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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
Canada implements retaliatory tariffs against the US
The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian products on August 22nd. Canada has now responded with a 50% tariff on American products starting today. Plus, we…
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Fighting back against camper van stigma
The story about two Swiss tourists having their camper van towed while they were shopping at Walmart generated a lot of outrage. But one Squamish resident says…
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The Docket with Michael Shapray - September 8, 2026
VPD Officer Kal Dosanjh charged with large fraud after an extensive covert investigation. The Lindsay Clancy case has been decalred a mistrial. Where do the…
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Metro Van parts ways with chief administrative officer Jerry Dobrovolny
The embattled Metro Vancouver regional district has parted ways with chief administrative officer and commissioner Jerry Dobrovolny, its highest-ranking and…
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One last hurrah for the Granville Pedestrian Zone
The embattled Metro Vancouver regional district has parted ways with chief administrative officer and commissioner Jerry Dobrovolny, its highest-ranking and…
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What do we know about Peter Milobar's new political party?
Political science Lecturer Stewart Prest comes on to help us unpack Peter Milobar's new centre-right party. The Pacific Salmon Commission initially estimated…
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Is thinking about pain making your pain worse?
9 MLAs have quit the BC Conservatives. What's the latest? If you have a child starting elementary school, one of the biggest questions you may have is: how…
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Would you ever buy pre-owned Lululemon clothing?
The gas tax holiday was set to expire after Labour day, but they've decided to keep it removed for now. Lululemon is the latest retailer to move into resale in…
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New survey finds Canadians rank among the biggest-spending tourists
A new survey finds Canadians rank among world’s biggest-spending and best-tipping tourists. Guest: Claire Newell - President and Founder of Travel Best Bets…
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The future of US - Canada Trade Negotiations
GUEST: Julian Karaguesian, Mcgill Economics Prof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Big Brothers’ Programs at Risk Due to Drop in Funding
GUEST: Rose Higgins, Director or Programs and Operations, BIG BROTHERS’ PROGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can BC Ferries build future vessels in B.C?
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The Canadian Blood Service Joint Appeal
GUEST: Ryan Adams, Director of Development and Recruitment at Canadian Blood Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Burgers to Beat MS
GUEST: Dr. Pamela Valentine, CEO & President of MS Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pushback to a new sign out front of the Penthouse nightclub
GUEST: Danny Filippone, Owner of the Penthouse Nightclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Saga continues
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Highway driving etiquette
GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu TITLE: Former traffic officer, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Learn more about your ad…
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Are the BC Conservatives falling apart at the seams?
Are the BC Conservatives falling apart at the seams? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC's Legislative Bureau Chief How kids can learn to manage their money GUEST…
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Misconceptions Around Hiring People with Intellectual Disabilities
GUEST: Britt Anderson, CEO of Canucks Autism Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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98.8 per cent of teachers say they believe their students use AI
GUEST: Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Tariff Effects on Canadian Grocery Prices
The count of MLA’s leaving the BC Conservatives reaches Brennan Day has quit. Are there more to come? GUEST: Hamish Telford, Political Science professor at the…
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Back-to-school shopping putting financial pressure on families
Do back-to-school spending habits need to change as affordability issues get worse? Guest: Johnna Montgomerie - Education professor at the University of…
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Meta to pay $17 billion in lawsuit settlement
Meta has settled a lawsuit accusing the social media giant of designing facebook and instagram to be addictive for children and teens. The Canadian Institute…
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How will the US trade war impact the BC forest industry?
Tit for Tat: the federal government is launching its own round of tariffs, escalating the trade war with the United States. Speaking of tariffs, how will this…
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Reconstruction of Hazel Trembath Elementary School is finally underway
Nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed Hazel Trembath Elementary School, construction is finally getting underway on its replacement. Guest…
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Carney walks away from US trade talks
The Canada-U.S. trade relationship has entered a much more dangerous phase - perhaps the worst phase. Prime Minister Mark Carney says we are at war and under…
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Ian Paton LEAVES BC Conservatives
Ian Paton is officially leaving the BC Conservative party to sit as an independent MLA. What led him to this decision? Guest Ian Paton - MLA for Delta South…
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Domstar Closing It's Howe Sound Pulp Mill
Domstar Closing It's Howe Sound Pulp Mill Booze bans or a surtax instead? Canada-U.S. Trade deal deadline looms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Impact of wildfires on BC Wine industry
Impact of wildfires on BC Wine industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Friday deadline for a U.S. trade deal looms
The Friday deadline for a U.S. trade deal looms A rally to save the Whitecaps New BC Hydro rules on solar energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Harry and Meghan Moving Back to the UK
Harry and Meghan Moving Back to the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The household biohazard that comes with wildfire evacuations
Guest: Nicholas Kosovic, Clinton village councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Highlighting the long term health impacts of wildfire smoke
BC Conservatives are slipping in the polls. Where did they go wrong? Highlighting the long term health impacts of wildfire smoke. A 3-person crew is helping…
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Should prediction markets be regulated?
Whatever happened to those interprovincial trade barriers being dropped so that Canadians could buy booze from any part of the country? Prediction markets…
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The Docket with Michael Shapray - August 18, 2026
1. Cash Bail System Introduced in Ontario 2. A Toronto Maple Leafs star is fighting the CRA over an $8 Million tax bill regarding a signing bonus. Guest…
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What will Summerland residents find when they return home?
Canada's honey industry is getting caught up in the tariff trade fight, and beekeepers are feeling the sting. Some Summerland evacuees are now being allowed to…
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BC family completes Journey of Hope in support of their 3-year-old son
A B.C. family has completed its Journey of Hope with stops in several major Canadian cities to gather support for their 3-year-old son. Gurmoh Gill is living…
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Gluten-free beers
Monthly Beer segment Tamara Vidito, craft beer writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bat interactions
Heather Thomson, program coordinator for the North Island Community Bat Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A story you hear on the radio can actually change what you do
Jessica Pigeau, resident involved in scooter incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What is healthspan?
Healthspan vs lifespan Grace Park, Pacific Regional Centre for Healthy Aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First Nation Crown land transfer
Robert Janes, Partner at JFK Law LLP and Legal Counsel for the Te’mexw Treaty Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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MP launches legal fight over mandatory pay raise
Franco Terrazzano - Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Growth of the TikTok Shop
The Growth of the TikTok Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Bald Range wildfire is possibly approaching Peachland
The Bald Range wildfire is possibly approaching Peachland The first new modular housing units being built in Vancouver New documents show 300,000 acres of…
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Why hasn't the government helped businesses affected by road closures?
More than a decade of serving the Mount Pleasant community, Fable Diner has made the difficult decision to close its doors, with its final day of service on…
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Highlighting the profound impact of Pirate Pak Day
Thanks to Pirate Pak Day, young people like our next guest are able to attend Zajac Ranch where they can enjoy outdoor activities, make new friends, and create…
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Porter airlines flight cancelled after toddler refuses to sit down
A Porter airlines flight was forced to return to the terminal after a toddler refused to sit down and wear their seatbelt. We'll unpack this and some other…
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BC remains under a state of emergency as wildfires continue to burn
BC remains under a provincial state of emergency as several wildfires continue to burn. Thousands of people are still out of their homes and many don’t know…
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The Docket with Mike Beckett - August 11, 2026
The Docket with Mike Beckett - August 11, 2026 1. Man Charged for Four Random Assaults in 30 Minutes in Vancouver 2. BC Boosts Monitoring of 865 Repeat…
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Wildfires continue to spread in BC's Okanagan region
The Canadian Armed Forces are on standby to help as wildfires continue to spread in BC's Okanagan region. Imagine you're on vacation with your kids and your…
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North Van pulls plug on proposed 40-unit supportive housing development
The District of North Vancouver has pulled the plug on a proposed 40-unit supportive housing development in Norgate after months of community opposition…
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Monthly Food Segment
Bronwyn Lewis, food and travel writer and content creator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Deadly cat virus
Valerie Wilson, RAPS Cat Sanctuary Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ugly Potato Day
Tyler Heppell, founder of Odd Bunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tackling low doctor retention
Marz Hussain, People and culture manager, Abbotsford Division of Family Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Council approves three of Vancouver’s tallest towers
Gregory Henriquez - Project architect, Henriquez Partners Architects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canada launches foreign influence registry amid scrutiny and debate
Anton Boegman - Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Genetically altering dogs to curb pet allergies
Matt Walker, Geneticist and CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ReVOII participant charged with arson in Nanaimo
Kevan Shaw, Co-Founder Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices