle theft, Vancouver symphony orchestra, & Dog training!
On today's show: BC minimum employment age raised to 16! Why is bicycle theft so rampant in Vancouver Passenger ferry between Point Roberts & Bellingham to be…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Church vandalism, Saving 500 ostriches, & Honouring Alex Trebek!
On today's show: There's been a spike in vandalism at city churches The fight to save 500 ostriches on a BC farm Honouring the life and legacy of Alex Trebek!…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: BC wildfires, Gun buyback program, & Dog attack
On today's show: Breaking the the current wildfire situation in BC How do gun enthusiasts feel about the federal buyback? Woman launches online campaign after…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Wildfire evacuations, Heatwave deaths, & Gun buyback!
On today's show: Osoyoos is under evacuation order due to wildfires Vancouver Park Board's plans to help Seniors during Vancouver heatwave Vancouver police…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: LTC rules lifted, Wild salmon, & SPCA adoption!
On today's show: COVID rules lifted at LTC homes! BC restaurants remove wild salmon from their menus Canada to allow fully vaccinated American travellers! BC…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: BC overdose crisis, Cross-border travel, & Working from home!
On today's show: Tackling BC's overdose crisis Will allowing cruise ships in Canadian ports be enough to save Gastown? When will Canadians be able to visit the…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Vancouver drug supply, Food marketing, & Coyotes vs. humans!
On today's show: Councillor Jean Swanson distributes free drugs in Vancouver Is handing out free drugs appropriate action by an elected city official? Is it…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Quebec vaccine passports, Housing affordability, & Ambulance services!
On today's show: Quebec to implement COVID vaccine passport system Examining the supply side of housing affordability What's the state of Canada's financial…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Mixing vaccines, Space travel, & Road trips!
On today's show: Science expert discusses WHO's comments on mixing vaccines How will 3D-printed guns affect responsible gun owners? Making a case for returning…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: LTC homes, Pfizer booster shot, & Giving blood!
On today's show: Erin O'Toole struggling to gain momentum in the polls LTC homes opening to fully vaccinated visitors! Pfizer is developing a booster shot…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: LTC homes, Surrey-Langley Skytrain, & Vaccines!
On today's show: BC LTC homes will open to fully vaccinated visitors! Trudeau announces Surrey-Langley skytrain! No charges laid in fatal Vancouver car crash…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Reopening BC, Gender pay gap, & Tokyo Olympics!
On today's show: The animals need your help! WHO says we might be reopening BC too early New bill hopes to eliminate the gender pay gap Local steeplechaser…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Governor General, Clean energy, & COVID Lambda variant
On today's show: We have a new Governor General! Recent study shows employment impacts of COVID-19 in BC highly unequal Providing energy for a clean future…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Border rules, Phase 3 concerns, & Olympic basketball!
On today's show: Border now open for vaccinated Canadians! What do today’s border changes mean for Point Roberts? Are there any lingering concerns about phase…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Wildfires, Reopening BC, & Performance-enhancing drugs
On today's show: The latest on the Kamloops wildfire and evacuations Concerns about phase 3 of reopening BC Is pot really a performance-enhancing substance?…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Phase 3, Lytton wildfire, & First responders!
On today's show: What we need to know about phase 3! Does PM Trudeau's shaved face indicate a federal election? Update on wildfire in Lytton & surrounding…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: BC emergency services, Heat wave dangers, & Stand-up comedy!
On today's show: BC emergency services strained by heat-related calls Understanding the dangers of heat stroke It's no joke! Yuk Yuk's is returning to…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Speed enforcement, Heat waves impacting cities, & BC's reopening plan!
On today's show: Poll shows growing support for Automated Speed Enforcement How does heat impact our cities? How is the retail sector going to handle BC's…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Vancouver park board, Exercising in the heat, & Canadian Olympians!
On today's show: Vancouver park board called into question The future of masks in our day-to-day life New poll shows NDP approval rating is slipping How to…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: PNE ampitheatre, Stanley Cup finals, & Bunny café
On today's show: Massive outdoor ampitheatre coming to the PNE! This local Olympian is ready to compete! The Habs are going to the Stanley Cup finals! Beware…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Delta variant, Windows 11, & BC Ferries!
