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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 ShowParent receives ticket after 12 year-old child riding e-scooter hits car
Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowWill Prime Minister Carney's National Food Security Strategy lower grocery bills for Canadians?
Prime Minister Carney has announced a strategy to overhaul how food gets grown, processed, transported and sold in this country. Vancouver Park Board launches…
The Jill Bennett ShowSpaceX made its stock market debut, making Elon Musk the first ever trillionaire
Guest: Bryan Yu, Associate VP & Chief Economist at Central 1 Credit Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett Show"Pheephaa Werld Kupp" - Inside one Vancouver beer bar's creative way of avoiding legal trouble
A pilot project surrounding tennis courts at Vancouver's Kits beach is sparking some controversy. This Vancouver beer bar has a creative and tongue-in-cheek…
The Jill Bennett ShowShould we have police presence in Vancouver schools?
Guest: Victoria Jung, Vancouver School Board Chair, Vancouver Liberals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver Aquatic Centre to make its last splash this month
Guest: Laura Christensen, Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowShould BC have police liaison officers in schools?
Vancouver received a citywide makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Is this a good thing, or does it only scratch the surface at tackling the city's problems?…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe latest travel News with Claire Newell
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to help us unpack the biggest stories of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe federal government has provided Canadian airlines with a new loan program - up to $150 million per airline.
A New Westminster café owner is speaking out after a terrifying attempted break-in that happened while she was sleeping inside her business, You N Me Café on…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Docket with Mike Beckett - June 9, 2026
The Docket with Mike Beckett - June 9, 2026 Guest: Mike Beckett, Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver’s plan for 17 new 'villages' will increase uniformity and sterility.
Vancouver’s plan for 17 new 'villages' will increase uniformity andsterility Vancouver council looks to exempt small-scale multiplex and duplex projects from…
The Jill Bennett ShowApple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more.
A Vancouver pet store owner says she was blindsided after being warned to remove World Cup references from her website over a handful of soccer-themed dog…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century.
An infestation from its flesh-eating larvae has been confirmed in south Texas in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio…
The Jill Bennett ShowA rollover crash near Big White resulted in a four-day wilderness search for the family's dog.
After the terrifying rollover crash near Big White left a Kelowna family's dog, Daisy, missing in the wilderness, an extensive search involving volunteers and…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe rise of the side-hustle
For the past couple of years, Canada's efforts to combat forced and child labour in global supply chains have focused largely on transparency, requiring…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe best rooftop patios in Vancouver!
After almost a decade of construction, Oakridge Mall is open! What are some of the must-try food options in the food court? Plus, where are the best rooftop…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanada unveils its AI strategy
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon have unveiled Canada's AI strategy with plans for widespread adoption and data…
The Jill Bennett ShowPetition calls for regulation of e-scooters in Delta
A petition is calling for the regulation of e-scooters in Delta. Guest: Joshua Bryce - Started Petition to regulate e-scooters in Delta Learn more about your…
The Jill Bennett ShowNew poll finds most Canadians are against government-run grocery stores
The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge for a man convicted in the brutal slayings of his three children. Western Turf Farms is…
The Jill Bennett ShowTranslink rolling out fan experiences ahead of FIFA
TransLink is rolling out three new fan experiences ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver, headlined by the launch of an official TransLink-branded…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhy was SPS Chief Norm Lipinski let go so suddenly?
After guiding Surrey's transition away from the RCMP and helping build a municipal police force from the ground up, Chief Constable Norm Lipinski is out. Why…
The Jill Bennett ShowBC businesses not feeling very optimistic about the FIFA World Cup
A new report finds 63% of BC businesses say they don’t expect any revenue impact from the FIFA World Cup. Guest: Neil Wyles - Executive director of the Mount…
The Jill Bennett ShowA plane had to return to the airport because of a bomb prank!
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets to unpack some of the biggest headlines coming out of the travel sector this week. Guest: Claire Newell - President…
The Jill Bennett ShowNorm Lipinski ousted as Surrey Police Chief
Chief Norm Lipinski has been ousted as chief of the Surrey Police Force. What happened? The recent criticisms of Metro Vancouver over a four-minute committee…
The Jill Bennett ShowPark board votes against restricting personal watercraft in Burrard Inlet
The Vancouver park board has voted against restricting personal watercraft in Burrard Inlet. Guest: Tom Digby - Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about…
The Jill Bennett ShowStill so many unanswered questions surrounding Norm Lipinski's ousting
There are still numerous questions surrounding the big shakeup in the Surrey Police Service and the ousting of Chief Norm Lipinski. Guest: Jinny Sims - Former…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Docket with Michael Shapray - June 2, 2026
The Docket with Michael Shapray - June 2, 2026 Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices…
The Jill Bennett ShowHow is Heated Rivalry impacting mainstream culture?
Heated Rivalry just won big at the Canadian Screen Awards, what’s the impact on mainstream culture and queer representation? Guest: C.E. Gatchalian - author…
The Jill Bennett ShowFIFA costs are going through the roof
The latest FIFA cost projections are through the roof! How much more can taxpayers take? Speaking of FIFA, the BC government is launching a three-year trial to…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe link between exercise and brain health
New research is highlighting the benefits that exercise has on our brain health. Guest: Scott Lear - Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser…
The Jill Bennett ShowCould Alberta actually separate from BC?
