The Jill Bennett Show Podcast
1) Federal budget promises, Housing standoffs, & Getting tough on bail
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising what he calls a “transformational” fall budget — one that will demand sacrifice, make deep spending cuts, and double Canada’s exports to non-U.S. markets over t...Show More
2) The Parade of Lost Souls returns
On Saturday, November 1st, the streets around 1000 Parker Street will come alive with music, masks, and magic as the Parade of Lost Souls returns — a beloved community celebration where art, ritual, a...Show More
3) Getting tougher on bail
The Liberal government has heard a call from premiers, opposition parties and police agencies to get tougher on bail. Guest: Cait Alexander - Founder, activist group End Violence Everywhere Learn m...Show More
4) Changing how emergency care is delivered in rural BC
A new pilot project from Interior Health could change how emergency care is delivered in rural B.C. Guest: Merlin Blackwell - Mayor of Clearwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...Show More
5) Electric vehicle chargers, New study on peanut allergies, & Running for charity
In a significant policy shift, Vancouver has quietly reversed a previously proposed mandate that would have imposed a $10,000 fee on gas stations and parking lots failing to install electric vehicle (...Show More
6) New research is shedding light on peanut allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in ...Show More
7) Rental housing initiative falls short by one vote
After two years of planning, a major City of Vancouver initiative to create a for-profit, city-owned development company to build market rental housing has failed to pass Council — falling short by ju...Show More
8) Travel Best Bets with Claire Newell
Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets comes on to unpack all the latest travel news stories. Guest: Claire Newell - President/Founder, Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...Show More
9) Paid parking in Vancouver, Changing BC's Employment Standards Act, & BCGEU strike frustrations
Starting in early 2026, paid parking is coming to some of Vancouver’s busiest community hubs — but not for everyone. British Columbia is proposing a major change to its Employment Standards Act that ...Show More
10) Bringing artists together on Granville Island
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is celebrating a centennial milestone, and now a new chapter for its former Granville Island campus is on the horizon. Guest: David Duprey - Narrow Group CEO Le...Show More