The Jas Johal Show
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 provi...
Stephen Guilbeault to resign as MP
Former federal environment minister Stephen Guilbeault to resign as MP (1:03)
Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent
All Things Auto: Hybrids are more popular, Ferrari’s new EV isn’t (15:00)
Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com
Is Fraser Health severely underfunded by the province? (31:43)
Misty Van Popta, B.C. Conservative infrastructure critic, and MLA for Langley - Walnut Grove
Lower beef prices…at the expense of Canada’s cattle farmers? (41:17)
Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle A...
Did Vancouver overspend on FIFA World Cup tickets?
Did the City of Vancouver break the bank on FIFA World Cup tickets?
Bob Mackin, journalist at theBreaker.news
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Lower beef prices hurting Canada’s cattle farmers?
Lower beef prices…at the expense of Canada’s cattle farmers?
Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle Association
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Is Fraser Health severely underfunded by the province?
Misty Van Popta, B.C. Conservative infrastructure critic, and MLA for Langley - Walnut Grove
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Hybrids are more popular, Ferrari’s new EV isn’t
All Things Auto: Hybrids are more popular, Ferrari’s new EV isn’t
Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com
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Community outraged over stalled Burnaby Hospital plans
Community members outraged as B.C’s Burnaby Hospital plans remain in limbo (0:54)
David Xie, spokesperson for the Burnaby Neighbourhood Watch
Western Premiers meet in Alberta: will the separatism issue be on the agenda? (14:13)
Ben O’Hara-Byrne, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter
AI data centres in Vancouver: economic opportunity or a threat to the community? (22:28)
Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist
Our Energy Future: First Nations and Energy Development (34:34)
Byng Giraud, President of Sedgewick Strategies
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The Agenda
Guests:
Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson
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Our Energy Future: First Nations and Energy Development
Byng Giraud, President of Sedgewick Strategies
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Burnaby Hospital uncertainty fuels community frustration
Community members outraged as B.C’s Burnaby Hospital plans remain in limbo
David Xie, spokesperson for the Burnaby Neighbourhood Watch
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism
Inside The House: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism (0:43)
Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
Our Energy Future: The LNG Question (16:10)
David Keane, President of Keane Strategic Consultants, LLC
Premier Danielle Smith puts Alberta separation up for a referendum; who’s to blame? (31:57)
Courtney Theriault, host of Midday on 880 CHED in Edmonton
VPD cuts beach patrols this summer, despite a budget increase (47:46)
Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner and Board Chair
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VPD cuts beach patrols this summer
VPD cuts beach patrols this summer, despite a budget increase
Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner and Board Chair
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Vancouver beaches lose VPD patrols despite budget boost
Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor and mayoral candidate
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Our Energy Future: The LNG Question
David Keane, President of Keane Strategic Consultants, LLC
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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
This week:
Alberta heads toward a separation vote, and Premier Smith is blaming BC. Plus, the Site C dam now bears the name of the premier who once called it a boondoggle. Keith Baldrey joins us (1:11) Pipelines used to be a climate debate. Then the world changed. McGill economist Julien Karguesian on why this is now national security (16:42) Prime Minister Carney told B.C. to get on board or Ottawa builds elsewhere. Premier Eby pushes back. Richard Zussman breaks it down (33:18)
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Inside The House: Danielle Smith defends separatism
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism
Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
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Prime Minister Carney’s message to B.C.
Prime Minister Carney’s message to B.C. (0:45)
Ben O'Hara-Byrne, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter
Do multiplexes have a place in Vancouver? Council considers changes to zoning policy (10:13)
Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City councillor
End of The Late Show: Stephen Colbert says goodbye to late night TV (22:15)
Dana Gee, Arts reporter for Vancouver Sun and The Province
Cheaper Ozempic alternatives hit pharmacy shelves in Canada (35:07)
Dr. Ehud Ur, Professor of Medicine at the University of British Co...
Site C Dam renamed to honour the late John Horgan
Site C Dam renamed to honour the late John Horgan
Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C.
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Stephen Colbert says goodbye to late night TV
End of The Late Show: Stephen Colbert says goodbye to late night TV
Dana Gee, Arts reporter for Vancouver Sun and The Province
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Do multiplexes have a place in Vancouver?