On today's show: "Delta Watch" with science guy Jason Tetro! RCMP end protest at NS/NB border Eviction Bans Have Helped Stop the Spread of COVID The newest…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: BC's cruise industry, Lumber prices, & Sports betting!
On today's show: BC's cruise industry is eagerly seeking a plan Lumber prices finally fall back down to earth Fire ban for coastal BC begins this week Don't…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Point Roberts, Lifting restrictions, & NBA players
On today's show: Point Roberts’ only grocery store may be forced to close Canadians wary about lifting restrictions too soon Study shows BC schools are…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Rising food costs, Abbotsford airshow, & Anti-police incidents
On today's show: New border reguations! Rising Food costs The Abbotsford International Airshow returns! One-on-one with Lawrie McFarlane Is Vancouver seeing an…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Cyber security, Border closer, & Renovation permits!
On today's show: Are we paying enough attention to our cyber security in 2021? Border closure extended to July 21 BC is remaining consistent with vaccine…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: School reopening plans, Housing affordability, & Scrapping honour programs
On today's show: BC announces school re-opening plans for September! Creator of the BC School COVID Tracker Facebook page responds to the school re-opening…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Duty-free stores, Restaurant staff shortages, & the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra!
On today's show: Duty-free stores have been hit HARD BC's restaurant sector facing major staff shortages Why are accessibility features being taken away…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Residential parking, Border restrictions, & Love letters to home sellers!
On today's show: Vancouver proposes residential parking tax Taking steps to end Canada/US border restrictions BC promoting access to nature Mountaineering club…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Phase 2 reopening, Climate parking program, & Walmart pilot project!
On today's show: What does Phase 2 mean for you? First look at "Climate Emergency Parking Program" How do business owners feel about the BC reopening plan? BC…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: AI facial recognition, Rehiring in restaurants, & Squamish logging moratorium
On today's show: Watchdog says RCMP broke the law with AI facial recognition Re-hiring is FINALLY on the table for more restaurants Vaccinated Canadians can…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Ending quarantine, Vaccine lottery, & Residential school story!
On today's show: Ending hotel quarantine one vaccine at a time! Manitoba launches $2M vaccine lottery How one woman narrowly avoided residential school Fully…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Road tolls, Bill C-10 vs. our freedom, & Travel restrictions!
On today's show: City investigating possibility of road tolls Trudeau condemns London tragedy Law professor says Bill C-10 is threatening our freedom of…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: 2nd doses, Apple updates, & BC tourism!
On today's show: BC pharmacies getting supply of AstraZeneca 2nd doses Here's what's new in the Apple tech sector! Stephanie Cadieux says it’s time to act on…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Changing street names, Statue proposal, & Airbnb party ban!
On today's show: Vancouver mayor looks to change street named after colonial BC politician Proposed Vancouver statue draws mixed reactions What goes into…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Paramedic resources, Residential schools, & Sea-To-Sky Gondola!
On today's show: Ambulance Union calling for more paramedics & resources Taking overdue action for all the children forced to go to residential schools The…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Mixing vaccines, Reopening the border, & Minimum wage!
On today's show: Examining the science behind mixing vaccines What is Jab Fest 2021? Playland set to reopen on June 11th! Creating a science-based plan for…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Residential school discovery, Public washrooms, & Summer jobs!
On today's show: Trudeau vows action after bodies discovered at former residential school site Making the case for more public washrooms in train stations NDP…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: Reopening BC, ICBC test case, & Translink ridership!
On today's show: What BC's reopening plan means for Whistler & Big White? North Shore man a test case in new ICBC insurance model CTF highlights why taxpayers…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull show: BC's reopening plan, Meat prices, & BC hug day!
On today's show: Exploring the finer details of BC's reopening plan Ucluelet mayor reacts to BC reopening plan Meat prices heating up in Canada! Dr. Bonnie…