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 right now, make time to listen to The Jill Bennett Show, Monday – Friday: 12 – 3pm.
The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Saga continues
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Highway driving etiquette
GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu
TITLE: Former traffic officer, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com
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Are the BC Conservatives falling apart at the seams?
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 of Mint Worthy As temperatures rise, how can cities plan to plant their urban trees
GUEST: Melissa McHale, Associate Professor of Urban Ecology and Sustainability at UBC
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Misconceptions Around Hiring People with Intellectual Disabilities
GUEST: Britt Anderson, CEO of Canucks Autism Network
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98.8 per cent of teachers say they believe their students use AI
GUEST: Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute
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The Tariff Effects on Canadian Grocery Prices
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 Fraser Valley
How will tariffs affect grocery prices
GUEST: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail
Questions are being raised over the provincial government’s approach to prescribed burns ahead of wildfire season
GUEST: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of BC Wildlife Federation
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Back-to-school shopping putting financial pressure on families
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
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Meta to pay $17 billion in lawsuit settlement
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 Information says hospitalizations for both children and adults riding e-scooters rose by almost 40 per cent in the past year across the country.
ANOTHER BC Conservative MLA has quit, which brings the total to four in the last 2 weeks. Where does the party go from here?
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How will the US trade war impact the BC forest industry?
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 US impact the BC forest industry?
Today, we lost a legend. The iconic "Queen of Country" Dolly Parton passed away today at the age of 80. We look back at her remarkable 6-decade career.
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Reconstruction of Hazel Trembath Elementary School is finally underway
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 Port Coquitlam
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Carney walks away from US trade talks
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 these latest Trump tariffs impact BC businesses?
Right now, a massive effort is underway to protect the Fraser River watershed. A Port Coquitlam man is on a a grueling 1,000-kilometer solo trek from the headwaters in Valemount all the way to Vancouver.
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Ian Paton LEAVES BC Conservatives
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
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Impact of wildfires on BC Wine industry
Impact of wildfires on BC Wine industry
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Domstar Closing It's Howe Sound Pulp Mill
Domstar Closing It's Howe Sound Pulp Mill
Booze bans or a surtax instead?
Canada-U.S. Trade deal deadline looms
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The Friday deadline for a U.S. trade deal looms
The Friday deadline for a U.S. trade deal looms
A rally to save the Whitecaps
New BC Hydro rules on solar energy
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Harry and Meghan Moving Back to the UK
Harry and Meghan Moving Back to the UK
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The household biohazard that comes with wildfire evacuations
Guest: Nicholas Kosovic, Clinton village councillor
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Highlighting the long term health impacts of wildfire smoke
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 evacuees clean their appliances full of rotting food.
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Should prediction markets be regulated?
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 real-world events. Is it essentially gambling and should it be regulated?
With the 2026 municipal election approaching, Metro Vancouver businesses are sending a clear message to local governments: spend less recklessly, deliver core services better, and make it easier to do business.
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The Docket with Michael Shapray - August 18, 2026
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 - Criminal lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers
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What will Summerland residents find when they return home?
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 will they find?
A pipe band from SFU has emerged victorious in the World Bagpipe Championship in Scotland! What's their secret?
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BC family completes Journey of Hope in support of their 3-year-old son
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 and the family believes help can be found with researchers in Montreal.
Guest: Dr. Stalinjeet Gill - Gurmoh’s father, 3 year old who was diagnosed with a rare progressive neurological disorder
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Gluten-free beers
Monthly Beer segment
Tamara Vidito, craft beer writer
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Bat interactions
Heather Thomson, program coordinator for the North Island Community Bat Program
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A story you hear on the radio can actually change what you do
Jessica Pigeau, resident involved in scooter incident
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What is healthspan?
Healthspan vs lifespan
Grace Park, Pacific Regional Centre for Healthy Aging
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First Nation Crown land transfer
Robert Janes, Partner at JFK Law LLP and Legal Counsel for the Te’mexw Treaty Association
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MP launches legal fight over mandatory pay raise
Franco Terrazzano - Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation
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The Growth of the TikTok Shop
The Growth of the TikTok Shop
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The Bald Range wildfire is possibly approaching Peachland
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 transferred to Vancouver Island First Nations
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Why hasn't the government helped businesses affected by road closures?
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 hasn't the government helped affected businesses amid ongoing road closures?
As more people actively choose a single life, or delay getting into romantic relationships, SFU researchers have found that people who embrace singlehood can be more satisfied with their lives than those who view being single as a flaw.
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Highlighting the profound impact of Pirate Pak Day
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.
Guest: Holly Bauder - Holly lives with Autism and ADHD and has attended Zajac Ranch's Autism Camps in 2025 and 2026. Holly hopes to one day return to Zajac Ranch as a camp counsellor so she can help other children experience the same sense of belonging and acceptance she has found.
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Porter airlines flight cancelled after toddler refuses to sit down
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 Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets.
Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder, Travel Best Bets
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BC remains under a state of emergency as wildfires continue to burn
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 allowed back.
In addition to the state of emergency, the BC government recently announced that all off-road vehicles will be banned on Crown land in many areas of the province.
A Cormorant Island community member saved three otter pups who were stuck tangled in some fishing gear, even doing CPR to revive one pup.
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The Docket with Mike Beckett - August 11, 2026
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 Found Not Guilty of Assault After Judge Criticizes “Deeply Troubling” Police ID Process.
Guest: Mike Beckett - Criminal Lawyer with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers
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Wildfires continue to spread in BC's Okanagan region
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 someone drives past yelling, "Get out! You've got to get out!" That's what happened to journalist Tracy Sherlock when the Bald Range wildfire exploded near Summerland.
Ron Kubek, owner of Lightning Rock Winery, shares his experience with the ongoing wildfire situation in Summerland.
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North Van pulls plug on proposed 40-unit supportive housing development
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 desperately needed across Metro Vancouver, but projects often run into resistance from nearby residents. So what happened here? Was this a case of people saying "not in my backyard," or were there legitimate concerns about this specific proposal?
Guest: Mike Pattenaude - President of Norgate Park Community Association
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Monthly Food Segment
Bronwyn Lewis, food and travel writer and content creator
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Deadly cat virus
Valerie Wilson, RAPS Cat Sanctuary Manager
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Ugly Potato Day
Tyler Heppell, founder of Odd Bunch
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