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The Jill Bennett Show

CKNW / Curiouscast
Vancouver
British Columbia
Metro Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver Whitecaps
FIFA World Cup
Surrey
DRIPA
Burnaby
BC Ferries
Apple
Vancouver Park Board
Bowen Island
ICBC
Surrey Police Service
E-Scooters
Kelowna
Canada
FIFA
Massey Tunnel Replacement

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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Ron Kuback
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Silvia Badea
Criminal defense lawyer
Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers
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Rebecca Bly
Vancouver City Councilor and mayoral candidate
City of Vancouver
Episode: Does BC need a new centralized political party?
Simon Salome
Co-owner, Broadway Lockspit
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Episode: Does BC need a new centralized political party?
Keka Dasgupta
Chair of Ceric (Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling)
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Episode: The CERIC's national student data reveals career anxiety
Jon Stovell
CEO of Reliance Properties, on Vancouver real estate and art in development
Reliance Properties
Episode: Eliminating public art requirements for private developments
Jairo Yunis
Director of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia
Business Council of British Columbia
Episode: Eliminating public art requirements for private developments
Steve Jedrich
Vice chair of Vancouver's Public Art Committee
Public Art Committee, Vancouver
Episode: Recent proposal sparks concern within the arts community
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Vice Chair of Vancouver's Public Art Committee
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Episode: New proposal would significantly impact Vancouver's public art program

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Jill Bennett
Host of The Jill Bennett Show; long-time broadcaster covering BC's major stories with a focus on real-world impact and accessible interviews.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 18 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
    Canada7 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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Listeners value credible journalism and practical takeaways.
Overall high praise for the host's insightful, balanced questions.
The host is appreciated for spotlighting non-traditional voices and local issues.
Guests are diverse and bring in-ground perspectives that feel authentic.

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Tatyana Harrison inquest - 17 Villages Plan - Digital Safety Commission
Q: What is your assessment of Canada's proposed Digital Safety Commission?
Geist argues for a regulator that can address online harms and privacy but cautions about overreach and the risk of sidelining the Privacy Commissioner; he sees value in a specialized but well-coordinated approach.
Tatyana Harrison inquest - 17 Villages Plan - Digital Safety Commission
Q: What changes do you think should come out of the inquest's recommendations?
Brown highlights that there should be stronger compliance with provincial policing standards, improved high-risk assessments, and better communication between police agencies and coroner services to prevent mischaracterization of cases as overdoses.
Tatyana Harrison inquest - 17 Villages Plan - Digital Safety Commission
Q: In your view, what was the single biggest breakdown in handling Tatyana Harrison's case?
Sue Brown indicates that multiple failures existed, but the most impactful were the assumptions made by investigators and the way the case was categorized as a high-risk disappearance too late, which delayed appropriate responses and investigations.
Canadian companies shifting to US - Keeping local festivals alive - Wildfire prevention funding drying up
Q: Rick, what's happening with wildfire funding and risk management for Merritt?
Rick Green explains that wildfire prevention programs are being reassessed for funding, with potential reductions in future years; the city relies on fire-smart activities, matching funds, and partnerships to manage risk, seeking consistent funding to avoid a yo-yo budgeting cycle.
Canadian companies shifting to US - Keeping local festivals alive - Wildfire prevention funding drying up
Q: Julien, does all of this surprise you?
Julien Karagesyan notes that the trend toward shifting production south underlines longstanding structural factors and uncertainty in trade policy; he emphasizes that large-scale North American markets and tariff regimes are pivotal in decision-making for multinational manufacturers.

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Recent guests on The Jill Bennett Show include:

1. Ron Kuback
2. Silvia Badea
3. Rebecca Bly
4. Simon Salome
5. Keka Dasgupta
6. Jon Stovell
7. Jairo Yunis
8. Steve Jedrich

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