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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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9:48

Calling Out The School Board Over Holiday Decorations

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/09

A Vancouver woman is calling out a school board for not allowing her daughter to bring in a holiday decoration because she wanted to bring in a hannukah ornament.

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13:18

December 21st Is Crossword Puzzle Day!

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/03

This December 21 is Crossword Puzzle Day, the 104th anniversary of the date Arthur Wynne published the first crossword puzzle, and I'm writing to see if you are interested in speaking with author Gwen Sjogren about her new book in connection with this date. Guest: Gwen Sjogren - Authour, O Canada Crosswords Book

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11:56

Discussing The Recent Firing Of NBC’s Matt Lauer

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/03

Elise Chenier, department of history, talks about the recent firing of NBC’s Matt Lauer and the string of other high-profile stories on this topic as well as the current lens on sexual behavior – she is author of Strangers in our Midst, Sexual Deviancy in Postwar Ontario (2009), and is currently writing another book looking at the issue over the past several decades…she can speak on this as well as the recent PM apology to the LGBTQ community Guest: Elise Chenier - SFU Department of History

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8:01

Ban The Bike?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/03

Ban the bike! How cities made a huge mistake in promoting cycling Guest: Laura Jane - Acting Executive Director, Hub Cycling

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10:37

2017 Persons With Disabilities Film Festival

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/03

2017 UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Film Festival Guest: Elizabeth Murphy - Inclusion BC Foundation Guest: David Johnston - BC Self Advocacy Foundation

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11:30

Some Accident Injury Reports Unfairly Discredit...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/03

Licensed to bill Doctors are taking in millions of dollars a year by putting their names to accident injury reports for the insurance industry. Some of these reports unfairly discredit injury claims, leaving victims intimidated and exhausted. But because the majority settle out of court, the practice is hidden from public scrutiny Guest: Kathy Tomlinson - Investigative Reporter Globe and Mail

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9:46

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

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/03

The Disaster Artist, Another Wolfcop, Two Billboards, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks

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10:48

The Cost of Land in Vancouver

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/02

Should we be focusing more on the land costs in Vancouver? Is that what is driving up the cost for developers? And if developer costs go up, those costs will be passed on to the home buyer. Guest: Michael Geller, Developer and Architect

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11:19

New Rules About Street Racing Misleading Says Lawyer

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/02

Is the government misleading the public on the new rules about street racing and stunting? Is the change being made for the better or is it leading to more problems that will pop up when being given a roadside ticket. Guest: Kyla Lee, Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Acumen Law

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11:01

Does Canada Need A National Drug System?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/02

Canadians spend $28.5 billion per year spent on drugs and there are increasing calls for a national Pharmacare system to lower drug prices. But would it lower prices? Are drug prices even the issue, or is overall drug spending? Are pharmaceutical companies to blame or are there more factors at play? Guest: Helen Stevenson, former Assistant Deputy Minister of Health and Executive Officer of Ontario Public Drug Programs, CEO of the Reformulary Group

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10:22

Protecting Delta From Flooding

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/12/02

How do lower lying areas of Delta prepare for the flood waters that follow the king tides that hit the shores? Do we need more dykes, higher dykes or a new way of looking at protecting Delta against rising sea levels. Guest: Lois Jackson, Mayor of Delta

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15:51

Helping Foster Youth One Christmas Tree At A Time

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

Aunt Leah's Place sells over 5,000 trees in Vancouver every year. Proceeds go toward the charity's programs for youth in foster care and young single mothers. Guest: Drew Stewart - Director of Development at Aunt Leah’s Guest: Devon Greening - former foster teen now social entrepreneur Guest: Angelina Oates - Tree Lot Coordinator

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10:33

Exploring The Rise Of Female Artists In The...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

AMPLIFY HER is a documentary film, graphic novel and animated motion comic series exploring the rise of female artists in the electronic music scene. Imagined and brought to life by more than 21 female creators across North America – many of them based in Vancouver – the 89-minute feature follows seven up-and-coming stars as they find their unique voices within a male-dominated realm. Guest: Nicole Sorochan - Amplify Her co-director and producer Guest: Jenn Strom - Vancouver-based animator

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8:00

What Your Tweets Say About Your Commute

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

What Your Tweets Say About Your Commute Guest: Saeid Allahdadian - UBC postdoctoral researcher

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11:01

Police Services AWOL In B.C.'s Opioid Crisis

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

Police Services AWOL In B.C.'s Opioid Crisis Guest: Dermod Travis - Executive Director, Integrity BC

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5:17

The “Housing Supply Myth” Report Was Published On...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

The “Housing Supply Myth” Report We Told You About Last Weekend Was Published On Friday Evening Guest: Tom Davidoff - Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business

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11:51

Million-Dollar Scammers Go Unpunished

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

Millions of dollars scammed from people and no one gets punished Guest: Peter Doetsch - Lost huge money in an investment scheme

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10:09

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

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/26

Coco, The Man Who Invented Christmas, and more! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks

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13:44

Councillor George Affleck talks about the proposed ...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/25

Vancouver city councillor George Affleck gives his point of view on the future of a proposed Canada Line station. He is looking for a more transaprent communication with the community of the section affected. GUEST: Vancouver City Councillor George Affleck

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11:25

It is flu season and Public Health Units are...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/11/25

With flu season underway, Public Health Units are promoting flu shot uptake. Adults 65+ are being targeted. Based on Australian flu impact; experts are predicting North America will have a high influenza season. How many BC residents will get their flu shot this year??

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