Closer Look
In this new nightly feature, Village Media journalists take a deeper dive into important stories making headlines around the province
Every day, our local journalists tackle the stories that matter most: the ones that impact your day-to-day life.
In communities across the province — as well at Queen’s Park and on Parliament Hill — our on-the-ground reporters and editors chase down the answers you need to know.
In this new nightly segment — ‘Closer Look’ — Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering.
These interviews are designed to help you better understand how our reporters gather the information that lands in your local news feed.
Closer Look
CLOSER LOOK: ‘Our only focus is getting David home’: Fight continues for man arrested in Dominican
Tonight on 'Closer Look': We revisit our latest podcast episode featuring Jane Wilcox, who is working around the clock to free her husband after he was accused of drug smuggling in Punta Cana.
The waiting continues for David Bennett, a Burlington, Ont. man arrested in the Dominican Republic for suspected drug trafficking — an allegation he and his family insist is a lie.
Bennett was supposed to board a flight home from his Punta Cana vacation on March 7. Three weeks later, he remains in limbo.
“We’re taking every angle to get David home," his wife, Jane Wilcox, told our Inside the Village podcast. "We’re leaving no stone unturned.”
SEE: Burlington man stranded in Dominican Republic faces bogus drug charges, says family
“It’s a nightmare," Wilcox continued. "He is a physically strong guy, but mentally it’s taken a toll on him and our family.”
You can watch the full podcast episode HERE.
Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.
Every episode can be found HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.
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