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 provi...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism
Yesterday at 12:56 AM

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
Yesterday at 12:47 AM

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
Yesterday at 12:05 AM

Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor and mayoral candidate

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Our Energy Future: The LNG Question
Yesterday at 12:02 AM

David Keane, President of Keane Strategic Consultants, LLC

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
Last Friday at 11:43 PM

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
Last Friday at 11:41 PM

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.
Last Friday at 1:05 AM

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
Last Friday at 1:03 AM

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
Last Thursday at 11:46 PM

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?
Last Thursday at 11:46 PM

Council considers changes to zoning policy

Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City councillor

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Prime Minister Carney’s message for British Columbia
Last Thursday at 11:41 PM

Ben O'Hara-Byrne, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter

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Ken Sim's motion for universal swim lesson access
Last Thursday at 1:01 AM

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
Last Thursday at 12:19 AM

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
Last Thursday at 12:15 AM

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
Last Wednesday at 11:45 PM

Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer at McGill University’s Department of Economics

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Vancouver mayor pushes free swimming lessons, bigger pools
Last Wednesday at 12:50 AM

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?
Last Wednesday at 12:44 AM

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
Last Wednesday at 12:03 AM

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
Last Tuesday at 11:28 PM

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
Last Tuesday at 12:45 AM

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
Last Tuesday at 12:23 AM

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%
Last Monday at 11:28 PM

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
Last Monday at 11:17 PM

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
Last Monday at 11:00 PM

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City councillor


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Vancouver homeowners push for change to multiplex housing policy
Last Monday at 10:50 PM

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Marisa Thomas, Vancouver resident and advocate

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Hantavirus update
Last Monday at 10:38 PM

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
Last Monday at 10:15 PM

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?
05/16/2026

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
05/16/2026

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
05/16/2026

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
05/15/2026

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...


Inside The House
05/15/2026

Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief

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The future of Canada’s energy sector
05/15/2026

Electric, LNG, and a new pipeline: The future of Canada’s energy sector

Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

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Repealing the natural gas water heater ban
05/15/2026

Repealing the natural gas water heater ban (0:50)

Bill Tieleman, director of the B.C. Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (CADE)


Should there be higher fines for cars that block emergency vehicles? (16:51)

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company


Wind, electric, and LNG: Canada's energy sector continues to expand (24:00)

Adrian Dix, B.C.’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions


North Shore Sewage Plant settlement: will taxpayers see a dollar from it? (41:52)

Daniel Anderson, spokesperson fo...


Building a police force amid extortion crisis
05/14/2026

Building a police force in the middle of an extortion crisis (0:56)

Norm Lipinski, Chief Constable with the Surrey Police Service


Alberta and Ottawa nears a carbon price deal, and B.C. is being kept in the dark (12:38)

Richard Masson, President of Planning Solutions, and former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission


Can B.C. Ferries deliver a summer without any more breakdowns? (23:38)

Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo


A last ditch effort? Premier Eby meets with MLS officials...


Metro Vancouver approves independent sewage plant review
05/14/2026

Metro Vancouver goes ahead with independent North Shore Sewage Plant review

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate

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Alberta, feds nearing pipeline deal?
05/13/2026

Has a pipeline deal between Alberta and the feds been reached? (1:10)

Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent


Vancouver’s new AI data centres: does B.C. even have the power to run them? (17:59)

Barry Penner, Chair of the Energy Futures Institute


Has motorcycle riding become more challenging in B.C.? (29:49)

Bryan Dyck, licensed Classroom & On-Road Motorcycle Instructor in B.C


From Maui to Lytton: Lessons from Hawaii (39:56)

John Daly, former CKNW host and Global News Reporter wh...


From Maui to Lytton: Lessons from Hawaii
05/13/2026

John Daly, former CKNW host and Global News Reporter who lives in Maui part-time

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Has Alberta reached pipeline deal with Ottawa?
05/12/2026

Has a pipeline deal between Alberta and the feds been reached?

Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent

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Taxpayers on the hook for short Metro Van meetings
05/12/2026

Short meetings, big paycheques - Taxpayers on the hook for short Metro Van meetings

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate

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