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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
Heat sensors to track employee attendance
Dan Balkaran, Employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mission ER overnight closures
Dr. James Warkentin, site medical director at Mission Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Breath test technology to detect breast cancer
Bill Dawes, CEO of Breathe BioMedical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bradley Creek wildfire threatens weekend despite stalled growth
The Bradley Creek wildfire hasn't seen significant growth in the past couple of days. The bad news is it's still out of control, roughly 230 homes are believed…
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Survey finds business leaders are super frutrated by red tape
A new KPMG survey finds many business leaders believe the federal government's economic agenda is moving in the right direction, but they're also frustrated by…
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How much do you think your family pays for health care every year?
A new Fraser Institute report estimates the average Canadian family of four pays more than $21,000 annually through taxes to fund our public health-care…
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The Docket with Molly Shamess - August 4, 2026
The Docket with Molly Shamess - August 4, 2026 - Court finds BC’s involuntary mental health treatment scheme unconstitutional. - Court approves $30 million…
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How to best experience the Perseid meteor shower
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on August 12–13, offering one of the year's best opportunities for skywatchers to experience a celestial event…
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How YOU can help map active wasp nests!
A recent meta-analysis reported supervised exercise programs can reduce the chances of gestational diabetes by 24%. It also reduced chances of excessive weight…
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B.C.'s plan for involuntary care
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“Journey of Hope” campaign launched for 3-year-old with rare neurological disorder
GUEST: Dr. Stalinjeet Gill, Gurmoh’s father Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vancouver's Lime Scoot Boyz garner millions of views doing scooter stunts on social media
Guest: Everest Hughes and Brown, @LimeScootBoyz on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Homeless encampment in Richmond continues to grow
Richmond officials are raising alarm over a growing homeless encampment near the jet fuel pipeline that supplies Vancouver International Airport. Hikers were…
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Do YOU want to buy a brewery? There's a catch...
City council has overwhelmingly rejected the proposed "Villages" plan. What were their reasons for rejecting it, and where do we go from here? Persephone…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Would you swim in the Seine River?
On today's edition of Travel Best Bets: - After a multi-year cleanup, tourists are now being allowed to swim in certain areas of the Seine River in Paris. Is…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Passport renewal just got way easier
At a press conference in Vancouver, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said that online passport renewal will now be available to all eligible adult Canadians…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Docket with Mike Beckett - July 28, 2026
The Docket with Mike Beckett - July 28, 2026 Guest: Mike Beckett - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Vancouver's skyline is about to change forever
City council has approved a massive Holborn development downtown featuring what would become the tallest building in Western Canada. Guest: Michael Geller -…
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Will news return to Facebook and Instagram in Canada?
Michael Geist, Law Professor, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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B.C. man still waiting for compensation from COVID vaccine injury
Jan Przeranski, B.C. Man waiting for compensation from COVID Vaccine Injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Could B.C. Place actually be for sale?
Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Park Board Chair says reduction of paid parking rates at Spanish Banks a top priority if re-elected
Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Chair, Vancouver Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Metro board shrinks amid governance reform push
Lisa Dominato, Vancouver City councillor and Chair of Metro Vancouver Governance Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fairview redevelopment cuts affordable housing, child-care space
Guest: Chris, resident with concerns about the redevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shining a spotlight on delicious Dungeness crab
Tokyo is trying to help workers beat the heat by letting men wear shorts to the office. But it's sparked a surprising debate... The district of North Van has…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Have parking meters in Vancouver gotten out of hand?
Have parking meters in Vancouver gotten out of hand? Guest: Tricia Barker - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Should Canadians be able to opt out of receiving Amber Alerts?
Another overnight Amber Alert has some people asking a difficult question. Nobody questions the importance of finding an abducted child, but should everyone in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Foreign interference at City Hall?
The City of Vancouver has taken steps to change how public hearsings are held after a large number of callers from California took part in one earlier this…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC businesses tally the cost of a potential 50% US tariff
Tia Masic founded Hemlock & Oak, a Coquitlam stationery company, in 2020, and has manufactured in Canada from the start. On Monday, she and her partner read…
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Do those gruesome photos on cigarette packs actually work?
The Federal Conservatives say Statistics Canada is reporting yet another rise in violent crime, now up a staggering 57% since the Liberals took office. We've…
- The Jill Bennett Show
How safe and secure is AI?
