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 right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 12:41
Fugitive and Alleged Killer of Surrey Sikh Leader Hardeep Nijjar Added to FBI Most Wanted List and $1 Million Reward Spanish Banks Shooting Cornell University Rape Case Reopened…
Sep 28, 2026 · 9:52
GUEST: Natasha Hepburn, Mother of nine-year-old Nathan Hepburn, who has a rare and dangerous brain condition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2026 · 38:03
On The Jill Bennett Show today: What is happening with the BC provincial election campaign? David Eby's proposed condo tax The BC health care problem Learn more about your ad…
Sep 25, 2026 · 9:14
How do you know you're buying Canadian? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2026 · 9:14
Monthly Book Segment with Mary-Ann Yazedijan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2026 · 33:51
The provincial election halts ICBC's review of it's no-fault insurance policy The fight to save Kelowna's Prospera Place The call for reform after the Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Learn…
Sep 25, 2026 · 10:37
Guest: Brennan Day, BC Conservative Candidate for Courtenay-Comox, and Deputy Chair of the ICBC Enhanced Care Special Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Sep 24, 2026 · 6:44
Not permanently. Don't get too excited Candie Tanaka, Librarian and community events specialist for the VPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:01
Scott Railton, Immigration lawyer at Cascadia Cross-Border Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:07
Carol Connare, Editor-in-Chief, The Old Farmers Almanac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 10:42
Maya Low, PhD candidate in Cultural Psychiatry at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 11:59
Julia Kwan, one of the first to share her story at the ICBC no-fault insurance special hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:35
Ryan Mitton, the Director of Legislative Affairs for British Columbia at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Sep 24, 2026 · 13:32
Emily Lowan, B.C. Greens’ leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2026 · 14:07
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell, Sept 23, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2026 · 34:25
Why call an election now? Moving forward on the Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Long-time MLA not seeking re-election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2026 · 10:27
Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2026 · 9:18
Guest: Scott McInnis, BC Conservative candidate for Columbia River – Revelstoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2026 · 33:04
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Sep 21, 2026 · 11:38
Guest: Julie Macfarlane, Co-founder of the “Can’t Buy My Silence” campaign to ban the misuse of NDAs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2026 · 10:23
It’s grape harvesting season across much of BC now. How is the 2026 vintage looking? Guest: Geoffrey Moss - Owner of Lithica Wine Marketing Learn more about your ad choices.…
Sep 18, 2026 · 34:51
The premier is suddenly talking about being "election ready", and Elections BC is preparing for the possibility that David Eby could call a snap provincial election, just two…
Sep 17, 2026 · 32:27
Could British Columbians be heading back to the polls? All signs are pointing to Eby calling a snap election this October. Canada spends a lot of money on health care, and yet…
Sep 16, 2026 · 33:27
Imagine going to the doctor and your doctor doesn't actually have your medical history. BC Restaurants facing increasing pressure from tariffs 3D printing being used for custom…
Sep 16, 2026 · 14:46
Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2026 · 31:27
The Class Action Lawsuit against Air Canada filed by passengers with mobility issues The Prime Minister wants private investors to run the major airports in this country,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 9:36
Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of Save Our Streets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:13
Donegal Wilson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 · 11:55
Ivan Chu, Vice President of Vancouver Sport Fishing Guide Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:33
Rebeka Breder, Animal Lawyer with Breder Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 · 12:44
Scott Lear, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 · 12:53
Ken Beattie, Executive Director of B.C. Craft Brewers Guild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2026 · 12:33
GUEST: Denise Meikle, Owner of Salon Origins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2026 · 35:24
Twenty-five years ago today, Brian Clark walked into the World Trade Center for what should have been an ordinary day at work. He would turn out to be one of the lucky survivors…
Sep 11, 2026 · 10:38
We keep hearing about tariffs, retaliation, countermeasures and “elbows up”, but for some Canadian businesses, this isn't an abstract trade war. It's their market, their…
Sep 11, 2026 · 13:43
Guest: Missy Mackintosh, CEO and founder of MisMack Clean Cosmetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2026 · 35:06
There is a new push on Vancouver Island to connect technology, manufacturing, marine, aerospace and defense companies. This would allow them to go after contracts that would…
Sep 10, 2026 · 12:09
An 85-year-old man, Chang Yong Cho, was in his own home in Burnaby when he was killed by a stray bullet. Police had been called to reports of gunfire around 1:30 Sunday morning…
Sep 9, 2026 · 34:58
The Trump administration says that starting September 29, certain Canadian dairy products, alcoholic beverages and motorcycles will be banned from entering the United States. We…
Sep 9, 2026 · 15:13
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to unpack all the biggest news stories coming out of the travel sector. Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder, Travel Best Bets…
Sep 8, 2026 · 34:56
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 bring you an amazing…
Sep 8, 2026 · 11:35
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 that story is…
Sep 8, 2026 · 13:29
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 courts go from here?…
Sep 8, 2026 · 12:27
The embattled Metro Vancouver regional district has parted ways with chief administrative officer and commissioner Jerry Dobrovolny, its highest-ranking and best-paid executive.…
Sep 7, 2026 · 37:25
The embattled Metro Vancouver regional district has parted ways with chief administrative officer and commissioner Jerry Dobrovolny, its highest-ranking and best-paid executive.…
Sep 4, 2026 · 36:25
Political science Lecturer Stewart Prest comes on to help us unpack Peter Milobar's new centre-right party. The Pacific Salmon Commission initially estimated that about 7.7…
Sep 3, 2026 · 36:07
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 good is the school?…
Sep 2, 2026 · 36:10
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 Canada, launching…
Sep 2, 2026 · 14:32
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 Learn more about your…
Sep 2, 2026 · 10:14
GUEST: Julian Karaguesian, Mcgill Economics Prof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2026 · 8:12
GUEST: Rose Higgins, Director or Programs and Operations, BIG BROTHERS’ PROGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2026 · 27:17
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Sep 1, 2026 · 9:14
GUEST: Ryan Adams, Director of Development and Recruitment at Canadian Blood Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2026 · 8:23
GUEST: Dr. Pamela Valentine, CEO & President of MS Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2026 · 7:58
GUEST: Danny Filippone, Owner of the Penthouse Nightclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2026 · 38:30
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Aug 31, 2026 · 12:56
GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu TITLE: Former traffic officer, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Aug 28, 2026 · 26:50
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: Vanessa Bowen, CEO…
Aug 28, 2026 · 8:45
GUEST: Britt Anderson, CEO of Canucks Autism Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2026 · 10:06
GUEST: Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2026 · 29:02
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 University of the…
Aug 26, 2026 · 7:28
Do back-to-school spending habits need to change as affordability issues get worse? Guest: Johnna Montgomerie - Education professor at the University of British Columbia Learn…
Aug 26, 2026 · 32:15
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 for Health…
Aug 25, 2026 · 33:38
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 trade war with the…
Aug 25, 2026 · 10:30
Nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed Hazel Trembath Elementary School, construction is finally getting underway on its replacement. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of…
Aug 24, 2026 · 30:09
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 attack. How will…
Aug 24, 2026 · 10:59
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 Learn more about your…
Aug 21, 2026 · 7:20
Impact of wildfires on BC Wine industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2026 · 34:02
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2026 · 37:52
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2026 · 15:45
Harry and Meghan Moving Back to the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2026 · 10:33
Guest: Nicholas Kosovic, Clinton village councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2026 · 37:12
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 returning Clinton…
Aug 18, 2026 · 33:47
Whatever happened to those interprovincial trade barriers being dropped so that Canadians could buy booze from any part of the country? Prediction markets allow people to bet on…
Aug 18, 2026 · 11:26
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: Michael Shapray -…
Aug 17, 2026 · 33:41
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 return home. What…
Aug 17, 2026 · 12:53
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 with a rare disease…
Aug 14, 2026 · 10:38
Monthly Beer segment Tamara Vidito, craft beer writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2026 · 12:38
Heather Thomson, program coordinator for the North Island Community Bat Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2026 · 10:05
Jessica Pigeau, resident involved in scooter incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2026 · 10:44
Healthspan vs lifespan Grace Park, Pacific Regional Centre for Healthy Aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2026 · 14:41
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
Aug 14, 2026 · 10:28
Franco Terrazzano - Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2026 · 12:22
The Growth of the TikTok Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2026 · 35:24
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 Crown land could be…
Aug 12, 2026 · 33:19
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 August 23, 2026. Why…
Aug 12, 2026 · 9:04
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 lasting memories.…
Aug 12, 2026 · 12:45
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 travel stories with…
Aug 11, 2026 · 33:01
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 when they will be…
Aug 11, 2026 · 12:09
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 Offenders 3. Vernon Man…
Aug 10, 2026 · 38:44
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 mum, and suddenly…
Aug 10, 2026 · 10:40
The District of North Vancouver has pulled the plug on a proposed 40-unit supportive housing development in Norgate after months of community opposition. Supportive housing is…
Aug 7, 2026 · 9:52
Bronwyn Lewis, food and travel writer and content creator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2026 · 9:46
Valerie Wilson, RAPS Cat Sanctuary Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2026 · 9:13
Tyler Heppell, founder of Odd Bunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2026 · 12:38
Marz Hussain, People and culture manager, Abbotsford Division of Family Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2026 · 15:49
Gregory Henriquez - Project architect, Henriquez Partners Architects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2026 · 10:34
Anton Boegman - Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2026 · 9:56
Matt Walker, Geneticist and CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2026 · 13:37
Kevan Shaw, Co-Founder Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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