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The Jill Bennett Show

CKNW / Curiouscast
British Columbia
Vancouver
Surrey
Canada
Westham Island Bridge
Extortion
Vancouver City Council
Public Safety
Mental Health
Vancouver Whitecaps
Nanaimo
Healthcare System
Nancy Guthrie
Digital Red Tape
Coquitlam
Air Canada
Violence
Vancouver Park Board
United States
Travel Best Bets

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... more

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Parking rates around Metro Vancouver - can we agree on one approach? A well-known developer is eyeing the iconic Hudson Bay building in Downtown Vancouver. We hear the story of how one of music's biggest names, Peter Gabriel, was saved by a Vancouver... more

Youth unemployment is rising in Canada, according to a new Fraser Institute report. Bowen Island says BC Ferries should foot the bill for infrastructure needed to support ferry operation. The case for privatizing airports, what would that look like? more

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Recent Guests

Wade Diceman
Associate Dean at the College of Arts at the University of the Fraser Valley
University of the Fraser Valley
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Kasari Govinder
BC's Human Rights Commissioner
BC Human Rights Commission
Episode: Keeping the Whitecaps in Vancouver
Jockfin Lason
Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute; former EVP, Chief Policy Officer at the Business Council of BC
Fraser Institute
Episode: BC is cracking down on gun violence and organized crime
Robin Scherck
National Advocate with Unplugged Canada
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Episode: BC is cracking down on gun violence and organized crime
Tim Powers
Chairman at Summa Strategies; Managing Director for Abacus Data
Summa Strategies, Abacus Data
Episode: Prime Minister Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Joachim Finlaysen
Senior fellow with the Fraser Institute; formerly with the BC Business Council
Fraser Institute, BC Business Council
Episode: Prime Minister Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Richard Pass
CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
Episode: An expansion of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon is facing uncertainty
Mary-Ann Yazedijan
Special Projects Manager
Black Bond Books and Book Warehouse
Episode: Monthly book segment with Mary-Ann Yazedijan!
Bassem El Rahimi
Head of Canada for Turo
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Jill Bennett
Host of The Jill Bennett Show

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Outstanding reporting and interviewing skills

    I always enjoy listening to Jill’s clever, insightful questions and applaud her ability to bring in guests who aren’t always the usual political leaders or media pundits. We need to heard from common people in the trenches of life and she does this in a compelling and professional manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CherylZiola
    Canada5 months ago
  • Jill is fantastic

    Always enjoy listening to Jill - insightful interviewing skills and makes an effort to be balanced 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeFed
    Canada2 years ago

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Guests consistently bring expert analysis and real-world context.

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Prime Minister Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Q: What are the potential returns or dividends for citizens, and is it structured like an ETF or another financial vehicle?
Experts note uncertainty about whether returns will be distributed as dividends or through other mechanisms, emphasizing the need for clear investment structure and timelines to reassure Canadians.
Prime Minister Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Q: How might the fund be funded, and is borrowing a possibility that could affect the deficit?
The host and guest discuss possibilities including using government revenue or borrowing, with concerns raised about adding to the deficit and the need for transparency on the fiscal impact.
Prime Minister Carney announces Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund
Q: What is your take on the Canada Strong Fund as a potential investment tool versus a political instrument?
The guest explains that while it could be a useful investment tool, there are significant questions about its governance, sources of funding, and the real returns for everyday Canadians, which need to be clarified before judging its effectiveness.
City council kicks back lifeguard funding motion to Vancouver Park Board
Q: Is there a way to reconcile the lifeguard funding with the city's budget pressures without sacrificing other community services?
Christensen explains the essential trade-offs, noting that preserving lifeguards may require reducing hours at pools and potentially cancelling other events if funding can't be found.
City council kicks back lifeguard funding motion to Vancouver Park Board
Q: What kind of a timeline do you think you're looking at?
The timeline is urgent; staff are actively evaluating options and will bring a proposal back to the Park Board as soon as possible to determine necessary cuts or restorations.

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A hard-hitting, issue-driven show that frequently hosts policy makers, legal experts, academics, journalists, and industry insiders to unpack local and provincial matters—from housing, public safety and health to infrastructure, education, and Indigenous rights. Episodes are anchored by live reporting, data-driven analysis, and real-world implications for residents and businesses, with a mix of policy critique, practical reporting, and human-interest context. A notable strength is the ability to pair top-tier guests with on-the-ground perspectives, delivering timely, grounded conversations that help listeners understand how decisions affect everyday life in the region. For potential listeners, the show offers accessible explanations of comp... more

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2. Kasari Govinder
3. Jockfin Lason
4. Robin Scherck
5. Tim Powers
6. Joachim Finlaysen
7. Richard Pass
8. Mary-Ann Yazedijan

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