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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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11:18

What Keeps Us Together? Breaks Us Apart?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

In Love Me True, 27 creative nonfiction writers and 20 poets explore how marriage and committed relationships have challenged, shaped, supported and changed them. Contributions come from recognizable names like Mandy Len Catron (How to Fall in Love with Anyone) and award-winners like Michael Crummey and Evelyn Lau. This new anthology releases on February 8th just in time for Valentine’s Day and how better to dig deep into our understanding of love than through literature? On Wednesday, February

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8:34

The Variety Show Of Hearts Telethon Day

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

The annual event which has brought happiness and wonderful memories to so many lives is on again. Catch the telethon on Global B.C. Guest: Cally Wesson - CEO Variety B.C.

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8:48

Parking Meters Announced For Spanish Banks

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

While residents in Vancouver have gotten used to free parking at Spanish Banks, recently the parks board has announced $3.50 parking meters. Why now after all these years of it being free? Petition: https://www.change.org/p/vancouver-park-board-no-parking-meters-on-spanish-banks Guest: Stuart McKinnon - Vancouver Park Board Chair

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8:04

Minimum Wage And The Working Poor

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

Fraser Institute research shows that increasing the minimum wage does not help the working poor—the very people the government is trying to help by increasing the wage—but actually results in lost jobs (and fewer hours) for young people getting their first work experience. It also leads to higher prices, which perversely, affect low-income households more than high-income households. There are better ways government can help low-income workers (for example, income transfer top-ups) that don’t have

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7:40

B.C.'s Minimum Wage Hike

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

The conversation about minimum wage has picked up with the recent announcement of an increase. The conversation on the gender pay-gap also continues. Guest: Irene Lanzinger - B.C. Federation Of Labour

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9:10

Analyzing The Gender Pay Gap

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

Many people in the work force are not even aware of the existence of the gender pay-gap. Not surprisingly most of these workers are male. We look at potential solutions to ending the gender pay-gap with an expert. Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President Public Affairs, Insights West

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10:07

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Sharknado 5?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/11

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

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9:35

Judah's Story And The Variety Show Of Hearts Telethon

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/10

Judah has brain damage, severe chronic lung disease, profound hearing loss, visual impairment, low tone throughout his arms and trunk, high tone in his legs and is G-tube fed. He will continue to be dependent for his mobility as he grows. A standing frame was approved for Judah by Variety this year that provides him with weight bearing support and a tray for him to reach and grab his toys. The frame will have growth potential until Judah is 5 years old. Guest: Jenna Liesch - Judah's Mom

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15:27

Health Warnings On Junk Food?!

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/10

The federal government wants to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods with front-of-package warnings on items that contain high levels of sodium, sugar or saturated fat. High intake of those three ingredients is linked to chronic health conditions and diseases, including obesity, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Currently, consumers must check the list of nutrients on the back of packages. We could see "warning-sign" symbols placed on the front of certain food

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11:22

Winter Olympics Coverage: Live From Pyeongchang!

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/10

We hear live from Pyeongchang South Korea for some Winter Olympics coverage, including how the opening ceremony went, and the morale of the athletes on the ground. Guest: Kirsty Duncan - Federal Sports Minister

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13:18

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

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. This week: Swoop, and Travel Safety. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets

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8:56

A New Chapter In BC Liberal Politics

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

Some analysis on the newly elected B.C. Liberal Leader, Andrew Wilkinson. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Chief Political Reporter

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19:41

The Empty Homes Tax. New Liberal Leader. Your Calls.

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

Jill opens up the phone's as we hear from many passionate Vancouverites and their feelings about property and empty homes taxes as well as the ever-changing Liberal camp and their new leader.

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5:45

Superbowl Sunday: No More U.S. Ads In Canada?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

A hearing is ongoing with the Supreme Court of Canada and Bell on whether or not we should keep U.S. ads airing in Canada during the Superbowl. Guest: Michael Geist - Law Professor University Of Ottawa

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8:55

Money Laundering And Vancouver's Criminal Underworld

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

More and more is being uncovered about the deep and dark criminal underworld lurking in our backyards. An investigative reporter shares some of his findings. Guest: Sam Cooper - Postmedia Investigative Reporter

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11:35

New B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Joins The Show

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

Congratulations to new B.C. Liberal Party Leader Andrew Wilkinson, who joins Jill to outline some of his plans, and take on some of B.C.'s biggest issues. Guest: Andrew Wilkinson

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7:50

Condominiums And Town Homes In High Demand

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

2017 saw a huge demand for these properties. With detached properties seeing less demand. Will this continue into 2018? Guest: Steve Saretsky - Realtor at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

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9:14

Power Struggle Between Alberta & B.C. Continues

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

As B.C. has suggested tightening the reins on bitumen shipments, Alberta has threatened to suspend electricity talks. How much weight does this dispute carry? Guest: G. Kent Fellows - Research Associate School Of Public Policy 'U Of Calgary'

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9:31

“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Superbowl...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/04

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

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10:06

Egg Freezing And The Impact Of Aging On Fertility...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2018/02/03

Dr. Tallon has recently published a guideline for fertility preservation in reproductively aged women. Guest: Dr. Niamh Tallon - Fertility Doctor and Co-Director at Olive Fertility Centre

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