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The Jill Bennett Show

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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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Mental health chat bots and safety 24.09.2026 10:42

Maya Low, PhD candidate in Cultural Psychiatry at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Committee for Provisions to the Insurance Vehicle Act cancelled due to snap provincial election 24.09.2026 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

Small business confidence fell in B.C. 24.09.2026 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. election 24.09.2026 13:32

Emily Lowan, B.C. Greens’ leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show, Sept 23, 2026 23.09.2026 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

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell, Sept 23, 2026 23.09.2026 14:07

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell, Sept 23, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eby calls a snap election - does that leave municipal candidates in an awkward spot? 22.09.2026 10:27

Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLA Scott McInnis is rejoins BC Cons after Kerry Lynne Findley exit 22.09.2026 9:18

Guest: Scott McInnis, BC Conservative candidate for Columbia River – Revelstoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show, Sept 21, 2026 21.09.2026 33:04

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A conversation on the extent of NDA use in government and policy making 21.09.2026 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

It’s grape harvest season in BC now. How is the 2026 vintage looking? 18.09.2026 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is now really the best time for a snap election in BC? 18.09.2026 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 years into his mandate. Is this the right time? BC Ferries says it's facing rising operating costs, aging ships and infrastructure, and growing demand. The company has also been trying to renew its aging fleet. A new report s...

Could British Columbians be heading back to the polls? 17.09.2026 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 one of the biggest complaints from Canadians is that they can't actually get care when they need it. What is Sweden doing to mitigate this issue in their medical system? What are glass sponge reefs, and why are they such a c...

The Jill Bennett Show, Sept 16, 2026 16.09.2026 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 medical splints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell 16.09.2026 14:46

Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jill Bennett Show, Sept 15, 2026 15.09.2026 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, including YVR B.C. stepping out of its comfort zone to build local food resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Research Co survey shows public safety is a top concern across the province 14.09.2026 9:36

Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of Save Our Streets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donegal Wilson is the latest MLA to join Peter Milobar's new party 14.09.2026 10:13

Donegal Wilson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The call for more enforcement on illegal charters in the wake of the fatal boat sinking in Richmond 14.09.2026 11:55

Ivan Chu, Vice President of Vancouver Sport Fishing Guide Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The investigation into the dog attack involving Linda Annis 14.09.2026 10:33

Rebeka Breder, Animal Lawyer with Breder Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monthly Health Segment: How much protein do I need? 14.09.2026 12:44

Scott Lear, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade and Tariff impact on B.C. Breweries 14.09.2026 12:53

Ken Beattie, Executive Director of B.C. Craft Brewers Guild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frustration With the State of the Streets in Vancouver 12.09.2026 12:33

GUEST: Denise Meikle, Owner of Salon Origins  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One man's harrowing escape from the World Trade Center 11.09.2026 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 of the 9/11 attacks. Who should have the final say when a city signs a major contract: elected politicians, or city staff? That question is now being debated in Victoria after the city's decision to award its new bike-shar...

Treating the trade war more seriously 11.09.2026 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 customers and potentially their survival. Ron Kubek owns Lightning Rock Winery in Summerland, and he has been arguing that Canada needs to stop treating this like a game of chicken. Guest: Ron Kubek - Owner of Lightning Rock Winer...