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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…
Episodes
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest travel news with Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets joins us to discuss all the latest happenings in the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Should we lower the voting age to 16?
Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry is pushing to lower the municipal voting age to 16, arguing that young people should have a say in decisions that directly…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New drug treatment for Alzheimer's, Abandoning projects, & New research on worker bees
Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says it’s abandoning plans to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Changing Canada’s bail and sentencing laws
The federal government is proposing major changes to Canada’s bail and sentencing laws under new legislation — Bill C-14. Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The future of Vancouver's park board
BC's minister of municipal affairs says the government won't be calling legislation for second reading this fall that would require a referendum to dissolve…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BCGEU tentative deal, Trump cuts off trade talks, & Happy ending for the Park Theatre
After nearly two months of picket lines, supply shortages, and stalled negotiations, there’s finally movement in the B.C. public sector strike. A new trade…
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Trump cuts off trade talks over Ontario commercial
A new trade flare-up is brewing between Canada and the United States — and this one was sparked not by policy, but by a commercial. U.S. President Donald Trump…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Rio theatre rescuing the Park theatre
It’s a rare happy ending for a Vancouver movie theatre — and a big win for film lovers. The Rio Theatre team, led by Corinne Lea, is taking over the iconic…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Chinatown stabbing suspect found not criminally responsible
The high-profile case of Blair Donnelly — the man behind the violent 2023 stabbing at a Chinatown festival — has ended with a not criminally responsible (NCR)…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Anti-tariff ad, Whale watching boats, & Farmer's crops destroyed in seconds
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will pause its anti-tariff television ad campaign in the United States on Monday so that Canada-U.S. trade talks…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Consumer Protection BC penalizes Amazon for unlawful delivery and refund practices
Consumer Protection BC penalizes Amazon for unlawful delivery and refund practices. Guest: David Ian Gray - Retail Expert and Instructor at Capilano School of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Expect to see some changes to the Broadway subway line next year
Traffic decks along the Broadway subway line are set to be removed as the project is still behind schedule. What does this mean for people living along the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Supplying local restaurants with BC wine
The BC wine industry has faced a tough couple of years — from devastating winter damage that wiped out much of the 2024 grape crop, to ongoing supply…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Should we really be making changes to our graduated licence program?
Critics are raising concerns about the changes being made to BC’s graduated licence program. Guest: Nina Krieger - Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Federal budget promises, Housing standoffs, & Getting tough on bail
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising what he calls a “transformational” fall budget — one that will demand sacrifice, make deep spending cuts, and double…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Parade of Lost Souls returns
On Saturday, November 1st, the streets around 1000 Parker Street will come alive with music, masks, and magic as the Parade of Lost Souls returns — a beloved…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Getting tougher on bail
The Liberal government has heard a call from premiers, opposition parties and police agencies to get tougher on bail. Guest: Cait Alexander - Founder, activist…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Changing how emergency care is delivered in rural BC
A new pilot project from Interior Health could change how emergency care is delivered in rural B.C. Guest: Merlin Blackwell - Mayor of Clearwater Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Electric vehicle chargers, New study on peanut allergies, & Running for charity
In a significant policy shift, Vancouver has quietly reversed a previously proposed mandate that would have imposed a $10,000 fee on gas stations and parking…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New research is shedding light on peanut allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Rental housing initiative falls short by one vote
After two years of planning, a major City of Vancouver initiative to create a for-profit, city-owned development company to build market rental housing has…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to unpack all the latest travel news stories. Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Paid parking in Vancouver, Changing BC's Employment Standards Act, & BCGEU strike frustrations
Starting in early 2026, paid parking is coming to some of Vancouver’s busiest community hubs — but not for everyone. British Columbia is proposing a major…
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Bringing artists together on Granville Island
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is celebrating a centennial milestone, and now a new chapter for its former Granville Island campus is on the horizon…
- The Jill Bennett Show
OpenAI is launching its own web browser
Big news in the tech world today: OpenAI is launching its own web browser, called Atlas. The move puts the AI research company in direct competition with…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Finding a balance between government authority and individual rights
Two very different legal stories are making headlines this week — both raising questions about government authority and individual rights. Guest: Michael…
- The Jill Bennett Show
How is the BCGEU strike impacting the wine/spirits industry?
The BCGEU strike is hitting B.C.’s wine and spirits industry hard — with government liquor warehouses closed, producers and restaurants are running dry. Guest…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Kash Heed on Brodie's land title letter - Should the City of Vancouver be a developer? - Boultbee leaves Conservative caucus
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BCGEU strike, Cracking down on crime, & Searching for Amelia Earhart
British Columbia’s hospitality, wine, liquor, and cannabis industries are sounding the alarm as a labour dispute threatens thousands of businesses and jobs…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Tackling repeat offenders, Grocery store self-checkouts, & Female running shoes
The federal government is set to table new bail reform legislation next week — a move Prime Minister Mark Carney says will “keep violent and repeat offenders…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New report shows protein powders contain high levels of lead
New report shows protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead. Guest: Ryan Marino - Medical Toxicologist with Case Western Reserve University School…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver residents demand solutions after Yaletown stabbings
Vancouver residents are calling for a permanent solution after a series of stabbings in Yaletown. Guest: Ellen Kief - Yaletown Resident Learn more about your…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Crisis in Kamloops, Revisiting the tanker ban, & The aftermath of the Yaletown stabbings
A crisis is unfolding in women’s health care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Seven obstetrician-gynecologists have resigned their in-hospital privileges…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why it’s time to repeal the oil tanker ban on B.C.’s north coast
It’s been six years since the federal government passed Bill C-48 — the so-called ‘tanker ban’ — which prevents large oil tankers from loading or unloading…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Softwood lumber tariffs, Expanding locations for arcades and adult stores, & Restricting kids' social media use!
Premier Eby has penned a letter to Prime Minister Carney on softwood lumber tariffs. Vancouver City Council is looking to expand potential locations for…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Yaletown stabbings, Non-stick cooking hazards, & Housing rights in BC!
Vancouver police are releasing images of a suspect connected to a series of multiple stabbings that occurred along the city’s iconic Yaletown seawall on…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Trump vs. Carney, Yaletown seawall stabbings, & The BCGEU strike rages on!
A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute finds that while U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a friendly tone during their…
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Century Group has announced a significantly revised plan for the redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre
Century Group has announced a significantly revised plan for the redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre, further incorporating direct input from the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The future of the park board, Canada's most wanted, & Taking a firmer stance on vaping!
Big news for Vancouver residents — you could soon get to decide the future of the city’s Park Board! Canada’s most wanted man could be hiding right here in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Child care in schools, BCGEU strike impacts, & Boosting BC's construction sector!
BC is working to remove barriers in an effort to make way for more child care at schools. How are the BCGEU strikes impacting BC Craft Breweries? British…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Carney meets with Trump, John Rustad's future, & Road rage incidents!
President Donald Trump said today Canada and the U.S. could renew the trilateral North American free trade agreement _ or just do separate deals instead. As…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada Post strikes, Delta ER closures, & Financial stress in BC
The Canada Post strikes continue! Delta Hospitals see ER closures AGAIN. Financial stress is affecting more British Columbians than ever. Learn more about your…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Expanding BCGEU strike, Canadian obesity rates, & Sexual assault lawsuit!
Striking public service workers in British Columbia have expanded pickets at provincial liquor and cannabis stores again, adding 20 more locations to the list…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Vancouver’s Finest: MICHELIN Guide 2025 selection revealed!
Vancouver’s Finest: MICHELIN Guide 2025 selection revealed! Guest: Richard Wolak - Editor/Publisher vancouverfoodster.com Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Warnings for US permanent residents, Building pipelines through BC, & New smart cameras!
Ottawa has issued a new travel advisory that could have serious consequences for Canadians who are permanent residents of the United States. The Alberta…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Scientists have uncovered new types of organics on one of Saturn's moons!
Scientists have uncovered new types of organics on one of Saturn's moons. The organics were found in icy geysers spouting from Enceladus, meaning it's possible…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Short-term rental shortages, Building a West Coast pipeline, & Turkey prices DOWN this year!
Vancouver’s hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches is fast approaching, and a new report from Deloitte, backed by Airbnb, warns the city may face a shortfall…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Big changes coming to publicly-funded LTC and assisted living operators
The Province of BC has recently announced plans to stop funding overtime and agency staffing costs for publicly-funded long-term care and assisted living…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Improving the DTES, & Two charged in Texada Island grizzly bear killing!
The B.C. government has appointed former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell to coordinate housing, services and supports. What exactly will he be doing — and can…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Improving life in the DTES!
BC is appointing Larry Campbell to work with partners to improve quality of life for everyone in Downtown Eastside. Guest: Guy Felicella - Harm reduction and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Bishnoi gang listed as terrorist entity, Violence against small businesses, & Ostrich cull gaining national attention!
The India-based Bishnoi gang, accused last year by the RCMP of orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh activists in Canada, was…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada Post workers walk off the job, & Pre-clearance ops at Canadian airports!
Canada Post is once again facing labour unrest. Postal workers have walked off the job, disrupting mail and parcel delivery across the country. How are local…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada Post changes - Distracted driving crackdown - BCGEU liquor impact
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Ostrich flock SAVED from cull, Travel news with Claire Newell, & Jimmy Kimmel back on the air!
A last-minute court-ordered stay has saved a flock of ostriches from being culled! Travel news with Claire Newell: Several of Europe's biggest airports still…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Delta’s Tsawwassen Town Centre is set for a major transformation!
Delta’s Tsawwassen Town Centre is set for a major transformation — but one that now looks quite different than originally proposed. Century Group has unveiled…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BCGEU strike is escalating to BC alcohol and cannabis distribution centres!
The BCGEU strike is escalating to BC alcohol and cannabis distribution centres! What does this mean for business-owners? Guest: Mike Babins - Owner of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Elenore Sturko EJECTED, Gun buyback program woes, & BC's liquor supply chain crisis!
Elenore Sturko, the MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, has been ejected from the BC Conservative caucus! There’s been a major development in Canada’s gun policy debate…
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Bligh Talks Mayoral Campaign, Priorities for Vancouver, Seized Langley Dog Returns Home After Legal Battle, Some American travelers are ‘flag jacking’ and Canadians are livid, & New Zealand’s Decade-Long Streak Snapped by Canada
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- The Jill Bennett Show
Subway Delay Hurts Broadway Businesses, Liberals Propose New Hate Crime Laws, 400 B.C. Ostriches Face Execution This Weekend
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Jimmy Kimmel pulled off-air, VSO votes for strike authorization, & A town called Dildo!
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, the conversation around free speech has taken a sharp and troubling turn. ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air…