The Jill Bennett Show
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Stanley Park is going car-free starting tomorrow
What prompted this decision, and what do officials hope to achieve with it? We chat with Howard Normann, Director of Parks at the Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 6th, 2020
Your latest COVID-19 pandemic coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A debrief of the latest COVID-19 numbers in BC
We turn to Jason Tetro, host of the Super Awesome Science Show, for a debrief and a Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Migrant workers at risk during pandemic
Advocates for migrant workers are suggesting there aren't enough protections in place for them. We chat with Byron Cruz, Member of the Sanctuary Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The United States crosses a tragic 10,000 COVID-19 realted deaths
A grim reality South of the border, as they cross the 10,000 death mark. But experts warn; things could get worse. We touch base with Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The psychological impact of COVID-19, according to Canadians
IPSOS conducted a poll on the effect COVID-19 is having psychologically on Canadians. We chat with Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CERB goes active today, will you be applying?
Referring to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, we chat with Annie Dormuth, Director, Provincial Affairs for Alberta, CFIB (BC Spokesperson was unavailable) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 3rd, 2020
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Could your pets be at risk for COVID-19?
CKNW Contributor Claire Allen has some valuable information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do we make our city more exercise friendly?
During COVID-19, we need to spread apart. Is there a way we can adjust our streets to make them more exercise friendly? We chat with Sandy James, City Planning Consultant, Managing Dir Walk Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Calls to release non-violent inmates from Okanagan Correctional
Is it a worthy idea to release non-violent prisoners during this time? We talk to Jennifer Metcalfe, Executive Director, Prisoner Legal Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Ferries drastically reducing service
How much service is enough to be 'essential'? We chat with President of BC Ferries, Mark Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC company doing their best to supply frontline workers
A company based in Nanaimo is increasing production in their efforts on producing masks and gowns. We talk to the President of Harmac, Levi Sampson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trumpet playing daughter who lost her father to COVID-19, talks to us
She made headlines because of her heartwarming message to her father, with a trumpet, outside the facility he was in. Gary Monckton is now one of the many victims of COVID-19, and his daughter Samantha Monckton speaks to Jill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: April 2nd, 2020
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How to keep your kids active during COVID-19
The YMCA has some ideas. We chat with Cathy Poole, Vice-President, Children and Youth Services, YMCA of Greater Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Popular online mattress company Endy supports healthcare workers
Sarah Feldman is the Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications for Endy. She tells us how they've decided to chip in and support those frontline workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The amount of layoffs already and to come in the restaurant industry
Permanent closures will also be a strong possibility. Claire Allen spoke with Mark Von Schellwitz , Vice President of the Western Division of Restaurants Canada, about the amount of job layoffs in the restaurant industry due to COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reasons to NOT call 9-1-1 during this pandemic
E-Comm has been getting many calls that are unwarranted, to say the least. For more we chat with Jasmine Bradley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Speaking with a Doctor about a potential COVID-19 treatment
There is some promise behind this new treatment. For more details we connect with Doctor Josef Pettinger all the way in Vienna. He's a professor in UBC’s faculty of medicine, director of the Life Sciences Institute and the Canada 150 Research Chair in Functional Genetics at UBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pivot Legal calling for 'over-policing' of DTES to end
We reached out to VPD for comment but have not heard back as of this segment being published. We chat with Caitlin Shane, Pivot Legal Society Drug Policy Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Checking in with BC Care Providers, is visitation feasible?
We chatted before this segment with a man who said he'd do whatever it took to visit his wife in a care home. For some context we chat with Mike Klassen, BC Care Providers VP, Public Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKNW listener trying to find ways to visit wife in care home
We chat with CKNW listener Jeff Veniot, who says he'll go through whatever testing it takes to be able to visit his wife who lives in a care home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Provincial support for those on disability or income assistance
Today the Province announced assistance for those on disability. We chat with Justina Loh, Executive Director, Disability Alliance BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doctors want you to go digital during the pandemic
Doctors are URGING patients, to try and go digital when they can. With more, we chat with Dr. Beth Donaldson, Medical Director and Family Physician with Copeman Healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you be washing your produce with soap?
