The Jill Bennett Show

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 expressing outrage over the current Metro Vancouver Water Restrictions . A new poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation suggests most Canadians oppose the idea of government-run grocery stores, with 58% of respondents calling th...

TransLink is rolling out three new fan experiences ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver, headlined by the launch of an official TransLink-branded trip-planning app, and the release of a limited-edition Compass Soccer Mini. Guest: Anita Bathe - Translink Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 was he let go so suddenly? As the May 2026 target date for interprovincial alcohol reform passes, BC winery owner Ron Kubek is calling on provincial governments to stop negotiating new fee structures and instead create a true National VQA Mar...

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 Pleasant Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Founder of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 meeting is missing a much larger issue... Last but not least, Christopher Gaze joins us to talk how he ended up in Vancouver to fulfill a dream of starting his own theatre company (Bard on the Beach!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

The Vancouver park board has voted against restricting personal watercraft in Burrard Inlet. Guest: Tom Digby - Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Surrey NDP MLA, former mayoral candidate and current SWIFT Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Docket with Michael Shapray - June 2, 2026 Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, editor and playwright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 give bars, pubs and restaurants more flexibility to meet surges in demand and deliver the best possible customer experience. A recent survey suggests AI could be creating more career advancements at people's work. Learn more about your ad c...

New research is highlighting the benefits that exercise has on our brain health. Guest: Scott Lear - Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 growing in Alberta, but could the province actually achieve sovereignty? A new report from the provincial health officer says people in B.C. are drinking more than the national average, and far more than the recommended health guidelines. Lea...

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 Sun and Moon by Lisa See (comes out June 9th) Whistler by Ann Patchett (comes out June 2nd) Land by Maggie O'Farrell (comes out June 2nd) It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh Guest: Mary Ann-Yazedijan - Special Projects Manager at...

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 — a 217 per cent increase from initial cost estimates. Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Co-Creator of CrowTrax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government’s proposed lawful access bill is facing mounting criticism from privacy advocates and tech companies over provisions that would require some electronic service providers to store Canadians’ metadata for up to a year. Transport Canada is vowing action after W5 uncovers luggage tag switching scheme. The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that Aboriginal title cannot b...

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 specific infrastructure exists. Should other parts of BC follow suit? The City of Surrey is easing enforcement against some illegal construction projects through a new one-year pilot program that shifts toward a more compliance-based approach. New...

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 Mountain Bus Company broke down. Guest: Gavin McGarrigle - Unifor Western Regional Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 50 best beaches in the world. Guest: Claire Newell - Travel Best Bets President and Founder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of dollars off the cost of a new home. Tim Hortons says it plans to hire 10,000 local workers across Canada and reduce its reliance on temporary foreign workers, as debate continues over youth unemployment, immigration levels, and labour sh...

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 unanimously in the legislature. Guest: Ward Stamer - Conservative Party of BC MLA for Kamloops North-Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Washington State Cold Case Murder Guest: Michael Shapray - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three months after the new Stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge fully opened, some businesses in downtown New Westminster say they’re still struggling with the fallout from years of construction, traffic disruptions, and road closures tied to the Pattullo Bridge replacement project. Canada is investing billions into domestic AI data centres and computing infrastructure so Canadian companies and governments aren’t...

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 released. Guest: Amanda Burrows - Executive Director, First United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices