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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 ShowSooke Mom Pleads For Horgan To Hear Her
Sooke mom pleads for Horgan to hear her. Her child requires meds they can’t afford and MSP doesn’t cover Statement from the MInistry of Health“Arthritis is a…
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 ShowWhat is Trump's Plan For Jerusalem?
Guest: Andre Gerolymatos, Director of the centre for Hellenic Studies, Department of History, SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowSending Out Your Holiday Packages
Time is running out to get your parcels shipped to love ones across the country! Guest: Phil Legault, Canada Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowSite C Decision Looming
The NDP have a big decision when it comes to Site C and it looks like they are preparing to make an announcement on wether they will continue on with the mega…
The Jill Bennett ShowCalling Out The School Board Over Holiday Decorations
A Vancouver woman is calling out a school board for not allowing her daughter to bring in a holiday decoration because she wanted to bring in a hannukah…
The Jill Bennett ShowDecember 21st Is Crossword Puzzle Day!
This December 21 is Crossword Puzzle Day, the 104th anniversary of the date Arthur Wynne published the first crossword puzzle, and I'm writing to see if you…
The Jill Bennett ShowDiscussing The Recent Firing Of NBC’s Matt Lauer
Elise Chenier, department of history, talks about the recent firing of NBC’s Matt Lauer and the string of other high-profile stories on this topic as well as…
The Jill Bennett ShowBan The Bike?
Ban the bike! How cities made a huge mistake in promoting cycling Guest: Laura Jane - Acting Executive Director, Hub Cycling Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett Show2017 Persons With Disabilities Film Festival
2017 UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Film Festival Guest: Elizabeth Murphy - Inclusion BC Foundation Guest: David Johnston - BC Self Advocacy…
The Jill Bennett ShowSome Accident Injury Reports Unfairly Discredit Injury Claims
Licensed to bill Doctors are taking in millions of dollars a year by putting their names to accident injury reports for the insurance industry. Some of these…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
The Disaster Artist, Another Wolfcop, Two Billboards, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Cost of Land in Vancouver
Should we be focusing more on the land costs in Vancouver? Is that what is driving up the cost for developers? And if developer costs go up, those costs will…
The Jill Bennett ShowNew Rules About Street Racing Misleading Says Lawyer
Is the government misleading the public on the new rules about street racing and stunting? Is the change being made for the better or is it leading to more…
The Jill Bennett ShowDoes Canada Need A National Drug System?
Canadians spend $28.5 billion per year spent on drugs and there are increasing calls for a national Pharmacare system to lower drug prices. But would it lower…
The Jill Bennett ShowProtecting Delta From Flooding
How do lower lying areas of Delta prepare for the flood waters that follow the king tides that hit the shores? Do we need more dykes, higher dykes or a new way…
The Jill Bennett ShowHelping Foster Youth One Christmas Tree At A Time
Aunt Leah's Place sells over 5,000 trees in Vancouver every year. Proceeds go toward the charity's programs for youth in foster care and young single mothers…
The Jill Bennett ShowExploring The Rise Of Female Artists In The Electronic Music Scene
AMPLIFY HER is a documentary film, graphic novel and animated motion comic series exploring the rise of female artists in the electronic music scene. Imagined…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat Your Tweets Say About Your Commute
What Your Tweets Say About Your Commute Guest: Saeid Allahdadian - UBC postdoctoral researcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowPolice Services AWOL In B.C.'s Opioid Crisis
Police Services AWOL In B.C.'s Opioid Crisis Guest: Dermod Travis - Executive Director, Integrity BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe “Housing Supply Myth” Report Was Published On Friday Evening
The “Housing Supply Myth” Report We Told You About Last Weekend Was Published On Friday Evening Guest: Tom Davidoff - Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business…
The Jill Bennett ShowMillion-Dollar Scammers Go Unpunished
Millions of dollars scammed from people and no one gets punished Guest: Peter Doetsch - Lost huge money in an investment scheme Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Coco, The Man Who Invented Christmas, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowCouncillor George Affleck talks about the proposed 57th ave Canada line station.
Vancouver city councillor George Affleck gives his point of view on the future of a proposed Canada Line station. He is looking for a more transaprent…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt is flu season and Public Health Units are promoting flu shot uptake.
With flu season underway, Public Health Units are promoting flu shot uptake. Adults 65+ are being targeted. Based on Australian flu impact; experts are…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe housing difficulties that seniors are facing.
Now a days, housng is a hot topic in vancouver. However, how is this problem afecting Seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowBike Lanes Upsetting Ambulance Workers
Bike lanes in Vancouver are a thing for debate almost on a weekly basis. Now the Ambulance service is pulling a bike lane, near the hospital, into the mix…
The Jill Bennett ShowPolitical Messaging At Farmers Markets
Concerns are being raised about T-shirts displaying political messages that are being warn during farmers markets in White Rock. Should vendors have to silence…
The Jill Bennett ShowHe’s The Subject Of A Fraud Case In Vancouver
He Promised Riches and Entry to Canada. Now He’s the Subject of a Fraud Case in Vancouver Guest: Dan Levin - New York Times Reporter Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowBuilding MS Awareness And Raising Research Funds To End MS
The Women Against MS (WAMS) Luncheon is an annual networking event in support of one of Canada’s leading health charities, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Largest Affordable Housing Conference In Western Canada Kicks Off Today
The Largest Affordable Housing Conference In Western Canada Kicks Off Today In Richmond. Guest: Jill Atkey - Managing Director of BC Non-Profit Housing…
The Jill Bennett ShowHundreds Of Millions Of Penalties Issued By B.C. Securities Commission Going Unpaid
Hundreds Of Millions Of Penalties Issued By B.C. Securities Commission Going Unpaid Guest: Gordon Hoekstra - Reporter, Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowAcademic Takes On Vancouver’s Housing-Supply ‘Myth’
Academic Takes On Vancouver’s Housing-Supply ‘Myth’ Guest: John Rose - instructor in the department of geography and environment at Kwantlen Polytechnic…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Justice League, Wonder, And More! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowSamaritan’s Purse Canada Providing Aid To Thousands Of Impoverished Rohingya People
Samaritan’s Purse Canada is providing medical aid and distributing emergency supplies to thousands of impoverished Rohingya people from Myanmar who have fled…
The Jill Bennett ShowCoquitlam Teachers Association Seeks Changes To Proposed Parent Code Of Conduct
Coquitlam Teachers Association Seeks Changes To Proposed Parent Code Of Conduct Guest: Ken Christensen - President, Coquitlam Teachers Association Learn more…
The Jill Bennett Show12th Season Of Canyon Lights At Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Has Been Extended
In response to popular demand, the 12th season of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has been extended. From November 23 to January 28 the park…
The Jill Bennett ShowAvalanche Forecasting Season Begins Next Week
Avalanche forecasting season begins next week—first forecasts will be issued Nov 23. As they don’t have a lot of data coming in from the field at the moment…
The Jill Bennett ShowRiverview Hospital Site To See New Centre For Adults With Mental Health And Addiction Challenges
Riverview Hospital Site To See New Centre For Adults With Mental Health And Addiction Challenges Guest: Richard Stewart - Mayor of Coquitlam Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowInteractive Metro Vancouver Map Shows Dramatic Effects Of Rising Sea Levels
Interactive Metro Vancouver Map Shows Dramatic Effects Of Rising Sea Levels Guest: John Clague - Professor, Earth Sciences, SFU Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowHeritage Woods Teens Exercise In Port Moody To Save Lives In Somalia
Heritage Woods Teens Exercise In Port Moody To Save Lives In Somalia Guest: Ishana Lodhia - Heritage Woods Student Guest: Mikayla Susin - Heritage Woods…
The Jill Bennett ShowWorld Leaders Reach Agreement On Revised Trans-pacific Partnership Trade Pact
Canada, world leaders reach agreement on ‘core elements’ of revised Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Guest: Carlo Dade - Trade & Investment Centre…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhy Water Matters
NatureTalks: Why Water Matters Guest: Michael Curnes - Director of Development in BC for the Nature Conservancy of Canada Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowB.C. Now More Dependent On Real Estate Than Alberta Is On Oil
B.C. Now More Dependent On Real Estate Than Alberta Is On Oil Guest: Trevor Tombe - Associate Professor of Economics, University of Calgary Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowBC’s Finance Minister Disagrees With Proposed Split On Pot Tax Revenue
BC’s Finance Minister Disagrees With Proposed Split On Pot Tax Revenue Guest: Kris Sims - BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Murder On The Orient Express, Daddy's Home 2, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowDid you know November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month?
Did you know November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Senior pets are often overlooked, but are in need of a second chance. They are fiercely loving and…
The Jill Bennett ShowTalking About The Vancouver Poppy Fund
Talking About The Vancouver Poppy Fund Guest: Angus Stanfield - Past President, BC/Yukon Command Royal Canadian Legion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowNumber Of Canadians Planning To Attend Remembrance Day Services Climbing
Number of Canadians planning to attend Remembrance Day services climbing as the centenary of the First World War armistice approaches Guest: Anthony…
The Jill Bennett ShowB.C. Man Brings The First World War To Life, In Colour
B.C. Man Brings The First World War To Life, In Colour Guest: Jeremy Diamond - Executive Director, Vimy Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowNorth America Is In The Grips Of A Drug Epidemic
North America is in the grips of a drug epidemic. While deaths across the continent soar, Travis Lupick's Fighting for Space explains the concept of harm…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt’s A Busy Weekend In BC Politics
It’s a busy weekend in BC Politics. The BC Liberals held their second leadership debate on Saturday in Prince George and the NDP is holding a convention in…
The Jill Bennett ShowShould Vancouver Flood Urban Areas With Housing To Reduce Prices
Sam Sullivan Commits To: “Flood Urban Areas With Housing To Reduce Prices” Guest: Sam Sullivan - BC Liberal Leadership Candidate Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowMore Needs To Be Done To Prevent Financial Abuse Of B.C.'s Seniors
Vancity Credit Union says more needs to be done to prevent financial abuse of B.C.'s seniors after a survey it commissioned found almost nothing had changed in…
The Jill Bennett ShowWelfare Food Challenge Adjusts To B.C.'s New Welfare Rates
Welfare Food Challenge adjusts to B.C.'s new welfare ratesGuest: DJ Larkin - Participant, Welfare Food Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowB’nai Brith Canada Is Calling For A Vancouver Imam To Be Dismissed
B’nai Brith Canada is calling for a Vancouver imam to be dismissed after urging his congregation to give Palestinians “money, weapons and expertise” and that…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Today: Thor: Ragnarok, Bad Moms, and More! “Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk -Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowProviding Opportunities For Craftspeople To Connect With The Community
Circle Craft is a unique BC Artist Cooperative dedicated to providing opportunities for craftspeople to connect with the community. Formed in 1972, Circle…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow Will An Hour Less Of Sleep Impact Headaches And Migraines?
How will an hour less of sleep impact neurological conditions like headaches and migraines? According to the Headache Society of Canada, each day, at least…
The Jill Bennett ShowSave Hawthorne Rotary Park!
Surrey city councillors will vote next week on a controversial proposal to build a road through a popular park on the city’s north side. Guest: Steven…