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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
Non-market housing in Coquitlam now in jeopardy
On Monday night, the city of Coquitlam rezoned a property on Brunette Ave with the purpose for issuing an RFP for a non-profit to come forward and build…
- The Jill Bennett Show
ABC Councillor overheard calling other City councillors drug users and distributors
A troubling video has surfaced in which Vancouver City Councillor Lenny Zhou is heard (in mandarin) claiming multiple opposition councillors are drug users and…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest on Puerto Vallarta and the backlog of stuck Canadians
What's the latest on Puerto Vallarta and the back log of trying to get Canadians out of the area? Paid parking has been introduced at some West Vancouver…
- The Jill Bennett Show
PST hike threatens competitiveness, safety, and affordability
Business leaders are calling on the province to reverse the expansion of the PST to services like accounting, security and engineering. Guest: Bridgitte…
- The Jill Bennett Show
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Trump's tariffs imposed under emergency powers. A closer look at the B.C. budget shows the province pulling funding for…
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What you need to know this upcoming tax season!
Guest: Gerry Vittoratos , UFile Tax Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An upcoming comedy show is bringing some controversy to Nanaimo
GUEST: Benjamin Bollich, an activist who resides in Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Looking deeper at property tax deferrals outlined in the B.C. budget
We take a closer look at the province's changes to the property tax deferral program and how property owners might be impacted. What does the B.C. Information…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Will building more hotels relieve our housing problem?
Guest: Mark Jan Vrem, A West-End resident with the Stop 2030 Barclay group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
A District of North Vancouver Councillor is calling for a provincial auditor for local government
Guest: Catherine Pope, District of North Vancouver Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Double touching? The hottest and latest controversy in the world of competitive curling.
GUEST: Patrick Prade, Executive Director, Vancouver Curling Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. Budget announced changes to the property tax deferment program
What does this mean for homeowners? Guest: Michael Geller, Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadians can now enjoy visa-free entry to China
BC’s ambitious $10-a-day childcare program has been paused, leaving families and providers watching closely for the next steps. Reaction is continuing to pour…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadians can now travel to China without a visa
Canadian passport holders are able to travel to China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days — a major shift in travel rules that now aligns Canada with…
- The Jill Bennett Show
B.C. Budget Day 2026 - breaking it down with Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey
As B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey unveils her 2026 budget, we break it down with Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey. We also get the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Docket with Michael Shapray - February 17, 2026
GUEST: Michael Shapray, Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC's drug decriminalization pilot comes to an end
British Columbia’s drug decriminalization pilot has officially come to an end, with the province acknowledging it did not deliver the results hoped for. The…
- The Jill Bennett Show
How do first responders deal with trauma when dealing with mass casualty events?
How do paramedics and first responders cope with traumatic events? Should we be afraid of a future with AI? And an update on the Westham Island Bridge in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
A two per cent alcohol tax increase is set to take effect April 1
The “escalator tax,” introduced in the 2017 federal budget, increases taxes on beer, wine and spirits every year without a vote in Parliament. Guest: Ken…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Checking in with the community of Tumbler Ridge
On the official day of mourning of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, we check in with the community, take a closer look at gun laws, and hear from a survivor of…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge shooting
The small community of Tumbler Ridge is still grappling with the aftermath of a deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School — an event that shocked not…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets joins us to discuss the biggest stories coming out of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New study reveals how kids develop food allergies
The District of Tofino is pushing back after the province rejected its proposal for a new hospital, saying the region needs more than just a basic replacement…
- The Jill Bennett Show
DTES community groups are pushing back...
Community groups in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside are pushing back against plans to convert the former London Drugs space at Woodward’s into a police training…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Docket with Michael Shapray - February 10, 2026
The Docket with Michael Shapray - February 10, 2026 Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Air Canada immediately suspending all flights to Cuba
Air Canada says it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island. Authorities investigating the apparent kidnapping of the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Why are we seeing a rise in demand for personal protection dogs?
