The Jill Bennett Show

<p>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 right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.</p>

New poll on foreign interference report, At-risk First Nation economies, & Freestanding toilet planned for Downtown New Westminister

A new Angus Reid poll finds two-thirds of Canadians believe all federal leaders should receive the proper security clearance to read the recent NSICOP report.  Guest: Shachi Kurl - President, Angus Reid Institute Failure to renew current salmon farming licenses in British Columbia will put a remotely located First Nation at risk and will result in it suffering annual economic losses of $2.82 million in economic output, $2.8m in employment income, and 60 jobs. Guest: Isaiah Robinson - member of the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship A new freestanding public washroom will be installed on Begbie Street – not Hyack Square, as had originally been envisioned. Guest: Tasha Henderson - New Westminster Councillor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-21
34:18

Replacing Kitsilano Outdoor Pool, Cracking down on buslane cheaters, & Dinner party etiquette!

Reimagining and replacing Kitsilano Outdoor Pool. Transit Police are cracking down on bus lane cheaters! Is it rude to ask who else is coming to a dinner party?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-20
36:55

BC property sales, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Looming Westjet mechanic strike!

Looming capital gains tax changes are sparking an unprecedented rush in BC property sales! The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. Speaking of travel news, WestJet is cancelling dozens of flights ahead of a looming mechanic strike! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-19
40:37

Auditing Metro Vancouver, Inspecting public swimming pools, & Improving crane safety!

BC premier Eby says he encourages an audit of Metro Vancouver.  Fraser Health’s 60 Environmental Health Officers will inspect 455 public swimming pools, 312 hot tubs and 90 spray parks and wading pools this year to ensure the water quality meets provincial guidelines and facilities are safe for all users. WorkSafeBC recommending changes to improve crane safety in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-18
30:49

Converting ICBC headquarters into new homes, Revisiting the Titan Submersible implosion, & The IMPOSSIBLE task of buying a home

ICBC’s former headquarters in North Van to be turned into 100s of new homes! Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the Titan Submersible implosion. A new report says Vancouver's housing market is "impossibly unaffordable" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-17
31:57

The Full Show: Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage, Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know & ‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users

Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage Michael Elliott - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue Craig Hodge - Coquitlam City Councillor also Chair of Union of B.C. Municipalities Community Safety Committee Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator and Award Winning Author ‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU Stéphanie Cadieux - Chief Accessibility Officer for Canada Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again  Dr. Anna Hall - Marine Mammal Zoologist Sea View Marine Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
01:01:14

Canadian Brewing Awards Winners

Canadian Brewing Awards Winners Matt Poirier - Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
12:26

‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users after regional district takes away logs

‘Herds of men’ filming Wreck Beach users after regional district takes away logs Steve Biduk - Wreck Beach Preservation Society Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
13:28

Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again

Makah Tribe of Washington state granted approval to hunt grey whales again  Dr. Anna Hall - Marine Mammal Zoologist Sea View Marine Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
06:53

‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU

‘Accidental advocate’: Stephanie Cadieux to receive honorary degree from KPU Stéphanie Cadieux - Chief Accessibility Officer for Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
10:55

Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know

Canada's new capital gains tax: What you need to know Kelley Keehn - Personal Finance Educator and Award Winning Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
11:32

Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue

Ottawa tells B.C. RCMP contract policing for municipalities, provinces will continue Craig Hodge - Coquitlam City Councillor also Chair of Union of B.C. Municipalities Community Safety Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
10:19

Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage

Provincial courts forced to close due to ‘chronic’ sheriff shortage Michael Elliott - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
08:59

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers, Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers & What is "Tax Freedom Day"?

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Public hearing on density in shaughnessy tonight  Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of the Geller Group NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt Michael Millstein - Senior Public Affairs Officer, West Coast Region/Northwest Fisheries Science Center/Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers JJ Fueser - Researcher with Ridefair What is "Tax Freedom Day"? Jake Fuss - Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year  Julie Saxton - program manager for air quality regulation with Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
01:01:24

Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year

Metro Vancouver residents must register indoor wood burning fireplaces, stoves by next year  Julie Saxton - program manager for air quality regulation with Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
12:13

What is "Tax Freedom Day"?

What is "Tax Freedom Day"? Jake Fuss - Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
09:42

Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers

Minimum wage and basic protection for gig workers JJ Fueser - Researcher with Ridefair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
11:01

NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt

NOAA Fisheries authorizes Makah Tribe to resume gray whale hunt Michael Millstein - Senior Public Affairs Officer, West Coast Region/Northwest Fisheries Science Center/Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
11:01

Public hearing on density in Shaughnessy tonight

Public hearing on density in Shaughnessy tonight  Michael Geller - Real Estate Consultant and President of the Geller Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
11:53

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers

GVBOT responds to regulatory changes for ride-hailing and food delivery workers Bridgitte Anderson - President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-13
16:47

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