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...
The Jas Johal Show: June 30, 2025
Guest host Charis Hogg in for Jas Johal
What would it take to revitalize downtown Vancouver’s nightlife scene? (0:18)
Guest: Alan Goodall, owner of Aura nightclub
U.S/Canada trade talks back on the table as PM Carney drops proposed digital tax (14:38)
Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent
Canada Day 2025: What are Canadians most proud about? (28:27)
Guest: Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company
Why won’t having a Crow...
The biggest summer blockbusters to watch in 2025
Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine columnist and CKNW contributor
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McArthurGlen Outlet Vancouver Airport celebrates 10 years of deals and savings
Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Robert Thurlow, General Manager of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
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B.C.’s publicly-funded IVF program begins; how can you apply?
Guest host Charis Hogg talks Dr. Ken Seethram, Medical Director at the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine in B.C.
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The Jas Johal Show: June 27, 2025
Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma’s office becomes site of explosive police incident (0:45)
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter
The Week That Was in Politics (15:05)
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief
Trump kills trade talks with Canada; are new tariffs coming? (28:51)
Guest: Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer at McGill University’s Department of Economics
Conservative MP calls for probe on billion dollar federal funding for B.C Ferries’ purchase of Chinese vessels (39:13)
Guest: Dan Albas...
The Wrap - If you had Jeff Bezos money, how would you flex your wealth?
Plus, should kids roam free like the good old days, or give them a structured schedule?
Guests:
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
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Conservative MP calls for probe on billion dollar federal funding for B.C Ferries’ purchase of Chinese vessels
Guest: Dan Albas, federal Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West - South Kelowna, and Shadow Minister for Transport
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The Week That Was in Politics
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
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The Jas Johal Show: June 26, 2025
Should Langley Township be able to collect dollars for community amenities? (0:42)
Guest: Eric Woodward, Langley Township Mayor
Canadian urbanist partners with Paris Mayor for groundbreaking exhibition (14:07)
Guest: Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver and now advises cities all over the world on city planning needs
“Just like him, everything must go!” - B.C woman celebrates divorce with garage sale (28:30)
Guest: Su Claire, Cawston resident, owner of Flip Flop Farm
Can Canada and the west meaningfully decouple from China?
Guest: Gary Mar, President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation
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Helping first responders and military leaders overcome psychological trauma
Guest: Derek Sienko, Chief Mental Health Officer of Diversified Rehabilitation Group
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B.C. Ferries receives massive $1 billion federal loan to fund ferry builds in China
Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of B.C Ferries
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Canadian urbanist partners with Paris Mayor for groundbreaking exhibition
Guest: Brent Toderian, City planner; Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS; formerly chief planner of the city of Vancouver and now advises cities all over the world on city planning needs
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The Jas Johal Show: June 25, 2025
Who’s really watching the public’s money?
GUEST: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond
Do overachievers break records so we don’t have to?
GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster
Film studio wins lawsuit with Langley Township over millions in “community amenity” fees
GUEST: Thomas Martini, President and CEO of Lorval Developments
B.C Conservative caucus meeting puts John Rustad in the hot seat
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter
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Who let the Olympic Oval CEO earn $1.8 million in 2.5 years to run a glorified community centre?
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Beware The Swine! The danger of invasive pigs in B.C
GUEST: Gail Wallin, Executive Director of the Invasive Species Council of B.C
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Who’s really watching the public’s money?
GUEST: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond
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The Jas Johal Show: June 24, 2025
Breaking down the numbers: How much will the 2026 FIFA World Cup cost B.C.? (0:44)
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter
The shocking costs of Olympic Oval executives on Richmond taxpayers' dime (11:41)
Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor
Is it time for TransLink to add barriers on Skytrain platforms? (25:45)
Guest: Kathryn Cunningham, mother who is calling for barriers on Skytrain platforms after the death of her son
Why business leader Ryan Beedie's warning matters (34:22)
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global...
Why B.C.’s development industry is in dire straits
Guest: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant
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Why business leader Ryan Beedie's warning matters
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief
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Tesla robotaxis roll out in the U.S; are they safe enough to hail?
Guest: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com
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The shocking costs of Olympic Oval executives on Richmond taxpayers' dime
Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor
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Why Vancouver's second "carbon tax" spells doom for commercial and residential buildings
Guest: Charan Sethi, President and CVO of Tien Sher Group
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The Jas Johal Show: June 23, 2025
Anmore South heads to a public hearing amidst strong resident backlash (0:46)
Guest: Leslie Hannigan, Anmore resident
Nanaimo plans to prohibit the sale of invasive species; Is it time for a province-wide ban? (13:03)
Guest: Gail Wallin, Executive Director of the Invasive Species Council of B.C
B.C’s housing market flashing red (20:20)
Guest: Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute
The 40th anniversary of the tragic Air India Flight 182 bombing (35:14)
Guest: Susheel Gupta, ch...
The 40th anniversary of the tragic Air India Flight 182 bombing
Guest: Susheel Gupta, chair of the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
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Commentary: We say ‘buy local’—but keep choosing China. Here’s why that won’t change anytime soon
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B.C.’s housing market flashing red
Guest: Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute
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The Jas Johal Show: June 20, 2025
Forensic Audit Launched at Richmond Olympic Oval Amid Scrutiny Over Executive Salaries (0:41)
Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor
Major Layoffs Hit B.C. Developers as Market Slows (14:32)
Guest: Bob Rennie, executive director of Rennie, a Vancouver based real estate marketing firm
The Wrap - Could we see more people marrying A.I? (27:05)
Guests:
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
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Is B.C chasing savings at the cost of sovereignty? Premier David Eby speaks
Guest: David Eby, Premier of B.C.
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Major Layoffs Hit B.C. Developers as Market Slows
Guest: Bob Rennie, art collector and founder and executive director of Rennie, a Vancouver based real estate marketing firm
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The Week That Was in Politics
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief
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Vancouver city council approves funding for controversial 25m pool
Guest: Jeannie Lo, President of the Canadian Dolphins Swim Club and Swim B.C.
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The Jas Johal Show: June 19, 2025
Is Vancouver’s 2026 budget about belt-tightening or ballot-box politics? (0:39)
Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor
P.M. Carney announces new countermeasures for steel tariffs (14:40)
Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global National
Is Chinese steel to blame for Pattullo Bridge delays? (23:49)
Guest: Scott Lunny, District 3 Director for the United Steelworkers (USW)
Could Vancouver see a second carbon tax? (34:34)
Guest: Bill Tieleman, director of the B.C Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (CADE)
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The Jas Johal Show: June 18, 2025
North Vancouver District cracks down on publicly parked RVs (0:44)
Guest: Mike Little, District of North Vancouver Mayor
The Lakers just sold for a record $10 billion: What does it mean for Vancouver’s long-shot dream of landing an NBA team? (9:26)
Guest: Squire Barnes, Global B.C’s Sports Director and Anchor
Drex has issues: Pickleball: beloved by players, hated by neighbours (17:18) Guest: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster
Vancouver Talent Agency celebrates 35 years of building today’s biggest stars (32:11)
Guest: Tyman Stewart, President of The Characters Talent Agency
L...
Jas: Outrage for B.C. Ferries buying ships from China is loud, but are we missing the point?
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The Jas Johal Show: June 17, 2025
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China builds the ships because Canada can’t
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The Jas Johal Show: June 16, 2025
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The Jas Johal Show: June 13, 2025
SROs and safety
GUEST: Ravi Kahlon, B.C’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
B.C Ferries: Made In China? B.C's Transportation Minister reacts
GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C’s Minister of Transportation and Transit
The Wrap - Where have all the polite Canadians gone and e-scooters on highways?
GUEST:Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
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B.C Ferries: Made In China? B.C's Transportation Minister reacts
B.C Ferries: Made In China? B.C's Transportation Minister reacts
GUEST: Mike Farnworth, B.C’s Minister of Transportation and Transit
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