The Jill Bennett Show
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Condominiums And Town Homes In High Demand
2017 saw a huge demand for these properties. With detached properties seeing less demand. Will this continue into 2018? Guest: Steve Saretsky - Realtor at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Power Struggle Between Alberta & B.C. Continues
As B.C. has suggested tightening the reins on bitumen shipments, Alberta has threatened to suspend electricity talks. How much weight does this dispute carry? Guest: G. Kent Fellows - Research Associate School Of Public Policy 'U Of Calgary' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week. Superbowl Sunday!
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Egg Freezing And The Impact Of Aging On Fertility Treatment
Dr. Tallon has recently published a guideline for fertility preservation in reproductively aged women. Guest: Dr. Niamh Tallon - Fertility Doctor and Co-Director at Olive Fertility Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rent Increases Good For Housing Crisis?
This is what the union of B.C. municipalities beileves could help the housing crisis in the lower mainland. The suggestion is obviously drawing ire from groups that represent Vancouver renters. Guest: Greg Moore - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Controversy Ahead Of Liberal Leadership Announcement
The Todd Stone campaign has admitted that the fake email membership allegations were true. How is the fallout going to shape the announcement of the next liberal leader? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun's Provincial Affairs Political Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trudeau's Nanaimo Town Hall Handful
Did Trudeau come out any worse for wear after getting a little out of character and agitated at a town hall in Nanaimo? Guest: Vassy Kapelos - Global National Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'The Year Of Less.' Do We Have More Than We Need?
The Author of the Book 'The Year Of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store', joins the Jill Bennett show to discuss her inspiring story of how she undid the chains of consumerism. Guest: Cait Flanders - Author of The Year Of Less Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Wild Week In Review - Andrew Weaver, Patrick Brown
From Patrick Brown, to Andrew Weaver, Jill takes your calls on your thoughts about this wild week in the news in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final B.C. Liberal Leadership Debate Gets Heated
The Final Debate to decide who would be replacing Christy Clark got a little bit testy at times. Guest: Richard Zussman - Global BC Online Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harassment Allegations Being Accepted As Facts
With the recent storm of allegations in B.C. politics, sending politicians tumbling down like dominoes, has it been fair to everyone involved? Should allegations be accepted as facts? Or is there a lack of justice involved? Guest: Tamara O'Doherty - SFU Department Of Criminology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C.'s Climate Action LNG Contradiction
The Liberal and NDP governments have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet on the other hand, they've continued to fuel the LNG industry. Guest: Martyn Brown - Gordon Campbell's Former Chief of Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Proposal To Rename Schools In Vancouver
Depending on when in history a school was named and who it was named after, names of schools can be quite a controversial topic. The Chair of the VSB has proposed renaming schools. Guest: Janet Fraser - Vancouver School Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Is A Levidrome?
A young boy in British Columbia has invented a word! The word is levidrome. What does it mean? And why has it caught people by storm? Guest: Lucky Budd - Father of word inventor, Levi Budd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Translink Fare-Gate's More Accessible
A new system, made right here in BC, hopes to make the Compass fare-gate system more accessible for people with disabilities. Guest: Ashsish Sachdeva - Director Hyperlight Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Potential Future Mayors In Vancouver Are Losing Interest
Many former mayors in Vancouver are not looking to run again. What has caused this startling trend? Guest: Max Cameron - Director. Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two Minutes Till Doomsday?
The Doomsday Clock has moved two minutes closer to midnight. Is there actually any real reason for concern? A National Post Columnist tells us why there isn't. Guest: Tristin Hopper - National Post Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avalanche Risk On The Rise In BC
Many people tend to brush off the risks associated with avalanches, including ignoring avalanche warnings. An expert on the matter speaks with Jill about why you should not ignore the warnings. Guest: Josh Smith - Forecaster, Avalanche Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Your Echo Spying On You?
A story broke about a voice recognition program developed by the NSA, and people are concerned that these 'home' devices are listening to your every word. Should you be worried? Jill talks tech with Mike. Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Solitary Confinment Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional
The supreme court recently struck down the federal solitary confinement law. Director of Litigation at West Coast LEAF joins the Jill Bennett Show to discuss the controversial topic. Guest: Raji Mangat - Director of Litigation West Coast LEAF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mobility Tolls In Vancouver A Solution For Congestion?
Jill opens up the phone lines and gets your thoughts on the ongoing congestion issues in Vancouver, and possible solutions the city can introduce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opposition To The Vancouver Empty Homes Tax
Some people are upset about the Vacant Homes Tax set to be in place in Vancouver on February 2nd. Guest: Dr. Rainer Borkenhagen Founder Unfair Vancouver Vacant Homes Tax Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is The Housing Crisis Actually About Globalization?
A UBC Professor speaks with Jill about a piece he wrote for TheTyee regarding the ongoing housing crisis in British Columbia. Guest: William E. Rees - Professor Emeritus Ecological Economics UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Opiod Crisis: Seniors Resorting To Street Drugs
The College of Physicians and Surgeons are cracking down on GP prescribing of drugs. Guest: Alan Glasser - Pharmacist and Owner of Mark's Pharmacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Illegal Ride Hailing In Vancouver
We listen to 'Confessions of an Uber Driver', and Jill discusses some instances of illegal ride hailing that has popped up in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Weaver's LNG Battle
The BC Green Party's Andrew Weaver recently threatened the NDP over liquified natural gas. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Legislative Bureau Chief Global BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dog Flu Appears In Ontario
B.C. Vets are keeping their eye open as a nasty dog flu has started to spread in Ontario. Guest: Dr. Bill Ignacio - Doctor Granville Island Veterinary Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ministry Of Loneliness In the U.K.
Officials in the UK have made a move to appoint a Minstry of Loneliness. Guest: Daniel Fontaine - CEO For The BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver Womens March Momentum
A protest in Vancouver takes place to show solidarity with similar marches happining all around the world. Last year the march attracted over 15,000! Guest: Samantha Monckton - Organizer: March On Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tide Pods For Dinner?
Jill checks in with the host of Get Connected on the latest trending stories in the Tech World. Guest: Mike Agerbo - Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Housing, Homelessness and Poverty Anxiety
Vice President of Public Affairs for Insight West joins the show to discuss the recent BC Government Report Card and the level of concern regarding these issues. Guest: Mario Canseco - Vice President Public Affairs Insight West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Best Bets With Claire Newell
It’s time for your Travel Best Bets! Every Sunday we take a look at the travel tips that will save your trip...and keep you in the loop. Guest: Claire Newell- President, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Babes In The Woods Mystery
A unsolved mystery continues to baffle experts. Author of Cold Case Vancouver joins Jill to talk about the babes in the woods mystery, still unsolved 65 years later. Guest: Eve Lazarus - Author: Cold Case Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fixed Term Limits? Your Thoughts cont'd.
More passionate residents of the lower mainland share their thoughts and chat with Jill about Fixed Term Limits and other pressing issues facing the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fixed Term Limits? Your Thoughts.
Jill opens up the phone lines on the topic of fixed term limits on the heels of Gregor Robertson announcing he would not run for re-election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
False Alarm In Hawaii
A notification was sent out to everyone in Hawaii about a ballistic missile threat. Global Anchor Lynn Colliar was in Hawaii on vacation at the time, and joins Jill to talk about the experience. Guest: Lynn Colliar - Global BC Anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver's Density Lags Behind Comparable Cities
With the housing crunch ever tightening, Jill speaks with an Analyst from the Fraser Institute about how other cities handle housing their population density. Guest: Josef Filipowicz - Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richmond Farmwatch Wanting A Stop To Farmland Destruction
Co-Ordinator of Richmond Farmwatch joins the show to discuss what must be done to halt the destruction of Farm Land. Guest: Laura Gillanders - Coordinator Richmond Farmwatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ride Sharing: More Traffic And Congestion?
A UBC Economics Professor joins the show to discuss the potential challenges and hurdles ride-sharing would bring to Vancouver. Guest: Sumeet Gulati - UBC Economics Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week!
“Rick’s Picks” - Movie picks of the week! Guest: Rick Forchuk - Movie blogger at Rick’s Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victoria Bans The Plastic Bag
Should Vancouver be doing more about plastic bags? Jill takes a look at how Victoria is handling the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tree Clearing In Surrey Continues Despite Protest
The campaign coordinator from Save Hawthorne Park joins Jill to talk about the Hawthorne Park tree clearing. Guest: Steven Pettigrew - Campaign Coordinator/Spokesperson Save Hawthorne Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Pet Friendly Housing Be A Right?
Jill Speaks with the CEO Of Landlord BC about the ever pressing issue about pet friendly housing, or lack thereof in the Lower Mainland. Guest: David Hutniak - CEO Landlord BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Future of the Cambie Bridge
How is the exclusive bike lane proposal on the Cambie bridge going to affect your daily commute? Jill Speaks with the Chair of HUB on the topic. Guest: Jeff Leigh - Chair of HUB's Vancouver/UBC Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Gregor Robertson Be Missed?
Vancouver Courier Columnist joins the show to discuss an article he wrote regarding why Gregor Robertson won't be missed as Vancouver's Mayor. GUEST: Mike Klassen - Vancouver Courier Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking To Your Faucet?! CES 2018 Recap.
Mike Agerbo joins the show to chat with Jill about Robots, among the other amazing gadgets he experienced at CES 2018. GUEST: Mike Agerbo - Contributing Host of Get Connected on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices