Podcasts by The Jill Bennett Show

The Jill Bennett Show

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.

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Closing businesses, Outdoor skills,&Forgotten assets! from 2022-05-03T23:32:56

On today's show: A longtime Vancouver business is shutting its doors.Checking in with BC Health Minister Adrian Dix. Survey reveals Canadians are lacking in basic outdoor skills.New riveting thrill...

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Full show: YVR chaos, Running a marathon,&Fake taxi scam! from 2022-05-02T21:50:06

On today's show: YVR urging travellers to arrive early.Where did all the kids in Delta go? Former MP Jody Wilson-Raybould runs the Vancouver Marathon!Beware of a new "Fake Taxi" scam in Richmond. ...

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Full Show: Mental health challenges, Tax deadline is approaching&Minimum sentences from 2022-04-29T22:08:24

On the show today: BC Paramedic raising funds for UkraineBC announced two updates with how mental health challenges are treated Tax filing deadline is on MondayOttawa can't expect local government ...

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Full Show: Reforming the Police Act, Vacant garages&Celebration of Light returns this year! from 2022-04-28T21:59:40

On the show today: Large corporations disrupt the primary health care system says BC Green MLAThe Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act has released its report Vancouver City Council soluti...

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Full Show: Brazen vandalism in Chinatown, Does booking an appointment with your GP in-person only make sense?&Stanley Park seawall now fully open to the public from 2022-04-27T21:59:59

On the show today: Vancouver City Council asks province to explore empty businesses taxVancouver city council debates installing more CCTV cameras in downtown core Brazen vandalism in ChinatownVanc...

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Full Show: Surrey's political sign bylaw being challenged in court, Vancouver community centres in 'poor' condition&How to deal with raccons? from 2022-04-26T22:00

On today's show: Surrey’s political sign bylaw is being challenged in court todayMost Vancouver community centres in ‘poor’ condition but repairs could be decades away: report Greater Victoria hosp...

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Full Show: The need for more housing development, B.C. gangster laments jail life&Concerns about the avian flu from 2022-04-25T22:15:51

On today's show: A new report published by the Consumer Choice Center highlights the need for more housing development in Canada, especially B.C.Leaked Jamie Bacon audio: B.C. gangster laments jail...

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Full Show: Important travel news this week, Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022, Canada wins bid for 2025 Invictus Games& from 2022-04-22T22:30:22

Important travel news this week Vancouver police say 18,680 non-emergency calls went unanswered in first three months of 2022Canada wins bid for 2025 Invictus Games&  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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Full Show: Should we make more CCTV's available?, Canadian veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts&TransLink lays out new 10-year vision with focus on bus rapid transit from 2022-04-21T22:11:04

On today's show: BC has longest average wait-times for walk-in clinics across Canada: ReportVancouver councillor wants more CCTV cameras to deter violent crime Canadian veterans group gives up Afgh...

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Full Show: Vancouver's 4/20 returns to Art Gallery, poultry farmers and avian flu threat, plus Netflix is losing subscribers from 2022-04-20T21:54:34

On today's show: Vancouver's 4/20 celebrations return to Art GalleryB.C. poultry farmers prepare to protect their flock from avian flu  Netflix losing subscribers See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

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Full show: BC nurses, Distracted driving,&RIP Jerry Doucette from 2022-04-19T21:52:09

On today's show: Getting more nurses in BCFewer British Columbians are noticing distracted drivers on roads Concord Pacific pushes unique strata rules in BCVancouver musician Jerry Doucette dies fo...

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Full show: Old-growth logging protestors, Ukraine tribute concert,&Humpback whale! from 2022-04-18T21:55:27

On today's show: Anti old-growth logging protesters block major roadVSO Presents A Tribute Concert to Ukraine Some dog owners 'very agressive' against Tsawwassen school communityBC humpback whale w...

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Full show: Gastown fire, Public speaking,&Hiking! from 2022-04-15T21:57:35

On today's show: Gastown rallies behind businesses affected by fireMajor lineups at the border for the first time in two years! Most Canadians Question Their Public Speaking CapabilitiesTravel tips...

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Full show: FIFA World Cup 2026, Inflation 101,&Chinatown vandalism! from 2022-04-14T21:57:35

On today's show: Vancouver back in the running as host city for FIFA World Cup 2026What you need to know before travelling on BC Ferries this weekend Inflation 101Improving safety and helping busin...

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Full show: Interest rate hike, Rental housing,&Canadian pilots jailed! from 2022-04-13T21:55

On today's show: Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate 50 basis points for 1st time in 22 yearsCanadian pilots jailed in Dominican Republic The uncertain future of affordable rental housingPoint R...

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Full show: Ukraine update, Cycling around Kitsilano Beach,&Family doctors! from 2022-04-12T21:55:35

On today's show: Ukraine investigating reports Russia used chemical weapons in MariupolTaking the 9-1-1 pledge New cycling path to be built around Kitsilano Beach ParkPoll shows many British Columb...

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Full show: Surrey ethics complaints, Chinatown vandalism,&Toxic drug supply! from 2022-04-11T21:57:47

On today's show: Surrey council to consider temporarily freezing new ethics complaintsLion statues in Vancouver’s Chinatown vandalized yet again New program asks BC residents to upload photos of ti...

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Full show: Helping Ukrainian refugees, Trophy hunting,&Federal Budget! from 2022-04-08T21:52:54

On today's show: Surrey resident back home after helping Ukrainian refugees in PolandPoll finds most Canadians oppose trophy hunting, fur farming, and rodeos Tackling workplace sexual harassmentHow...

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Full show: Housing changes, School food,&Federal budget! from 2022-04-07T21:52:44

On today's show: Sending used police body armour to UkraineProposed changes to school food guidelines Discussing the housing changes in the budgetMore reactions to the Federal Budget! Featuring SFU...

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Full show: VPD unnecessary, Saving for retirement,&BC immigration! from 2022-04-06T21:55:26

On today's show: VPD used unnecessary force when arresting Indigenous Grandfather and GranddaughterPoll finds many pre-retirees feel they haven't saved enough BC welcomes more than 100,000 peopleSe...

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Full show: Latest from the ground in Poland/Ukraine border, feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan&COVID-19 B.C. vaccine passport set to be dropped Friday from 2022-04-05T22:16:54

On today's show: A local paramedic is on the ground at the Poland/Ukraine borderCity invites feedback on the draft Vancouver Plan COVID-19: B.C. vaccine card mandate set to be dropped on FridaySee ...

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Full show: Changes to traffic court, revoked NEXUS cards&remembering the Lytton Fire from 2022-04-04T21:38:44

On today's show: A new online traffic ticket systemWhy are some getting their NEXUS cards revoked Remembering the Lytton FireAn increase in Chinatown vandalism  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

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Full show: Crossing the border, The Pope apologizes,&Parking tickets! from 2022-04-01T21:55

On today's show: Vaccinated travelers no longer need pre-entry COVID tests to enter CanadaReacting to the Pope’s apology Traffic jams coming to Stanley ParkBC nurses getting squeezed by parking tic...

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Full show: Cruise ships return, Stanley Park bike lane,&Hunger strike! from 2022-03-31T21:55:08

On today's show: Cruise ships return to Vancouver next week!Keeping housing permitting powers local Stanley Park bike lane hearing facing delaysFormer Afghan translators staging hunger strike on Pa...

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Full show: Hunger strike, RCMP back pay,&Eating your veggies! from 2022-03-30T21:52:57

On today's show: Afghan interpreters are planning a hunger strike tomorrow.BC municipalities on the hook for RCMP back pay. More drama over Vancouver’s cup fee!Resetting your relationship with alco...

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Full show: BC's housing market, Temporary skate park,&Tax deadline! from 2022-03-29T21:51

On today's show: Cooling down BC's housing marketNorth Van plans temporary skate park at Mahon Park BC Human Rights Commissioner urges to maintain mask mandatesOne month away from the tax filing de...

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Full show: Will Smith, Random attacks,&Modular housing! from 2022-03-28T22:00

On today's show: Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at Oscars prompts LAPD statementToday's the first day of school post-spring break! Richmond's single-use plastics ban comes into effectExchange studen...

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Full show: ICBC rebate, Affordable housing,&Previewing the Oscars! from 2022-03-25T21:54:29

On today's show: Reacting to the ICBC rebate announcement!Addressing the lack of affordable housing in BC Previewing the Oscars!A conversation with an employment lawyer! See omnystudio.com/listene...

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Full show: Ukraine lessons, Talking travel,&Ottawa repercussions! from 2022-03-24T21:58:29

On today's show: Lessons from UkraineTackling the lack of affordable housing in BC How has COVID impacted our healthcare system?Talking travel with Claire Newell! The repercussions of joining the O...

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Full show: Physician burnout, Affordable housing,&Men's mental health! from 2022-03-23T21:55:27

On today's show: Physician Burnout nearly DOUBLES during pandemicResolving BC's affordable housing crisis Helping men with struggling with their mental healthThe latest on the Russian invasion of U...

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Full show: NDP/Liberal deal, New BCTF President,&BC Youth In Care! from 2022-03-22T21:59:52

On today's show: What you need to know about the NDP/Liberal dealExclusive first interview with the newly elected BCTF President How Canadians are feeling about COVIDWhat BC's learned about coaliti...

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Full show: Mask push-back, Electric buses,&Gardening tips! from 2022-03-18T21:53:55

On today's show: Vancouver businesses facing push-back for requiring masksPop-up plazas to become permanent Converting gas-powered buses to all-electric!Massey Tunnel Update Gardening tips with Wim...

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Full show: COVID-19 tests, Banning single-use plastic utensils,&St. Patrick's Day! from 2022-03-17T21:55

On today's show: Canada to scrap pre-arrival COVID-19 testing ruleBellingham reacts to scrapping of testing rule BC truckers seeking relief from soaring gas pricesTofino, BC bans all single-use pla...

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Full show: Travel restrictions, Electric vehicles,&FIFA World Cup! from 2022-03-16T21:56

On today's show: Vaccinated travellers will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to come to Canada.MLI paper finds electric vehicle subsidies costly, inefficient, and regressive. Washington a...

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Full show: Russian bombing missions, Paralympics,&BC's minimum wage! from 2022-03-14T21:54:41

On today's show: NATO jets are tracking Russian bombing missions in amazing detail37% of Gen Z adults expecting to purchase home in less than 5 years Olympic&Paralympic athletes are not being treat...

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Full show: Ukrainian refugees, Mask mandates,&Japanese 'killing stone' from 2022-03-12T01:16:30

On today's show: Preparing for the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in BCHow does an ER doctor feel about the easing of mask mandates? The importance of cancer screeningsCity streamlines summer patio ...

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Full show: Bag fee, BC easing restrictions,&Lotto scam! from 2022-03-10T22:50:54

On today's show: Surrey McDonalds incorrectly charging 0.25c bag fee.BC to ease mask&vax card requirements! Assessing the data behind the decision to lift COVID restrictions.Nanaimo couple out thou...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Supporting Ukraine, Safer drug supply,&BC small businesses! from 2022-03-09T22:54:44

On today's show: Providing protective and medical equipment for Ukraine’s defendersBC government being urged to develop a policy to distribute a safer supply of drugs The quest to die with dignityB...

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Full show: Supporting Ukraine, Electric cars,&Conservative leadership! from 2022-03-08T22:56:54

On today's show: Supporting Ukrainians fighting against RussiaBritish Columbians are REALLY interested in electric vehicles US bans all Russian oil and gas importsThe Conservative leadership race c...

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Full show: Travel news, BC gas prices,&Bed bugs! from 2022-03-07T22:55:30

On today's show: The latest travel news with Claire Newell!Members of Russian Community Centre rocked by vandalism BC gas prices putting a strain on travel sectorBusy bed bugs remain in business S...

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Full show: Soaring gas prices, Vancouver red tape,&"Kim's Convenience" from 2022-03-04T22:49

On today's show: Why are Canadian gas prices so high right now?Red Tape Issues in the City of Vancouver How do Vancouver businesses feel about keeping the single-use cup fee?Arts Club Theatre Compa...

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Full show: Supporting Ukraine, Single-use cup fee,&Gas prices! from 2022-03-03T22:49:02

On today's show: Poll shows Canadians want Federal Government to support UkraineCity of Vancouver votes to keep single-use cup fee It's official: Metro Vancouver has the highest gas prices in North...

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Full show: Ukraine coverage, Fighting inflation,&Record-high gas prices! from 2022-03-02T22:47:50

On today's show: The war in Ukraine continuesBank of Canada raises key interest rate, but it might not be enough to fight inflation. Westjet group to acquire Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines....

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Full show: Russian invasion coverage, Crossing the border,&Exterior design zoning! from 2022-03-01T22:55

On today's show: Man plans return to Ukraine to join resistance forces against RussiaDiscussing the economic impact of the Russian invasion Are exterior design zoning rules slowing down housing con...

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Full show: Russia/Ukraine, Public safety,&BC's housing market! from 2022-02-28T22:48

On today's show: The latest on the Russia/Ukraine situation.Discussing public safety in Vancouver. What you need to know about Canada's updated border measures.Addressing the prevalent challenges i...

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Full show: Russia&Ukraine, Filipino fast-food,&Chips! from 2022-02-27T19:12:34

On today's show: Russia&Ukraine: Where do we go from here? Finding truth in the age of disinformation.Filipino fast-food sensation opens up first location in Vancouver! Just the CHIP of the iceberg...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Coverage of the Russia/Ukraine situation! from 2022-02-24T23:00:44

On today's show: What are things like in Ukraine right now?How did the stock market react to the Ukraine situation? How is European travel being impacted by the Ukraine situation?American reaction ...

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Full show: Random attacks, Pink Shirt Day,&the King of Waltz! from 2022-02-23T22:39:46

On today's show: Surge in random Attacks in VancouverAdvice on self-defense! What needs to change at CITY HALL?Vancouver is predicted to be one of the first cities underwater! One-on-one with the K...

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Full show: US/Russian tensions, Shopping habits,&BC Budget! from 2022-02-22T22:57:59

On today's show: Discussing US/Russian tensionsHow is inflation changing Canadian's shopping habits? As COVID measures are lifted, what should we ACTUALLY worry about?BC Budget revealed! How is the...

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Full show: Finding a doctor, Real estate struggles,&Academy Awards preview! from 2022-02-21T22:44:20

On today's show: WHY is it so difficult to find a GP?How is the real estate market looking like right now? Managing escalating tensions onlinePreviewing the 94th Academy Awards! See omnystudio.com...

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Full show: Removing Ottawa protesters, Affordable rentals,&Mental health! from 2022-02-18T22:45

On today's show: Police operations underway to remove Ottawa protestersOverdose Prevention Society told to move locations again The difficulties of finding an affordable place to rentNew book discu...

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Full show: Emergencies Act, Crab fishing,&Accordion player! from 2022-02-17T23:17:17

On today's show: Is invoking the Emergencies Act justifiable?How's Denmark doing sans COVID restrictions? Tackling illegal crab fishingLocal accordion player garnering major attention in Port Moody...

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Full show: Reopening BC, Emergencies act,&Avocados from Mexico! from 2022-02-16T22:52

On today's show: How do nightclubs feel about being able to reopen?Federal government invokes Emergencies Act How are event planners feeling about the easing of restrictions?US temporarily bans the...

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Full show: Emergencies Act, Scrapping PCR tests for travellers,&Dropping capacity limits! from 2022-02-15T22:55

On today's show: Invoking the Emergencies ActVancouver won't give $10K in legal fight against Quebec's Bill 21 Feds scrapping pre-arrival COVID PCR test for vaccinated travellersBC is dropping capa...

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Full show: Ending trucker blockades, ICBC moving online,&Running to raise money! from 2022-02-14T22:51:40

On today's show: Six friends issued hefty fines for illegally camping on West Coast TrailThe quest to end the trucker blockades ICBC moving to online car insurance renewalsRunning through New West ...

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Full Show: Longtime listener passes away, Horseback expedition,&Treasure hunting! from 2022-02-11T22:54:33

On today's show: Surrey Board of Trade urges businesses to watch out for protest disruptionsTreasure hunter looking for owner of long-lost ring A tribute to a long time listener/caller who passed a...

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Full show: Tiny shelters, Attending vaccine mandate protests,&Used-car prices! from 2022-02-10T22:50

On today's show: Vancouver approves tiny shelters for city's homelessProtest held yesterday over planned changes to youth disabilities support Can you be legally fired for being at a vaccine mandat...

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Full show: Stanger assaults, BC overdose deaths,&Improving your health! from 2022-02-09T22:55

On today's show: Police worry about rise of stranger assaultsOver 2200 British Columbians lost to overdoses Improve your health by not caring about aging!Psilocybin drug supplier granted dealer's l...

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Full show: Saskatchewan health orders, Drinking in parks,&Throne speech preview! from 2022-02-08T22:47:07

On today's show: Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health ordersVancouver Park Board votes to extend public drinking pilot program BC woman claims she was refused treatment over what she wa...

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Full show: Ottawa protests, BC job market,&WestJet! from 2022-02-07T22:57:07

On today's show: Ottawa declares state of emergency amid trucker convoy protestTaking a look at the BC job market WestJet further extends schedule reductionsHelping BC farmers recover from the floo...

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Full show: Hospitals, Ottawa trucker protest,&Musician Paul Shaffer! from 2022-02-04T22:51

On today's show: How are our hospitals coping with COVID-19?Reducing carbon pollution from Vancouver’s detached houses Is GoFundMe violating its own terms of service on the trucker protest convoy?A...

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Full show: Downtown Eastside, Built-to-fail bicycles,&Lockdown effectiveness! from 2022-02-03T22:42

On today's show: At least 26 transit bus windows damaged in Downtown EastsideUS petition calls for end of "built to fail" bicycles BC sets new transplant record in 2021Johns Hopkins study looks int...

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Full show: Erin O'Toole, BC Property Tax,&Humane dog muzzles! from 2022-02-03T01:35:53

On today's show: Erin O'Toole officially ousted as Conservative leaderNew FOI reveals bc property tax deferrals spiking sharply Preventing dog bites with 'humane' muzzles1 in 4 British Columbians h...

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Full show: Quarantine rules, Paper bag fees,&Lunar New Year! from 2022-02-01T22:55

On today's show: Confusion remains over quarantine rules at the borderSurrey City Councillor wants paper bag fee scrapped Denmark scraps COVID restrictions. Should Canada follow suit?Today is Lunar...

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Full show: Ottawa trucker protests, Point Roberts,&Rescuing dogs! from 2022-02-01T16:52:36

On today's show: Day 3 of the Ottawa trucker protestsPoint Roberts residents still seeking clarity on quarantine rules City of Burnaby backs gondola proposal for Burnaby MountainMission Possible: D...

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Full show: Dementia stigma, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra,&Best books to read! from 2022-01-28T22:55:47

On today's show: Vancouver mayor re-floats ‘sixplex’ proposalFighting the stigma against dementia How the VSO has adapted to survive the pandemicThe best books of the month! See omnystudio.com/lis...

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The best books of the month! from 2022-01-28T22:49

The best books of the month! The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanHow High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu The Maid by Nita ProseA Marvellous Light by Freya Marske To Paradise by Han...

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Full show: Paper cup fee, Trucker convoy,&Whale encounter! from 2022-01-27T22:55:39

On today's show: Vancouver City Council to revisit cup fee after backlashMajority of parents support standardized testing Conservatives give O'Toole mixed performance reviewTrucker convoy gathers i...

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Full show: Chinatown vandalism, Interest rates,&Canadian Tire candle! from 2022-01-26T22:51:29

On today's show: Graffiti and vandalism blights Vancouver's ChinatownBank of Canada is putting a hold on interest rates Sgt. Elenore Sturko leaving role as Surrey RCMP Media RelationsCanadian Tire ...

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Full show: Vancouver restaurants, Flood losses,&Car sharing! from 2022-01-25T22:56:36

On today's show: COVID-19's impact on Vancouver's restaurant industryFarmers desperate for help to recover from flood losses Vancouver council considers peer-to-peer car-shareSee omnystudio.com/lis...

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Full show: Random attacks, SFU student walkout,&Ukraine tensions! from 2022-01-24T22:41

On today's show: Random attacks becoming a growing concern in VancouverCloverdale Rodeo cancelled for 2022 SFU students plan walkout over COVID concernsTrudeau cabinet weighing their options over U...

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Full Show: Employers could be mandated to provide up to 10 sick days, Legendary rock star Meat Loaf dies, increase in scam calls in B.C. from 2022-01-21T23:00

On today's show: B.C.’s top doctor signals major shift in COVID strategy, says contact tracing no longer usefulNew Sick Day Guidance Means Up to 10 Days Could Be Required Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hel...

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Full show: Crimestoppers, Ucluelet waterline damage,&Paid sick-days! from 2022-01-20T22:55

On today's show: BC CDC flip flops on isolation requirementsThe importance of Crimestoppers! Tsunami possibly damages Ucluelet waterlineSmall businesses on the hook for 10 paid sick-days in 2022 S...

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Full show: Grocery store closures, BC's housing market,&Reopening gyms! from 2022-01-18T22:54:55

On today's show: Grocery store closures loom amid supply shortages.BC's housing market is feeling the squeeze! BC to allow gyms to reopen.BC’s Coquihalla Highway set to reopen to regular traffic. ...

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Full show: Pfizer pill, BC tax dollars,&Hot Chocolate festival! from 2022-01-17T23:03:31

On today's show: Canada approves Pfizer antiviral COVID pillIs BC overspending its tax dollars Victory for Spot Prawn HarvestersThe Hot Chocolate festival has officially begun! See omnystudio.com/...

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Full show: COVID hospitalizations, Dementia patients,&Betty White tributes! from 2022-01-14T22:55

On today's show: The latest stats on COVID hospitalizationsMandatory vaccines for Canadian cross-border truckers Families are essential in caring for dementia patientsTroubling new scam is targetin...

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Full show: School vaccinations, Construction workers,&Driving high! from 2022-01-13T22:55:13

On today's show: Delta school district enacts new vaccination policyMore drug-poisoning prevention services for construction workers UBC study looks at the number of Canadians driving while highDen...

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Full show: Delayed surgeries, William Shakespeare,&Baby Food! from 2022-01-12T22:51:27

On today's show: Five-year-old BC girl's surgery delayed by pandemicHow is Quesnel, BC handling the overdose crisis? How is recovery going in Abbotsford?William Shakespeare’s First Folio gifted to ...

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Full show: Atmospheric river, Taxing the unvaccinated,&Nechako River! from 2022-01-11T22:51:23

On today's show: Preparing for another atmospheric riverQuebec to impose tax on unvaccinated people House of Commons holding emergency meeting over privacy concernsSupreme court rejects petition to...

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Full show: Restaurant closures, BC Ferries,&Wheelchair red tape! from 2022-01-10T22:48:59

On today's show: BC restaurants hit with flooding-related closuresPotential BC Ferry service interruptions due to crew shortages AI used to rapidly detect sepsisThe difficulties of getting a wheelc...

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Full show: Back-to-school update, Brain games,&Rock star Bif Naked! from 2022-01-07T22:53:06

On today's show: Health officials provide back-to-school updateHow are business owners dealing with new paper bag fees? Are games like "Wordle" actually good for our brains?One-on-one with rock sta...

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Full show: COVID projections, Homecare support,&Winter conditions! from 2022-01-06T22:55

On today's show: The latest COVID projections for BCPoco Mayor goes for a ride-along in snow plow Lack of homecare support resulting in horrible living conditionsHow is the Union Gospel Mission han...

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Full show: School closures, Winter storm,&Supply chain issues! from 2022-01-05T23:05:22

On today's show: BC school districts preparing for closures/online classesWinter storm could bring BC's South Coast to a standstill The Fraser Valley real estate market is on FIRE!Construction indu...

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Full show: Fitness facilities, 2022 property assessments,<C essential visitors! from 2022-01-04T22:55:08

On today's show: When will we see fitness facilities reopen?2022 property assessments are in the mail! Defining "essential visitor" in LTC homesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full show: Plastic bag ban, LTC restrictions,&Keeping pets safe! from 2022-01-03T22:54:18

On today's show: Vancouver plastic bag ban takes effect SaturdayRoad construction through Surrey park to begin LTC restrictions' impact on family, patients,&staff Maintaining your fitness goals whi...

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Full show: Single-use plastic, Ski season,<C restrictions! from 2021-12-31T22:54:40

On today's show: Poll shows British Columbians still for plastic banMaple Crest Housing Society attempt to evict Shalom Branch 178 How's the ski season looking like?Another hard year for BC's hospi...

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Full show: Back-to-school delay, LTC homes,&Safe winter driving! from 2021-12-30T22:54:20

On today's show: BC delaying start of school until Jan. 10Homeless people need help during this cold snap CPP premiums getting a bigger bump than expectedHow are LTC homes tackling the Omicron outb...

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Full show: Back-to-school concerns, A&W pilot program,&BC road conditons! from 2021-12-29T22:55

On today's show: BCTF calling for delayed return to classroomsDoctor shares her thoughts on back-to-school A&W conducts successful pilot program at UBC Checking in on BC road conditionsSee omnystud...

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Full show: BC winter, COVID safety in schools,&Twitter! from 2021-12-28T23:01:22

On today's show: Protecting the homeless during extreme coldThe dangers of frozen lakes and ponds Electricity demand breaks provincial recordsBC planning enhanced safety measures in K to 12 schools...

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Full show: BC weather, 2022 tax changes,&COVID in schools! from 2021-12-27T22:52:03

On today's show: Are there gaps in Vancouver’s snow response plan?BC isn’t ready for its next disaster CTF releases tax changes for 2022Concerns about COVID-19 in schools See omnystudio.com/listen...

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Full show: Business relief funding, New space telescope,&Keeping seniors safe! from 2021-12-23T22:55

On today's show: New relief funding coming for businesses ordered closedHow are restaurants feeling about the latest restrictions Retired physician calls for another BC circuit breakerNew $10 billi...

