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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 ShowFalse Alarm In Hawaii
A notification was sent out to everyone in Hawaii about a ballistic missile threat. Global Anchor Lynn Colliar was in Hawaii on vacation at the time, and joins…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver's Density Lags Behind Comparable Cities
With the housing crunch ever tightening, Jill speaks with an Analyst from the Fraser Institute about how other cities handle housing their population density…
The Jill Bennett ShowRichmond Farmwatch Wanting A Stop To Farmland Destruction
Co-Ordinator of Richmond Farmwatch joins the show to discuss what must be done to halt the destruction of Farm Land. Guest: Laura Gillanders - Coordinator…
The Jill Bennett ShowRide Sharing: More Traffic And Congestion?
A UBC Economics Professor joins the show to discuss the potential challenges and hurdles ride-sharing would bring to Vancouver. Guest: Sumeet Gulati - UBC…
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 ShowVictoria Bans The Plastic Bag
Should Vancouver be doing more about plastic bags? Jill takes a look at how Victoria is handling the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowTree Clearing In Surrey Continues Despite Protest
The campaign coordinator from Save Hawthorne Park joins Jill to talk about the Hawthorne Park tree clearing. Guest: Steven Pettigrew - Campaign…
The Jill Bennett ShowShould Pet Friendly Housing Be A Right?
Jill Speaks with the CEO Of Landlord BC about the ever pressing issue about pet friendly housing, or lack thereof in the Lower Mainland. Guest: David Hutniak -…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Future of the Cambie Bridge
How is the exclusive bike lane proposal on the Cambie bridge going to affect your daily commute? Jill Speaks with the Chair of HUB on the topic. Guest: Jeff…
The Jill Bennett ShowWill Gregor Robertson Be Missed?
Vancouver Courier Columnist joins the show to discuss an article he wrote regarding why Gregor Robertson won't be missed as Vancouver's Mayor. GUEST: Mike…
The Jill Bennett ShowTalking To Your Faucet?! CES 2018 Recap.
Mike Agerbo joins the show to chat with Jill about Robots, among the other amazing gadgets he experienced at CES 2018. GUEST: Mike Agerbo - Contributing Host…
The Jill Bennett ShowControlling Smuggling From North Korea
Jill speaks with Tina Park about opening up a dialogue with our South Korean allies and consider ways to control smuggling. Guest: Tina Park - Co-Founder &…
The Jill Bennett ShowMetro Vancouver Land-matching Project Connects New Farmers To Farmland
Ava & Jeffrey Reeve are new farmers. They knew they wanted to raise sheep and other livestock and that, as new farmers without extensive experience in…
The Jill Bennett ShowSchool Commutes At Heart Of City’s Traffic Congestion
The uncomfortable truth: school commutes at heart of city’s traffic congestion Guest: Patti Bacchus - Georgia Straight K-12 Columnist Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowRichmond And Coquitlam, B.C. Still Ban Self-Serve Gas Stations
Richmond And Coquitlam, B.C. Still Have Bans On Self-Serve Gas Stations Guest: Malcolm Brodie - Mayor of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowDon’t Promote Food Banks — End The Need For Them
Dear Premier: Don’t Promote Food Banks — End the Need For Them Guest: Graham Riches - Emeritus professor and former director UBC School of Social Work Learn…
The Jill Bennett ShowClean Opioid Pilot Project Risky, Says Addiction Expert
Clean Opioid Pilot Project Risky, Says Addiction Expert Guest: Dr. Launette Rieb - Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice, University of…
The Jill Bennett Show‘King Tide’ Responsible For Flooding Around Metro Vancouver
‘King Tide’ responsible for flooding around Metro Vancouver Guest: Lois Jackson - Mayor of Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 ShowHow will Fire & Fury affect the Donald Trump presidency?
Is the book believeable? That's a question that is being asked about Michael Wolff's new book "Fire and Fury" in which he details the President of the United…
The Jill Bennett ShowFighting For The Rights of Furry Animals
The Fur-Bearers are seeking an appeal of a court’s decision on their case regarding the Conservation Officer’s authority to kill wildlife who isn’t at large or…
The Jill Bennett ShowCoffee, Minimum Wages & Business Backlash
There was major backlash when the Ontario Provincial Government raised the minimum wage which caused some Tim Horton's Franchisee's to cancel benefits and…
The Jill Bennett ShowStopped At The Border
When your crossing the border into the US, what do you need to know about your rights as a citizen. Are searches of your personal electronics within the rights…
The Jill Bennett ShowRide Share Could Pass Vancouver By If Not Acted on Soon
The conversation continues on when, and how BC should allow ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate in the province. An all-party committee on…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat Will 2018 Look Like In BC Politics?
What Will 2018 Look Like In BC Politics? Guest: Michael Smyth - Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 ShowHousing Prices to rise in 2018
Steve Saretsky joins the show from Sutton Group West-Coast to talk about housing prices on the rise again, in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowTaco Bell not serving fries, racist?
Tirstin Hopper Joins the show to talk about the innocuous things that became racist in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHoliday Tech Trends and Apple
Jill talks to Mike about popular trends this holiday season, and Apple offers up an apology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowDebunking Myths About Estrangement
Catherine Saint Louis joins the show, a veteran health reporter who is going to be writing a book about estrangement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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: foreign…
The Jill Bennett ShowDid you know that Santa has Helpers, and a Boss? Jill Interviews Santa and Mrs. Claus
Guests: Edward Thompson & Gillian Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowTips for Cutting Power Costs During the Holidays
Guest:: Susie Rieder - Media Relations, Issues Management, BC Hydro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowWill we be Getting a White Christmas?
Guest: Kasia Bodurka - Global Weather Specialist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHow do you keep your Children Well-Behaved over the Holidays?
Guest: Julie Romanowski - Children's Behaviour & Discipline Specialist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowAfter 100,000 Visits, the Downtown Eastside's First Overdose-Prevention Site is Moving Indoors
Guest: Sarah Blyth - Co-founder/Manager Overdose Prevention Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show“For Drug Users like Me, B.C.’s Pilot Program is a Literal Life Saver”
Guest: Jordan Westfall - President of the Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show"Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
This week: “Jumanji”, “The Shape of Water”, “It Comes at Night”, & more. Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat were the Top Twitter Trends in 2017?
We run down the list of things Canadians wanted to know most on the social media platform. Guest: Jennifer Hollett - Head of News and Government at Twitter…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt's Time To Prepare For Driving In Poor Weather
The annual BCAA Winter Driving Survey shows that despite close to half of motorists experiencing a winter driving incident last year, the majority have no…
The Jill Bennett ShowManaging Stress Over The Holidays
The Holidays are a joyous time for many, but for some it can be a depressing and lonely stretch of the year. What can you do in order to stay safe and keep…
The Jill Bennett ShowCare Packages for the Homeless
During this season of giving some peopel like to donate and give care packages to the homeless around Vancouver and the lower mainland...But what items do you…
The Jill Bennett ShowHelping Seniors This Holiday Season
With the wintery weather hitting Vancouver it’s important for homeowners to take care of their walkways around their homes. It’s not only dangerous for…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Sugar Tax Man Coming For You!
There is a lot of debate over wether or not municipalities should implement a sugar tax on sugary drinks and foods. But does a tax on sugar make people second…
The Jill Bennett ShowEmpty Home Tax Affecting Vancouver Residents
A Vancouver woman said she’s being unfairly targeted by the city and its Empty Homes Tax over a property she owns in the Kerrisdale area. It’s not that the…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Art Of Sculpture In Canada
Sculpture In Canada Guest: Maria Tippett - Author, Sculpture in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver Homeowners Should Be Ready To Pay More
Vancouver homeowners should be ready to pay more the next time the property tax bill comes in the mail. Guest: George Affleck - Vancouver City Councillor Learn…
The Jill Bennett ShowCPP Death Benefit Change Panned As Insufficient To Cover Funeral Costs
CPP death benefit change panned as insufficient to cover funeral costs Guest: Yves Berthiaume - Funeral Services Association of Canada President Learn more…
The Jill Bennett ShowShould Laws Force Bystanders To Stand-up For Others?
Should laws force bystanders to stand-up for others? Guest: Paul Hergott - Personal Injury Lawyer, Hergott Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Youngest Canadian To Climb All Seven Summits
On November 3rd, 26-year-old Liz Rose became the youngest Canadian to climb all Seven Summits of the world after she scaled Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia. The…
The Jill Bennett ShowB.C. Securities Commission Has Difficulties Collecting Fines
Fraudster’s condo transfer to wife shows difficulty B.C. securities commission has collecting fines Guest: Gordon Hoekstra - Investigative Reporter, Vancouver…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Star Wars, what's new on Netflix, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowInnovative Project Hopes To Alter Future Of Healthcare
The Health and Technology District has partnered with FIRSTEP on an innovative “Future of Healthcare” DeepDive project to gain valuable insights and fresh…
The Jill Bennett ShowNew App Helps You Find Long Lasting Gifts!
The Merry Memory Maker is a handy app that helps gift givers by suggesting experience-based or long-lasting gift ideas within any price range. The app inspires…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow Do You Stick To Your Budget While Doing Your Last Minute Shopping?
We’re 9 days away from Christmas, so how do you stick to your budget while doing your last minute shopping? Guest: Scott Hannah - President, Credit Counselling…
The Jill Bennett ShowNew OSFI B-20 Regulations Requiring That Uninsured Borrowers Be Stress-tested
So here we are in the lead-up to the January 1 implementation of the new OSFI B-20 regulations requiring that uninsured borrowers be stress-tested at a…
The Jill Bennett ShowDecember 10th Is Human Rights Day
Sunday Dec 10th is Human Rights Day. We’re speaking to a human rights lawyer and do a recap of why human rights are more important than ever after what we have…
The Jill Bennett ShowOne Cure Live Mental Health Awareness Concert
The event is to be headlined by Ndidi Cascade and Toni, with Toni’s latest 2017 single ‘One Cure’ which has a new mental health awareness music video - with a…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadians Interest In Text Message Privacy
Canadians Interest In Text Message PrivacyGuest: Caily DiPuma - BC Civil Liberties Association, Acting Litigation Director Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowClosing Loopholes To Prevent BC Rent Increases
Province snips tenancy rule loopholes allowing double-digit rent increases Guest: David Hutniak - CEO, Landlord BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…