Council considers changes to zoning policy
Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City councillor
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Prime Minister Carney’s message for British Columbia
Ben O'Hara-Byrne, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter
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Ken Sim's motion for universal swim lesson access
Mayor Ken Sim calls for universal access to basic swimming lessons
Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner and Board Chair
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The cost of FIFA World Cup on taxpayers
Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates a government cost of $82 million per game for FIFA (0:37)
Jarrett Vaughan, Adjunct Professor in the Marketing and Behavioural Science Division, at the UBC Sauder School of Business
NAV Canada to increase staff after previous staffing challenges cause major delays (10:35)
John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada
Lower hotel bookings ahead of FIFA World Cup (18:54)
Our Energy Future: Energy and National Security (31:41)<...
Premier Eby meets with Prime Minister Carney
Pipeline politics: Premier Eby meets with Prime Minister Carney
Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson
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Our Energy Future: Energy and National Security
Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer at McGill University’s Department of Economics
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Vancouver mayor pushes free swimming lessons, bigger pools
Vancouver Mayor pushes for free swimming lessons and expanding pools (1:08)
Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver
Snowbirds Grounded: Canada’s Iconic Air Team Faces Turbulent Future (12:24)
Mark Miller, aviation journalist
Our Energy Future: Reality Check (26:31)
Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Legendary NHL referee pulls the curtain back on hockey’s most iconic moments (41:01)
Bill McReary, former NHL referee and co-author of STORIES FROM ICE LEVEL: A Grea...
Too much sleep, or too little?
Too much sleep, or too little? Study shows both impact aging
Dr. Junhao Wen, assistant professor of radiological sciences at Columbia University
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Our Energy Series: Reality Check
Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
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Canada’s Iconic Air Team Faces Turbulent Future
Snowbirds Grounded: Canada’s Iconic Air Team Faces Turbulent Future
Mark Miller, aviation journalist
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British Columbians back tougher emergency vehicle yielding fines
Almost half of British Columbians think we should increase the fine for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company, on British Columbians wanting to increase fine for failing to yield to emergency vehicles
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Pipeline politics
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Gurpreet Vinning, Liberal strategist and principal at Prospectus Associates
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Inflation to rise to at least 4.2%
Inflation to rise to at least 4.2%, says Centre for Future Work
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jim Stanford, Economist and Director of Centre for Future Work
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Live from Sunshine Coast: B.C. Ferries update
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Steven Chang, CKNW Producer currently waiting for a ferry on the Sunshine Coast
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Multiplex design petition
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City councillor
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Vancouver homeowners push for change to multiplex housing policy
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Marisa Thomas, Vancouver resident and advocate
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Hantavirus update
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Microbiologist with expertise in emerging pathogens
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Victoria Day weekend brings more B.C. ferries chaos
Victoria Day long weekend meant more chaos with B.C. Ferries
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Sukhwinder Sangha, passenger
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Why are young boys falling behind at school?
Why are young boys falling behind at school?
Catherine Haeck, professor of economics at Université du Québec du Montréal
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Historic ruling enables intimate partner violence lawsuits
Historic Supreme Court Decision Paves Way for Intimate Partner Violence Lawsuits (1:02)
Angela Marie Macdougall, Executive director at Battered Women’s Support Services
Electric, LNG, and a new pipeline: The future of Canada’s energy sector (13:22)
Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Inside The House (24:44)
Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
Gas prices to hit record highs, as more Canadians swerve to hybrid vehicles (40:30)
Blair Qualey, President and CEO of The New Car...
E-scooter injuries rising among B.C. children
E-scooter injuries among B.C. kids are on the rise
Dr. Navid Dehghani, head of the pediatric emergency department at Surrey Memorial Hospital
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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
This week:
Ottawa and Alberta just signed a landmark energy deal -- a pipeline to the Pacific, a timeline for construction starting as early as 2027. B.C. is the destination and BC wasn’t at the table. Keith Baldrey breaks it down (1:17) Electric, LNG, and a new pipeline: The future of Canada’s energy sector. Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stops by to discuss (17:07) Metro Vancouver and Acciona settle lawsuits over the Northshore Wastwater treatment plant. Will it make any difference for taxpayers? (28:31) B.C. announces four new wind farms, as provincial energy minister Adri...