One of the many questions on peoples minds in relation to COVID-19 is how we handle the food we buy at the store. We chat with Meghan Collie, Global News Online Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health officials warn of a COVID-19 'double whammy'
If things aren't locked up and shut down soon when it comes to COVID-19, things might get a lot worse come summer time into wildfire season. For more on this we speak to Sarah Henderson, Senior Environmental Health Scientist, BC Centre for Disease Control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catalytic converter theft from ambulances in Delta
Insensitive would be putting it lightly. Tampering with Ambulances in a time they're more needed than ever. We chat with Cris Leykauf, Delta Police Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: March 31st, 2020
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COVID fatigue? The state of things after 3 weeks
We chat with Michelle Kambolis, Clinical therapist and Author about how people feel, and some coping tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chatting with Surrey resident trapped aboard the MS Zaandam
His name is Bob Rorison and he took our call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Great advice from the BC-SPCA
The BC SPCA has some advice for anyone looking to adopt a pet. Claire Allen spoke with them and has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID-19 opportunists, and how they should be handled
What would your preferred punishment be if you had the choice, when it comes to people taking advantage of this pandemic for profit? Mario Canseco did the research and joins us. He's the President of ResearchCo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drug shortages and compulsory licensing
There is a high risk that drug shortages will be something that patients will be seeing in hospitals. We chat with Joel Lexchin, Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management, York University, Emergency Physician at University Health Network, Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Open truck stops becoming harder to find according to truckers
This includes finding washrooms, and finding sanitary spaces to rest. Everyday people are relying on truckers to deliver essential goods. We chat with Dave Earle, President of the BC Trucking Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the wine industry is coping during the pandemic
How is BC Wine weathering the storm? We chat with Miles Prodan the CEO and President of the BC Wine Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if you're a landlord with a renter who can't make rent?
We chat with David Hutniak, the CEO of Landlord BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Advice for renters who can't pay come April 1st
A lot of people all over the country, and right here in Vancouver are stressed about their living situation. Renters are especially concerned about the future. We chat with David Hendry, Vancouver Tenants Union Steering Member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show - Full Podcast: March 30th, 2020
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Restaurants respond to wage subsidy
We chat with the co-owner of Vij's Meeru Dhalwala, who although welcomes the wage subsidy, still thinks more needs to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Food bank getting support in time of need
BC food banks will be getting a 3 million dollar grant. Claire Allen has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denmark may be back in business after Easter
Denmark is still in lockdown, but will remain in it because of how it has been so successful. Former CKNW reporter Shane Woodford is IN Denmark where he works as a Freelance Journalist, and chats with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ER Doctor frustrated BC is under-testing
We chat with Dr. Wormsbecker, who feels BC is not doing enough testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A petition is calling for free parking for healthcare workers
Should this be the default? Should our frontline healthcare workers need to pay to park at hospitals and healthcare facilities? We chat with Christine Sorenson, BC Nurses Union President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A COVID-19 compliance line introduced in New West
We chat with New West Mayor Jonathan Cote about the new COVID compliance line they've introduced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Restrictions and Repatriation: What You Need To Know
Guest: Claire Newell, President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Needs Help, Hot Yoga Will Not Kill COVID-19, & Sports League Troubles
The Sunday Edition with Guest Host Stirling Faux Chapter 1 Gas prices are hitting long-time lows across the country, and in some spots around Metro Vancouver - they’ve even dipped below $1.00/L Guest: Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy Chapter 2 No. Hot yoga does not kill the novel coronavirus, despite what Bikram Yoga wants you to think. Guest: Jason Tetro - the Germ Guy, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Chapter 3 The Greater Vancouver Food Bank needs help! Guest: Cynthia Boulter, COO of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Chapter 4 The Burnaby Board of Trade wants Burnaby businesses to know that they’re there for them. Guest: Paul Holden, President & CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade Chapter 5 Sports leagues are in trouble - what do the smaller leagues do? Eg Cdn Elite Basketball league? Guest: Laurel Walzak, Assistant Professor RTA School of Media, Ryerson University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Timeline for Canadian Restaurants, Lay-offs Affecting Canadian Airlines, & Local Distilleries Making Sanitizer
The Saturday Edition with Guest Host Stirling Faux Chapter 1 How is social media shaping our view of how we handle this pandemic? And why do some people insist on using “Wuhan Coronavirus”? Guest: Rupaleem Bhuyan, Assistant Professor, The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at University Toronto Chapter 2 Restaurants Canada says that time running out on saving restaurants Guest: Ian Tostenson, President/CEO BC Restaurant and Foodservices Assn Chapter 3 Central City Brewers + Distillers to begin making hand-sanitizer Guest: Gary Lohin, Brewmaster at Central City Brewers + Distillers Chapter 4 Layoffs are starting to affect Canadian airlines as the world grinds to a halt, what’s going on, who’s going to be affected, and what could it mean for the industry as a whole? Guest: Brett Ballah, Publisher, Western Aviation News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are restaurants doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among patrons?
bonusWe know that other jurisdictions have closed bars and restaurants - including Spain and France this weekend.So what are restaurants here doing NOW to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among their patrons and staff? Guest: Ian Tostenson - President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Italian man’s plea to North Americans: don’t make the same mistakes Italy did
bonusItalian authorities are sharing their growing concern today, over how much longer their health systems can cope with the pressures of this coronavirus outbreak. The death toll in Italy now stands at more than 1,800. The total number of cases so far is about 25,000. We want to speak to one man live from Rome where it’s about 10:30 at night now. And he says North America can learn from Italy’s experience. Guest: Mattia Ferraresi - Reporter in Rome for the Il Foglio newspaper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices