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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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.
After more than 30 years lighting up English Bay, Vancouver’s Celebration of Light has gone dark. Organizers have announced the iconic summer fireworks festival is cancelled indefinitely, saying the numbers simply don’t add up anymore.
In travel news, Qantas releases images of ‘Project Sunrise’ plane, a 22 hour flight from NYC to SYD.
With Black Friday just hours away, the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is urging shoppers to look beyond the door-crasher deals and consider the impact of where they spend their money.
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Geoff Moss joins us to share some holiday sparkling wine selections at every price point. Including: Gray Monk Odyssey Rosé Brut, Blue Mountain 2016 Blanc de Blancs, Township 7
Guest: Geoff Moss, owner of Lithica Wine Marketing
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GUEST: Sharon Gregson, spokesperson for the $10aDay Campaign and the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C.
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GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
TITLE: Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia
Health Canada plans to allow meat from the offspring of cloned animals to enter the food supply without mandatory labeling or a formal safety review. While the science suggests this meat is safe, critics warn that consumers may not even know they’re buying it.
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European judges in Luxembourg have ruled that non-alcoholic drinks cannot be labeled as “gin” (0:45)
Guest: John Rizvi - Founder and Managing Partner, The Patent Professor
Vancouver Humane Society is raising the alarm as requests for emergency veterinary care hit record levels in 2025 (10:09)
Guest: Chantelle Archambault - Communications Director, Vancouver Humane Society
Vancouver Aquatic Centre will remain closed through the upcoming weekend and into next week as we continue to address the issue regarding the spalling concrete in the pool (16:05)
Guest: Carola Mansfield - Treasurer of the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
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Checking in with beer expert, Matt Poirier, for the latest on upcoming beer events and awards!
Guest: Matt Poirier - Beer Writer and Educator, and Certified Cicerone
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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.
