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The Jill Bennett Show

CKNW / Curiouscast

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

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11:57

Referendum on electoral reform supporters and...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/23

That's right, 500,000 to each camp to fund their messages about why their side is right. Dermod Travis from Integrity BC is very opposed to the two messages at the same time and joins the program.

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12:40

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - June 17th, 2018

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous deals. Today: Travelling safely with kids! Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets

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10:46

The evolution of masculinity, or the lack of...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

All dads are unique in their own way; but rather than celebrating their diversities, men continue to face social pressure to maintain traditional “masculine” gender roles. As a result, men are far less likely than women to seek medical attention when they need it, largely because they associate seeking help with “powerlessness, vulnerability, and a loss of masculinity.” Guest: Dr. John Oliffe, Professor and the Associate Director, Research at the School of Nursing at UBC

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9:59

West Kelowna 'spec tax' meeting.

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

A meeting was held in Kelowna to talk more about the so called speculation tax, and we are joined by the Mayor of West Kelowna himself to discuss what was brought to the table. Guest: Doug Findlater

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10:34

What proportional representation could mean for you.

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

The referendum that takes place this Fall could change the entire political landscape in the lower mainland. But, it also may not change anything. Richard Johnston with the Department of Political Science at UBC shares his thoughts on the matter.

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7:54

Will BC's housing bubble burst? What then?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

Steve Saretsky who is a Vancouver realtor, as well as Author of VanCityCondoGuide, joins the Jill Bennett show to discuss what may happen were the housing bubble to burst here in BC.

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15:00

The mandatory Covenant at TWU

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

West Coast LEAF welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s judgments, released today, in two cases concerning admissions to a proposed law school at Trinity Western University (“TWU”), an Evangelical Christian university located in Langley, BC. The Court ruled that the mandatory Covenant at TWU creates inequitable barriers to entry to their proposed law school and would harm LGBTQ individuals. Guest: Raji Mangat, West Coast LEAF

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10:09

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! June 17th,...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/17

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks

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11:34

Sexual abuse within K-12 in schools

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/16

Recent studies are trying to learn more about the prevalance of the sexual abuse of children in the K-12 range by school personnel. Noni Classen is the Director of Education at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and joins the show to shed some light on the issue.

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10:28

A new Arena in Surrey?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/16

Would you check out a concert if they built an arena for it in the city of Surrey? Guest: Moshe Lander, Economics Professor @ Concordia U

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14:16

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - June 10th, 2018

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/10

It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop on some ridiculous deals. Today: Getting through the airport like a pro! Guest: Claire Newell - President, Travel Best Bets

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17:43

The chronicles of the legalization of pot in Canada

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/10

There are a lot of questions still surrounding the legalization of pot, as well as expected, a lot of controversy. To breakdown the pot vote, Kirk Tousaw a Cannabis lawyer, joins the show.

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19:46

The big G7 meeting in Quebec

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/10

Joining the Jill Bennett show to discuss the much talked about G7 summit in Quebec, is Jeffrey Meyers. Dr. Meyers is a lecturer at thomson rivers law school. He comments on legal and political events in Canada and US. He teaches law to first and upper year students in the JD program and does research on the idea of constitutionalism as the meeting place of law and politics.

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17:19

It's Tax Freedom Day today! ...what is it?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/10

Canadian families celebrate Tax Freedom Day on June 10 this year, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual calculations. Tax Freedom Day measures the total yearly tax burden imposed on Canadian families by federal, provincial and municipal governments. If you had to pay all your taxes up front, you’d give government every dollar you earned before Tax Freedom Day. Guest: Charles Lamman, Fraser Institute

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13:01

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! June 9th, 2018

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/10

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks

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7:32

Property prices in B.C.

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/10

Guest: Adil Dinani, Royal LePage

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10:36

Injuries and loss of life boost religious faith after...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/09

Guest: Dr Oscar Zapato

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16:53

Debriefing the Ontario elections.

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/09

Doug Ford?! Say it ain't so. Gerry Nichols of the Hill Times joins the show to discuss the fallout from Doug Ford's big night.

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11:20

June is stroke awareness month

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/09

An estimated 50,000 strokes occur in Canada each year – one every 10 minutes. June is Stroke Awareness Month and many will focus on the signs, symptoms and on-set of stroke. Considering its impact, a vital editorial angle and topic to explore is life after stroke. Living with Stroke - Over 400,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke. One of the most painful effects of strokes is limb spasticity - a condition where muscles become tight and stiff, and resist being stretched. Spasticity

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7:37

CRA scammer gives up

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/06/03

Ben Dooley, the producer of the Jill Bennett show, got an interesting call from someone pretending to be a CRA agent.

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