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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 ShowHorgan Hails End Of Big-donor Events
Horgan Hails End Of Big-donor Events At Annual Ticketed NDP Gathering Guest:Ian Bailey - Globe and Mail Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowJoin The Vancouver Walk For Reconciliation
Vancouver Walk for Reconciliation is a Chance to Learn, Listen and Keep the Dialogue Going. Guest: Chief Robert Joseph - Co-Founder, Reconciliation Canada…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Kingsmen: The Golden Circle, Stronger, The New Lego Movie, and much more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowGroup Against Hawthorne Park Road Deliver Over 10,000 Signatures To Surrey City Hall
After delivering a 5,000-name petition to Surrey council in July, opponents were given until Sept. 22 to collect 30,372 signatures in opposition to the project…
The Jill Bennett ShowShould Dangerous Offenders Be Released Back Into The Public?
His arrest for the killing of Serena Vermeersh three years ago sparked a huge debate in B.C. about dangerous offenders being released back into the public…
The Jill Bennett ShowJean Swanson To Rally For A Mansion Tax At Chip Wilson’s $75,000,000 Property
Jean Swanson To Rally For A Mansion Tax At Chip Wilson’s $75,000,000 Property. Guest: Jean Swanson - independent by-election candidate for Vancouver City…
The Jill Bennett ShowAre Judges Being Too Soft On Their Sentences?
Are judges being too soft on their sentences? Jill takes your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadians Give Mixed Reviews to Proposed Federal Tax Changes
Canadians Give Mixed Reviews to Proposed Federal Tax Changes Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowPaws For Hope Is Holding A Free Animal Health Care Clinic
Paws for Hope Animal Foundation, in partnership with St. Barnabas Church, is holding a free animal health care clinic for the pets of those who are no or low…
The Jill Bennett ShowSalt Spring Island Says "NO!" To Becoming A Municipality
The people of Salt Spring Island have voted NO to turning the island into a municipality. Guest: Murray Reiss - Spokesperson For The "NO" Side Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowPrepare Your Home To Save On Your Hydro Bill!
Colder weather can mean higher BC Hydro bills, and with fall just around the corner it’s the ideal time to prepare your home for the change in season. Small…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadians Across The Country Taking Part In The Terry Fox Run
Canadians across the country will be taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run. There are 17 runs taking place in Metro Vancouver alone. Guest: Donna White -…
The Jill Bennett ShowBC NDP's Fundraising Bill To Ban Corporate And Union Contributions
BC NDP's Fundraising Bill To Ban Corporate And Union Contributions, Set $1200 Limit Guest: Dermod Travis - Executive Director, Integrity BC Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
American Assassin, Mother, And The Emmys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Second Citywide Food Drive Arrives Today!
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank's second Citywide Food Drive on September 16th Guest: Aart Schuurman Hess - CEO, Greater Vancouver Food Bank Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowWashington State Is Testing Out A New Driving Tax
Washington State is recruiting volunteers - including Canadians! - to participate in a road pricing pilot project that will simulate drivers paying a small tax…
The Jill Bennett ShowLuxury Condos For Supercars In Supposedly Impoverished Richmond, BC
Luxury condos for supercars in supposedly impoverished Richmond, BC Guest: Ian Young - Vancouver Correspondent, South China Morning Post Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat Can We Do About Social Isolation?
A report by The Globe and Mail calls social isolation a “public health crisis in waiting.” Guest: Mike Klassen - Civic Affairs columnist at Vancouver Courier…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets!
GUEST: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver Author Celebrates The Release Of His New Novel
Join Vancouver author John MacLachlan Gray as he celebrates the release of his new novel, The White Angel (Douglas & McIntyre, $29.95), at The Wolf & Hound…
The Jill Bennett ShowDarryl Plecas Has Been Kicked Out Of The Liberal Party
Darryl Plecas Has Been Kicked Out Of The Liberal Party Guest: Mike Smyth - Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHurricane Irma Set To Become Costliest Storm In US History
As Hurricane Irma rips through the Caribbean islands it’s expected to soon hit Florida and possibly become the costliest storm in United States history…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Plan: Tackling Surreys Crime
My 15-point plan to tackle Surrey crime Guest: Alex Sangha - Surrey Social Worker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowBIA Says Casino License Leaving Newton Is A Gamble
Casino license leaving Newton a ‘loss of potential’ says BIA Guest: Phillip Aguirre - Director, Newton Business Improvement Association Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowWe NEED To Disaster-Proof Our Cities
Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert Guest: Kees Lokman - Landscape Architecture Professor Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett Show“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 ShowPedestrian-Only Zones In Vancouver? Is It Practical?
In a bid to become the world’s greenest city, Vancouver is looking to turn several popular streets into ‘pedestrian-only’ zones. Guest: Brent Toderian - City…
The Jill Bennett ShowAt What Age Should Kids Take The Bus?
The complaints made against Coach Rich Goulet, and to the kids who are no longer allowed to take the bus on their own. Guest: Lisa Bunnage - Parenting Coach…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat A Day In BC Politics!
Guest: Mike Smyth - Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowAn Update On Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma rips through the Caribbean islands it’s expected to soon hit Florida and possibly become the costliest storm in United States history…
The Jill Bennett ShowHonour Killing Extradition Order Upheld By Canada's Highest Court
Canada’s highest court has upheld an extradition order for a mother and uncle accused of masterminding the honour killing of a Maple Ridge woman 17 years ago…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets!
Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowSurrey City Councilor Comments on the ‘Save Hawthorne Park’ Movement
Guest: Mike Starchuk- Surrey City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowWilliams Lake is looking for up to One Billion Dollars to Rebuild
Guest: Scott Nelson - Williams Lake City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Experience of Losing Everything in a Wildfire and Trying to Cancel Services
Guest: Lorne Smith - Percy Lake Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowCariboo Schools Prepare for Back-to-School Delays as Wildfires Continue
Guest: Mark Wintjes- Superintendent of Schools, School District No.27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Guest: Rick Forchuk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowLowering The Rental Increase
Should the government look at lowering the rent increases allowed? Could this be one avenue to help with the affordability crisis that exists in Vancouver and…
The Jill Bennett ShowNew Clinics For Opioid Addictions
There will be new clinics opening up around the lower mainland in an efford to make overdose medication more available to those who are addicted to potent…
The Jill Bennett ShowBeing Safe on Hikes Around BC
Hiking is a favourite pastime for many, and this Labour Day weekend thousands of people will be hitting trails across Beautiful B.C. Meanwhile, Search and…
The Jill Bennett ShowGas Prices On The Rise This Long Weekend
If you’re going on a road trip over the long weekend, you may want to wait to fill up your gas tank. That’s because prices are expected to rise just in time…
The Jill Bennett ShowSafe Roads On A Long Weekend
ICBC is out with some tips for drivers to stay safe during their road trips this long weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets! with Claire Newell
Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowBack to School Tips for Kids and Parents
Guest: Dr. Dzung Vo - Clinical Assistant Professor, Adolescent Medicine & Pediatrics at British Columbia Children's Hospital Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowBridge Toll Removal and the Evolving BC NDP- Green Party Relationship
Guest:: Mike Smyth - Province Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe BC Humanist Assn. Launches Petition that Seeks Legalized Marriages
Guest: Ian Bushfield - Executive Director, BC Humanist Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowLive from Texas: Hurricane Harvey Update
Guest: Travis Pettis - Reporter, Corpus Christi Caller Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowIs the Province Prepared for Schools to Open Next Week?
Guest: Glen Hansman- President, BCTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
Rick Forchuk reviews ‘Birth of the Dragon’, ‘All Saints’, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowGovernment Cashing In on Real Estate Market
Has the BC government become too dependant on the money coming in from Vancouver's hot real estate market? Has it passed the point where they will be able to…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt's Time For Gender Free Passports in Canada
By the end of the month, you will be allowed to have a neutral gender on your Canadian passport and immigration documents. The Ministry of Immigration…
The Jill Bennett ShowTurning In The Competition
CrimeStoppers in Saskatoon & Victoria are trying a new approach to gathering information on criminals and it's probably not what you would expect. Guest: Ryan…
The Jill Bennett ShowPassenger Ferry From Vancouver to Nanaimo Clears First Hurdle
Would you take a ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo for around $20? A few hurdles have a been cleared to allow for this to become a reality. Guest: David…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets! with Claire Newell
Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowTax and Estate Planning for Summer Cabins and Cottages
Guest: Jamie Golombek - Managing Director, Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Wealth Strategies Group in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowEnglish Professors are Facing Increasing Pressures from Foreign Students: Prof
Guest: Peter Babiak - English Professor at Langara College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowPreviewing Tomorrow’s Solar Eclipse
Guest: Jaymie Matthews – Professor of Astronomy at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowDelaying High School Start Times could Facilitate Health and Academic Benefits: Study
Guest: Sean Monteith - Keewatin-Patricia District School Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowPerceived Fallout from Yesterday’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Islam Rallies in Vancouver
Guest: Kerry Jang - Vancouver City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowTeens Need Mental Health Support Earlier: Survey
Guest: Shilpa Narayan - Youth Mental Health Activist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices