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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 ShowWhere does the BC Taxi Association stand on the recent UBER announcement?
Mohan Kang, the President of the BC Taxi Association has a conversation with Jill about the ongoing ride-sharing ride-hailing fiasco here in B.C. Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe staggering number of wildfires in BC
Kevin Skrepnek is the Chief Fire Information Officer at the BC Wildfire Service, and provides us with an update on the different fires ongoing in the Province…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe end of Greyhound as we knew it draws closer
We connect with Don Chartock the Grants and Community Partnerships Manager Public Transportation Division in Washington. Washington also had a similar…
The Jill Bennett ShowSpeaking with the Mayor of Peachland on wildfires
Mayor Cindy Fortin provides an update on the current state of the wildfire situation in Peachland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowWreck Beach stripping down for a world record
A fundraiser set to take place at Wreck Beach is aiming its sights on the skinny-dipping world record. Judy Williams of the Wreck Beach Preservation Society…
The Jill Bennett ShowRick's Picks! July 22th, 2018
Rick's movie picks of the week! This week's big opening: Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington Rick Forchuk is a movie blogger at RicksPicks.ca Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowAn update on the wildfire situation
Kyla Fraser, the fire information officer with the BC wildfire service, joins the program to provide an update on the forest fire situation. Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowStreamlining climate lawsuits against big oil
The BC Premier has been asked by over 50 organizations for the streamlining of climate lawsuits against big oil. These include indigenous and environmental…
The Jill Bennett ShowNo ride-hailing until 'fall of 2019'
But should we really believe that estimate? One of the people who thinks the answer to that question is no, is Ian Tostenson. Ian is the president of Ride…
The Jill Bennett ShowGuess how much they pay for auto-insurance in Montreal?
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is launching a campaign fighting back against ICBC overcharging for insurance on campers. Kris Sims is the BC director for…
The Jill Bennett ShowCondo prices today compared to four years ago
Condo prices today are at the same prices some houses were four years ago. Randy Ryall's from Royal LePage Sterling Realty shares more. Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell - July 15th, 2018
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe standards for dangerous driving in the wake of Humboldt
Paul Doroshenko represents Acumen Law, and wants to have a conversation on whether we need to lower the standard when it comes to dangerous driving. Recently a…
The Jill Bennett ShowDissecting NATO's Trump turmoil.
NATO survived, but what was the fallout of recent events involving Trump and NATO? Jeffrey Meyers, a University Law Professor at TRU, helps us understand…
The Jill Bennett ShowIs crime getting worse in B.C.?
According to a new poll conducted by Research Co., crime is getting worse for approximately 2 out of 5 British Columbians. Mario Canseco of Research Co. joins…
The Jill Bennett ShowDid you know 12 year olds are allowed in the workplace?
How young is too young for a child to be employed? According to First Call: BC Child and Youth advocacy coalition, many kids aged 12-14 who require parental…
The Jill Bennett ShowRick's Picks! July 15th, 2018
Rick's movie picks of the week! This week's big opening: Skyscraper, starring Dwayne Johnson. Rick Forchuk is a movie blogger at RicksPicks.ca Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe impact of the impending death of Greyhound
Greyhound is announcing an end to almost all of its service in Western Canada. What does this mean for the people up in areas of B.C. where transit and other…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe negative impact of 'helicopter parenting'
Julie Romanowski is an early childhood consultant, and knows a thing or two about parenting, including the controversial subject of helicopter parenting. She…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Philip Morris tobacco case
The Supreme Court has ruled that BC does not need to disclose health records to the cigarette maker. Rob Cunningham is a lawyer with the Cancer Society and…
The Jill Bennett ShowUnseat the politicians who are for the transit tax on gas
Kris Sims is the BC Director for the Taxpayers Federation of Canada. She joins the Jill Bennett show to share her feelings about the transit tax on gas and why…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell - July 8th, 2018
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous…
The Jill Bennett ShowShould Strata be able to impose their will on surrounding streets?
A recent story regarding Strata imposing a ban on kids playing on streets surrounding their buildings has caused quite a stir. Tony Gioventu is the Executive…
The Jill Bennett ShowClosures caused by Fortis destroying businesses
One of these businesses is Cassiar Bakery on Commercial Drive, right next to 1st avenue. The owner, Tracy Huang, says traffic has dwindled so much that they…
The Jill Bennett ShowCannabis agriculture and food production
Lois Jackson is the Mayor of Delta and joins the program to share her thoughts about Marijuana agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett Show'Ghost' house in Richmond causes concern
We've been talked to death about the 'speculation' tax, but one neighborhood in Richmond is wishing it existed in their community with houses being left behind…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! July 8th, 2018
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! The big opening this week: Ant-Man and the Wasp! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowPotential for new depression treatment.