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Full show: COVID restrictions, Exercise,&Preserved dinosaur embryo! from 2021-12-22T22:57:54

On today's show: How the restaurant industry is surviving the latest COVID restrictionsIs rapid testing the way to go? Senior assaulted "out of nowhere" according to PoliceUtilizing tech this holid...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: COVID restrictions, Traveling abroad,&Braille at bus stops! from 2021-12-20T22:55

On today's show: New COVID restrictions take effect today.Canada advising against non-essential travel abroad. The Coquihalla is reopening, but where is Merritt at?TransLink installs braille signag...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: PCR testing, Catering services,&Capacity limits! from 2021-12-17T22:55

On today's show: Canada reintroducing PCR test at the borderOmicron's impact on catering services BC enacts capacity limits as Omicron spreadsRio Theatre CEO reacts to new capacity limits See omny...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Travel advisory, Rising cost of food,&COVID rapid tests! from 2021-12-16T22:55

On today's show: Westjet opposes new Canadian travel advisoryVancouver woman assaulted in Mexico is now back home Survey suggests Canadians are worried about the rising costs of foodBC not getting ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Travel advisory, Coquihalla highway and the Omicron variant! from 2021-12-15T22:50:04

On today's show: Travel expert weighs in on latest advisory noticePenticton Mayor weighs in on sales tax story BC Truckers eager to get back on the CoquihallaAdapting our habits to fight the Omicro...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Broadway Subway, Snow in Vancouver,&Indigenous children! from 2021-12-15T17:17:11

On today's show: Legal action filed against Broadway Subway ProjectSnow in Metro Vancouver causes crashes&power outages $40 billion set aside for Indigenous children harmed in foster careSee omnyst...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Doug McCallum, Senior care,&Delta police! from 2021-12-10T22:55

On today's show: Surrey City Councillor reacts to Doug McCallum public mischief chargesSurrey Mayor Doug McCallum charged with public mischief Changing what senior care looks likeConcerns are being...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Overdose crisis, BC wild Salmon&Labour shortages! from 2021-12-09T22:55

On today's show: Taking steps towards ending the overdose crisisDike upgrades could threaten BC wild Salmon Canadians to face serious sticker shock at grocery storesLabour shortages are back with a...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Vancouver budget, BC Tourism,&Olympic boycott! from 2021-12-08T22:55

On today's show: Reviewing the Vancouver budgetOmicron's impact on tourism Ombudsperson calls for law reform regarding municipal tax salesWill the diplomatic Olympic boycott actually achieve anythi...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Restaurants, Live events,&SkyTrain stabbing! from 2021-12-07T22:56

On today's show: Restaurants have been hit hard during the pandemicThe Canucks were on fire last night! Fight over SkyTrain seat ends in stabbing!Political parties took more than $3.7 million throu...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Shoplifting, YVR airport,&Facial recognition! from 2021-12-07T01:08:08

On today's show: Anti-shoplifting campaign leads to over 200 arrestsWhat to expect at YVR this holiday season Using facial recognition technology at the borderVancouver business putting their offic...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Emergency care, Spending habits,&Facial recognition at the border! from 2021-12-03T22:49:58

On today's show: Changes made to enhance emergency care for British ColumbiansDozens of farmers&livestock displaced by floods How have spending habits changed in the last 2 years?International Day ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Booster shots, Stolen bikes,&911 operators! from 2021-12-02T22:49:54

On today's show: Answering YOUR questions about booster shots!Police aren't surprised they found a stash of stolen bikes How are 911 operators feeling about the new "disconnect" rule?Taking a look ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Short trips to the US, Rick Mercer,&Atmospheric river warning system! from 2021-12-01T22:55

On today's show: New border rules for Canadians taking short tripsOne-on-one with Rick Mercer! B.C. reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron variantWhen will there be an atmospheric river warning sys...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Merritt evacuations, Flood insurance,&Santa Claus shortages! from 2021-11-29T22:56:33

On today's show: Province of B.C. introduces $10 fee for FOI RequestsGrowing anger over Merritt evacuations Do you need to have flood insurance?HO HO NO! Is there a shortage of Mall Santas this yea...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Paid sick days, BC/US border,&Vaccinating your kids! from 2021-11-25T22:51

On today's show: Vancouver mayor proposes a climate levyThe pros and cons of 5 paid sick days Ottawa clarifies COVID-19 travel exemption on BC/US borderHow to make vaccines hurt less for kids! See...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: BC paid sick-leave,&Police discimination! from 2021-11-24T22:54:36

On today's show: BC businesses react to paid sick-leave announcementNew data reveals patterns of discrimination in BC policing Sick leave reaction from Burnaby Board of Trade CEOSee omnystudio.com/...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Border miscommunication, Trudeau,&Driving milk trucks in Abbotsford! from 2021-11-23T22:51:24

On today's show: Border miscommunication leads to hefty fines for some travelers.Trudeau comes up short on cancelling US EV tax credits. One man's story on being a milk truck driver in Abbotsford.S...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Vaccines for 5-11 year olds to begin next week, Christmas tree shortage&Science behind atmospheric rivers from 2021-11-22T23:18:19

Guests on today's show include: Adrian Dix - Minister of Health and MLA for Vancouver-KingswayShirley Brennan - Executive Director of The Canadian Christmas Trees Association Dr. John J. Clague - P...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: PANIC BUYING, Vaccine rollout,&Point Roberts! from 2021-11-19T22:56:24

On today's show: Port Coquitlam Mayor urges people to STOP PANIC BUYINGDo we need an emergency food task force in BC? The latest news on the vaccine rolloutFloods leave migrant workers in a tricky ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Looking at the state of BC post-flooding from 2021-11-18T22:49:38

On today's show: Checking out the situation in Chilliwack and HopeSurrey doctor assisted by police&CN Rail tracks to reach patient Checking in with the Mayor of ChilliwackThe logistics of repairing...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Continuing BC flood coverage! from 2021-11-17T22:55

On today's show: Abbotsford Police Chief comments on floodingFinding the roots of the Sumas flood crisis Harrowing tale of a woman stranded at an AirBnb with three kids&a dog Checking in with a dai...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Ongoing BC flooding coverage! from 2021-11-16T22:55

On today's show: Mudslides cause dozens to be trapped in their vehiclesRecovering from the floods Blood clinics cancelled due to floodingBC Hydro restores power to more than 219,000 customers Lands...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Merritt evacuations, David Suzuki,&Bellingham! from 2021-11-15T22:53:47

On today's show: What's Merritt looking like right now?Leadership Series: David Suzuki! Expert says foreign doctors are being sidelined by regulationThe revival of Bellingham! See omnystudio.com/l...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Taking care of veterans. The Great Escape,&Vaccine mandates! from 2021-11-11T22:55

On today's show: Do we do enough to take care of our veterans?A CKNW staff member shares his personal connection to "The Great Escape" The vaccine mandate debate rages onSee omnystudio.com/listener...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Vancouver crime, Social media saving lives,&Safety in BC! from 2021-11-09T22:52

On today's show: The revolving door of Vancouver crimeHand signal popularized by TikTok saves missing teen What do the numbers say about safety in BC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Crossing the border, Point Roberts,&Tornado in Vancouver?! from 2021-11-08T22:53:35

On today's show: Important info for crossing the borderChecking in on Point Roberts Vancouver experienced a tornado over the weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Border reopening, Art gallery donation,&Burpee world record! from 2021-11-05T21:54

On today's show: A look ahead to the border reopeningThe largest cash gift in Canadian history BC's attempting to cool off the real estate marketGet ready to change your clocks! Nanoose Bay man goi...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: RCMP high-profile drug case, BC 911 system,&Window smashing! from 2021-11-04T21:54:34

On today's show: A major break in a high-profile drug case for the RCMP...Our 911 system is at risk! VPD arrests window smashing suspectChecking up on radon levels in BC See omnystudio.com/listene...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Canada's flag, Murder hornets,&The Remembrance poppy! from 2021-11-03T21:53

On today's show: Is it time to raise Canada's flag?A murder hornet's been found in BC. Should we be worried? One-on-one with Erin O'Toole2021 marks 100 years of the remembrance poppy See omnystudi...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: COVID briefing, Digital security,&Vancouver crime! from 2021-11-02T20:10

On today's show: Recapping today's surprise COVID-19 briefingNavigating your digital security Answering your vaccine questions!Gary Bettman holds press conference on Kyle Beach investigation What t...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Shipping containers, Stand-up comedy,&Must-read books! from 2021-10-29T21:55

On today's show: Shipping container breaks open on Northern Vancouver IslandTwo charged in Halloween edibles investigation Single-serve liquor now available by takeout&delivery! Supreme Court finds...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Silence culture in hockey, West End crime,&Halloween cocktails! from 2021-10-28T21:54:41

On today's show: Our new health minister has a lot on his plateFighting back against "silence culture" in hockey New study shows a change in Canada's religious landscapeVancouver police give update...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: 911 red flags, UN Climate Change Conference,&Spiders! from 2021-10-27T21:51

On today's show: NDP ignored 911 red flagsAn inside look at the 26th UN Climate Change conference Supreme Court to make ruling on Quebec comedian's jokesYou should NOT be afraid of spiders! See om...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: LTC visitors, Alberta referendum,&New Trudeau cabinet! from 2021-10-26T21:59:03

On today's show: LTC visitors must now be fully vaccinatedAlberta referendum results are in! BC Regional Chief wants to speed up booster shot roll outTrudeau unveils new cabinet with 9 new faces! ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Cargo ship fire, Alec Baldwin,&First-time home-buyers! from 2021-10-25T21:55

On today's show: Crews gain control of BC cargo ship fireThe latest on the Alec Baldwin prop gun shooting How could the Alec Baldwin gun incident have been avoided?Parents helping their children bu...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Finding employees, Employment insurance,&Scary movies! from 2021-10-22T21:54:45

On today's show: Finding employees during a pandemicDon't expect EI if you're unvaccinated Scary Movies&TV Shows See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Live theatre, Medical lab strike,&Inflation report! from 2021-10-20T21:53

On today's show: Is live theatre finally returning to BC?Medical lab might go on strike Restaurant in Hope, BC defying health ordersToday's inflation report is no surprise to grocery shoppers See ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Surrey bylaw passed says "Keep the RCMP in Surrey" front lawn signs are not allowed, Metro Vancouver woman's dog found dead after flight and no more limits on indoor events from 2021-10-19T21:28:06

On today's show: The group "Keep the RCMP in Surrey" is hiring a lawyer to fight an amendment to a bylaw passed at last night's council meeting.Amendments strengthen access to information, protect ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Support for restaurant refusing to enforce vaccine passport, Delays in dialing 911 and Grouse Mountain to require skiers to be vaccinated from 2021-10-18T21:25:20

On today's show: Crowd rallies to support Hope, B.C. restaurant defying vaccine passportBritish Columbians still experiencing delays when dialing 911  Starting November 8th, what will stop people f...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Canada-US border, Rapid tests,&DTES residents from 2021-10-15T21:50:57

On today's show: Canada-U.S. land border to open for fully vaccinated on Nov. 8Daily street sweeps are displacing DTES residents How is Point Roberts reacting to the border re-opening?Waterloo comp...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Surrey Mayor, Nanaimo vandalism,&Tunnels versus bridges! from 2021-10-14T21:55:54

On today's show: RCMP investigating possible mischief charge linked to Surrey MayorNanaimo restaurant owner fears anti-vaxxers are behind vandalism BC judge reaches verdict regarding bat droppingsN...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Border reopening, Flu season,&Therapy dogs! from 2021-10-13T21:55

On today's show: What today's border announcement means for Point RobertsWhat you need to know about the upcoming flu season How is West-Coast Duty-Free feeling about the border re-opening?Conqueri...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Ambulance delays, Ski resorts,&the Northern lights! from 2021-10-12T21:57:59

On today's show: Ambulance delays a great concern for BCBC long-term care worker vaccine mandate now in effect Ski resorts across BC desperate for staff!Northern Lights all the way in Vancouver?! ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: COVID vaccines, Graffiti vandal,&911 delays! from 2021-10-11T21:54

On today's show: Offering COVID vaccines to in-person patientsNanaimo forces graffiti vandal to pay hefty fines BC 911 callers facing consistent delaysAddressing gang and gun trends Today is Intern...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: 911 callers, Breaking the rules,&Celebrating the turkey! from 2021-10-09T00:43

On today's show: B.C. 911 callers left facing ‘extensive’ delays on ThursdayNew poll shows many people with COVID did NOT self-isolate Tributes pouring in for longtime White Rock restaurant ownerBC...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Parking plan dropped, COVID cases,&Suffering businesses from 2021-10-07T21:55

On today's show: City council axes city-wide parking permit planNew data shows spike in COVID cases among children Another mass fish kill in SquamishBreak and enter suspect now in custody Small bus...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: LTC deaths, Doggy death-row,&The Zodiac Killer! from 2021-10-06T21:55

On today's show: Report shows factors that contributed to LTC deathsRecent report reveals causes behind LTC deaths Dog on death row given new leash on lifeDNA experts may have identified the Zodiac...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Gastown crime, Vaccine card violations,&Sexual assault! from 2021-10-05T21:48:48

On today's show: Gastown business owner discusses crime in VancouverBC's only issued 3 tickets for vaccine card violations Reviewing protections for sexual assault survivorsTomorrow is Walk to Scho...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Mandatory masks, Digital equity&Grizzly bear attacks! from 2021-10-01T22:02:58

On today's show: Masks mandatory for all K-12 students in B.C. schools Two people arrested in Wet'suwet'en conflict as protests escalate  Three-Term Vancouver Mayor Philip Owen has passed away at 8...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, How Canada can get tough on China & Trudeau spends 1st Truth and Reconciliation Day in Tofino on vacation from 2021-09-30T21:50:36

On today's show:
1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation draws mixed feelings from Indigenous community 
Dr. Bonnie Henry will prioritize people with mixed doses if US doesn't approve...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Climate emergency parking program, Dramatic rise in Covid cases in school-aged kids & B.C. students making their impact. from 2021-09-29T21:58:47

On today's show:
B.C. residents who received mixed COVID-19 doses won’t be offered third shot for travel 
Vancouver Climate Emergency Parking Program update 
Snowbirds Are Heading to Fl...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Buying vs. Renting, Party penthouse & Fines for feeding wildlife from 2021-09-28T21:59

On today's show:
Vancouver School Board makes masks mandatory for K-12 students
Buying vs Renting study: Homeowners come out in front financially in more than 90% of scenarios analyzed 
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Will mixed vaccines work for your travels? Severance for ex-MP's & Park board to vote on penalties from 2021-09-27T21:57:55

On today's show:
2 Michaels are home — but Canada still wary of China
U.S. vaccination requirement for air passengers worries Canadians with mixed vaccines 
Severance for ex-MPs costs e...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Meng Wanzhou headed back to China, Point Roberts wants the border open & Safer rides for pets from 2021-09-24T22:00:59

On today's show:
Meng Wanzhou, the Huawei Technologies executive detained in Canada since December 2018 has reached a deal with the U.S. government.
B.C. Man speaks out after unvaccinated m...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Rent to own in North Vancouver, Translink users highest since pandemic start & Paid sick days from 2021-09-23T22:00:44

 On today's show:
Quebec tables bill to restrict anti-vaccine protests near schools, hospitals; fines could reach $12,000 
City of North Vancouver to explore rent to own housing model
T...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Schools to notify parents of COVID-19 exposures, Approval of patio programs & Rockfall at Stawamus Chief from 2021-09-22T22:10:14

On today's show:
Restaurant owner frustrated by lack of enforcement of vaccine passport system
B.C. to return to notifying schools, parents about COVID-19 exposures 
City Council approv...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: An election with minimal change, Pop up restaurant patios & Coyotes eliminated from 2021-09-21T21:58:59

On today's show:
Liberals projected to form minority government; Trudeau bills win as ‘clear mandate’
Liberals flex Metro Vancouver muscle but can’t repeat 2015 surge
More unvaccinated ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full Show: Election goes tonight, No-protest "bubble zones" & Land border to USA stays closed from 2021-09-20T22:23:38

On today's show:
Could battleground British Columbia decide Monday’s federal election?
What to watch for tonight - as Canadians take to the polls
Canada election: What you need to be pr...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Downtown crime, Fall power outages, & Emergency calls! from 2021-09-17T22:00:14

On today's show:
Manslaughter charge laid in overdose detah of 14-year-old
Vancouver police redeploying officers to hard-hit areas of downtown
BC Hydro says we may be in the dark this F...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Restaurant closing, Vancouver police, & Alberta COVID surge! from 2021-09-16T21:51:45

On today's show:
Vancouver restaurant closing down after 10 years
Vancouver police deploying officers to hard-hit downtown areas
Alberta’s COVID-19 surge is a cautionary tale
Strate...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Inflation, Cruise ships in Bc, & Sustainable development! from 2021-09-15T21:49:57

On today's show:
Canada's inflation reaching new highs
Small boat owners launch large protest off Granville Island
The future of cruise ships in BC
New biosphere region a centrepiec...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Maritime policies, Mandatory vaccines, & Vaccine passports! from 2021-09-14T21:49:31

On today's show:
Charting a course for the next century of maritime policy
Health-care workers must be vaccinated by Oct 26
How are we going to navigate a vaccine passport society?
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Vaccine card rollout, Long-term care, & Good Samaritans! from 2021-09-13T23:08

On today's show:
This BC family has a message to the unvaccinated
How are restaurant owners feeling about the vaccine card rollout?
Long-term care providers fear staff shortages
Cyc...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Vancouver livability, Security guards, & COVID hospital cases from 2021-09-10T21:53

On today's show:
Improving livability in Vancouver
Vancouver restaurants hiring security guards
Hospitals feeling the pressure
Agreement signed to expedite Little Mountain redevelop...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Break & enters, Emergency room death, & the Costs of COVID! from 2021-09-09T21:51:13

On today's show:
The latest victim of break & enter in Vancouver
What's the solution to stopping break & enters?
Kamloops senior dies while waiting in emergency room
Report shows th...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Vaccine card rollout, Vancouver police, & Virtual doctor's appointments! from 2021-09-08T21:52

On today's show:
Officials outline BC vaccine card details
Taking small steps to make a big impact on the environment
11 Vancouver officers attacked over long weekend
BC doctors pre...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Back-to-school, Vaccinated travelers, & 3-day novel contest from 2021-09-07T21:57:14

On today's show:
Looking at COVID measures in schools
Canada eases restrictions for vaccinated travellers
The 3-day novel contest has concluded. How did it go?

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Back-to-school, 4-day work week, & Stanley park coyotes from 2021-09-06T21:56:34

On today's show:
Teachers' union voicing concerns about back-to-school
Should Canada implement a 4-day work week?
BC government facing backlash over planned coyote cull

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Back-to-work, Election coverage, & Novel writing competition! from 2021-09-03T21:54:14

On today's show:
Port Moody daycare operator warns of possible back-to-work crunch
Where does O'Toole stand on the assault rifle ban?
BC’s vaccine passport system won’t include fast foo...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Hospital protests, Pre-grad celebrations, & Housing supply shortages! from 2021-09-02T21:52

On today's show:
Reaction pours in after protesters target BC hospitals
Police, fire & school officials urge caution ahead of pre-grad celebrations
Home buyers facing worst supply short...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Coyotes, Vaccine cards, & Pests! from 2021-09-01T21:55:27

On today's show:
Park Board Commissioner calling for removal of Stanley park coyotes
Sounding the alarm on vaccine cards in BC!
Talking pests with Mike Londry!

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: UBC Okanagan, Afghan refugees, & Chinook openings! from 2021-08-31T21:54

On today's show:
UBC Okanagan students told their classes are moving online!
BC gave $211M interest-free loan in Little Mountain land sale
Helping Afghan refugees!
Discussing the po...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Accessible transportation, Stolen dog, & Penticton wildfire! from 2021-08-30T21:59:46

On today's show:
Lack of accessible options for transportation in Vancouver
Enlisting the public's help to reunite stolen dog with owner
Wildfire near Penticton expands to 100 hectares<...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Wildfires, Swimming pools, & Vaccine cards! from 2021-08-26T21:56:42

On today's show:
Improving how we fight wildfires
Would you be comfortable swimming in a stranger’s pool?
Poll shows rising support for vaccine cards
New Taxes being proposed in fed...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Vaccination proof, COVID-19 tax, & Child care! from 2021-08-25T21:56:07

On today's show:
BC becomes third province to require proof of vaccination
O’Toole to allow safe injection sites
Is there a better model for child care?
We’re all paying a COVID-19 ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Mask mandate, Back-to-school plans, & RIP Charlie Watts from 2021-08-24T21:57:06

On today's show:
Masks to be required in BC classrooms
Reviewing data of COVID-19 transmission in Surrey schools
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts dead at 80
BC bringing back man...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: US border restrictions, Stanley Park coyotes, & LTC homes! from 2021-08-20T21:56:24

On today's show:
US extending land border restrictions with Canada
Immigration lawyer reacts to border closure extension
What's the best solution to the Stanley Park coyote problem?
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Full show: Massey Tunnel replacement, Afghan refugees, & Valemount Village! from 2021-08-18T21:54:40

On today's show:
New tunnel set to replace aging Massey tunnel
Afghan refugees pleading for Canada to protect their families
Delta mayor reacts to Massey tunnel replacement
BC Liber...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Wildfire coverage, Jagmeet Singh, & Mandatory masks/vaccines from 2021-08-17T21:46

On today's show:
Should the military be brought in to help in wildfire situation?
Coquihalla closure causes overwhelming traffic through Princeton
Checking in with NDP Leader Jagmeet Si...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Wildfire evacuations, Federal election, & Coyotes! from 2021-08-16T21:55

On today's show:
What’s it like to be evacuated as a person with a disability?
Day 1 of election campaigning begins!
Update on Wildfires in the Central Okanagan
Fallout of troops be...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Air quality advisory, Taliban presence, & Mandatory vaccines from 2021-08-13T21:48:41

On today's show:
Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver
Logan Lake residents flee to Chilliwack due to wildfires
Growing Taliban presence creating humanitarian crisis in Afghan...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Changing careers, Sniffing out COVID, & New vaccination rules! from 2021-08-12T21:54:37

On today's show:
How to successfully change careers later in life
Using canine scent detection to find COVID-19!
Reactions are rolling in to BC's new vaccination rules
How are healt...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Man in ICU, Sex assaults, & Michael Spavor sentenced! from 2021-08-11T21:59

On today's show:
The tragic story of a man currently in ICU from COVID-19
Michael Spavor sentenced to 11 years in Chinese prison
What's behind the dramatic rise in sex assaults?
Wha...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: UBC masks/vaccine requirements, Residential schools, & Border re-openings from 2021-08-10T21:55

On today's show:
UBC faculty say they want vaccines & masks on campus
The Resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
Investigation launched at former BC residential school
How ar...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Border re-openings, Climate change, & Water safety from 2021-08-09T21:42

On today's show:
Vehicles are lining up at the border as restrictions ease
UN says climate change spiraling out of control
The search for DB Cooper artifacts!
The importance of wate...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Wildfires, Border troubles, & Signs of drowning! from 2021-08-06T21:53:56

On today's show:
Strong winds quickly accelerate White Rock lake wildfire
BC wildfire crews urging people to follow evacuation orders
What's happening at the border?!
Protecting you...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Guest: BC economic growth, Fixing long-term care, & School! from 2021-08-05T21:56:26

On today's show:
Forecasting provincial economic growth in 2021
Large amounts of salmon habitat lost in Lower Fraser region
Raising concerns about school returning in September
The ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Signing bonuses, Border restricitons, & Lemonade! from 2021-08-04T21:52:05

On today's show:
Desperate employers dangle signing bonuses to lure in workers
Translink on new app predicting empty seats
Experts say kids are at risk as border rules ease
Comedy r...

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Full show: Mandatory vaccines, Outdoor etiquette, & Alleged racism caught on camera from 2021-08-03T22:32:33

On today's show:
Video shows couple yelling at grandmothers & kids in Surrey park
New poll shows mixed reviews for John Horgan
Making vaccines mandatory for health care workers
Etiq...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Granville street, Job interviews, & Smoke in Vancouver! from 2021-08-02T21:49:44

On today's show:
Vancouver’s Granville street goes car-free!
Why the video job interview is here to stay
West Kelowna man survives second assassination attempt in 6 months
It's gett...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Delta variant, Online hate, & Best books of July 2021! from 2021-07-30T21:53

On today's show:
Delta variant driving 4th wave in Canada
Government extends COVID-19 benefits and business supports
Surrey city council rejects inclusive living project development wit...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Restrictions in Central Okanagan, Heat dome injuries, & Racoons! from 2021-07-29T21:58:56

On today's show:
What to expect from COVID in the fall
New restrictions announced in Central Okanagan
Experts call on BC to investigate 'heat dome' injuries/deaths
Woman mauled by r...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Heat wave, Distracted driving, & Shoreline garbage cleanup! from 2021-07-28T21:53:48

On today's show:
BC temperatures rising again!
BC Court of Appeal ruling clarifies distracted driving laws
Medical Health Officers provide info about heat warning
Shoreline cleanup ...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Staff shortages, Mandatory vacations, & 2021 Vancouver Queer Film Festival! from 2021-07-27T21:53:35

On today's show:
How are Restaurant Staff Shortages affecting tourist destinations?
Should businesses require vacations?
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Full show: Restaurant staffing issues, Pickup trucks, & LTC homes from 2021-07-26T21:51

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Is CERB behind restaurant staffing issues?
Pickup trucks are plaguing Canadian streets
Poll shows significant change is needed to LTC homes
BC mother deals with nav...

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Full show: Bicycle theft, Vancouver symphony orchestra, & Dog training! from 2021-07-23T21:55:01

On today's show:
BC minimum employment age raised to 16!
Why is bicycle theft so rampant in Vancouver
Passenger ferry between Point Roberts & Bellingham to be cancelled
Vancouver Sy...

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Full show: Church vandalism, Saving 500 ostriches, & Honouring Alex Trebek! from 2021-07-22T21:46

On today's show:
There's been a spike in vandalism at city churches
The fight to save 500 ostriches on a BC farm
Honouring the life and legacy of Alex Trebek!
Celebrity Cruises will...

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Full show: BC wildfires, Gun buyback program, & Dog attack from 2021-07-21T21:55

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Breaking the the current wildfire situation in BC
How do gun enthusiasts feel about the federal buyback?
Woman launches online campaign after dog killed by 2 pitbulls Listen

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Full show: Wildfire evacuations, Heatwave deaths, & Gun buyback! from 2021-07-20T21:53:16

On today's show:
Osoyoos is under evacuation order due to wildfires
Vancouver Park Board's plans to help Seniors during Vancouver heatwave
Vancouver police unveil new billboards to help...

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Full show: LTC rules lifted, Wild salmon, & SPCA adoption! from 2021-07-19T21:54

On today's show:
COVID rules lifted at LTC homes!
BC restaurants remove wild salmon from their menus
Canada to allow fully vaccinated American travellers!
BC SPCA halves adoption fe...

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Full show: BC overdose crisis, Cross-border travel, & Working from home! from 2021-07-16T21:56:40

On today's show:
Tackling BC's overdose crisis
Will allowing cruise ships in Canadian ports be enough to save Gastown?
When will Canadians be able to visit the US?
How does the moon...

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Full show: Vancouver drug supply, Food marketing, & Coyotes vs. humans! from 2021-07-15T21:52

On today's show:
Councillor Jean Swanson distributes free drugs in Vancouver
Is handing out free drugs appropriate action by an elected city official?
Is it time to regulate food market...

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Full show: Quebec vaccine passports, Housing affordability, & Ambulance services! from 2021-07-14T21:54:48

On today's show:
Quebec to implement COVID vaccine passport system
Examining the supply side of housing affordability
What's the state of Canada's financial situation?
Paramedic rea...

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Full show: Mixing vaccines, Space travel, & Road trips! from 2021-07-13T21:49

On today's show:
Science expert discusses WHO's comments on mixing vaccines
How will 3D-printed guns affect responsible gun owners?
Making a case for returning to the office
What's ...

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Full show: LTC homes, Pfizer booster shot, & Giving blood! from 2021-07-12T21:58:15

On today's show:
Erin O'Toole struggling to gain momentum in the polls
LTC homes opening to fully vaccinated visitors!
Pfizer is developing a booster shot. Should other companies follow...

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Full show: LTC homes, Surrey-Langley Skytrain, & Vaccines! from 2021-07-09T22:04:52

On today's show:
BC LTC homes will open to fully vaccinated visitors!
Trudeau announces Surrey-Langley skytrain!
No charges laid in fatal Vancouver car crash
Talking vaccines with D...

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Full show: Reopening BC, Gender pay gap, & Tokyo Olympics! from 2021-07-07T21:50

On today's show:
The animals need your help!
WHO says we might be reopening BC too early
New bill hopes to eliminate the gender pay gap
Local steeplechaser representing Canada in To...

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Full show: Governor General, Clean energy, & COVID Lambda variant from 2021-07-06T22:38

On today's show:
We have a new Governor General!
Recent study shows employment impacts of COVID-19 in BC highly unequal
Providing energy for a clean future
What we know so far about...

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Full show: Border rules, Phase 3 concerns, & Olympic basketball! from 2021-07-05T21:56

On today's show:
Border now open for vaccinated Canadians!
What do today’s border changes mean for Point Roberts?
Are there any lingering concerns about phase 3?
The legal challenge...

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Full show: Wildfires, Reopening BC, & Performance-enhancing drugs from 2021-07-02T21:58:59

On today's show:
The latest on the Kamloops wildfire and evacuations
Concerns about phase 3 of reopening BC
Is pot really a performance-enhancing substance?

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Full show: Phase 3, Lytton wildfire, & First responders! from 2021-07-01T21:59:32

On today's show:
What we need to know about phase 3!
Does PM Trudeau's shaved face indicate a federal election?
Update on wildfire in Lytton & surrounding areas
First responder staf...

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Full show: BC emergency services, Heat wave dangers, & Stand-up comedy! from 2021-06-30T21:55

On today's show:
BC emergency services strained by heat-related calls
Understanding the dangers of heat stroke
It's no joke! Yuk Yuk's is returning to Vancouver!
How were long-term ...

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Full show: Speed enforcement, Heat waves impacting cities, & BC's reopening plan! from 2021-06-29T21:56

On today's show:
Poll shows growing support for Automated Speed Enforcement
How does heat impact our cities?
How is the retail sector going to handle BC's reopening?
COVID around th...

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Full show: Vancouver park board, Exercising in the heat, & Canadian Olympians! from 2021-06-28T22:19

On today's show:
Vancouver park board called into question
The future of masks in our day-to-day life
New poll shows NDP approval rating is slipping
How to exercise in the summer wi...

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Full show: PNE ampitheatre, Stanley Cup finals, & Bunny café from 2021-06-25T21:50

On today's show:
Massive outdoor ampitheatre coming to the PNE!
This local Olympian is ready to compete!
The Habs are going to the Stanley Cup finals!
Beware of travel scams!
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Full show: Delta variant, Windows 11, & BC Ferries! from 2021-06-24T21:58:51

On today's show:
"Delta Watch" with science guy Jason Tetro!
RCMP end protest at NS/NB border
Eviction Bans Have Helped Stop the Spread of COVID
The newest features on Windows 11! Listen

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Full show: BC's cruise industry, Lumber prices, & Sports betting! from 2021-06-23T21:57:49

On today's show:
BC's cruise industry is eagerly seeking a plan
Lumber prices finally fall back down to earth
Fire ban for coastal BC begins this week
Don't leave your pets in hot c...

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Full show: Point Roberts, Lifting restrictions, & NBA players from 2021-06-22T21:55:07

On today's show:
Point Roberts’ only grocery store may be forced to close
Canadians wary about lifting restrictions too soon
Study shows BC schools are unlikely transmission sites
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Full show: Rising food costs, Abbotsford airshow, & Anti-police incidents from 2021-06-21T22:43:12

On today's show:
New border reguations!
Rising Food costs
The Abbotsford International Airshow returns!
One-on-one with Lawrie McFarlane
Is Vancouver seeing an uptick in anti-po...

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Full show: Cyber security, Border closer, & Renovation permits! from 2021-06-18T21:52:11

On today's show:
Are we paying enough attention to our cyber security in 2021?
Border closure extended to July 21
BC is remaining consistent with vaccine strategy
What permits do yo...

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Full show: School reopening plans, Housing affordability, & Scrapping honour programs from 2021-06-17T21:51:08

On today's show:
BC announces school re-opening plans for September!
Creator of the BC School COVID Tracker Facebook page responds to the school re-opening plans
Expert panel completes ...

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Full show: Duty-free stores, Restaurant staff shortages, & the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra! from 2021-06-16T21:55:05

On today's show:
Duty-free stores have been hit HARD
BC's restaurant sector facing major staff shortages
Why are accessibility features being taken away post-COVID?
The Vancouver Sy...

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Full show: Residential parking, Border restrictions, & Love letters to home sellers! from 2021-06-15T22:20

On today's show:
Vancouver proposes residential parking tax
Taking steps to end Canada/US border restrictions
BC promoting access to nature
Mountaineering club president reacts to B...

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Full show: Phase 2 reopening, Climate parking program, & Walmart pilot project! from 2021-06-14T21:57:11

On today's show:
What does Phase 2 mean for you?
First look at "Climate Emergency Parking Program"
How do business owners feel about the BC reopening plan?
BC Walmart getting rid of...

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Full show: AI facial recognition, Rehiring in restaurants, & Squamish logging moratorium from 2021-06-10T21:58:01

On today's show:
Watchdog says RCMP broke the law with AI facial recognition
Re-hiring is FINALLY on the table for more restaurants
Vaccinated Canadians can skip hotel quarantine
Sq...

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Full show: Ending quarantine, Vaccine lottery, & Residential school story! from 2021-06-09T21:57:49

On today's show:
Ending hotel quarantine one vaccine at a time!
Manitoba launches $2M vaccine lottery
How one woman narrowly avoided residential school
Fully vaccinated Canadians wi...

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Full show: Road tolls, Bill C-10 vs. our freedom, & Travel restrictions! from 2021-06-08T21:53:55

On today's show:
City investigating possibility of road tolls
Trudeau condemns London tragedy
Law professor says Bill C-10 is threatening our freedom of expression
US eases travel r...

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Full show: 2nd doses, Apple updates, & BC tourism! from 2021-06-07T21:55:27

On today's show:
BC pharmacies getting supply of AstraZeneca 2nd doses
Here's what's new in the Apple tech sector!
Stephanie Cadieux says it’s time to act on accessible housing
BC t...

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Full show: Changing street names, Statue proposal, & Airbnb party ban! from 2021-06-04T21:56:12

On today's show:
Vancouver mayor looks to change street named after colonial BC politician
Proposed Vancouver statue draws mixed reactions
What goes into changing a street name?
Air...

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Full show: Paramedic resources, Residential schools, & Sea-To-Sky Gondola! from 2021-06-02T21:55

On today's show:
Ambulance Union calling for more paramedics & resources
Taking overdue action for all the children forced to go to residential schools
The demand for Fraser Valley prop...

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Full show: Mixing vaccines, Reopening the border, & Minimum wage! from 2021-06-01T21:57:05

On today's show:
Examining the science behind mixing vaccines
What is Jab Fest 2021?
Playland set to reopen on June 11th!
Creating a science-based plan for reopening the border
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Full show: Residential school discovery, Public washrooms, & Summer jobs! from 2021-05-31T21:54:27

On today's show:
Trudeau vows action after bodies discovered at former residential school site
Making the case for more public washrooms in train stations
NDP MP reacts to residential s...

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Full show: Reopening BC, ICBC test case, & Translink ridership! from 2021-05-27T21:55:32

On today's show:
What BC's reopening plan means for Whistler & Big White?
North Shore man a test case in new ICBC insurance model
CTF highlights why taxpayers shouldn't be giving money ...

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Full show: BC's reopening plan, Meat prices, & BC hug day! from 2021-05-26T21:52:46

On today's show:
Exploring the finer details of BC's reopening plan
Ucluelet mayor reacts to BC reopening plan
Meat prices heating up in Canada!
Dr. Bonnie Henry pitches idea of 'BC...

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Full show: Cruise ships, Reopening BC, & Lunar eclipse! from 2021-05-25T21:55

On today's show:
US cruise ship bill now signed into law
The Vancouver School Board is taking a vote today...
Dissecting BC's plan to re-open the restaurant industry
Where do church...

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Full show: BC gang war, Weekend checkpoints, & Tax Freedom Day! from 2021-05-24T21:53

On today's show:
BC gang war spreads to other provinces
North Van hiking trail closed as officers search for bear
How did checkpoints look during the long weekend?
Happy Tax Freedom...

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Full show: Cruise ship law, Re-opening restaurants, & Book recommendations! from 2021-05-21T22:01:50

On today's show:
How could BC ports be impacted by new US cruise law?
How are restaurants preparing to re-open?
New mortgage stress test rules are coming June 1st!
Encouraging vacci...

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Full show: BC's reopening plan, Point Roberts, & National Caesar Day! from 2021-05-20T21:59:29

On today's show:
BC venues looking for more clarity in provincial re-opening plan
Could Point Roberts be utilized for a pilot project?
Dyslexia BC is raising their concerns over Bill C6...

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Full show: Social housing proposal, Strata dog rules, & RV camper eviction protest! from 2021-05-19T21:48:46

On today's show:
Social housing proposal causing mixed reactions
Vancouver lawyer going to human rights commission
A story of recovery from a BC burn survivor
Strata wants dog remov...

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Full show: BC tourism, Solving cold cases, & Public drinking! from 2021-05-18T21:51:56

On today's show:
PNE spokesperson reacts to BC tourism grant!
Denmark to return to almost ‘normal’
Using DNA to solve a notorious cold case
The deadly risks associated with long wor...

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Full show: Beach parties, Crime stoppers, & Water safety from 2021-05-17T22:00:11

On today's show:
Another weekend of parties at English Bay
The importance of Crime Stoppers!
Most Canadians show no regret in getting AstraZeneca!
Facts about the vax!
Water saf...

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Full show: Gang violence, Promising news, & Invasive species from 2021-05-14T21:57:11

On today's show:
BC solicitor general meets with police chiefs
Rescuers awarded for saving a man’s life
Promising news for vaccinated British Columbians!
Tackling invasive species i...

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Full show: Vandalism, Downtown 2020, & Clearing the air! from 2021-05-13T21:52:50

On today's show:
Old Hastings Mill Store Museum the victim of vandalism
The state of Downtown 2020
BC should be embracing the looming longevity economy. Here's Why.
Bringing back th...

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Full show: Gang violence, Restarting tourism, & Plogging! from 2021-05-12T22:01

On today's show:
What's the solution to the escalating gang violence?
Motioning for enhanced support for renters facing renovictions
Restarting the tourism industry
BC students lose...

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Full show: Gangsters, BC sick pay legislation, & Backyard chickens! from 2021-05-11T22:55:24

On today's show:
Who deserves the blame for gangsters going free?
BC introduces new sick pay legislation
New intersection cameras in Richmond will help investigate car crashes
The C...

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Full show: Gang violence, Reopening restaurants, & the cost of a tent city from 2021-05-10T21:53:36

On today's show:
10 shootings in 3 weeks...
Are restaurants confident that they'll be able to reopen?
Oppenheimer Park Tent city leaves taxpayers on the hook
Address the escalating ...

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Full show: Withholding data, Needle-phobia, & Sexual assault training from 2021-05-07T21:49

On today's show:
Report shows BC health authorities are withholding data
The latest employment data
Coping with needle-phobia amidst the vaccine rollout
Bill requiring sexual assaul...

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Full show: BC overdoses, Elderly costs, & World Password Day from 2021-05-06T21:57:23

On today's show:
Losing a child to a drug overdose
Cost of elderly benefits projected to climb 70% by 2030
Today is World Password Day!
The (drive-in) show must go on!

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Full show: Cross-border transmission, BC housing market, & Mother's Day from 2021-05-05T23:08

On today's show:
BC Mayor fears cross-border COVID transmission
Stopping gang violence once and for all
Taking a deep dive into the BC housing market
Why are marketers adjusting Mot...

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Full show: Vaccine confusion, Chinese rocket, & Strathcona park! from 2021-05-04T21:51:36

On today's show:
NACI’s mixed messaging on COVID vaccines causing confusion
Delta police provides update on weekend shooting
Should the city of Surrey be given vaccine priority?
Her...

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Full show: Stopping violence, J & J vaccine, & Graffiti! from 2021-05-03T21:59:54

On today's show:
The key to stopping violence in Metro Vancouver
What you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
This local business is speaking out against graffiti
The B...

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Full show: DTES achieves herd immunity, meanwhile COVID parties could lead to manslaughter charges from 2021-04-30T22:34:44

Chapter 1: BC’s travel ban road checks could start as early as Friday 

GUEST: Peter Milobar, BC Liberal House Leader

Chapter 2: More than 180 people moved from Strathcona Park int...

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Full show: Paid sick leave, pandemic weight gain, and Music on Main from 2021-04-29T22:16:42

Chapter 1: Pressure mounts for BC to introduce paid sick leave 

GUEST: Annie Dormuth, Provincial Affairs Director for Alberta, CFIB

Chapter 2: Pandemic weight changes

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Full show: Camping out for shots, vaccine messaging, and guide dog grad from 2021-04-28T22:31:12

Chapter 1: Pop-up vaccine clinics lead to people camping out overnight 

GUEST: Rumneek Johal, Host and Producer, Decomplicated News

Chapter 2: Fraser Health using AstraZeneca for ...

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Full show: Vet shortage, drinking in parks, and $500 million for StrongerBC from 2021-04-27T22:40:17

Chapter 1: VSB votes to cancel liaison officer program 

GUEST: Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee

Chapter 2: City councillor hails “opportunity” of closing Gra...

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Full show: COVID overwhelms India, EU open to visitors this summer, and the School Liaison Officer vote from 2021-04-26T22:38:11

Chapter 1: South Asian relatives in BC look on as COVID overwhelms India

GUEST: Sukhmeet Singh Sachal, British Columbian with family in India 

Chapter 2: West Van mayor goes publi...

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Full show: BC announces & implements travel restrictions! from 2021-04-23T21:50

On today's show:
BC implementing COVID travel restrictions
Peter Milobar reacts to recently announced travel restrictions
Mayor of Sechelt reacts to COVID travel restrictions
BC fer...

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Full show: Vancouver roadblocks, Flights from India, & Missed opportunities! from 2021-04-22T21:55:10

On today's show:
Drivers in Metro Van will NOT be subjected to roadblocks
A missed opportunity in BC's budget
Flights from Delhi to Vancouver questioned

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Frustration over gatherings, Formula E, and the NPA Exodus from 2021-04-21T23:16:41

With guest host Jody Vance

Chapter 1: Frustration over gatherings

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Full show: Large gatherings, Police responses, & Childcare from 2021-04-19T22:22:16

On today's show:
Large crowd parties at English Bay Sunday night
How do we prevent crowds from flocking to White Rock beach?
What can police do about large gatherings?
Federal budge...

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Full show: Long term care, Work/Life balance, & THE FACTS from 2021-04-16T22:03:18

On today's Show:
What needs fixing in long term care?
Have you found YOUR work-life balance in this pandemic?
The plea for more COVID data
Where are we RIGHT NOW with the pandemic? ...

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Full show: Vaccines for teachers, Decriminalizing drugs, & Taking YOUR questions! from 2021-04-15T22:03:17

On today's show:
BC teachers will soon be vaccinated!
NDP MP introducing bill to decriminalize drug use
Concerned about the vaccines? BC pharmacist takes your questions!
Infectious ...

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Full show: Overdose fatalities, Indoor dining, & Plant-based foods! from 2021-04-14T22:09:06

On today's show:
Toxic BC drug supply has claimed over 7000 lives in 5 years
Moving forward on BC drug decriminalization
Denmark is ditching AstraZeneca!
When will indoor dining ret...

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Full show: Pandemic timeline, Canucks trading, & Gardening hacks! from 2021-04-12T22:42:54

On today's show:
Checking in With Richard Zussman!
Where are we on the pandemic timeline?
The Canucks make moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline
The latest on the education front! Listen

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Full show: Calling 911, BC's lowest paid workers, & HRH Prince Philip from 2021-04-09T21:55:58

On today's show:
Some BC residents may be avoiding calling 911
Higher wages coming for BC’s lowest paid workers
Transplant patient calling for shorter period between COVID vaccines
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Full show: Patio dining, Dogs up for adoption, & Travel warnings from 2021-04-08T21:55

On today's show:
Fight over Stanley Park bike lane heads to BC Supreme Court
How safe is it to dine on a patio given the rise in variants?
Several rescued dogs now available for adoptio...

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Full show: Variant cases, Canucks update, & Homeless camps! from 2021-04-07T21:54:12

On today's show:
Number of BC variant cases worse than expected
Canucks COVID cases update
DPAC calling for Surrey schools to close
Can BC cities prevent homeless camps in the futur...

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Full show: COVID variants, BC's Vacancy tax, & Ketchup shortages from 2021-04-06T21:59:03

On today's show:
The COVID variant battle continues
BC's 'Vacancy Tax' is hitting businesses where it hurts
Why is there a ketchup shortage?!
CFIB says more lockdowns will punish sm...

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Full show: NPA mayoral candidate, BC restaurants, & Canucks COVID cases! from 2021-04-05T21:56:42

On today's show:
John Coupar nominated as NPA Mayoral candidate
Crowd yells health inspectors out of BC restaurants
Concern grows for how the COVID variants affect younger people
Sp...

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Full show: Resuming travel, Answering science questions, & Restaurant owner speaks out! from 2021-04-02T21:50

On today's show:
CDC says vaccinated people may safely resume travel
Details on the vaccine rollout in Washington
Science guy Jason Tetro answers your questions!
Vancouver restauran...

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Full show: BC's rising costs, Dogs on patios, & Transit ridership levels! from 2021-04-01T21:55

On today's show:
The story behind BC's deadliest COVID outbreak
The quest to clear the permit backlog
It's no joke. The cost of Netflix, gas, & pop is going up!
Pooches are now allo...

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Full show: Ski resort party, AstraZeneca vaccine, & COVID origins from 2021-03-31T21:55

On today's show:
Party at BC ski resort restaurant causes outrage
Vancouver residents 55 to 65 now eligible for AstraZeneca vaccine
Delta airlines to start selling middle seats again Listen

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Full show: Restaurant restrictions, Horgan criticism, & Dogs on patios from 2021-03-30T21:55:31

On today's show
Looking at the numbers behind the new COVID restrictions
Should restaurant restrictions be the same across the province?
Certain Maple Ridge businesses to allow dogs on ...

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A conversation with a helicopter crash survivor from 2021-03-26T21:22:01

Wong Wing-Siu survived a helicopter crash, and not many people can say that.

However, his story is bigger than that.

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Expanded capacity coming to Vancouver clubs/bars from 2021-03-26T21:02:58

This has nothing to do with restrictions for the current pandemic, but once we see the light after the pandemic.

 

We talk to Laura Ballance.

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Suez Canal blockage still causing major disruptions from 2021-03-26T20:48:15

A large ship is still lodged right in the middle of the Suez Canal? Why hasn't this happened before? The answer to that and more with Robert Lewis-Manning  BC Chamber of Shipping CEO.

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Vancouverites treated to quite the spectacle in the sky from 2021-03-26T20:28:40

What was it? A meteor breaking up? A satellite?

Azam Shaghaghi, President, Space Tourism Society, Canada, has the answers.

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Barry Neufeld makes another ignorant remark from 2021-03-26T19:45:26

Stephanie Higginson, President, BC School Trustee Association, provides an update, and what we might see happen next.

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Support on the rise for a COVID vaccine passport from 2021-03-26T19:32:42

Are you one of those, for it?

Mario Canseco, President of ResearchCo, did some.. research!

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Super dog park coming soon! from 2021-03-25T22:08:24

Jawn Jang has the details.

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Welcome and good news in long term care from 2021-03-25T21:41:25

Restrictions have loosened up, and some major changes to visitation.

 

We chat with Terry Lake, BC Care Providers Association CEO

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Affordable housing project in Kits, seeing more support from 2021-03-25T20:51:21

Residents, parents, students, workers who support a more affordable, equitable and inclusive Kitsilano will gather on the site of a proposed 12-story supportive housing tower to express support for...

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The carbon tax is deemed constitutional from 2021-03-25T19:50

Much to the disappointment of many Canadians. Jill chats with the BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims.

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Fines increased for people not obeying rules from 2021-03-25T19:28:44

Will this now be enough of a deterrent from stopping people whoa re having party's?

 

We talk to Vancouver Lawyer, Sarah Leamon.

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Full show: Vaccine appointments, Religious gatherings, & Cruise ships in BC from 2021-03-24T21:53:52

On today's show:
Vaccine appointment booking ramps up!
Amended BC health order allows for outdoor religious gatherings
Proposed US bill would allow cruise ships to bypass BC ports
N...

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Full show: Abandoned by taxi, House prices, & Dogs surrendered to the BC SPCA from 2021-03-23T21:56:49

On today's show:
This blind passenger is not the first person to be left abandoned by a taxi
E-mobility pilot project gets green light
House prices predicted to increase 15% in 2021
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Full show: Single-pedal driving, Owl facility, & Spring cleaning! from 2021-03-22T22:03:11

On today's show:

BC's early pandemic success doesn't matter anymore

What is Single-Pedal Driving?

City councillor almost done running every street in Coquitlam!

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Full show: Religious services, Lost luggage, & Gardening tips! from 2021-03-19T21:56:06

On today's show:
BC supreme court upholds in-person religious services ban
Surrey’s new police chief to make a base salary of $285,000
Passenger successfully sues Flair Airlines for los...

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Full show: Scary video, Atlanta massage parlour shootings, & Vancouver's rental market! from 2021-03-18T22:59:09

On today's show:
Scary video shows man following Vancouver woman for 40 minutes
What was the motive behind the Atlanta shooting?
Why haven't LTC restrictions been lifted?
Using Crai...

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Full show: Condolences, Carbon tax job losses, & Murder hornets! from 2021-03-17T21:58:27

On today's show:
Condolences pour in for late former BC tourism minister
Returning to system of Compulsory Trades Certification
BC boosts income assistance and disability rates
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Full show: Outdoor gatherings, Canadian seniors, & St. Patrick's Day! from 2021-03-17T15:28:21

On today's show:
Does the new outdoor gatherings rule apply to bar/restaurant patios?
Experts say AstraZeneca vaccine can now be used on Canadian seniors!
British Columbians support the...

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Full show: Targeting outbreaks, Point Roberts, & Wastewater! from 2021-03-15T21:55:54

On today's show:
What are the ethics of targeting COVID outbreaks with the vaccine?
Vancouver Island communities bracing for illegal summer campers
Point Roberts man turned away from bo...

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Full show: Vaccine priority, Amazon scams, & Cougar attack from 2021-03-12T22:55:22

On today's show:
Should front-line police officers be a priority for the COVID vaccine?
Scammers are now impersonating Amazon!
Is this the last time BC 'springs forward' to daylight sav...

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Full show: Stanley Park bike lanes, AstraZeneca vaccine, & St. Patrick's Day from 2021-03-11T22:49

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Park board votes to reinstate bike lanes at Stanley Park
Multiple countries temporarily suspending use of AstraZeneca vaccine
What are things like in Texas right now? Listen

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Full show: Prince Rupert, Going outside, & Spring Break! from 2021-03-10T22:56:51

On today's show:
Prince Rupert getting vaccines sooner than expected
When will we be able to visit our loved ones again?
Going outside to fight COVID-19
Burnaby Village Museum will ...

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Full show: Long-term care outbreak, Vaccine phone line, & Ugly food! from 2021-03-09T22:47

On today's show:
Outbreak declared at Kelowna LTC facility despite vaccinations
The race to fix the vaccination phone line
Widow of B.C. avalanche victim says voluntary recall of beacon...

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Full show: Vaccine rollout, Bike lanes, & International Women's Day! from 2021-03-08T22:56:29

On today's show:
Day 1 of the COVID vaccine mass rollout
Overcoming language barriers amid COVID vaccinations
The Good, the Bad, & the Bike Lanes!
Celebrating International Women’s ...

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Full show: Point Roberts, Johnson & Johnson vaccine, & Coyote attack! from 2021-03-06T01:12:59

On today's show:
Point Roberts residents being denied access to Canada...
Jogger facing 6 months of recovery after coyote attack
Canada approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine!
Restauran...

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Full show: Farmers' markets, Port Moody trivia night, & Friends reunion! from 2021-03-04T22:52:24

On today's show:
Penticton mayor fires back!
Should non-food vendors be included at farmers' markets?
How many people were affected by the Port Moody trivia night?
Friends reunion t...

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Full show: BC Nurses Union, Texas lifting mask mandate, & BC Care home visits! from 2021-03-03T22:52:29

On today's show:
The BC Nurses Union is raising concerns...
Texas is reopening all businesses and lifting their mask mandate
Health officials expected to increase care home visits!
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Full show: Stanely Park bike lanes, Property sales, & Churches! from 2021-03-03T00:49:15

On today's show:
Should Stanley Park bring back temporary bike lane?
Why won't the government let this conservation officer work?
Property sales are going through the roof!
Do our p...

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Full show: Vaccine rollout, E-bikes, & Canada Post! from 2021-03-01T23:02:42

On today's show:
Getting you the COVID-19 vaccine ASAP
Here's how BC's getting the vaccine out to people
Getting the vaccine to the Downtown Eastside
BC Court of Appeal upholds deci...

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Site C updates, vaccine choices, and a quarantine hotel strike from 2021-02-27T00:29:42

Chapter 1: Site C dam to be delayed a year, more than $5B over budget

GUEST: George Hoberg, UBC Political Science Professor

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Full show: Noise bylaw, Housing market bidding wars, & Safe drinking space from 2021-02-25T22:51

On today's show:
Vancouver postpones decision on noise bylaw
Bidding wars hitting the high-end housing market!
Reports of sexual assault results in call for suspending hotel quarantine ...

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Full show: Vaccinating essential workers, inappropriate clothing, & front line stories from 2021-02-24T23:00:22

hy We Need to Vaccinate Essential Workers Sooner

What are people on the front line seeing?

Vancouver abandons plan to open Jericho Hostel as shelter for city's homeless population...

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Full show: BC activities, Uber's future, & Pets consuming pot! from 2021-02-23T22:53:24

On today's show:
Polls show British Columbians still shun activities without the COVID vaccine
Uber weighs its future in the UK after court ruling
Amplification devices: yay or nay?
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Full show: UK COVID variant, Rapid testing, & Paramedic staff shortages from 2021-02-22T22:54:17

On today's show:
COVID-19 variant detected at multiple Metro Vancouver schools
How are parents & students feeling about the COVID variant exposures?
Do we need rapid testing in childcar...

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Full show: Gun crimes, Possible COVID resurgence, & Hunting for clues! from 2021-02-19T22:55

On today's show:
Trudeau reduces sentence for serious gun crimes
Trump’s election loss nullifies Meng Wanzhou’s argument for release
Experts are warning of a possible resurgence of COVI...

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Full show: Point Roberts, Orca babies, & Transit development from 2021-02-18T23:00:04

On today's show:
Canada makes border exemptions for Point Roberts residents
What is the value of the FSA and should we keep doing them?
New orca baby born to southern resident L pod! Listen

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Full show: Vaccine delivery, Handgun ban, & Public drinking from 2021-02-17T22:43:10

On today's show:
What went wrong in our vaccine efforts?
Vancouver mayor says he seeks to ban handguns
BC judge dismisses injunction to stop in-person church services
Poco Mayor ann...

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Full show: Gun legislation, Politics, & Raising concerns! from 2021-02-16T22:54:15

On today's show:
Trudeau reveals details of gun buyback program/municipal gun ban
Is the recently unveiled gun legislation just politics?
CAEP respond to recently announced gun legislat...

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Canucks update with Jeff Paterson, the World’s Longest Game, and rising gas prices from 2021-02-15T23:55:05

With guest host Jawn Jang

Chapter 1: Canucks owner with a show of support on Twitter.. But will it mean anything?

GUEST: Jeff Paterson, Host of the VANcast Podcast on The Athletic...

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Full show: Cannabis vs government, Strathcona update, and temperature battles from 2021-02-12T23:54:34

Chapter 1: Cannabis CEO sues federal government over decision to 'incarcerate' travellers in quarantine hotels 

GUEST: Jeffrey Rath, barrister and constitutional law expert at Rath & Compa...

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Full show: Decriminalizing drugs, Point Roberts, & Missing dog found! from 2021-02-11T22:51:22

On today's show:
BC asking feds to decriminalize illicit drugs
Coquitlam Mayor calls for reopening of Riverview site
Calls are growing for border exemptions at Point Roberts
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Full show: Intra-provincial travel, Churches, & Loujain Alhathloul from 2021-02-10T22:53:22

On today's show:
BC moves into intra-provincial travel phase
Putting a halt to Peace Arch gatherings
Dr. Bonnie Henry is seeking injunction against Churches
Loujain Alhathloul relea...

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Full show: LTC homes, RCMP clarification, & CERB repayments! from 2021-02-09T22:56:50

On today's show:
Addressing visitation policies in long-term care homes
RCMP clarifies social media reports of abduction attempts
Canada to require negative COVID-19 test at land border...

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The Full Show: Federal Travel Restrictions and your rights, Amazon Scams on the rise, Snowbirds travelling south despite pandemic restrictions from 2021-02-08T23:27:44

Chapter 1: Sarah Leamon: Do federal travel restrictions infringe on Canadians' mobility rights under the charter?

What are your rights when it comes to travel?

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COVID variants, Strathcona Park, and Canada’s vaccine acquisition from 2021-02-06T12:41:59

Chapter 1: Concern around COVID-19 variants grows in B.C. with fears cases could soar with more interactions 

GUEST: Caroline Colijnm, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathem...

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Full show: Facial recognition, Excess noise, & Leash laws! from 2021-02-03T23:03:13

On today's show:
Watchdog report says use of facial recognition technology violates federal & provincial laws
The ethics of using AI facial recognition
Life Getting Noisier for More Tha...

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Full show: Paramedics, Medication dispenser, & Navavax in Canada! from 2021-02-03T19:58:40

On today's show:
Trudeau's quarantine hotels hurt those who need our help the most
New study will examine COVID-19 impact on paramedics in B.C.
Okanagan healthcare company develops mode...

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Full show: New travel restrictions, LTC homes, & Human remains! from 2021-01-29T22:55

On today's show:
Travel expert reacts to PM Trudeau's new restrictions
SFU modelling suggests screening & rapid testing could help LTC homes
Do the recently announced travel restriction...

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Full show: COVID parties, Pfizer deliveries, & Insurance companies! from 2021-01-28T22:55

On today's show:
Why are people planning parties and calling up caterers?
Officials insist Canada's on track for 4 million Pfizer deliveries
BC has better tools than just basic income!<...

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Full show: Mental health calls, Trading halts, & VPD officer assaulted from 2021-01-27T22:44

On today's show:
Stats show crime is down, but mental health calls are up
VPD officer suffers broken leg after alleged assault by maskless man
Companies see trading halts as social medi...

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Full show: Vaccine queue jumpers, ICBC online calculator, & Virtual dog therapy! from 2021-01-26T22:55:46

On today's show:
Public safety minister condemns BC couple for jumping the vaccine queue.
Report finds issues in BC's LTC COVID response.
ICBC launches online calculator!
Virtual pe...

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Full show: Vaccine rollout, COVID long-haulers, & New COVID variant from 2021-01-22T22:47:21

On today's show:
BC vaccine rollout prioritizing age and vulnerable people
Video shows un-masked man allegedly spitting on Vancouver store manager
COVID long-haulers getting 3 new BC cl...

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Full show: Trudeau's rocky start, Vaccine tourism, & Delta officer saves man's life! from 2021-01-21T22:56:21

On today's show:
Supreme Court won't review ruling in favour of BC officer who refused to euthanize bears
Trudeau's life post-Trump is off to a rocky start!
Florida officials cracking d...

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Full show: US president Joe Biden, Interprovincial travel, & Boeing 737 Max from 2021-01-20T22:56:29

On today's show:
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States
How Canada can leverage Biden's agenda
SFU health expert urges BC to restrict inter-provincial travel
The ...

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Full show: Youth mental health, US president Trump, & Crime Stoppers! from 2021-01-19T22:52:21

On today's show:
Mental health treatment for youth up 162%
Reports show US president Trump to issue over 100 pardons
Canada getting ZERO vaccines next week!
Thank you Crime Stoppers...

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Full show: Essential visitors, Organ donation, & Williams Lake from 2021-01-18T22:54:57

On today's show:
Long-term care residents have too few essential visitors
City council agrees social assistance should be permanent
Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation...

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Full show: Strathcona park, COVID measures, & Cold water swimming from 2021-01-15T22:58:17

On today's show:
What can the city do for homeless at Strathcona Park?
What's the BC government doing to end the Strathcona park encampment?
Feds say COVID measures must be intensified<...

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Full show: Potential BC travel ban, Vaccine rollout, & Vincent Van Gogh! from 2021-01-14T22:57:26

On today's show:
B.C. seeking legal advice on ability to stop non-essential travellers
Effort to remove 'my lord/lady' from BC courtrooms gains momentum
Emergency doctors call for great...

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Full show: Surrey widow, US President Trump impeachment, & Doctors jumping the queue! from 2021-01-13T22:54:32

On today's show:
Stubborn tenants are trying to stop a Surrey widow
Donald Trump faces 2nd impeachment vote
Doctors are jumping the queue!
Why is the Vancouver “TRUMP” sign still in...

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Full show: BC churches, US Capitol raid, & Distracted driving from 2021-01-11T22:55:25

On today's show:
Group challenges BC church services ban
U.S. Capitol raid was a failed self-coup previously seen in dying regimes
Lawyer reacts to distracted driving questions
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Full show: Capitol Hill riots, Machete attack survivor, & Christmas lights! from 2021-01-07T22:56:54

On today's show:
Latest on the situation on Capitol Hill
Political fallout of yesterday’s events at Capitol Hill
Machete attack survivor credits his hat for saving his life
B.C. may...

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Full show: Riots in Washington, DC, & Travelling politicians from 2021-01-06T22:45

On today's show:
Live from Washington, DC!
How does social media contribute to a situation like the one unfolding in the US?
How to handle the situation like one unfolding in the US as ...

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Full show: COVID case reporting, Technical difficulties, & Real estate! from 2021-01-05T22:52

On today's show:
Father-son duo launch online map for anonymous COVID-19 reporting
Increased COVID-19 activity in Revelstoke region
Is BC suffering from technical difficulties?
Taki...

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Full show: Surrey school, NYE party, & Exercising! from 2021-01-04T22:58

On today's show:
Surrey high school records 50 COVID-19 cases across five classes
Vancouver restaurant blasted for 100-person NYE party flouting COVID rules
What might the year ahead lo...

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Full show: Back to school, Money hacks, & Social media in 2021 from 2021-01-01T22:54:37

On today's show:
No plans to delay B.C. students’ return to class, despite new COVID-19 variant
Some money hacks for 2021
Violence against the media in 2020
Social media in 2021! Listen

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Full show: Youth in gangs, Booze rules, & Covid anxiety from 2020-12-31T23:07:54

On today's show:
Youth in gangs
Cranbrook restaurant owner upset about booze rules
Coping with COVID anxiety

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Full show: 911 calls, The positive side, & Being safe on New Year's Eve from 2020-12-30T23:06:59

On today's show:
Top 10 stupidest 911 calls of 2020
The positive side of 2020
VPD want everyone to be safe on NYE

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Full show: Court rulings, New years resolutions, & Fitness in 2021 from 2020-12-29T22:58:23

On today's show:
Criminal lawyer reacts to the big rulings of 2020
New Years Taxpayers resolutions for 2021
What will fitness look like in 2021?

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Full Show - The motive behind the Nashville explosion, Looking back on the cancelled Olympics, Opinions on distracted drivers, 2020 News and Sports in Review, and an Emotional holiday gift for a Richmond family from 2020-12-28T23:51:46

Chapter 1: Nashville explosion: Officials try to piece together motive behind blast

GUEST: Jim Krasula - CBS News

Chapter 2: A look back on the cancelled Olympics

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Full show: Recovery benefit, COVID misinformation, & Changing businesses from 2020-12-23T22:58:27

On today's show:
The Bottleneck of the Recovery Benefit application
Debunking COVID-19 misinformation
How the pandemic has changed the way we do business

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Full show: New COVID strain, Muslim Christmas, & Talking hockey! from 2020-12-22T02:44:06

On today's show:
New COVID-19 strain discovered in the UK
Muslim man's roommates teaching him how to celebrate Christmas!
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The ban on religious gatherings, Big White Ski Resort's mass firing, and new perspectives on the Myles Gray case from 2020-12-18T00:44:08

Chapter 1: BC & Canadian Civil Liberties Associations asking province to reconsider ban on religious gatherings

GUEST: Cara Zwibel, Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Cana...

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Surrey teachers call for mask rules, Denmark announces a Christmas lockdown, and the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim goes online next year from 2020-12-17T17:18:11

Chapter 1: ‘We are not safe’: Surrey teachers’ open letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry calls for mask rules 

GUEST: Jordan Tinney, Surrey School District Superintendent 

Chapter 2: Denmar...

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Provincial cuts to COVID assistance, The inaugural B.C Business Confidence Survey, Meng Wanzhou extradition developments, and Canada Post's Holiday rush from 2020-12-16T00:41:36

Chapter 1: Poverty-reduction advocates decry province's cut to COVID-19 assistance

GUEST: Viveca Ellis - Interim Director of the B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition 

Chapter 2: Busin...

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Poverty-reduction advocates decry province's cut to COVID-19 assistance from 2020-12-15T21:57:48

TOPIC: Poverty-reduction advocates decry province's cut to COVID-19 assistance

GUES: Viveca Ellis - Interim Director of the B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition

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Relocation of Strathcona Park residents, Defiant churches, Surging real estate prices, Vaccine concerns, and Mink farm fears from 2020-12-15T00:42:50

Chapter 1: Vancouver Park Board and City committed to ending encampment, providing indoor shelter, for those sleeping in Strathcona Park.

GUEST:  Jamie MacLaren - Strathcona Resident, Soci...

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SFU Choir now offering digital Christmas carols to help spread that holiday spirit from 2020-12-15T00:28:50

SFU Choir now offering digital Christmas carols to help spread that holiday spirit

GUEST: Jawn Jang - Show Contributor with Toria Kindersley 

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COVID vaccine rollout to healthcare workers, working from home post-pandemic, and the story of a dog who escaped into a UPS truck! from 2020-12-12T04:59:46

Chapter 1: Fort St. James community grapples with 39 COVID-19 cases 

GUEST: Bob Motion, Mayor of Fort St. James 

Chapter 2: How will the COVID-19 vaccine be rolled out to healthca...

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BC’s longest health-care wait times ever, tightening border restrictions, and our province’s most generous city from 2020-12-11T00:56:44

Chapter 1: Global Affairs objected to Canadian military decision

Global Affairs objected to the Canadian military decision to cancel training with China’s People’s Liberation Army. 
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BC Government vaccine rollout, minks and COVID, and the top books of the holiday season from 2020-12-10T01:10:52

Chapter 1: B.C. Government to announce vaccine rollout 

Are healthcare workers concerned that people will become complacent?

GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President, Doctors of BC  Listen

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Warnings for defying COVID restrictions, Remembering Joe Arvay, Tips to combat cyber crime, A motion for beer and wine, COVID stigmas, and Digital Holidays from 2020-12-09T00:30:36

Chapter 1: Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders?

GUEST - Mike Serr - Abbotsford Police Chief

Chapter 2: A well known BC lawyer who made history sev...

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The Jill Bennett Show - How to make your “digital Christmas” a little easier for you and the family from 2020-12-08T23:46:49

How to make your “digital Christmas” a little easier for you and the family

GUEST - Andy Baryer with Jawn Jang

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The Jill Bennett Show - A B.C.’s Principal’s message on the stigma of COVID-19 from 2020-12-08T23:22:22

A B.C.’s Principal’s message on the stigma of COVID-19

GUEST - Principal Rob Clark - Silverdale Elementary in Mission 

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The Jill Bennett Show - MP Albas on beer, wine, spirits private member’s bill from 2020-12-08T23:10:32

MP Albas on beer, wine, spirits private member’s bill

GUEST - Dan Albas - Conservative MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change 

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The Jill Bennett Show - Can your employer force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? from 2020-12-08T22:47:25

Can your employer force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

GUEST - Lia Moody - Employment Lawyer, Samfiru Tumarkin

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The Jill Bennett Show - Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas from 2020-12-08T22:24

Tips to prevent the Cyber Grinch from stealing Christmas

GUEST - Ilia Lvovski - BCIT Digital Forensics and Computer Crime expert and instructor

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The Jill Bennett Show - Remembering Joe Arvay from 2020-12-08T21:52:52

A well known BC lawyer who made history several times has passed away. Remembering Joe Arvay.

GUEST - Wally Oppal - Former Judge/MLA/current lawyer

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The Jill Bennett Show - Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders? from 2020-12-08T21:34:05

Abbotsford Police Chief’s message to people breaking COVID-19 orders?

GUEST - Mike Serr - Abbotsford Police Chief

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COVID shots coming to Canada, new campaign for Kovrig and Spavor, and an update on the Vancouver Park Board from 2020-12-08T04:53:22

Chapter 1: First coronavirus vaccine shots could be doled out in Canada next week

GUEST: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News

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New contact tracing option, holiday shopping during 2nd pandemic wave, and a look at the improving unemployment rate in BC from 2020-12-05T01:05:59

Chapter 1: Fraser Health provides new option for contact tracing

GUEST: Dr. Victoria Lee, Fraser Health Chief Medical Officer, President and CEO

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Full show: COVID vaccine timeline, Economic recovery, & Strata insurance premiums from 2020-12-02T23:57:29

On today's show:
What's the timeline for Canadians to get the COVID vaccine?
B.C. researchers to study how COVID-19 has spread in young people
Discussing priorities for economic recover...

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Full show: Anxious parents, Systemic racism in BC, & Religious freedom from 2020-11-30T23:53:28

On today's show:
Parents anxious as Surrey school closed by COVID-19 prepares to reopen.
Report finds racism in B.C. health-care system, but claims of ‘Price is Right’ game unproven.
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Full show: Translink riders, Coronavirus fatigue, & Black Friday! from 2020-11-27T23:55:47

On today's show:
New rules now in place for Translink riders!
Chilliwack School Trustee’s Reprehensible Comments Condemned
Canadians are showing signs of coronavirus fatigue
Black F...

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Full show: Surrey school reopens, Conspiracy theories, & the COVID vaccine from 2020-11-26T23:58:46

On today's show:
Surrey music teacher shares the story of her COVID battle
Surrey school set to reopen after COVID closure
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Full show: Mask fines, Out-of-town travelers, & Secret to a long life! from 2020-11-25T23:55:36

On today's show:
5 Abbotsford care home residents die from COVID-19
Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively make huge donations to help at-risk youth
BC residents could face $230 fine for not wear...

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Full show: Rapid testing, Lights out, & Breaking the rules! from 2020-11-23T23:57:34

On today's show:
Indigenous customers file human rights complaint against BMO & VPD
Using common sense with rapid testing
Lights out for North Van?!
Should I report my neighbour for...

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Full show: Mask mandate, Winter blues, & New Surrey police chief from 2020-11-20T23:49:38

On today's show:
B.C. to require masks in indoor
How do we cope with the winter blues?
Surrey Police Service introduces new Chief!
Anti-crime group reacts to new Surrey Police Chief...

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Full Show: New COVID19 restrictions, Climate change & Mall Santa's from 2020-11-20T00:14:11

On Today's Show:
Continued rise in COVID-19 cases means new restrictions likely introduced today
Trudeau unveils new net-zero emissions plan to meet climate change targets
B.C. seniors ...

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Full show: Rental report, Drug decriminalization, & Kennel cough! from 2020-11-19T00:00:55

On today's show:
Rentals.ca releases rental report for November
Vancouver council votes for driving tax plans
Vancity praised for leadership on drug decriminalization
Retail Council...

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Full show: Meng Wanzhou, Homeless shelters, & Santa! from 2020-11-17T23:57:06

On today's show:
Meng Wanzhou back in court
Vancouver storm leaves over 50,000 without power
Shelter spaces extremely limited due to COVID
Chocolate store owner concerned about a la...

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Full show: Fraser health, Moderna COVID vaccine, & Remote learning! from 2020-11-17T00:42:03

On today's show:
3 schools in Fraser Health closing for 2 weeks
Should this school have been closed earlier?
In-person school or Remote learning?
Promising early numbers from Modern...

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Full show: Rising COVID cases, Hockey parents are mad, & World Kindness Day! from 2020-11-14T00:36:25

B.C. Government reluctant to institute province-wide mandatory mask policy but will support businesses who implement their own  
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Full show: Pandemic modelling, Ordering online, & Hong Kong immigrants! from 2020-11-12T23:56:36

On today's show:
BC Government set to unveil new pandemic modelling this afternoon
BC Housing Market Continues Record Pace in October
Post-pandemic, nearly half of Canadians intend to o...

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Fewer poppies this Remembrance Day, an update on the Nova Scotia gunman, and a petition for mandatory masks in Greater Vancouver from 2020-11-12T00:44:39

Chapter 1: Fewer poppies worn this year

Fewer Canadians plan to wear poppies this Remembrance Day, poll finds 

GUEST: Anthony Wilson-Smith, Historica Canada President/CEO

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Full show: Manitoba, Mental health, & Dr. Bonnie Henry! from 2020-11-10T23:53

On today's show:
Manitoba moving to LEVEL RED.
New pandemic restrictions are hurting the tourism industry.
One-on-one with Dr. Bonnie Henry!
Managing your mental health!

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Full show: South Asian community, Victoria homelessness, & Pfizer's potential vaccine from 2020-11-09T23:50:14

On today's show:
Med student sending a message to the South Asian community!
Victoria planning to move all homeless inside
Potential Pfizer vaccine has Vancouver connection

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Full show: Whole Foods poppy ban, & Canadian airlines! from 2020-11-06T23:57:29

On today's show:
Whole Foods staff banned from wearing poppies!
Whole Foods reverses poppy ban. Too little, too late?
Canadian airlines using bait & switch strategy

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Funding cuts, US election results, & Italy! from 2020-11-06T17:50:25

On today's show:
COVID 19 funding cuts
Selina Robinson joins us!
Denmark going to the extremes
Continuing the wait for US election results
The latest on Italy

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: US election, Psychedelic drugs, & Recreational pot! from 2020-11-05T00:11:27

On today's show:
Local Democrats react to incoming election results!
BC residents are feeling the tension in the US election!
Oregon legalizes psychedelic drugs: Here's how Canada benef...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: US election, & LTC homes! from 2020-11-04T00:02:24

On today's show:
Canadians SHOULD be worried about the US Election
US Election Day!
Impact of the US Election on Canada
Should we allow visits to LTC homes?

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Halloween crowds, Influencing Canadians, & Wearing poppies! from 2020-11-02T23:53:25

On today's show:
Halloween crowds on Granville Street
Multiple fires reported on Halloween night
No border travel exemption for Point Roberts
Influencing Canadians
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Science guy Jason Tetro, Bus companies, & Turning back the clocks! from 2020-10-30T22:59

Full show:
One-on-one with science guy Jason Tetro!
Bus companies asking for help to survive
The Curious Case Of Davis Wolfgang Hawke
Time to turn back the clocks!
Grade 5 stude...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Small businesses, Cadillac Fairview, & Good Samaritans! from 2020-10-29T22:56:17

On today's show:
The state of small businesses in 2020
Mandatory mask policy leads to violence on Skytrain
Report shows Cadillac Fairview collected millions of photos of customers
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Fraser Health, Mobility pricing, & Unsold food! from 2020-10-28T22:56:36

On today's show:
DPM Freeland suggests more federal spending is on the way
The quest to control COVID in the Fraser Health region
Lee Haber’s thesis on mobility pricing
Rescuing uns...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Bonnie Henry, Social medi, & White supremacy from 2020-10-27T23:00:28

On today's show:

The end of an era...

Bonnie Henry issues public health order

Using social media to flatten the curve!

Using "bounty" to help fight white suprema...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Unprepared hikers, Voter turnout, & Animal law from 2020-10-26T22:57

On today's show:
Why it's a dangerous time for unprepared hikers
Voter turnout was miserable as predicted
New animal law clinic offers its services pro bono

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Denmark restrictions, E-bikes, & Giant pumpkins! from 2020-10-24T00:00:19

On today's show:
Denmark introducing new restrictions
The future of retail
Is riding an ebike cheating?
It's the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Replacing mandatory quarantine, US Presidential debate, & Federal bailout from 2020-10-23T00:15:17

On today's show:
Rapid testing to replace mandatory quarantine
What to expect from the final US Presidential debate
Transphobic encounter brings Coquitlam-area opponents together
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: BC politics, Trouble for BC government, & Yaletown overdose facility from 2020-10-22T21:09:54

On today's show:
You are paying for B.C.’s political campaigns
Newly discovered documents show potential trouble for BC government
City approves proposal for Yaletown overdose preventio...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Missing hiker, Mandatory masks, & Surrey council from 2020-10-21T00:00:57

On today's show:
Family of missing hiker launch private search
Continuing the conversation on mandatory masks
Trudeau defends his choices
What the hell happened at Surrey Council la...

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Anti-mask protests, free parking for veterans, and a look at Canadian drivers this year from 2020-10-20T01:35:04

Chapter 1: Two anti-mask protests held over the weekend - why are there still people not getting the message about wearing masks?

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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Hong Kong, Solving a murder, & Flu shots! from 2020-10-16T23:52

On today's show:
Vancouver police investigating stabbing
Hong Kong campaigners want China on British Columbia’s election agenda
How DNA solved a murder from 1984
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Eliminating 'no pets' clause, Birth control, & Preparing for earthquakes from 2020-10-15T23:56:47

On today's show:
Vancouver council votes to eliminate "no pets" clause
BC Liberal incumbent compares free birth control to eugenics
Controversy looming over Confucius Institute
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The Jill Bennett Show
Full show: Horgan continues to push long-term care plans, a forged letter warning about wolves on the loose, and the impact of the Amazon Prime Days from 2020-10-15T01:23:42

Chapter 1: NDP Leader John Horgan continues to push long-term care plans 

GUEST: Dan Levitt, CEO, Tabor Village 

Chapter 2: John Horgan said he doesn’t see colour. Why is a commen...

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