A petition to ban leaf blowers in Vancouver re-gaining steam online. What is it about gas-powered leaf-blowers don't like? Separatist sentiment appears to be…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe best books to read this month
Here are our recommendations for the best books to read this month: Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Daughters of…
The Jill Bennett ShowUnpacking the ballooning FIFA costs
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is sounding the alarm as costs to host a handful of FIFA World Cup Soccer Games in Vancouver have ballooned to $729 million —…
The Jill Bennett ShowStaying safe from dive-bombing crows
Every May and June, the Wildlife Rescue Helpline rings off the hook with reports of crow dive-bombings and young fledgling crows. Guest: Jim O’Leary -…
The Jill Bennett ShowSupreme Court upholds Aboriginal title ruling
The federal government’s proposed lawful access bill is facing mounting criticism from privacy advocates and tech companies over provisions that would require…
The Jill Bennett ShowDoes Vancouver need more laws around riding e-scooters?
Burnaby has passed new bylaws significantly restricting where e-scooters can be ridden, making them illegal on many major roads and in city parks unless…
The Jill Bennett ShowMetro Van transit workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of a strike
Metro Vancouver transit workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99 per cent backing a strike mandate after contract talks with Coast…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe 50 best beaches in the world
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to talk about some of the big stories coming out of the travel sector, including a recently released list of the…
The Jill Bennett ShowPotential housing deal could mean massive savings for BC homes
BC’s construction industry is turning up the pressure on the province over a potential housing deal with Ottawa that could shave possible hundreds of thousands…
The Jill Bennett ShowBC set to require dashcams in commercial trucks
BC is set to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to require dashboard cameras in commercial trucks after MLA Ward Stamer’s private member’s bill passed…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe Docket with Michael Shapray - May 26, 2026
BC Woman Ordered to Repay Ex-Fiance for Missing Engagement Ring Guilty Plea on Vancouver Island in Canada’s Most Prolific Case of Voyeurism DNA Links BC Man to…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanada is investing billions into domestic AI data centres
Three months after the new Stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge fully opened, some businesses in downtown New Westminster say they’re still struggling with the fallout from…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver releases "human rights action plan" for FIFA
With less than three weeks to go until the World Cup kicks off in Vancouver, the ‘human rights action plan’ for the duration of the tournament has been…
The Jill Bennett ShowMetro Vancouver outside workers begin job action
The union representing hundreds of outside workers in Metro-Vancouver says its members have begun job action. What happened? Guest: Bill Tieleman -…
The Jill Bennett ShowBarriers facing craft distillers
Jan Stenc, Co-Founder, Copperpenny Distilling Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe 100th anniversary on cafe made famous by Beachcombers
John Smith, grandson of the original builder of Molly's reach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowCBC pausing production on controversial Northland Tales show
Chris Selley, National Post columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowBroadway reopens briefly before another closure
Broadway reopening between Main and Quebec and next closure Neil Wyles, Executive Director, Mount Pleasant BIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowSite C renamed for Horgan despite past opposition
Site C dam renamed after John Horgan when Horgan once stood on Ken Boon's farm with "Site C sucks" sign Ken Boon, President, Peace Valley Landowners…
The Jill Bennett ShowVancouver pausing emission tracking and ban on natural gas
Shauna Sylvester, Lead Convenor of Urban Climate Leadership and former Mayoral Candidate in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jill Bennett ShowThe growing crisis in long-term care homes in BC
A troubling new report is shining a light on the growing crisis in long-term care across British Columbia. A proposed hotel development in Vancouver’s Mount…
The Jill Bennett ShowChanging how fire-crews respond to certain calls in Vancouver
Vancouver’s fire chief says changes were needed to how fire crews respond to certain medical calls, especially at some of the city’s busiest halls. Guest…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe future of late-night television
After more than a decade behind the desk at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, questions are growing about what comes next for Stephen Colbert... and for…
The Jill Bennett ShowBeware if this year's tick season
As Canadians head outdoors for the May long weekend, health experts are warning that this year’s tick season is shaping up to be one of the most active in…
The Jill Bennett ShowWhat is the Outdoor Sector Coalition?
What is the Outdoor Sector Coalition? Guest: Andy Day - CEO of BC Parks Foundation and inaugural chair of the Outdoor Sector Coalition Learn more about your ad…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanadians on the hook for over $1 billion in World Cup costs
A new report from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer says taxpayers will spend more than a billion dollars helping host FIFA World Cup matches in Toronto…
The Jill Bennett ShowTravel Best Bets with Claire Newell - May 20, 2026
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - May 20, 2026 Guest: Claire Newell - President and Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Jill Bennett ShowThe benefits of "risky play" for kids
A new study from researchers at University of British Columbia and a Norwegian university is challenging the modern instinct to bubble-wrap childhood. Guest…
The Jill Bennett ShowCanada is grounding the Snowbirds until the early 2030s
Canada’s iconic Snowbirds will be grounded following the 2026 flying season until new aircraft arrive. The Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia and…
The Jill Bennett ShowEnvironmental concerns at Causeway Beach
A stretch of shoreline beside the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal that many people barely notice is becoming the focus of growing environmental and public safety…