In the UK the market, purpose-bred animals trained to bite, hold and release on command are sold for tens of thousands of pounds, marketed as family pets that…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Keeping mobility scooters out of Victoria bike lanes
A Victoria city councillor is pushing to change provincial rules that currently keep mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs out of bike lanes. Guest: Dave…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Monthly Food Segment
Guest: Bronwyn Lewis - food and travel writer and content creator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Precautionary lockdown at Coquitlam secondary school again
Guest: Sharon Perry - Daughter attends Centennial Secondary in Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
One million bottles for B.C.’s northernmost winery
Guest: Pat Bell - Former MLA and Development Partner, Northern Lights Estate Winery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Threat prompts another lockdown at Coquitlam school
Guest: Michael Thomas - Board Chair & Trustee for Port Coquitlam, Board of Education, School District 43 (Coquitlam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Two fined for killing grizzly on Texada Island
Guest: Jesse Zeman - Executive Director, B.C. Wildlife Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Family pleads for Nancy Guthrie’s return
Guest: Troy Hillman - Retired Cold Case Homicide Detective Sergeant, Author and Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Half of Canadians lack reliable access to family doctors
Guest: Shachi Kurl - President, Angus Reid Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Nanaimo tugboat owner frustrated with justice system
Guest: Leonard Krog - Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Largest federal union threatens legal action over office mandate
Guest: Lior Samfiru - Co-founding Partner and employment lawyer, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Jill Bennett Show
Strengthening bail rules to tackle repeat offenders
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new $2.3-billion Electric Vehicle Affordability Program that would bring back consumer rebates for EVs and plug-in…
- The Jill Bennett Show
West End hotel tower proposal being sent to a public hearing
Vancouver City Council has now sent a controversial West End hotel tower proposal to a public hearing. The latest application would rezone a residential site…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Get ready for The Sommelier Showdown
The Sommelier Showdown invites you to experience the art of food and wine pairing like never before. At Five Sails Restaurant in the Pan Pacific Hotel, two top…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Keeping the Whitecaps in Vancouver
Over the past year, Surrey and the wider Lower Mainland have faced a wave of extortion targeting local businesses, prompting a major response from law…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell - February 4, 2026
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to help us unpack some of the big stories coming out of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Surrey extortion crimes leaving residents fearing for their safety
Extortion crimes in Surrey are raising the public's concerns for their safety. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim joins us for a wide-ranging one-on-one conversation…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Could the Whitecaps LEAVE Vancouver?
British Columbia's minister of economic growth says the latest offer to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps playing at B.C. Place Stadium would see the Crown…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The future of the Downtown Eastside
The London Drugs closure at the Woodward’s building leaves a huge hole in the Downtown Eastside, one of the last reliable places for everyday essentials after…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The Docket with Michael Shapray - February 3, 2026
The Docket with Michael Shapray - February 3, 2026 Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Free meals expanded to nearly every school in Surrey
Due to demand, a free meals program is being expanded to nearly every school in Surrey. Guest: Gary Tymoschuk - Chair, Surrey Board of Education Learn more…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Crime continues to wreak havoc in Nanaimo
After years of delay, rising costs, and political back-and-forth, the future of the Massey crossing is once again front and centre in BC politics. Last week, a…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Maintaining Pacific Spirit Regional Park
After a comprehensive review, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks is rolling out a new dog management program this May to help maintain Pacific Spirit Regional…
- The Jill Bennett Show
New research reveals how exercise can improve your relationships
A growing body of research suggests exercise doesn’t just benefit our physical health... it can also improve how we feel about ourselves, how we connect with…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The best books of January!
The best books to read while you're sheltering from this nasty winter rain: Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden Skylark by Paula McLain The Astral Library by Kate…
- The Jill Bennett Show
BC government raising camping fees for the first time in a decade
The provincial government is updating camping fees for the first time in a decade, citing record-breaking visitation, rising maintenance costs, and growing…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O'Hara passes away aged 71
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," has died at age 71. We take a look back at her incredible…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Broadway road closure causes major traffic snarls
A block‑long closure of East Broadway in Vancouver began on January 26th. This is a temporary, vehicle‑only closure that’s expected to last about four months…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Alberta separatism is taking on a new meaning this week
Alberta separatism is taking on a new and contentious twist this week after reports that individuals linked to an Alberta separatist movement met with U.S…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Serial fraudster targets game store in New Westminster
Owners of Rain City Games say a man used multiple stolen credit card numbers to place orders for Pokémon cards last summer, then showed forged IDs to pick up…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Taking action against extortion-related violence
Surrey city council is calling on Ottawa to take extraordinary action in response to a growing wave of extortion-related violence. British Columbia has marked…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The staggering price tag of the BC ostrich cull
A controversial decision to cull more than 300 ostriches at a B.C. farm has now come with a staggering price tag. Newly released federal documents show the…
- The Jill Bennett Show
The latest travel news with Claire Newell
Claire Newell of Travel Best Bets comes on to discuss some of the biggest stories happening in the travel sector! Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets…
- The Jill Bennett Show
Canada’s most frustrating red tape is getting public recognition this year
Canada’s federal government has conditionally approved a plan to export the remaining beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to the United…