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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 ShowComplications with family law during COVID-19
Will divorces be on the rise among other issues caused by problems in the home? We touch base with Stuart Zukerman, a Lawyer with Zukerman Law. Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe psychology behind mandating that people stay home
Azim Shariff is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at UBC. He walks us through the psychological impact of staying at home. Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowAn Employment Lawyer answers CERB questions
We welcome Lior Samfiru, host of the Employment Law Show on CKNW, to answer some questions related to CERB. Lior is an Employment Lawyer, partner at Samfiru…
The Jill Bennett ShowWednesday is now 'National Takeout Day'
Canadians are being asked to support local takeout restaurants on Wednesday's. We chat about this initiative with Ian Tostenson, CEO, B.C. Restaurant and Food…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 14th, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowThe fate of concerts in the foreseeable future
There were some huge events scheduled for this year when it came to the music scene. The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, to just name a…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow the situation in Italy has evolved
We touch base with Eric Reguly, Globe and Mail European Bureau Chief, about how the situation in Italy has evolved, and where it's at today. Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowCalls for PPE and more at a Mission prison
Sav Bains is a Regional Director for Health Services for Correctional Services Canada who explains the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow is distance education going?
Many schools are instituting an at home distance education program. How is this going? We touch base with West Van High School Teacher, Jessica Selzer. Learn…
The Jill Bennett ShowKids are spending more time online, how to keep them safe?
With so many scams going on, and kids spending more time online, what are the best way to protect your kids? Linda Annis joins us, she is Executive Director…
The Jill Bennett ShowA conversation with the Mayor of Alert Bay, recovering from COVID-19
Mayor Dennis Buchanan tells us about his recovery process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowBC Ferries rescinds layoff notices
BC Ferries is no longer going to be laying off approximately 1,400 employees. We chat with BC Ferries president, Mark Collins. Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowTransLink is losing a lot of money, and asking for support
Where does TransLink go from here, and what of the Surrey/Langley SkyTrain? Richard Zussman has the details. Global BC Online Reporter at the BC Legislature…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 13th, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowCritical shortage of health supplies worry some workers
Jennifer Lyle is the CEO of SafeCare BC. Many healthcare workers are still concerned about supplies. We chat with Jennifer about this. Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowAnalysis of BC's latest COVID-19 numbers
We bring in Jason Tetro, host of the Super Awesome Science Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowDenmark is about to lift their restrictions
Denmark is slowly going to ease itself out of their lockdown rules, cautiously. We chat with Shane Woodford, who is IN Denmark. Freelance Journalist based in…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhy isn't enforcement taking place?
No tickets, no fines, just warnings. We talk more about this with Sarah Leamon, Criminal Lawyer with Sarah Leamon law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowSome hairdressers are advertising on Craigslist
It raises the question, are the rules applied fairly across the board when it comes to business closures? Why are golf courses remaining open? We chat with…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow do cities cope with COVID without running deficits?
We chat with Frances Bula who is an Urban Affairs Contributor with the Globe and Mail. How are cities expected to survive this situation? Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowCity of Vancouver at risk of going bankrupt according to Mayor Stewart
What would this mean for the city, and what does Vancouver have to do to prevent this from happening? We chat with Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung, who is…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 9th, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowPhysical distancing extra challenging for visually impaired
Diane Bergeron is the President of CNIB Guide Dogs who expands on this issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadian National take-out day starts next week!
April 15th is when this initiative is launched. Many restaurants are obviously struggling, so the hope is these restaurants will be supported on this day…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Emergency Pantry Food Box has been launched
What is the Emergency Pantry Food Box, you ask? Philippe Taillefer President, Owner, Canadian Artisan Foods has the details. Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett Show5-million dollar government support for mental health
Jonny Morris is the Chief Executive of CMHA BC who expands on this initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowA quarantine conflict resolution service has been launched
Roommates, family members, neighbours. These are all relationships where conflict may be popping up during this time. Sharon Sutherland, Director of Strategic…
The Jill Bennett ShowCool initiative for seniors experiencing loneliness
Josie Gair is a teacher in Victoria, and she has created a Seniors Friendly Call List so seniors in her community can have some friendly conversation during…
The Jill Bennett ShowDelta Mayor wants Deas Island and Boundary Bay Park closed
As people still congregate in public spaces, Mayor of Delta George Harvie wants more to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowRental support portal now active
You are now able to apply for rental support from the Province. We chat with David Hendry, Steering Member with the Vancouver Tenants Union. Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowBreaking down federal and provincial announcements
We turn to Global BC Online Reporter at the BC Legislature, Richard Zussman, to recap Provincial and Federal announcements regarding COVID-19. Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanada could be heading to an upward of 11,000 COVID-19 deaths
A conversation with Daniel Coombs, UBC Professor with expertise mathematical models of pandemic growth and control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 8th, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowThe impact of COVID-19 on your dreams
Is COVID-19 causing people to have more vivid dreams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowCOVID-19 and strata corporations
Claire Allen spoke with Veronica Franco, a partner with Clark Wilson LLP, and Maris Holmes, an associate lawyer with Clark Wilson LLP about the…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver Giants player cannot return home to family
We chat with Milos Roman, Vancouver Giants Player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowProvincial Parks in BC closed
We chat with George Heyman on the closure of Provincial Parks in BC. George Heyman is BC Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe purchase of guns on the rise during COVID-19
What is prompting this surge? We chat with Noah Schwartz PhD Candidate in Political Science at Carleton University. His research focuses on firearms policy and…
The Jill Bennett ShowChecking in on seniors during COVID-19
How are Seniors doing during the pandemic? We chat with Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowSanders drops out of presidential race
Why is voting still happening during this pandemic? We chat with Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat is it like to go through COVID-19? We talk to someone who has recovered
You know Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law, a frequent guest on CKNW Radio. She tested positive for COVID-19 over three weeks ago, and now has recovered. She…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow the government is helping students through this time
We chat with Jasdeep Gill, Vice President External Relations, Simon Fraser Student Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowAre we undervaluing our healthcare workers?
Hospital workers are reportedly getting paid less now than they were during the SARS outbreaks. We chat with Jennifer Whiteside, Secretary Business Manager…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 7th, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowWorried about symptoms? It might be allergies or hay fever
If you're feeling sniffly or like you might have symptoms, there's a good chance it's NOT COVID-19, here's how to tell the difference between COVID and Hay…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe impact COVID-19 is having on the real estate market
For more we turn to John Carlson, with 2 Percent West Coast Realty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHeiltsuk Nation worried about people violating travel ban
Bella Bella is now fearing an outbreak. We speak to Chief Councillor, Marilyn Slett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHunting and wild game permits are on the rise
During COVID-19, wild game and hunting permits are on the rise. We chat with Jesse Zemen, BC Wildlife Federation Spokesman. Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowA couple in North Cowichan angers the community
We chat with the Mayor of the District Municipality of North Cowichan Al Siebring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowShould we consider closing BC's Provincial border?
Considering the fact that BC seems to be mitigating COVID-19 better than our neighbours, some have raised the idea of closing our Provincial border. We chat…
The Jill Bennett ShowStanley Park is going car-free starting tomorrow
What prompted this decision, and what do officials hope to achieve with it? We chat with Howard Normann, Director of Parks at the Vancouver Park Board Learn…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 6th, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowA debrief of the latest COVID-19 numbers in BC
We turn to Jason Tetro, host of the Super Awesome Science Show, for a debrief and a Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowMigrant workers at risk during pandemic
Advocates for migrant workers are suggesting there aren't enough protections in place for them. We chat with Byron Cruz, Member of the Sanctuary Health Learn…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe United States crosses a tragic 10,000 COVID-19 realted deaths
A grim reality South of the border, as they cross the 10,000 death mark. But experts warn; things could get worse. We touch base with Reggie Cecchini, Global…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe psychological impact of COVID-19, according to Canadians
IPSOS conducted a poll on the effect COVID-19 is having psychologically on Canadians. We chat with Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowCERB goes active today, will you be applying?
Referring to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, we chat with Annie Dormuth, Director, Provincial Affairs for Alberta, CFIB (BC Spokesperson was…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 3rd, 2020
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The Jill Bennett ShowCould your pets be at risk for COVID-19?
CKNW Contributor Claire Allen has some valuable information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHow do we make our city more exercise friendly?
During COVID-19, we need to spread apart. Is there a way we can adjust our streets to make them more exercise friendly? We chat with Sandy James, City Planning…