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...
Budget backlash rocks NDP as Conservatives lead
B.C. Budget Backlash Rocks NDP as Conservatives Take the Lead (0:53)
Greg Lyle, President of Innovative Research Group
$200 Million Later, Should YVR Walk Away From Its Parkade Project? (12:27)
Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of the Vancouver International Airport
Oil Shock, EV Rebates and Used Cars: Is This the Moment Drivers Ditch Gas? (21:05)
Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com
Sean Orr Sues Ken Sim After False Drug Accusation and Apology (30:23)
Sean Orr, COPE Vancouver City councillor<...
Sean Orr sues Ken Sim over false allegation
Sean Orr Sues Ken Sim After False Drug Accusation and Apology
Sean Orr, COPE Vancouver City councillor
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Should YVR walk away from its parkade project?
$200 Million Later, Should YVR Walk Away From Its Parkade Project?
Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of the Vancouver International Airport
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Is B.C. losing its competitive edge?
Higher Taxes, Bigger Deficits: Is B.C. Losing Its Competitive Edge?
Jack Mintz, President’s Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy
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B.C. budget backlash boosts Conservative momentum
B.C. Budget Backlash Rocks NDP as Conservatives Take the Lead
Greg Lyle, President of Innovative Research Group
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Metro sewage plant cost surge triggers regional fight
$700 Million to $4 Billion: Metro Vancouver’s Sewage Plant Cost Explosion Sparks Regional Fight (0:56)
Linda Buchanan, City of North Vancouver Mayor
War Risk Premium: Iran Conflict Sends Oil Prices Higher (11:14)
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy
Tunnel vs. Bridge: Engineer Questions Cost and Environmental Impact of Massey Replacement (20:14)
From Press Gallery to Ballot Box: Frances Bula Enters Vancouver Politics (29:25)
Frances Bula, OneCity Vancouver councillor candidate and longtime Urban issues and Politics writer
Wo...
Are Vancouver’s priorities out of balance?
World Cup vs. Local Festivals: Are Vancouver’s Priorities Out of Balance?
Jane McFadden, Executive Director of the West 4th Ave Business Improvement Association, who organizes the annual Khatsalano Street Party
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The Agenda: Guns or Government Programs?
The Agenda - Guns or Government Programs?
Plus, Canada Faces Tough Choices as Defense Spending Rises (11:18)
Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson
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$700M to $4B: Sewage plant costs spark fight
$700 Million to $4 Billion: Metro Vancouver’s Sewage Plant Cost Explosion Sparks Regional Fight
Linda Buchanan, City of North Vancouver Mayor
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B.C. leads the country in group travel fights
Vacation Drama: B.C. Leads the Country in Group Travel Fights
Alison Kwong, Senior Vice President of Public Relations for VRBO
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Wastewater plant cost surge sparks fight over payment
$700M to $4B: Metro Vancouver’s Wastewater Plant Sparks Fight Over Who Pays (0:47)
Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor
Youth Sports Boom, Kids Burn Out: Why Young Athletes Are Walking Away (12:33)
Scott Rintoul, Vancouver-based sports broadcaster, and host of the Better Sports Parents podcast
Budget hangover, and the latest on the B.C Conservative leadership race (26:45)
Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
Ken Sim Under Fire: False Allegation Raises New Questions About Judgment (41:30)
Stewart Pr...
The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
This week:
North Shore mayors want a public inquiry and a review of Metro Vancouver’s board after the North Shore Wastewater treatment plant boondoggle. (1:15) Not so fast, says Langley Mayor Eric Woodward. It’s time north leadership looked in the mirror. (12:19) A false allegation. A rushed apology. And growing questions about judgment at Vancouver City Hall. Can Mayor Ken Sim recover — or has this controversy changed the political landscape ahead of the next election? (24:12) James Horncastle joins us to break down how the war in Iran is evolving — and what Canada’s role could be if tensions continue t...Ken Sim under fire over false allegation
Ken Sim Under Fire: False Allegation Raises New Questions About Judgment
Stewart Prest, Political Science lecturer at the University of British Columbia
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Do Bitcoin ATMs fuel crime in Vancouver?
Do Bitcoin ATMs open the door for more crime in Vancouver?
Kareem Allam, Vancouver Liberals Mayoral Candidate
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Budget hangover and B.C. Conservative leadership race
Budget hangover, and the latest on the B.C Conservative leadership race
Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
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Why young athletes are walking away
Youth Sports Boom, Kids Burn Out: Why Young Athletes Are Walking Away
Scott Rintoul, Vancouver-based sports broadcaster, and host of the Better Sports Parents podcast
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Metro wastewater plant cost spike triggers payment dispute
$700M to $4B: Metro Vancouver’s Wastewater Plant Sparks Fight Over Who Pays
Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor
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UBC study warns wildfires taint water for years
After the Flames: New UBC Study Warns Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water for Years
Raul DeLeon Rabago, Master’s student in civil engineering at UBC, and author of the study
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North Shore sewage plant costs soar, inquiry urged
$700M to $3.86B: North Shore Sewage Plant Cost Explosion Triggers Calls for Inquiry (0:38)
Linda Buchanan, Mayor of the City of North Vancouver
Why Isn’t B.C. Getting More From Its Economy? Ken Peacock on the Productivity Problem (11:48)
Ken Peacock, economist who writes about the B.C economy on Substack, formerly the chief economist and senior vice president of the Business Council of B.C.
North Shore Mayors call on Premier Eby to launch inquiry on Sewage Plant costs (27:05)
Mike Little, District of North Va...
Tumbler Ridge case exposes Canada’s AI safety gap
AI Promises, No Laws: What the Tumbler Ridge Case Reveals About Canada’s Tech Safety Gap
Plus, Meta’s AI Glasses Privacy Shock: Kenyan Moderators Watching Canadians’ Private Moments (10:03)
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at HandyAndyMedia.com
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North Shore mayors urge Eby sewage plant inquiry
North Shore Mayors call on Premier Eby to launch inquiry on Sewage Plant costs
Mike Little, District of North Vancouver Mayor
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Why isn’t B.C. getting more from its economy?
Ken Peacock, economist who writes about the B.C economy on Substack, formerly the chief economist and senior vice president of the Business Council of B.C.
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Sewage plant cost blowout fuels inquiry calls
$700M to $3.86B: North Shore Sewage Plant Cost Explosion Triggers Calls for Inquiry
Linda Buchanan, Mayor of the City of North Vancouver
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Navigating Vancouver road closures
2026 FIFA World Cup: How will Vancouverites get around road closures?
Anita Bathe, Translink spokesperson
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Granville Strip goes pedestrian-only for FIFA
Granville Strip goes FIFA-Ready with pedestrian-only zone (0:44)
Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City councillor
Vancouver’s Car Free Days cancelled — but a last-minute motion at city hall could bring them back (10:31)
Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor
Canada’s birth rate collapsing as immigration set to drive nearly all population growth (20:34)
Dan Hiebert, Professor emeritus at UBC’s Department of Geography, specializing in international migration
Hit the brakes: Why young people are U-turning on car ownership (30:16)
Zack Spencer...
Iran war escalates as energy markets react
War with Iran escalating as global energy markets react and Canada walks a diplomatic tightrope
Dr. James Horncastle, assistant professor of humanities, and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at SFU
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Young people rethink car ownership
Hit the brakes: Why young people are U-turning on car ownership
Zack Spencer, Automotive journalist KNOWN AS Motormouth on YouTube, and does videos and reviews with his wife Andrea
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Birth rate falls as immigration drives growth
Canada’s birth rate collapsing as immigration set to drive nearly all population growth
Dan Hiebert, Professor emeritus at UBC’s Department of Geography, specializing in international migration
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Granville Strip goes FIFA-Ready with pedestrian-only zone
Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City councillor
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Middle East war disrupts global air travel
Middle East War Shuts Down Global Air Routes; Canadians Caught in the Disruption (0:44)
John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada
Credit Rating Slip: What It Means for the Province’s Finances (9:56)
Kevin Milligan, Professor at UBC Vancouver’s School of Economics
100 Days to the World Cup: Is Vancouver Ready for the Price Tag? (26:00)
Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson
“Social jetlag...
Social jetlag: downside of permanent daylight time
“Social jetlag”: The problem with permanent daylight time in the winter
Dr. Michael Pollock, Psychology instructor at Camosun College
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Musqueam agreement fuels property rights concerns
Musqueam Agreement Sparks Property Rights Debate in Metro Vancouver
Dr. Dwight Newman, Professor of Law and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law at the University of Saskatchewan
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Credit rating slip: impact on provincial finances
Credit Rating Slip: What It Means for the Province’s Finances
Kevin Milligan, Professor at UBC Vancouver’s School of Economics
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Permanent daylight saving time coming to B.C.
Eby Makes Daylight Saving Time Permanent - What It Means for B.C. Families and Business
Michael Antle, professor and head of the University of Calgary's department of psychology
Permanent DST Sparks Small Business Backlash Amid Tax Hikes and Deficit Fears
Ryan Mitton, Director of Legislative Affairs for B.C. with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Iran in Turmoil: Strikes, Leadership Fallout, and Reaction Inside B.C.’s Iranian Community
Negar Mojtahedi, reporter for Iran International, host of the Eye For Iran Po...
The Agenda - Locking the clock: stability or U.S. split?
The Agenda - Locking the Clock: Smart Stability or Risky Split from the U.S.?
Plus, Oil Surges as Iran Conflict Escalates - Is Canada Too Exposed to Global Energy Shocks? (7:56)
Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson
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Permanent DST triggers small business backlash
Permanent DST Sparks Small Business Backlash Amid Tax Hikes and Deficit Fears
Ryan Mitton, Director of Legislative Affairs for B.C. with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Eby makes daylight saving time permanent
Eby Makes Daylight Saving Time Permanent - What It Means for B.C. Families and Business
Michael Antle, professor and head of the University of Calgary's department of psychology
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Drug allegations shake Vancouver City Hall
Drug Allegations rock Vancouver City Hall: What It Means for Accountability and Trust (0:41)
Sean Orr, COPE Vancouver City councillor
B.C. Conservatives Choose a Leader: Can the Party Move to the Centre Without Splitting? (17:27)
Plus, after Nine Years of NDP Rule, Is B.C.’s Business Community Drawing a Fiscal Line in the Sand? (26:09)
Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief
Surrey’s $200M Arena Bet: Bold Vision or Risky Timing? (32:51)
Linda Annis, Surrey First city councillor and mayoral candidate
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Mobility scooters on sidewalks: safety or burden?
Mobility Scooters on Sidewalks: Safety Fix or Shifted Burden?
Paul Albrecht, Langley City councillor
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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
This week:
Keith Baldrey drops by as we break down the B.C. Conservative leadership race — can the party move to the centre without splitting? And after nine years of NDP rule, has B.C.’s business community found its mojo and begun aggressively challenging the government’s fiscal management? (1:29) Carney’s in India chasing trade as Canada looks to diversify beyond the U.S. But back home, Sikh activists warn the threat hasn’t faded after the Nijjar killing. How much time should Ottawa spend on diaspora politics — and where’s the line between sovereignty and strategy? Global News Ch...