Lisa Kalynchuk is an associate VP at the Vice-President Research offices at the University of Victoria. She presents her work towards new treatment for…
The Jill Bennett ShowNumerous errors in the BCCPA report.
Last week the BC Care Providers Association released a report entitled 'Situation Critical...' in regards to a labour shortage when it comes to senior care in…
The Jill Bennett ShowAre you spending more this summer compared to last?
According to a recent survey conducted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, Canadians are indeed planning to spend more this summer than last…
The Jill Bennett ShowCan I has ridesharing?
The answer still seems to be no. Ridesharing is not yet a thing here on the westcoast, and no one knows when that will change. Ian Tostenson is a spokesperson…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanada Day is property assessment day too!
Michael Geller, an Architect, Planner, and Property Developer, joins the program to talk about July's property assessment day, that just happens to coincide…
The Jill Bennett ShowFree the beer!
Bruce Pardy authored a paper entitled: Protecting the Government from Free Trade: The "Free The Beer" Case at the Supreme Court of Canada. Bruce is a Professor…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! July 1st, 2018
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Seniors care labour shortage
The situation is critical. That is also the title of the new report from the BCCPA. Daniel Fontaine the president of the BCCPA shares his insights on the…
The Jill Bennett ShowProper BBQ drinking etiquette?
When you're out drinking at the backyard BBQ, is it okay to dip your hand into the proverbial cookie jar? The cookie jar filled with beer that is. Mario…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell - June 24th, 2018
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe 21 unspoken truths about Marijuana
Can Marijuana lead to psychosis, lung cancer, even suicide? According to Antoine Kanamugire, a Canadian medical doctor the answer is yes. In his book, the 21…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe effects of separation at the US-Mexico border.
The American Association of Suicidology is incredibly concerned about the effects of the Trump Administrations handling of separation at the US-Mexico border…
The Jill Bennett ShowCan concussions affect gender's differently?
According to new research, it has been suggested that the impact of concussions on teens can differ greatly between male's and female's. To discuss the…
The Jill Bennett ShowDuncan says no to amalgamation
The populace has voted, and they have said no to amalgamate. Mayor Phil Kent joins the program to discuss the result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowIntroducing: 'Creep Off'
A Vancouver non-profit has launched a text-service to track cases of sexual harassment. Stacey Forrester of ' A good night out Vancouver' explains the service…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! June 24th, 2018
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowDo we need randomized ballot order?
Jack Lucas from the University of Calgary shares his thoughts on the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe opponents of BC's housing tax are wrong?!
That's the opinion of one contributor to the Tyee, Rhys Kesselman who joins the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowReferendum on electoral reform supporters and proponents receive $500,000.
That's right, 500,000 to each camp to fund their messages about why their side is right. Dermod Travis from Integrity BC is very opposed to the two messages at…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell - June 17th, 2018
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe evolution of masculinity, or the lack of evolution of masculinity.
All dads are unique in their own way; but rather than celebrating their diversities, men continue to face social pressure to maintain traditional “masculine”…
The Jill Bennett ShowWest Kelowna 'spec tax' meeting.
A meeting was held in Kelowna to talk more about the so called speculation tax, and we are joined by the Mayor of West Kelowna himself to discuss what was…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat proportional representation could mean for you.
The referendum that takes place this Fall could change the entire political landscape in the lower mainland. But, it also may not change anything. Richard…
The Jill Bennett ShowWill BC's housing bubble burst? What then?
Steve Saretsky who is a Vancouver realtor, as well as Author of VanCityCondoGuide, joins the Jill Bennett show to discuss what may happen were the housing…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe mandatory Covenant at TWU
West Coast LEAF welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s judgments, released today, in two cases concerning admissions to a proposed law school at Trinity…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! June 17th, 2018
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowSexual abuse within K-12 in schools
Recent studies are trying to learn more about the prevalance of the sexual abuse of children in the K-12 range by school personnel. Noni Classen is the…
The Jill Bennett ShowA new Arena in Surrey?
Would you check out a concert if they built an arena for it in the city of Surrey? Guest: Moshe Lander, Economics Professor @ Concordia U Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell - June 10th, 2018
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe chronicles of the legalization of pot in Canada
There are a lot of questions still surrounding the legalization of pot, as well as expected, a lot of controversy. To breakdown the pot vote, Kirk Tousaw a…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe big G7 meeting in Quebec
Joining the Jill Bennett show to discuss the much talked about G7 summit in Quebec, is Jeffrey Meyers. Dr. Meyers is a lecturer at thomson rivers law school…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt's Tax Freedom Day today! ...what is it?
Canadian families celebrate Tax Freedom Day on June 10 this year, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual calculations. Tax Freedom Day measures the total…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! June 9th, 2018
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices