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>

Removing red-tape one patio at a time!

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed a memorandum of understanding that commits them to working toward building an oil pipeline to the West Coast. A new city program is hoping to reduce red-tape for businesses looking for patio permitting. Hospitality Vancouver Association (HVA) is calling for the immediate closure of three highly problematic SRO’s located within two blocks of each other in the heart of Vancouver’s Entertainment District on Granville Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-27
38:18

How event cancellations impact tourism in Vancouver

The recent cancellation of the Celebration of light raises a big question: How do event cancellations impact tourism in Vancouver? Guest: Royce Chwin - CEO, Destination Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-27
10:50

Would YOU take a 22-hour flight?!

After more than 30 years lighting up English Bay, Vancouver’s Celebration of Light has gone dark. Organizers have announced the iconic summer fireworks festival is cancelled indefinitely, saying the numbers simply don’t add up anymore. In travel news, Qantas releases images of ‘Project Sunrise’ plane, a 22 hour flight from NYC to SYD. With Black Friday just hours away, the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is urging shoppers to look beyond the door-crasher deals and consider the impact of where they spend their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-26
36:54

Meeting a local "farm-fluencer"

Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-24
10:42

World Cup costs keep growing - Humpback whale rescue - Another side of the housing crisis

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11-24
28:52

Monthly Wine Check! Sparkling wine recommendations for the holidays

Geoff Moss joins us to share some holiday sparkling wine selections at every price point. Including: Gray Monk Odyssey Rosé Brut, Blue Mountain 2016 Blanc de Blancs, Township 7 Guest: Geoff Moss, owner of Lithica Wine Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-21
10:07

Grizzly attack - Future of CUSMA - BC Govt. IVF project low on funds

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11-21
32:29

Provincial laws interpreted through UNDRIP. Are changes necessary?

GUEST: Elenore Sturko, Independent MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-21
09:46

Vandalism in Vancouver public washrooms

GUEST: Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-20
10:41

Vancouver Aquatic Centre reopening

GUEST: Steve Kellock, Director of Recreation, Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-20
08:38

Dosanjh on Drug crisis - Epstein file release looming - Plug pulled on EV mandate

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11-19
34:19

$10-a-day childcare system remains far out of reach for most families

GUEST: Sharon Gregson, spokesperson for the $10aDay Campaign and the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-19
07:57

Travel tips & best bets w/Claire Newell

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11-19
13:50

Surrey supportive housing proposal - Scotiabank paying up - South Surrey Costco proposal

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11-18
26:26

Last night’s budget vote, and the NDP's role

GUEST: Don Davies, Interim NDP leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-18
11:21

Health Canada on cloned meat and the lack of labelling and formal safety review

GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois TITLE: Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia Health Canada plans to allow meat from the offspring of cloned animals to enter the food supply without mandatory labeling or a formal safety review. While the science suggests this meat is safe, critics warn that consumers may not even know they’re buying it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-18
09:05

Major justice stories making headlines this week

GUEST: Michael Shapray, Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-18
09:50

European judges ban use of the word “gin” for alcohol-free beverages; Emergency veterinary care hit record levels

European judges in Luxembourg have ruled that non-alcoholic drinks cannot be labeled as “gin” (0:45) Guest: John Rizvi - Founder and Managing Partner, The Patent Professor Vancouver Humane Society is raising the alarm as requests for emergency veterinary care hit record levels in 2025 (10:09) Guest: Chantelle Archambault - Communications Director, Vancouver Humane Society Vancouver Aquatic Centre will remain closed through the upcoming weekend and into next week as we continue to address the issue regarding the spalling concrete in the pool (16:05) Guest: Carola Mansfield - Treasurer of the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-17
30:34

Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats

Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-17
09:10

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