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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 ShowPipeline Protestor's Crossing The Line?
Is halting the pipeline worth getting arrested for? Controversy is surrounding a letter sent out by a Burnaby representative that suggested and even encouraged…
The Jill Bennett ShowBlood Donation Clinic For Your Pet
The Blood Services Department at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley was started as a small, in house donor program in 1996. Donors were called in…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver's 6th Homicide In 2018
A local realtor was gunned down in the upscale area of Kerrisdale recently, marking the 6th homicide thus far early into 2018. Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowNational Pet Adoption Weekend
Pet homelessnses is a huge issue in Canada and there are many animals who need homes. 28,000 homeless pets found homes thanks to PetSmart's initiative last…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell
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. This week: Concierge…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat Keeps Us Together? Breaks Us Apart?
In Love Me True, 27 creative nonfiction writers and 20 poets explore how marriage and committed relationships have challenged, shaped, supported and changed…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Variety Show Of Hearts Telethon Day
The annual event which has brought happiness and wonderful memories to so many lives is on again. Catch the telethon on Global B.C. Guest: Cally Wesson - CEO…
The Jill Bennett ShowParking Meters Announced For Spanish Banks
While residents in Vancouver have gotten used to free parking at Spanish Banks, recently the parks board has announced $3.50 parking meters. Why now after all…
The Jill Bennett ShowMinimum Wage And The Working Poor
Fraser Institute research shows that increasing the minimum wage does not help the working poor—the very people the government is trying to help by increasing…
The Jill Bennett ShowB.C.'s Minimum Wage Hike
The conversation about minimum wage has picked up with the recent announcement of an increase. The conversation on the gender pay-gap also continues. Guest…
The Jill Bennett ShowAnalyzing The Gender Pay Gap
Many people in the work force are not even aware of the existence of the gender pay-gap. Not surprisingly most of these workers are male. We look at potential…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Sharknado 5?
“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 ShowJudah's Story And The Variety Show Of Hearts Telethon
Judah has brain damage, severe chronic lung disease, profound hearing loss, visual impairment, low tone throughout his arms and trunk, high tone in his legs…
The Jill Bennett ShowHealth Warnings On Junk Food?!
The federal government wants to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods with front-of-package warnings on items that contain high levels of…
The Jill Bennett ShowWinter Olympics Coverage: Live From Pyeongchang!
We hear live from Pyeongchang South Korea for some Winter Olympics coverage, including how the opening ceremony went, and the morale of the athletes on the…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell
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. This week: Swoop, and…
The Jill Bennett ShowA New Chapter In BC Liberal Politics
Some analysis on the newly elected B.C. Liberal Leader, Andrew Wilkinson. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Empty Homes Tax. New Liberal Leader. Your Calls.
Jill opens up the phone's as we hear from many passionate Vancouverites and their feelings about property and empty homes taxes as well as the ever-changing…
The Jill Bennett ShowSuperbowl Sunday: No More U.S. Ads In Canada?
A hearing is ongoing with the Supreme Court of Canada and Bell on whether or not we should keep U.S. ads airing in Canada during the Superbowl. Guest: Michael…
The Jill Bennett ShowMoney Laundering And Vancouver's Criminal Underworld
More and more is being uncovered about the deep and dark criminal underworld lurking in our backyards. An investigative reporter shares some of his findings…
The Jill Bennett ShowNew B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Joins The Show
Congratulations to new B.C. Liberal Party Leader Andrew Wilkinson, who joins Jill to outline some of his plans, and take on some of B.C.'s biggest issues…
The Jill Bennett ShowCondominiums And Town Homes In High Demand
2017 saw a huge demand for these properties. With detached properties seeing less demand. Will this continue into 2018? Guest: Steve Saretsky - Realtor at…
The Jill Bennett ShowPower Struggle Between Alberta & B.C. Continues
As B.C. has suggested tightening the reins on bitumen shipments, Alberta has threatened to suspend electricity talks. How much weight does this dispute carry?…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Superbowl Sunday!
“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 ShowEgg Freezing And The Impact Of Aging On Fertility Treatment
Dr. Tallon has recently published a guideline for fertility preservation in reproductively aged women. Guest: Dr. Niamh Tallon - Fertility Doctor and…
The Jill Bennett ShowRent Increases Good For Housing Crisis?
This is what the union of B.C. municipalities beileves could help the housing crisis in the lower mainland. The suggestion is obviously drawing ire from groups…
The Jill Bennett ShowControversy Ahead Of Liberal Leadership Announcement
The Todd Stone campaign has admitted that the fake email membership allegations were true. How is the fallout going to shape the announcement of the next…
The Jill Bennett ShowTrudeau's Nanaimo Town Hall Handful
Did Trudeau come out any worse for wear after getting a little out of character and agitated at a town hall in Nanaimo? Guest: Vassy Kapelos - Global National…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell
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. Guest: Claire Newell-…
The Jill Bennett Show'The Year Of Less.' Do We Have More Than We Need?
The Author of the Book 'The Year Of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a…
The Jill Bennett ShowA Wild Week In Review - Andrew Weaver, Patrick Brown
From Patrick Brown, to Andrew Weaver, Jill takes your calls on your thoughts about this wild week in the news in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowFinal B.C. Liberal Leadership Debate Gets Heated
The Final Debate to decide who would be replacing Christy Clark got a little bit testy at times. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Online Reporter Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowHarassment Allegations Being Accepted As Facts
With the recent storm of allegations in B.C. politics, sending politicians tumbling down like dominoes, has it been fair to everyone involved? Should…
The Jill Bennett ShowB.C.'s Climate Action LNG Contradiction
The Liberal and NDP governments have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet on the other hand, they've continued to fuel the LNG industry. Guest…
The Jill Bennett ShowProposal To Rename Schools In Vancouver
Depending on when in history a school was named and who it was named after, names of schools can be quite a controversial topic. The Chair of the VSB has…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat Is A Levidrome?
A young boy in British Columbia has invented a word! The word is levidrome. What does it mean? And why has it caught people by storm? Guest: Lucky Budd -…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
“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 ShowMaking Translink Fare-Gate's More Accessible
A new system, made right here in BC, hopes to make the Compass fare-gate system more accessible for people with disabilities. Guest: Ashsish Sachdeva -…
The Jill Bennett ShowPotential Future Mayors In Vancouver Are Losing Interest
Many former mayors in Vancouver are not looking to run again. What has caused this startling trend? Guest: Max Cameron - Director. Centre for the Study of…
The Jill Bennett ShowTwo Minutes Till Doomsday?
The Doomsday Clock has moved two minutes closer to midnight. Is there actually any real reason for concern? A National Post Columnist tells us why there isn't…
The Jill Bennett ShowAvalanche Risk On The Rise In BC
Many people tend to brush off the risks associated with avalanches, including ignoring avalanche warnings. An expert on the matter speaks with Jill about why…
The Jill Bennett ShowIs Your Echo Spying On You?
A story broke about a voice recognition program developed by the NSA, and people are concerned that these 'home' devices are listening to your every word…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell
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. Guest: Claire Newell-…
The Jill Bennett ShowSolitary Confinment Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional
The supreme court recently struck down the federal solitary confinement law. Director of Litigation at West Coast LEAF joins the Jill Bennett Show to discuss…
The Jill Bennett ShowMobility Tolls In Vancouver A Solution For Congestion?
Jill opens up the phone lines and gets your thoughts on the ongoing congestion issues in Vancouver, and possible solutions the city can introduce. Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowOpposition To The Vancouver Empty Homes Tax
Some people are upset about the Vacant Homes Tax set to be in place in Vancouver on February 2nd. Guest: Dr. Rainer Borkenhagen Founder Unfair Vancouver Vacant…
The Jill Bennett ShowIs The Housing Crisis Actually About Globalization?
A UBC Professor speaks with Jill about a piece he wrote for TheTyee regarding the ongoing housing crisis in British Columbia. Guest: William E. Rees -…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Opiod Crisis: Seniors Resorting To Street Drugs
The College of Physicians and Surgeons are cracking down on GP prescribing of drugs. Guest: Alan Glasser - Pharmacist and Owner of Mark's Pharmacy Learn more…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
“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 ShowIllegal Ride Hailing In Vancouver
We listen to 'Confessions of an Uber Driver', and Jill discusses some instances of illegal ride hailing that has popped up in Vancouver. Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowAndrew Weaver's LNG Battle
The BC Green Party's Andrew Weaver recently threatened the NDP over liquified natural gas. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Legislative Bureau Chief Global BC Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowDog Flu Appears In Ontario
B.C. Vets are keeping their eye open as a nasty dog flu has started to spread in Ontario. Guest: Dr. Bill Ignacio - Doctor Granville Island Veterinary Hospital…
The Jill Bennett ShowMinistry Of Loneliness In the U.K.
Officials in the UK have made a move to appoint a Minstry of Loneliness. Guest: Daniel Fontaine - CEO For The BC Care Providers Association Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver Womens March Momentum
A protest in Vancouver takes place to show solidarity with similar marches happining all around the world. Last year the march attracted over 15,000! Guest…
The Jill Bennett ShowTide Pods For Dinner?
Jill checks in with the host of Get Connected on the latest trending stories in the Tech World. Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowHousing, Homelessness and Poverty Anxiety
Vice President of Public Affairs for Insight West joins the show to discuss the recent BC Government Report Card and the level of concern regarding these…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets With Claire Newell
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. Guest: Claire Newell-…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Babes In The Woods Mystery
A unsolved mystery continues to baffle experts. Author of Cold Case Vancouver joins Jill to talk about the babes in the woods mystery, still unsolved 65 years…
The Jill Bennett ShowFixed Term Limits? Your Thoughts cont'd.
More passionate residents of the lower mainland share their thoughts and chat with Jill about Fixed Term Limits and other pressing issues facing the city…
The Jill Bennett ShowFixed Term Limits? Your Thoughts.
Jill opens up the phone lines on the topic of fixed term limits on the heels of Gregor Robertson announcing he would not run for re-election. Learn more about…