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 Jas Johal Show’s contributor Geri Mayer-Judson, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global News Radio newsroom round out the team keeping you in the know on developin...
City of North Vancouver changes bylaws to permit multiplexes on single-family lots
City of North Vancouver changes bylaws to permit multiplexes on single-family lots (0:50)
Guest: Tony Valente, City of North Vancouver councillor
Cups over cans: B.C. Place’s beer service sends Whitecap fans over the edge (10:39)
Guest: Nick Hosseinzadeh, Whitecaps fan
With a pending pipeline deal, is it time for B.C to rethink its conditions? (20:38)
Guest: Christy Clark, former Premier of B.C.
New Costco opens up long-standing traffic concerns in New Westminster (36:10)
Guest: Patrick Johnstone, Ma...
New West councillors flag city's $300k proposal on FIFA World Cup activities
Guest: Paul Minhas, New Westminster City councillor
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The fault lines in B.C.'s 'Go West' economic plan
Guest: Kirk LaPointe, columnist for Lodestar Media
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New Costco opens up long-standing traffic concerns in New Westminster
Guest: Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster
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Ottawa and Alberta press a pipeline plan through B.C., sidelining Eby; Is it time for BC to introduce their own conditions?
Guest: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C.
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If B.C. Place stumbled serving Whitecaps fans, what happens during the World Cup?
Guest: Nick Hosseinzadeh, Whitecaps fan
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The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack
The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack (0:59)
Plus, how to stay safe when encountering a bear? (6:42)
Guest: Karly McMullen, Communications Specialist for Wildsafe B.C.
The Week That Was in Politics (15:56)
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
Can the Whitecaps topple LA at MLS Cup Western conference semifinals? (30:46)
Guest: Axel Schuster, CEO and Sporting Director of the Vancouver Whitecaps
The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms? (38:29)
Plus, should there...
The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms?
Plus, should there be harsher consequences for fans who ambush celebrities?
Guests:
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer
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Is $240 million in new trades training enough?
Guest: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C.
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The Week That Was in Politics
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
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Could Alberta get a pipeline to B.C.’s north coast? Former federal energy minister speaks
Guest: Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal MP for North Vancouver, and former federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
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Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism?
Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism? (0:46)
Guest: Michelle Cyca, journalist and parent in Vancouver, who also started an online platform mapping changing tables in the city
Should Surrey taxpayers be paying for medical clinics? (9:52)
Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor and mayoral candidate
Tariff-free deal unlikely, says U.S. Ambassador to Canada (18:01)
Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent
Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan (27:37)
Guest: Jesse...
Is B.C. equipped to take on extortion cases?
Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia
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Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan
Guest: Jesse Galicz, CEO of Vanprop Investments
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B.C.’s bill to fast-track North Coast Transmission Line moves ahead
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
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Port Coquitlam land claims, Aritzia finds new home & Are trade barriers coming down?
Port Coquitlam land claims (0:59)
Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam
Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location (12:06)
Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province
Is Vancouver’s “brand” facing a steep decline? (20:48)
Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge
Commentary: Are Ottawa and Alberta close to a pipeline deal through B.C.? (29:41)
Toys “R” Us: From industry giant and ‘category kil...
Is Vancouver’s “brand” facing a steep decline?
Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge
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Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location
Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province
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B.C. to scrap EV mandate, Pressure for Epstein files release increase
B.C. to scrap EV mandate (0:50)
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter
B.C. government scraps EV mandate (15:24)
Guest: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association
Epstein Files & emails Latest (23:56)
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent
Surrey Councillor calls for a British Columbia-wide “restriction” on possessing and using fireworks (31:16)
Guest: Rob Stutt, Surrey City councilor
How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver? (39:43)
Gues...
How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver?
Guest: Stewart Prest, UBC Political Science lecturer
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B.C. lawyers threatened with extortion; Colonist or settler? Alan Doyle has a new book out
B.C. lawyers are being threatened with extortion (0:53)
Guest: Steve Kooner, B.C. Conservative MLA & Attorney General Critic
How long must you live in Canada before you are no longer a colonist or settler? (11:15)
Guest: Pete McMartin, Columnist at Vancouver Sun
The era of the shoebox condo is over (22:13)
Guest: Michael Geller, Ret. Architect & President of The Geller Group
Liberals survive crucial confidence vote on budget in win for Carney (32:40)
Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief...
Alan Doyle’s new book explores Newfoundland
Guest: Alan Doyle, lead singer of Great Big Sea and author of The Smiling Land
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The era of the shoebox condo is over
Guest: Michael Geller, Ret. Architect & President of The Geller Group
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How long must you live in Canada before you are no longer a colonist or settler?
Guest: Pete McMartin, Columnist at Vancouver Sun
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B.C. lawyers are being threatened with extortion
Guest: Steve Kooner, B.C. Conservative MLA & Attorney General Critic
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Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA addresses concerns about Bill M216
Guest: George Anderson, MLA Nanaimo-Lantzville
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Concerns about Bill M216 - New BCGEU contract - Chinese interference in Canada
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The Week That Was in Politics
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief
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The Vancouver Whitecaps have sold out B.C. Place for their upcoming playoff match vs LAFC
Guest: Asa Rehman, sports reporter for Global News and radio play-by-play commentator for the Whitecaps
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New book reveals the shocking details of Beijing’s five-decades-long effort to influence and interfere in Canadian political life
Guest: Dennis Molinaro, author of Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War Against Canada
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Experts address concerns about Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act
Guest: Patrick Condon, Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia
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Two B.C. major projects getting fast-tracked - The decline of higher education - Immigration removals tied to extortion case
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Major projects and Canada's regulatory maze
Commentary
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Why is getting a wheelchair repaired in B.C. so difficult?
GUEST: Michelle Gamage, health reporter, The Tyee
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West Vancouver mayor pledges to hold his ground on provincial housing targets
Guest: Mark Sager, Mayor of West Vancouver
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Immigration removals tied to B.C. extortion investigations
Guest: Michael Shapray, criminal-defence lawyer, Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers
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The gradual decline of higher education in B.C. is underway
Guest: Trevor McFadyen, Instructor, Business Administration, School of Business, Capilano University
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Federal budget
Guest: François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue
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Municipal budget; New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork
Municipal Budget (0:57)
Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City councillor
New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork (9:28)
Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, B.C. Minister of Labour
'Walk my Walk' - an AI song - tops country charts (16:29)
Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com
Cloning pets (29:58)
Guest: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer
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Commentary: The Cowichan Decision --> Time for First Nations to Lead
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