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Learning more about Transient Global Amnesia
Imagine waking up one day and losing several hours of your life; not because you were asleep, but because your brain simply stopped recording memories. That's…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Pushing back against a planned floating spa on a public Vancouver dock
Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition opposing the Vancouver Maritime Museum’s plan to allow a floating hydrotherapy spa in a public dock managed by the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products
President Trump is threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the move violates CUSMA, but he's also saying negotiations with…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - July 22, 2026
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to help us unpack the biggest stories coming out of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder…
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Huge changes coming to Canadian alcohol sector
Canada's premiers say that they've agreed to move ahead with direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial borders. Guest: Bridgitte Anderson - President…
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Concerns being raised over BC's approach to tackling e-scooter injuries
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump Tuesday morning and they agreed to intensify negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico…
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The Docket with Silvia Badea - July 21, 2026
The Docket with Silvia Badea - July 21, 2026 Guest: Silvia Badea - Criminal Defense Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad…
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Does BC need a new centralized political party?
What's going to happen to Granville Street now that the FIFA World Cup has ended? Does BC need a new centralized political party? Traffic will be shut down on…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The CERIC's national student data reveals career anxiety
GUEST: Keka Dasgupta, Chair of CERIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eliminating public art requirements for private developments
Eliminating public art requirements for private developments GUEST: Jon Stovell, Chair of the Vancouver Art Gallery Board of Trustees Many British Columbians…
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Monthly wine segment!
Monthly wine segment! GUEST: Geoff Moss, Owner of Lithica Wine Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Recent proposal sparks concern within the arts community
There is a rezoning application before Vancouver city hall to look at putting up a 21 storey hotel in Mount Pleasant, but a group of residents is trying to…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New proposal would significantly impact Vancouver's public art program
As Vancouver City Council looks for ways to reduce the cost of building new housing, one proposal has sparked concern in the arts community. City staff are…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canfor announces closure of Northwood pulp mill outside Prince George
Guest: Kim Haakstad, President and CEO of BC Council of Forest Industries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your annual reminder to never leave your pets in a parked car
The latest BC Coroner's report says BC's drug deaths have hit a low not seen since before the pandemic. Rob brings on travel expert Claire Newell to unpack…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadian companies shifting to US - Keeping local festivals alive - Wildfire prevention funding drying up
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A second oil shipping terminal has been approved for Roberts Bank in Delta, what are the environmental impacts?
GUEST: Margot Venton, Nature Program Director at EcoJustice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Docket with Molly Shamess
GUEST: Molly Shamess, Senior Associate with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The current state of the BC Cattle Market
GUEST: Paul Devick, Director at BC Meats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tatyana Harrison inquest - 17 Villages Plan - Digital Safety Commission
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Young business owners are on the rise, how does PowerPlay enable their success
GUEST: Bill Roche, Co-founder, PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canadian liquor stores are pressured by republican congresswoman to buy US alcohol
GUEST: Stacy Kyle, Executive Director of the Import Vintners & Spirits Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SFU is ending its Masters of Publishing Program
GUEST: Hannah Mcgregor, SFU Publishing Director, associate professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Highlighting Canadian beers made with Canadian ingredients!
As a late Canada Day celebration, we bring you a list of delicious Canadian beers made using Canadian ingredients! 1. Camp Beer Co (Langley) – Canadian Pilsner…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Cougar allegedly kills several sheep on Bowen Island farm
Bowen Island residents are once again talking about cougars after one apparently killed several sheep on a local farm. The North Shore has plenty of empty…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why has the Massey Tunnel replacement doubled in price?
Just three months ago, North Vancouver District Council voted to reject Chemtrade's request to keep producing liquid chlorine at its Maplewood plant because of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Are watering restrictions threatening Metro Vancouver's trees?
PM Carney and Premier Eby recently announced plans to buy unsold condos and convert them into affordable rent-to-own housing. Supporters think it's a great…
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Was hosting the FIFA World Cup worth the hefty price tag?
The FIFA World Cup has officially wrapped up in Canada, and now comes the inevitable question: Was it worth it? Guest: Mike Klassen - Vancouver City Councillor…
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Concerns being raised over City's proposed retail "villages"
Public pressure is mounting for the City of Vancouver to slow down when it comes to 17 new high-density retail “villages.” Guest: Michael Geller - President of…