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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 ShowCanadian Doctors Remove Lungs to Save Woman’s Life in Groundbreaking Procedure
In what’s believed to be a world first, Canadian doctors say they were able to save a young mother’s life with a radical procedure — they removed her lungs…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Perceived Benefits of Climate Change
Research suggests climate change could increase the number of nice days Canadians enjoy. Most global warming studies have focused on extreme weather or…
The Jill Bennett ShowSeniors Typically Frugal in Retirement: Study
According to a recent Texas Tech University study, most retired people of moderate means don’t spend all of their income from social security, pensions and…
The Jill Bennett ShowSkin Cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada, and people are still using Tanning Beds
About 1.35 million Canadians are still using tanning beds, because they thought getting a base tan would help protect them against sunburns. The Canadian…
The Jill Bennett ShowAre Goals to end Homelessness too Lofty?
Communities accross Canada and around the world have embarked on a wide range of initiatives with the goal of ending homelessness. Some jurisdictions have…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt's Not a Protest, but the Women's March on Washington Wouldn't be Happening Without Yesterday's Inauguration
It's not billed as an anti-Trump protest, but the Women's March on Washington wouldn't exist had it not been for the new U.S. President. Organizers expect…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhistler Pride and Ski Festival Hosting Revelers from 26 Countries
Whistler Pride welcomes gay men and women from 26 nations coming together to celebrate diversity and to explore the incredible 8,176 acres (3308 hectares) of…
The Jill Bennett ShowNumber of Canadian Children on Antidepressants & Antipsychotics up by one third: study
Canadian doctors are increasingly medicating children with antidepressants and antipsychotics, suggests a new study. Experts worry this is the latest sign of…
The Jill Bennett ShowTalking warming centres with Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall
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The Jill Bennett ShowMetro Vancouver sets Municipal Housing Records
The number of residential units in Metro Vancouver in 2016 reached a number that broke the record set decades ago. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing…
The Jill Bennett ShowMoving Toward Marijuana Legalization
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government was elected on a platform of legalizing marijuana. Since the election, teh Liberals have been moving toward…
The Jill Bennett ShowSeal Meat Dishes are Coming to Vancouver
A Vancouver chef is making the unusual move of offering Newfoundland seal on his menu, saying he wants to introduce urban West Coasters to "a truly Canadian…
The Jill Bennett ShowJill's Editorial - The City's Response to the Snow and Ice
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The Jill Bennett ShowWhat To Do When the Big One Hits
GUEST: Professor Peacock - Dean of Science, UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowWhy do Zebras have Stripes?
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The Jill Bennett ShowSimple ways of being healthier in 2017
Tomorrow is the start of 2017, and every year you are promising yourself that you will diet and eat healthier. There are some very simple things that ou can do…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadian Blood Services is looking for more donations in 2017
Guest: Cherise Louis- Territory Manager, Donor relations (BC), Canadian Blood Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe most ridiculous 911 calls of 2016!
Every year, it's the same story- people continue to call 911 for incredible reasons. This year, among others, calls were made about bugs in bathtubs and…
The Jill Bennett ShowEliminating debt is apparently Canadians' number one priority
For Canadians, managing money is always top of mind and according to a new survey from CIBC, getting rid of debt is our number one priority. Guest: Kelley…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow does this year's ski season compare to last?
The snow we're expecting may be a bummer for traffic, and those who have to shovel their driveways, but skiers and snowboarders are loving it. For mountains…
The Jill Bennett ShowSome easy holiday recipes!
Guest: Caren McSherry- Founder/President of The Gourmet Warehouse, Chef, Author of 6 cookbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe three biggest mistakes made by people donating to charity
There are some mistakes many people make while giving to charity. UBC's Ashley Whillans worked on a study that discovered the three biggest mistakes made by…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt turns out Canadians aren't that generous..
As nice as we are, Canadians aren't that generous. At least not in 2014. According to a study from the Fraser Institute, charitable giving in Canada has hit…
The Jill Bennett Show40 people literally lost a tonne of weight for the Honolulu Marathon
A local doctor took 40 of her patients to teh Honolulu Marathon this past week, where they walked or ran teh entire 42.2 km. But that wasn't the start of their…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow could the Langley condo fire have been prevented?
Last weekend, we were telling you about the massive Langley condo fire that is believed to have started on the balcony of a suite on the fourth floor. Dozens…
The Jill Bennett ShowBC's new home buyer's initiative is "a good start"- mortgage expert
This week, the provincial government announced a new home buyers' initiative for British Columbians, where they will match down payments up to $37,500 or 5% of…
The Jill Bennett ShowMany residents should expect to lose homeowner grants
As home values rise throughout Metro Vancouver, many homeowners are expected to lose their $570 homeowner grant. For example, numbers calculated by Postmedia…
The Jill Bennett ShowFull Episode: Paleontologists At The Royal Saskatchewan Museum Have Discovered A 99-Million Year Old Dinosaur Fossil!
An amazing pre-historic discovery has some very Canadian ties. A fossil that was discovered in Myanmar back in 2015 has been examined by paleontologists at the…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe TV Show Alone Has Headed Into Their Third Season, And If You Haven’t Started Watching The Show, It’s A Great Binge For Your Christmas Break!
Essentially the show focuses on ten contestants who get dropped off alone, in the middle of nowhere, and have to film their survival. During the first two…
The Jill Bennett ShowIt Looks Like People Living In BC Might Be Getting A Little Sick Of The Province
It looks like people living in BC might be getting a little sick of the province. Research from Resonance Consultancy found more than 4 in 10 homeowners, and 7…
The Jill Bennett ShowThere Are A Lot Of Differing Opinions On How To Best Treat The Opioid Crisis... Are Insite-Like Programs The Best Way To Treat It?
Is the property tax increase the best way to go? Are clean, free drugs really helping addicts? Are Insite-like programs the best way to treat the crisis? In a…
The Jill Bennett ShowPaleontologists At The Royal Saskatchewan Museum Have Discovered A 99-Million Year Old Dinosaur Fossil!
An amazing pre-historic discovery has some very Canadian ties. A fossil that was discovered in Myanmar back in 2015 has been examined by paleontologists at the…
The Jill Bennett ShowWho is Viola Desmond?
This week, Viola Desmond was chosen to become the new face on the Canadian $10 bill. Viola Desmond is most well known for being somewhat of a "Canadian Rosa…
The Jill Bennett ShowPivot Legal society is calling for more protection for sex workers
The Pivot Legal Society is calling fro an overhaul of the Protections and Exploited Persons Act, saying it does not protect sex workers from exploitation and…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow new Whalley police patrols could impact a proposed safe injection site
This week the city of Surrey announced a team of 16 dedicated law enforcement officers to patrol the areas around the Whalley strip- however 'home base' for…
The Jill Bennett ShowSub-zero temperatures in Vancouver: checking in with the Union Gospel Mission
With all the cold weather we have been having, it's hard to not want to curl up under a blanket and stay inside all day. But for those who don't have homes…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver among the least transparent cities when it comes to ownership
A report from Transparency International Canada has found that Canada is 'one of the most opaque jurisdictions when it comes to ownership of private companies…
The Jill Bennett ShowA judicial committee looking into the case against Justice Robin Camp has recommended he be removed. What happens now?
A judicial committee looking into the case against Justice Robin Camp has recommended the judge be removed for his comments asking a sexual assault victim why…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow to keep your credit card information safe and avoid scams this holiday season
Sticking with the Christmas season, there are also a few ways you can keep your money and online information safe. With online shopping on the rise, there are…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow to keep you and your family safe this holiday season while decorating
For some families, the first week of December is when they start to hang up Christmas lights, put up the tree and start to get ready for the Holidays. But…
The Jill Bennett ShowJill Bennett Show - BC's Overdose Crisis - Marilou Gagnon
BC’s overdose crisis has gotten plenty of international attention in the last few weeks, and with what seems to be dozens of overdoses daily across the…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow to support veterans everyday, not just on Remembrance Day
It's been a week since the Remembrance Day long weekend, and since then, how many times have you thought about our veterans? Scott Maxwell says our country has…
The Jill Bennett ShowVP of Vancouver Board of Trade on what a Trump presidency means for Canada
It's been just over a week since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. In that time, he has named members of his team- picking Reince…
The Jill Bennett ShowAnti-Trump Protests to Take Place In Vancouver This Weekend
Guest: Carling Jackson - Demonstration Organizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowHow Are BC Residents Reacting to The BC Supreme Courts Decision to Rule in Favour of the BC Teachers Federation
Guest: Cindy Dalgish - Education Advocate in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Alliance Against Displacement Is Holding A Rally In Burnaby Today To Stop "Mass Displacement"
Guest: Natalie Knight - Alliance Against Displacement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowDid Facebook Play A Role in The Rise of Donald Trump?
Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of "Get Connected" on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowUnder Fire for Gender Talks
A UofT professor is under fire from students accusing him of hate speech, after he refused to use gender-neutral pronouns for non-binary students. Whaaaaat…
The Jill Bennett ShowParents Demanding Government Seismically Upgrade Schools - October 30th 2016
A group of concerned BC parents has sent a letter to the Trudeau government, demanding they speed up the process of seismically upgrading schools that need…
The Jill Bennett ShowVariety Week 2016 - Jill Bennett Show - October 30th 2016
GUEST: Kristy Gill - Executive Director, Variety Children’s Charity BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowBike Lane Proposal Near Vancouver General Hospital
Guest: Elizabeth BallNPA Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowUniversity Students Are Giving Up Healthy Food to Pay For School Costs
Guest: Drew SilverthornLead author of the Meal Exchange study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowA Man Spends 4 Years in Solitary Awaiting Trial
Guest: Breese DaviesLawyer at Breese Davies law, worked on Ashley Smith inquest (19 y/o who committed suicide after being held in solitary for 28 months) The…
The Jill Bennett ShowFBI Investigate New Clinton Emails
Guest: Daniel LippmanPolitico Playbook Co-Author & Politico Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowJill Bennett Show - Andy Bhatti - October 16 2016
Last week, we learnt a Metro Vancouver minor baseball and hockey coach was charged with child pornography and voyeurism. 59-year-old Randy Downes, the…
The Jill Bennett ShowTech Talk with Mike Agerbo
Talking Tech with Mike Agerbo, contributing host of "Get Connected" on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowStorms Hitting B.C. - Forecast, Safety, Preparedness
Two storms have left tens of thousands of people without power, downed trees and caused ferry and traffic delays. What can we expect for the third? How can you…
The Jill Bennett ShowTwo Van Gogh Art Works Found
Guest: John O'BrianProfessor Art History, Visual Art and Theory at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowFinding Mixed Heritage Bone Marrow Donors
Guest: Jeff Chiba StearnsFilmmaker, "Mixed Match" This is a film that could save lives, in our audience and beyond. Director Jeff Chiba Stearns (One Big Hapa…