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The Jas Johal Show

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The Jas Johal Show is the Lower Mainland’s town square, helping you connect with the stories that matter. It’s about finding the solutions to the challenges facing our region, even when we disagree. Jas’s decades of experience as a local news reporter, a Global News bureau chief in China and India, as well as a BC MLA have strengthened his conviction that no one “side” has all the answers. The Global News Radio newsroom rounds out the team keeping you in the know on developing stories from the North Shore to the Fraser Valley. The Jas Johal Show provides fresh perspective and lively conversati...

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Single-family homeowners push back against rise of four-storey multiplexes 21.10.2025 13:33

Guest: Kathy Corrigan, former B.C. NDP MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board? 21.10.2025 1:01:42

Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board? (0:57) Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner & Chair B.C. rewrites the power playbook: AI must compete as Province prioritizes jobs, mines, and $6B transmission line (10:56) Guest: Adrian Dix, B.C’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Another MLA exits; B.C. Conservative implosion cont...

More on Amelia Boultbee’s departure and the state of John Rustad’s B.C. Conservative leadership 21.10.2025 6:07

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond’s land dispute tests the limits of reconciliation — George Abbott on what comes next 21.10.2025 19:01

Guest: George Abbott, Former B.C. Liberal MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The multi-billion dollar case for a River Road overpass 20.10.2025 7:57

Guest: Dylan Kruger, Delta City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another MLA exits; B.C. Conservative implosion continues 20.10.2025 16:18

Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year before municipal elections: what’s at stake 18.10.2025 14:24

GUEST: Frances Bula, Urban issues and Politics writer for The Globe & Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wrap - Can a former Prime Minister ever have a private life 18.10.2025 13:42

GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winnipeg mayor administers naloxone outside City Hall 18.10.2025 9:48

GUEST: Scott Gillingham, Mayor of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Week That Was in Politics 18.10.2025 15:42

GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hazel Trembath rebuild - E-scooter injuries - The week that was in politics 18.10.2025 49:31

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Third shooting at Kap’s Cafe fuels concerns over extortion attacks 17.10.2025 1:00:22

Fears about extortion attacks rise as Kap's cafe shot at for a third time (0:48) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, Former Solicitor General, and current Richmond City councillor Coquitlam Mayor to pass the torch to longtime councillor in next election (11:29) Guest: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam Does PM Carney’s new crime bill double down on mu...

Is Vancouver missing the mark on having lights in crosswalks? 17.10.2025 12:34

Guest: Kyla Lee, Traffic Lawyer with Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nanaimo mayor fears B.C. Ferries’ reservation-only system could hurt tourism 16.10.2025 9:31

Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coquitlam Mayor to pass the torch to longtime councillor in next election 16.10.2025 15:56

Guest: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fears about extortion attacks rise as Kap's cafe shot at for a third time 16.10.2025 12:23

Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, Former Solicitor General, and current Richmond City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the ‘zero means zero’ budget real relief or a last-ditch election move? 16.10.2025 57:36

“Zero means zero” budget: relief for taxpayers or a Hail Mary before the election? (0:54) Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor Does the B.C. government have the power to stop a northern oil pipeline? (14:55) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter How to safely and legally forage for mushrooms in the fall (25:30) Guest: Dr. Mary Berbee, professor emerita in the D...

Canada's auto sector takes another blow: Jeep production sets up shop in the U.S. 16.10.2025 15:28

Guest: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Chinese EV tariffs have yet to be dropped, despite majority support from Canadians 15.10.2025 12:37

Guest: Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Zero means zero” budget: relief for taxpayers or a Hail Mary before the election? 15.10.2025 15:43

Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yaletown stabbing, unprovoked attacks, and the case for involuntary care 15.10.2025 1:03:21

Yaletown stabbing, unprovoked attacks, and the case for involuntary care (0:42) Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo B.C. calls for federal aid after Trump’s tariffs hit struggling lumber industry (12:36) Guest: Kurt Niquidet, President of B.C. Lumber Trade Council Ken Sim halts park board dissolution over controversial parkland transfer clause (20:00) Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park...

Eby’s showdown with developers highlights growing clash between housing policy and economic reality 15.10.2025 17:41

Guest: Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commentary: Love and a little malice: How B.C.’s free enterprise lost its way — and how it can win again 15.10.2025 15:39

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Ken Sim halts park board dissolution over controversial parkland transfer clause 15.10.2025 16:15

Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End of the Eras: Taylor Swift closes book on record-breaking tour with six-part docuseries 14.10.2025 15:12

Guest: Talia Miller, former CKNW Producer, now producer of Connect with Sarah Crosbie on QRCalgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices