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The Jill Bennett Show

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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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10:36

Most Canadians Are Expressing Moderate Confidence At...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

Between shouts-out from the presidential podium during his first speech to a joint session of Congress, to multiple handshakes in the Oval Office, it appears that for now, U.S. President Donald Trump holds more admiration for Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau than other traditional American allies. And while the Trump-Trudeau association is in its infancy, a new public opinion poll from Angus Reid Institute – the first installment of a three-part examination on the Canada-U.S. relationship

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18:53

Should We Get Rid Of Daylight Saving Time?

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

While clocks are set to spring ahead an hour for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday morning, ICBC is warning drivers to be alert and well rested for the start of the new season. ICBC says losing an hour’s sleep may have an impact on your alertness and awareness when you’re behind the wheel. But according to “Sleep Thieves” author Stanley Coren, society is already chronically sleep deprived.

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11:53

Business Owners In Railtown Are Fighting A City...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

For the last couple of decades, tech companies, architects, and other design businesses that gravitate toward old, character industrial buildings have moved into the portside area known as Railtown and flourished. The community is strong, the neighbours know each other, and some have been so successful they’ve had to move out of the area in search of a bigger space. GUEST: Raseel Sehmi - Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives, BC Tech Association

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10:16

Children Of The Street Society Have Launched A...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

Sexual extortion takes many forms. As social media sharing becomes more accessible to today’s teens and youth, so does the exploitation of these users. Unlike providing private information like credit card numbers to online retailers, sending an intimate photo doesn’t come with terms and conditions before you click “send”. During B.C.’s Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, Children of the Street Society, in partnership with Cossette, have launched a campaign to

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11:07

The Vancouver Park Board Has Unanimously Decided To...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

The Vancouver Park Board has unanimously decided to have staff look into amending the Parks Control bylaw to prohibit the importation and display of live cetaceans. The Thursday decision follows the Vancouver Aquarium’s announcement to bring in new belugas before phasing out its’ cetacean research program and the display of belugas by 2029. http://globalnews.ca/news/3300715/park-board-votes-to-ban-cetacean-captivity-at-vancouver-aquarium/ GUEST: Stuart MacKinnon - Vancouver Park Board

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6:39

Local Filmaker Mani Amar Is Looking to Fill The Most...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

A local filmmaker is working to bring Maple Batalia's tragic story to the big screen. The Surrey woman, 19, was shot and stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriend in September of 2011. She was an aspiring actress and model who studied health sciences at SFU Surrey before she was murdered in a parking lot at the university campus. They are now casting for the role of Maple Batalia. GUEST: Mani Amar - Surrey Filmmaker

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10:41

Marijuana Activist's React To The Arrests Of Marc &...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/12

Prominent marijuana activists Marc and Jodie Emery have been granted bail after being arrested in Toronto. The self-styled “Prince” and “Princess of Pot” were arrested at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Wednesday evening and charged with several drug-related offences on Thursday. Marc Emery faces 15 charges, including conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime, while Jodie Emery is charged with

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11:23

The Health & Economic Consequences of Daylight...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/11

GUEST: Dr. Patrick Myers- Registered Psychologist

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9:51

The Two Issues that Post-Secondary Students care...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/11

Post-secondary students in British Columbia are primarily concerned with two issues as the provincial election looms, a new Insights West poll conducted on behalf of the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS) has found. GUEST: Mario Canseco -Vice President, Public Affairs, Insights West

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8:27

New Documentation Legislation Doesn’t Come Close to...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/11

British Columbia’s finance minister says the province will become the first in Canada to adopt legislation requiring public servants to document key government decisions. But Vincent Gogolek, executive director of B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, said the proposed law does not come close to meeting the recommendations. GUEST: Vincent Gogolek- Executive Director of B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Association

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9:19

How is the Province Planning on Spending 500 Million...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/11

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake has announced $500-million over four years towards the care of the province’s seniors. The cash comes from previously announced Ministry of Health funding commitments in Budget 2017 and the recently inked federal health accord. In a written statement, Lake says the investment will “ensure access to quality services across the continuum of care. GUEST: Daniel Fontaine- CEO for the BC Care Providers Association

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9:46

What will the Arrival of Ridesharing mean for the...

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/11

With Uber and Lyft coming to Vancouver, what does that mean for the restaurant industry? GUEST: Ian Tostenson - President/BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association

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11:15

Do We Need A New Smallpox Vaccine

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

You would think that with the a proven vaccine for smallpox there would be no need to research new vaccines for the virus. But one researcher is looking to update the vaccine...but why? Guest: Dr. David Evans, Professor and Vice-Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta

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8:58

Ice Caps and the Andes

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

A tale of ice caps, global warming and the peaks of the Andes. Guest: John Clague, CRC Chair in Natural Hazard Research, Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University

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9:35

West End Parking

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

How many vacant spots are available in the West End of Vancouver? With parking being a big issue for travellers coming to the downtown core, could spots be opened up in the West End for people to park their vehicles. Guest: Alexander Bigazzi, Faculty of Applied Science (Dept. of Civil Engineering and School of Community and Regional Planning)

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7:28

How To Beat The Winter Blues

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

It's March and it's snowing in Vancouver! What is going on with the weather this year. Our guest is here to talk about ways to stay happy and get a bit of spring in your life even when the weather is crappy. Guest: Jennifer Scott, founder + creative director, A Good Chick to Know

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10:56

What Are Electronic Polling Books

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

As technology pushes forward, old way's of doing things are getting the tech upgrades to make life easier. Elections Canada is pushing forward with plans to use EPBs (Electronic Polling Books), hopefully in time for the next election. Guest: Nicole Goodman, Director at the Centre for e-Democracy and an assistant professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs.

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7:05

People Still Upset Over Clark Stipend

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

There is still some bad blood over the Premiers Stipend she took for attending Liberal events. A new poll suggests people aren't going to forget about the money the Premier took on top of her salary. Guest: Lorne Bozinoff, President, Forum Research

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10:28

New Tax Rules Around Principle Residence

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

There are some new tax rules if you sold your principle residence last year. Make sure you're in the know or you may be giving back a large sum of money to the CRA. Guest: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director, Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Wealth Strategies Group in Toronto.

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11:15

At The Box Office

The Jill Bennett Show ·

2017/03/05

Rick Forchuck is here with all your movie information! Also what's new on Netflix and a couple new TV shows. Guest: Rick Forchuck

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