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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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CKNW / Curiouscast

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Jas Johal Show: May 27, 2025 28.05.2025

Eby’s Mining Push Sparks Fury Over Fast-Track Bill GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Surrey’s 10,000-Seat Arena: Dream or Drain? Mayor Locke Weighs In GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Root Beer Relic: Fort St. John Man Sells Pieces of Massive 1,300-Item A&W Glassware Collection GUEST: Marcel Kristoff, former A&W franchise owner in Fort St. John and mug collector Can Canad...

The Agenda: May 26, 2025 27.05.2025

GUEST: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 26, 2025 27.05.2025

Do we need the Brenda Bowl in Burnaby? GUEST: Squire Barnes, Global BC Sports Director and Anchor  Royal Visit and Throne Speech GUEST: Mackenzie Grey  Should Metro Vancouver's 21 municipalities be reduced to between six and eight GUEST: Mike Harcourt, Former premier and Vancouver mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 23, 2025 24.05.2025

Why can’t West Vancouver build more homes? GUEST: Mark Sager, District of West Vancouver Mayor Actress Olivia Cheng drops by to promote her new film Lucky StarGUEST: Olivia Cheng, actress and former broadcast journalist  The Wrap - From Vancouver to Burnaby, should cities spend tax dollars on giant selfie signs & Does Metro Vancouver need a 10,000 seat stadium? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate ag...

The Week That Was in BC Politics: May 23, 2025 24.05.2025

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

The Jas Johal Show: May 22, 2025 23.05.2025

The dilemma behind the B.C ostrich farm cull GUEST: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Microbiologist with expertise in emerging pathogens  Canada and Donald Trump's ‘Golden Dome’: are we giving up sovereignty for safety? GUEST: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and fore...

What’s new with B.C’s Farmer’s Markets this year? 22.05.2025

GUEST: Melissa Maltais, Membership & Programs Manager at the BC Association of Farmers' Markets) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 21, 2025 22.05.2025

Has Metro Vancouver outgrown its governance structure? GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor DREX HAS ISSUES - At what point does vacuuming get too loud? GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster How long has the City of Richmond been dealing with financial mismanagement from within? GUEST: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Comedian Julie Kim arrives in Vancouver for the Doing Too Much Comedy Tour! 21.05.2025

GUEST: Julie Kim, stand-up comedian and writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 20, 2025 21.05.2025

Are we heading into a second postal strike? GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business  Can Vancouver afford a million dollar selfie sign? GUEST: Carson Binda, B.C Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Feder Comedian Julie Kim arrives in Vancouver for the Doing Too Much Comedy Tour! GUEST: Julie Kim, stand-up comedian and writer Premier David Eby end...

Local government is drifting, trust is crumbling. It’s time for a reckoning. 20.05.2025

Jas Johal rants about the trust in local governments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 19, 2025 20.05.2025

“Nothing happens”: Vancouver store owner fed up with frequent retail crime GUEST: Tricia Hill, owner and executive director of Stoxx Vintage in Kingsgate Mall in Vancouver, Metrotown in Burnaby, and Nanaimo What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape? GUEST: Dr. Samuel Roscoe, lecturer at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Rubber Duck Museum swims upstream to Tsawassen due to U.S/Canada tensions G...

The Jas Johal Show: May 16, 2025 17.05.2025

Are vehicle levies the answer to transit funding? GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor What does a new federal A.I minister mean for Canada’s tech sector? GUEST: Rob Goehring, CEO of the A.I Network of B.C The Wrap - Should public service workers be rewarded with taxpayer-funded gift cards & Has festival food gotten out of hand? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South S...

The Week That Was in BC Politics: May 16th, 2025 17.05.2025

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

The Jas Johal Show: May 15, 2025 16.05.2025

Why can’t the City of Richmond trace nearly $300,000 in gift cards for staff? GUEST: Catherine Urquhart, Global B.C Reporter Is Gregor Robertson wrong for prioritizing housing supply over home prices? The end of B.C’s E.V rebates leaves car dealers bracing for impactGUEST: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

How did Richmond lose track of nearly $300,000 in gift cards for staff? 16.05.2025

GUEST: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 14, 2025 15.05.2025

Affordability concerns plague the Safeway Commercial Drive redevelopment plans GUEST: Craig Ollenberger, Chair of the Grandview Woodland Area Council DREX HAS ISSUES - Does Burnaby really need a landmark sign? GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster Is B.C seriously considering placing vehicle levies on drivers? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices....

The Jas Johal Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: May 13, 2025 14.05.2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new Cabinet GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global National PM Carney’s new federal cabinet: Did B.C get what it wants? GUEST: Stewart Prest, Political Science lecturer, University of British Columbia The fight to save Surrey’s Grade 7 band programsGUEST: Vanessa Prada, Surrey parent and advocate B.C government and public service workers find...

The Jas Johal Show: May 12, 2025 13.05.2025

Is Victoria bigfooting municipalities with Bill 15? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief What’s causing the rise in gas prices? GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy How badly did the B.C government fumble Massey Tunnel upgrades? Feuding Langleys. Is it time to discuss amalgamation?   GUEST: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Learn more about...

The Week That Was in Politics 10.05.2025

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

The Jas Johal Show: May 9, 2025 10.05.2025

Will Translink’s trucking standards be enough to prevent overpass strikes? GUEST: Dave Earle, President and CEO at BC Trucking Association Could the new Vancouver Art Gallery be home to a wider performance arts complex? GUEST: Suzanne Anton, Former Attorney General for BC and former Vancouver City Councillor The Wrap - Would Americans offering significant discounts be enough for you to visit the U...

California opens their arms for Canada with discounted hotel rates 09.05.2025

GUEST: Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Show: May 8, 2025 09.05.2025

 Should B.C hospitals have their own dedicated police force? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter A tale of two franchises: Whitecaps rise, Canucks fall GUEST: Kirk LaPointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Real estate blues: Condo market saturated, tower projects stall, immigration declines GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Con...

The Jas Johal Show: May 7, 2025 08.05.2025

The latest from Victoria: Premier Eby on Alberta’s calls for separation and support for Lapu Lapu tragedy victims GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter  Burnaby dog owners in hot water after tethering their dog under direct sunlight GUEST: Victoria Shroff, K.C (King’s Counsel), Animal Rights Lawyer DREX HAS ISSUES - Should cannabis be sold in adult-only events? GUEST: Drex, Corus...

The Jas Johal Show: May 6, 2025 07.05.2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first meeting with Donald Trump GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent PM Carney meets with Donald Trump: What were the biggest takeaways? GUEST: Max Cameron, Professor at UBC’s Department of Political Science Alberta separatism: What’s going on next door? GUEST: Shaye Ganam, a province-wide talk show host on 880 CHED in Edmonton and 770 CHQR in C...

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