The Jill Bennett Show Podcast
1) The WE Charity scandal is back in the spotlight
Remember the WE Charity controversy? It’s now back at the Supreme Court of Canada, with a case that could decide whether the federal ethics commissioner’s rulings can actually be challenged in court, ...Show More
2) Reshaping how end-of-life care is delivered in Canada
A major constitutional challenge is getting underway in B.C. Supreme Court that could reshape how end-of-life care is delivered across Canada. A Nanaimo cidery owner says a recent property assessment...Show More
3) Canadians are feeling uneasy about crime in their neighbourhoods
A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute finds that three-in-five Canadians believe crime has risen in their neighbourhoods over the past five years, and over 80 per cent say they’ve been targeted b...Show More
4) Political turmoil in the US
A new report warns no other country will be profoundly affected by political turmoil in the US than Canada will be this year. Silent dangers can lurk in the most ordinary moments, and for Olympic row...Show More
5) Dry January? How about TRY January?
Beer expert Matthew Poirier joins us to highlight what he's loving to drink right now! Dry January? How about Try January? Non-Alcohol Options/Low Alcohol Options. North Island Craft Be...Show More
6) Long-term impacts of the recent London Drugs closures
Vancouver councillor Pete Fry says the closure of the London Drugs store at Hastings and Abbott is a blow to the community and highlights bigger issues facing downtown neighbourhoods. Guest: Pete Fry...Show More
7) Trump's Greenland talk continues to escalate
For months, U.S. President Donald Trump has openly talked about taking control of Greenland, and that has intensified in the wake of Washington’s military operation in Venezuela. A Surrey family say...Show More
8) If aliens are abducting Canadians, BC may be their favourite stop
An analysis dubbed the Alien Abduction Odds Index 2026 ranks B.C. as the top hotspot in the country, with an implied chance of one in fifty that an abduction-style encounter will be reported. Guest: ...Show More
9) London Drugs closing another Vancouver location over safety concerns
London Drugs is closing its Woodward’s location, citing persistent safety incidents and significant operating losses. Guest: Peter Meiszner - Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choic...Show More
10) Gander, Newfoundland proves its hospitality once again
For many people, the September 11th attacks were what introduced them to the small Newfoundland town of Gander. The way that local residents responded to the 2001 terrorist attacks served as inspira...Show More