The Jas Johal Show

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Park Board breathes sigh of relief after City of Vancouver halts transition effortsGUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky , Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Should the government regulate temperatures at the workplace? GUEST: Pamela Charron, Executive Director of the Worker Solidarity Network New West councillor and struggling businesses call for caps on commercial rental ratesGUEST: Tasha Henderson, New Westminster City Councillor The Wrap - Would you rather take an Uber or a taxi in B.C? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcasterGUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Gurdip Sahota, Realtor and former General Manager of various taxi companies in the Surrey/Delta and the North Shore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Carney’s plan to fast track nation building projects GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent Should B.C Parks be closed to non-Indigenous residents?GUEST: Caroline Elliott, Director of the Public Land Use Society and political commentator Are we seeing the end of public hearings for rezoning projects in Vancouver?GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The problem with Canada signing on to Europe’s defense market (0:47) Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy Drex Has Isssues: Does Surrey need a new 10,000 seat stadium? (12:54) Guest: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster Jas' thoughts: Is Uber’s expansion across B.C really a threat to the taxi industry? (27:55) Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos (34:37) Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent The fate of the B.C NDP’s controversial Bill 15 (40:41) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Why the B.C government won’t budge on changing short term rental rules (48:44) Guest: Ravi Kahlon, B.C’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eby’s Mining Push Sparks Fury Over Fast-Track Bill GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Surrey’s 10,000-Seat Arena: Dream or Drain? Mayor Locke Weighs In GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Root Beer Relic: Fort St. John Man Sells Pieces of Massive 1,300-Item A&W Glassware Collection GUEST: Marcel Kristoff, former A&W franchise owner in Fort St. John and mug collector Can Canada Pivot Quickly enough to diversify its economy?GUEST: Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need the Brenda Bowl in Burnaby? GUEST: Squire Barnes, Global BC Sports Director and Anchor Royal Visit and Throne Speech GUEST: Mackenzie Grey Should Metro Vancouver's 21 municipalities be reduced to between six and eight GUEST: Mike Harcourt, Former premier and Vancouver mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can’t West Vancouver build more homes? GUEST: Mark Sager, District of West Vancouver Mayor Actress Olivia Cheng drops by to promote her new film Lucky StarGUEST: Olivia Cheng, actress and former broadcast journalist The Wrap - From Vancouver to Burnaby, should cities spend tax dollars on giant selfie signs & Does Metro Vancouver need a 10,000 seat stadium? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcasterGUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dilemma behind the B.C ostrich farm cull GUEST: Jason Tetro, Host of the Super Awesome Science Show, Microbiologist with expertise in emerging pathogens Canada and Donald Trump's ‘Golden Dome’: are we giving up sovereignty for safety?GUEST: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy The UBC Grad who scored big on JeopardyGUEST: Brendan Liaw, current Jeopardy! Champion and UBC graduate Anmore South: the answer to Vancouver’s housing shortage crisis? GUEST: Paul Fenske, Principal and President of Placemark Design and Development, the company that designed Anmore South, leading the consultation, and is tasked with implementing the design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Melissa Maltais, Membership & Programs Manager at the BC Association of Farmers' Markets) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Metro Vancouver outgrown its governance structure? GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor DREX HAS ISSUES - At what point does vacuuming get too loud? GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster How long has the City of Richmond been dealing with financial mismanagement from within? GUEST: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Julie Kim, stand-up comedian and writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we heading into a second postal strike? GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business Can Vancouver afford a million dollar selfie sign? GUEST: Carson Binda, B.C Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Feder Comedian Julie Kim arrives in Vancouver for the Doing Too Much Comedy Tour! GUEST: Julie Kim, stand-up comedian and writer Premier David Eby ends DTES adviser’s contract after public scrutiny GUEST: Trevor Halford, B.C Conservative MLA for Surrey-White Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jas Johal rants about the trust in local governments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Nothing happens”: Vancouver store owner fed up with frequent retail crime GUEST: Tricia Hill, owner and executive director of Stoxx Vintage in Kingsgate Mall in Vancouver, Metrotown in Burnaby, and Nanaimo What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape? GUEST: Dr. Samuel Roscoe, lecturer at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Rubber Duck Museum swims upstream to Tsawassen due to U.S/Canada tensions GUEST: Neil and Krystal King, owners of The Rubber Duck Museum in Point Roberts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are vehicle levies the answer to transit funding?GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor What does a new federal A.I minister mean for Canada’s tech sector?GUEST: Rob Goehring, CEO of the A.I Network of B.C The Wrap - Should public service workers be rewarded with taxpayer-funded gift cards & Has festival food gotten out of hand? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcasterGUEST: Tamara Taggart, former CTV News at Six anchor, and host of the TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can’t the City of Richmond trace nearly $300,000 in gift cards for staff?GUEST: Catherine Urquhart, Global B.C Reporter Is Gregor Robertson wrong for prioritizing housing supply over home prices? The end of B.C’s E.V rebates leaves car dealers bracing for impactGUEST: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affordability concerns plague the Safeway Commercial Drive redevelopment plans GUEST: Craig Ollenberger, Chair of the Grandview Woodland Area Council DREX HAS ISSUES - Does Burnaby really need a landmark sign? GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster Is B.C seriously considering placing vehicle levies on drivers? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new Cabinet GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global National PM Carney’s new federal cabinet: Did B.C get what it wants?GUEST: Stewart Prest, Political Science lecturer, University of British Columbia The fight to save Surrey’s Grade 7 band programsGUEST: Vanessa Prada, Surrey parent and advocate B.C government and public service workers find themselves at a standstillGUEST: Paul Finch, President of the BCGEU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Victoria bigfooting municipalities with Bill 15? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief What’s causing the rise in gas prices?GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy How badly did the B.C government fumble Massey Tunnel upgrades? Feuding Langleys. Is it time to discuss amalgamation? GUEST: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Translink’s trucking standards be enough to prevent overpass strikes?GUEST: Dave Earle, President and CEO at BC Trucking Association Could the new Vancouver Art Gallery be home to a wider performance arts complex?GUEST: Suzanne Anton, Former Attorney General for BC and former Vancouver City Councillor The Wrap - Would Americans offering significant discounts be enough for you to visit the U.S & If you had an audience with the new Pope, what would you say to him? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should B.C hospitals have their own dedicated police force? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter A tale of two franchises: Whitecaps rise, Canucks fall GUEST: Kirk LaPointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Real estate blues: Condo market saturated, tower projects stall, immigration declines GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant The smoke clears: Pope Leo XIV elected as the 267th Pope GUEST: Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest from Victoria: Premier Eby on Alberta’s calls for separation and support for Lapu Lapu tragedy victims GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Burnaby dog owners in hot water after tethering their dog under direct sunlight GUEST: Victoria Shroff, K.C (King’s Counsel), Animal Rights Lawyer DREX HAS ISSUES - Should cannabis be sold in adult-only events? GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster Danielle Smith Is Playing with Fire — And Alberta Could Get Burned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first meeting with Donald Trump GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent PM Carney meets with Donald Trump: What were the biggest takeaways? GUEST: Max Cameron, Professor at UBC’s Department of Political Science Alberta separatism: What’s going on next door? GUEST: Shaye Ganam, a province-wide talk show host on 880 CHED in Edmonton and 770 CHQR in Calgary The eve of the conclave: Who will be the next pope? GUEST: Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s latest tariff threat targets the film industry GUEST: Spencer Chandra Herbert, B.C’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport B.C’s new call for power GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter The Agenda - Is Western Separatism real? GUESTS: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister, Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Why is the cost of car ownership rapidly rising? GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver councillors pressure the province for more mental health support GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Open Arms For Canada: American businesses offer discounts to bring Canadians back GUEST: Bob Donegan, President of Ivar’s Can BC unlock $90 billion in revenue from mining? GUEST: Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lapu Lapu tragedy: Business owner questions stark contrast in how the City of Vancouver plans cultural events GUEST: Donna Fathi, Board Director of the Sunset on Fraser Business Improvement Association, and Owner of Studio D Hair Salon A Christmas Crime: Retailers fear holiday toy shortages caused by tariffsGUEST: Matthew Purdy, owner of Toy Traders When will Donald Trump meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Sukhi Sandhu, member of the Provincial Anti-Racism Data Committee, and a Racial Equity consultant involved in political party campaigns over the last 20 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Drex, broadcaster and host of The Drex Show on 102.1 The Edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political RoundUp – Review of Mental Health ActGUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Explore nature with guided tree climbing tours!GUEST: Tom Zadorsky, founder of Cultivara Tree Tours How slowing migration is reshaping B.C’s housing market GUEST: Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of Intelligence at rennie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An analysis of last night’s federal election results GUEST: Maxwell Cameron, UBC Political Science Professor The biggest lessons to take from this year’s federal election GUEST: Warren Kinsella, Toronto-based lawyer, author and consultant, former special assistant to Prime Minister Jean Chretien Why didn’t the Liberals get a majority despite the projections?GUEST: Kirk Lapointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tragedy struck over the weekend when an SUV drove through a crowd at a Lapu Lapu Festival in South Vancouver. So far, 11 people are confirmed dead with many more injured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are only half of homes needed in Metro Vancouver being built? BC Courts are using family law to determine pet custody. Should the Canadian government seize Russian bank assets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump brought up the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state during the pair's only phone call since Carney became prime minister. We look at how Carney isn't concerned by Trump's threat, and how other federal party leaders are reacting, as Trump's spectre re-emerges on the campaign trail just days before the election. Listen to more daily news from Global National here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the federal Conservatives prove the polls and pundits wrong? The Tipping Dilemma: How are people pushing back? From Financing to red tape: Why are developers not building? GUEST: Charan Sethi, President and CVO of Tien Sher Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did Vancouver City Council approve the Jericho Lands development? GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor PWHL expands to Vancouver: The rise of women’s sports leagues GUEST: Donna Spencer, Sports Reporter for The Canadian Press based in Calgary How will BC Ferries manage their aging fleet? GUEST: Rob Shaw, CHEK News Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advanced voting sets new record in Canada with over 7 million ballots cast GUEST: Kareem Allam, who has worked on a variety of political campaigns and is the founding partner of Richardson Strategy Group Government officials using disappearing messages function on apps GUEST: Matt Malone, Assistant Professor and Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) at the University of Ottawa Hockey Canada sexual assault trial begins; players plead not guilty GUEST: Daphne Gilbert, Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa who specializes in sexual violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advance Voting Day begins in Canada GUEST: Ben O’Hara-Bryne, Host of Conversations on the Corus Radio Network Trout Lake Community Centre on paying for parking GUEST: Kevin Gilliam, Trout Lake Community Centre, Member of the Association Helijet brings Ukraine a brand new medical helicopter GUEST: Danny Sitnam, President/CEO of Helijet Int. Inc. The Wrap - Do debates matter?/Katy Perry goes to space! GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Week That Was in BC Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices