
The Jas Johal Show
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B.C’s high development costs tank housing starts
Ontario cuts DCCs, while B.C’s high development costs tank housing starts Feds and Ontario team up to cut development charges: what would it take for B.C to do the same? Yuri Fulmer cuts pact with OneBC to avoid vote-splitting: a powerful alliance or a desperate move? BC's EV mandate doesn't cut emissions. It just moves cars between provinces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario cuts development costs, what would it take for B.C to do the same?
bonusFeds and Ontario team up to cut development charges: what would it take for B.C to do the same? Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While Ontario cuts DCCs, B.C.'s high development costs tank housing starts
bonusOntario cuts DCCs, while B.C’s high development costs tank housing starts Dean Johnson, Senior Vice President of Development at Wesgroup Properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poll: Australia banned social media for kids; do Canadians want the same?
bonusAustralia banned social media for kids; do Canadians want the same? Guest: Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Conservative leadership hopeful forms pact with OneBC
bonusUnity or Power Play? BC Conservative leadership hopeful forms pact with OneBC’s Dallas Brodie Guest: Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No Fun City no more? Pete Fry's plan to beef up funding for cultural events
bonusKeep Vancouver Fun: a City councillor’s plan to beef up funding for free festivals Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Avi Lewis steer the federal NDP in the right direction?
Care Delayed, Costs Soar: B.C’s planned long term care centre in Delta remains in limbo Taxes and transparency: Veteran journalist runs for West Van mayor Can Avi Lewis steer the federal NDP in the right direction? Unity or Power Play? BC Conservative leadership hopeful forms pact with OneBC’s Dallas Brodie Keep Vancouver Fun: a City councillor’s plan to beef up funding for free festivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Planned long term care centre in Delta remains in limbo
bonusCare Delayed, Costs Soar: B.C’s planned long term care centre in Delta remains in limbo Guest: George Harvie, Mayor of Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
Pipelines are back on the table: is Canada ready to build, or still stuck in debate? Two court rulings put DRIPA under pressure: clarification or quiet rollback? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Driving the Future: GM Canada’s New Boss charts a new course for the automaker GUEST: Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director of General Motors Canada A billion-dollar infrastructure failure and rising homeowner costs — is Metro Vancouver’s utility plan accountability, or a power grab?GUEST: Iain Black, B.C Conservative leadership candidate, and former B.C Minister of Labour B.C.’s farmland watchdog cuts staff as pressure builds — what does that mean for farmers on the ground? GUEST: Ian Paton, B.C Conservative MLA for Delta South, and Agriculture and Food critic for the Official Opposition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest Host Bruce Claggett - Are we facing an air traffic controller crisis?
Broadway subway closure: can businesses survive before roads reopen? GUEST: Neil Wyles, executive director of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association Translink hikes fares by 5% across Metro Vancouver GUEST: Denis Agar, executive director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Save The Whitecaps: former goalkeeper launches petition to prevent the team’s relocation GUEST: David Ousted, former Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper, now the sporting director of the Kamloops United Football Club LaGuardia crash aftermath - are we facing an air traffic controller crisis? GUEST: John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can businesses survive on Broadway before roads reopen?
bonusBroadway subway closure: can businesses survive before roads reopen? GUEST: Neil Wyles, executive director of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are the Canucks increasing season ticket prices?
Outdoor pool bookings return with tweaks: better access or better management of a flawed system? GUEST: Tamara Taggart, former CTV News at Six anchor, and host of the TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart podcast Richmond Centre MLA immediately removed from B.C Conservative caucus GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Pipelines are back on the table: is Canada ready to build, or still stuck in debate? Two court rulings put DRIPA under pressure: clarification or quiet rollback? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Canucks ticket prices rise as the team struggles: how much more will loyal fans take? GUEST: Patrick Johnston, Sports columnist for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outdoor pool bookings return with tweaks
bonusOutdoor pool bookings return with tweaks: better access or better management of a flawed system? GUEST: 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
More diversions from Peace Arch maternity ward, when will the province act?
Peace Arch diverts maternity ward yet again, and B.C’s OBGYNs want the province to act Kits Pool: should the Park Board drop reservations entirely? Gas prices sink as Iran/U.S war continues - a glimpse of hope or short-lived relief? Concerns over bright LED headlights grow - will the feds clamp down on regulating them? U.S Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former cabinet minister jumps into Vancouver civic race
bonusGuest: Dr. Moira Stillwell, former B.C Liberal MLA for Vancouver-Langara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should the Park Board drop the reservation system at Kits Pool?
bonusKits Pool: should the Park Board drop reservations entirely? Guest: Jody Vance, CKNW Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada’s auto sector under pressure, is it still competitive?
Canada’s Auto Sector Under Pressure: Tariffs, EV Uncertainty, and China—Can It Still Compete? “Pushed off a cliff”: North Shore jeweler's shop shut out by Trump’s tariffs Waymo pushes for B.C operations; is the province ready for driverless cabs? Driving the Future: GM Canada’s New Boss charts a new course for the automaker Kits Pool Controversy Returns: Real Reset or More of the Same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do the ALC staff cuts mean for us?
bonusALC Cuts Staff: What It Means for Farmers, Development, and Delays Across B.C. Guest: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
General Motor Canada's new boss charts a new course for the automaker
bonusDriving the Future: GM Canada’s New Boss charts a new course for the automaker Guest: Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director of General Motors Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cheap drones are changing modern warfare
bonusCheap drones are changing modern warfare fast — are Western militaries already falling behind? Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two Canadian pilots killed in deadly collision at New York airport
Deadly collision at LaGuardia — two Canadian pilots killed despite alarms and urgent warnings. How did the system fail? A billion-dollar infrastructure failure and rising homeowner costs — is Metro Vancouver’s utility plan accountability, or a power grab? The Agenda: Trump pushes for allied action as NATO hesitates — should Canada be drawn into a conflict it didn’t start? B.C.’s farmland watchdog cuts staff as pressure builds — what does that mean for farmers on the ground? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Agenda: Trump pushes for allied action as NATO hesitates
The Agenda: Trump pushes for allied action as NATO hesitates — should Canada be drawn into a conflict it didn’t start? Guest: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst and Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Metro Vancouver’s utility plan accountability, or a power grab?
bonusA billion-dollar infrastructure failure and rising homeowner costs — is Metro Vancouver’s utility plan accountability, or a power grab? Guest: Iain Black, B.C Conservative leadership candidate, and former B.C Minister of Labour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C.'s farmland watchdog is cutting staff
bonusB.C.’s farmland watchdog cuts staff as pressure builds — what does that mean for farmers on the ground? Guest: Ian Paton, B.C Conservative MLA for Delta South, and Agriculture and Food critic for the Official Opposition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is a ticket resale cap ambitious or outmatched?
$1B fix for Vancouver rec centres—overdue investment or taxpayer sticker shock? GUEST: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner and Chair Eby’s polling slide—what’s behind the drop, and how worried should the NDP be? Carney leads in the polls—strike now or risk a Poilievre comeback? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Doug Ford plans ticket resale cap - ambitious or outmatched by the monopoly? GUEST: Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music and Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry “I don’t age. I level up.”: Celebrating the life of Chuck Norris GUEST: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Columnist and CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eby’s polling slide and Carney's leads in polling!
bonusEby’s polling slide—what’s behind the drop, and how worried should the NDP be? Carney leads in the polls—strike now or risk a Poilievre comeback? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
bonusEby’s polling slide—what’s behind the drop, and how worried should the NDP be? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Carney in Europe, Poilievre in the U.S. — two trips, two strategies. What it says about how each man sees Canada’s place in the world. GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan: smart global outreach or political risk? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pierre Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan
Moody’s downgrades B.C. again, keeps negative outlook as deficits grow, debt rises and interest costs climb GUEST: David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of BC Multiplex boom reshapes Vancouver: growing pains or the future of the city? GUEST: Bryn Davidson, co-owner of Lanefab Design/Build Oil surges, gas prices climb - how high will it go and how long will it last? GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan: smart global outreach or political risk? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oil surges, gas prices climb
bonusOil surges, gas prices climb - how high will it go and how long will it last? GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Multiplex boom reshapes Vancouver
bonusMultiplex boom reshapes Vancouver: growing pains or the future of the city? GUEST: Bryn Davidson, co-owner of Lanefab Design/Build Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moody’s downgrades B.C. again
bonusMoody’s downgrades B.C. again, keeps negative outlook as deficits grow, debt rises and interest costs climb GUEST: David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ottawa cracks down on Bitcoin ATMS linked to fraud and organized crime
Bitcoin ATMs tied to fraud—Ottawa cracks down as Vancouver’s “crypto-friendly” push faces new scrutiny. Tip fatigue setting in—are Canadians still tipping, or quietly opting out? Lifeguard cuts at busy beaches—cost-saving move or public safety gamble? From lecture hall to Netflix—can a philosophical novel about Aristotle and Alexander land with a global audience? $50K homebuyer rebate—real relief, or meaningless in a high-cost building environment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Netflix picks up local author's philosophical novel
bonusFrom lecture hall to Netflix—can a philosophical novel about Aristotle and Alexander land with a global audience? GUEST: Annabel Lyon, author of The Golden Mean, Professor and Director at UBC’s School of Creative Writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will a $50k homebuyer rebate offer real relief?
bonus$50K homebuyer rebate—real relief, or meaningless in a high-cost building environment? GUEST: Neil Chrystal, President and CEO of Polygon Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reports show crypto ATMs increasingly linked to fraud
bonusBitcoin ATMs tied to fraud—Ottawa cracks down as Vancouver’s “crypto-friendly” push faces new scrutiny. GUEST: Kareem Allam, Vancouver Liberals Mayoral Candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alberta opens the door to private healthcare, is B.C. to follow?
Carney in Europe, Poilievre in the U.S. — two trips, two strategies. What it says about how each man sees Canada’s place in the world. Alberta’s Bill 11 opens the door to public-private healthcare — reform or the start of two-tier health care, and could B.C. follow? Lifeguards cut at some of Vancouver’s busiest beaches — cost savings or a risk to public safety? From oil heat to solar — a B.C. family goes fully fossil free. What it really takes, and what it actually costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This B.C. family is going fossil free, how?
bonusFrom oil heat to solar — a B.C. family goes fully fossil free. What it really takes, and what it actually costs. James Rowley, Maple Ridge resident and winner of Canadian Geographic and OneEarth Living’s Live Net Zero 2025 contest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gas tops $2 a litre in Vancouver. How much further will prices rise?
Lapu-Lapu Day returns this year — but some survivors say it’s too soon. Should Vancouver hold the festival again? Gas tops $2 a litre in Vancouver as oil markets react to Iran. How much further will prices rise? Floods and landslides hammer Maui. What are residents seeing on the ground? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Floods and landslides hammer Maui
bonusFloods and landslides hammer Maui. What are residents seeing on the ground? GUEST: John Daly, former CKNW host and Global News Reporter currently in Maui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The one-year anniversary of the Lapu Lapu tragedy is approaching
bonusLapu-Lapu Day returns this year — but some survivors say it’s too soon. Should Vancouver hold the festival again? Guest: Mable Elmore, B.C NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kensington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Conservatives: who has the best shot at defeating David Eby?
bonusNew poll suggests Peter Milobar could lead the BC Conservatives to a majority. Is he their best shot at defeating David Eby? Guest: Peter Milobar, B.C Conservative leadership candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Agenda: What's the direction for the BC Conservative Party?
bonusGuest: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Guest: Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour
bonusProperty rights questions. Indigenous title rulings spark concern among B.C. homeowners. Is there enough clarity? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Ottawa Floor Crossing: Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaves the NDP for the Liberals, putting Mark Carney within two seats of a majority. What’s driving the defections? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Sean Orr Sues Ken Sim After False Drug Accusation and Apology GUEST: Sean Orr, COPE Vancouver City Councillor Policing Vancouver: A new VPD training academy downtown aims to tackle officer shortages. Will it ease the staffing crunch? GUEST: Steve Rai, Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada joins a massive emergency oil release
Oil shock. Canada joins a massive emergency oil release as the Middle East war disrupts supply. Will prices fall? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Oscar showdown. Sinners vs. One Battle After Another. Is Michael B. Jordan about to steal the night? GUEST: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine columnist and CKNW contributor NDP in trouble. Another MP defects as the party chooses a new leader. Rebuild or irrelevance? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Travel warning: The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel costs. Are airfares about to spike? GUEST: Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure, a travel insurance agency End of an era? Another Vancouver strip club closes. What does it say about the city’s nightlife? GUEST: Danny Filippone, owner of The Penthouse nightclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Vancouver strip club closes!
bonusEnd of an era? Another Vancouver strip club closes. What does it say about the city’s nightlife? GUEST: Danny Filippone, owner of The Penthouse nightclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iran war is pushing up fuel costs
bonusTravel warning: The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel costs. Are airfares about to spike? GUEST: Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure, a travel insurance agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indigenous title rulings spark concern among B.C. homeowners
bonusProperty rights questions. Indigenous title rulings spark concern among B.C. homeowners. Is there enough clarity? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C.’s ban on new U.S. alcohol imports celebrates 1 year
One year after B.C.’s ban on new U.S. alcohol imports — who’s actually paying the price? Wine merchant John Clerides joins us. GUEST: John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars Did B.C’s ban on U.S alcohol put distributors in a financial hole? GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President of the B.C Restaurant and Food Services Association BC in the Red: Former finance minister Carole Taylor on how B.C. got into this fiscal mess — and what it will take to get out. GUEST: Carole Taylor, former B.C Finance Minister under Premier Gordon Campbell The Massey crossing fight continues: Was the province wrong to scrap the bridge for a tunnel? Delta councillor Dylan Kruger responds. GUEST: Dylan Kruger, Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Massey crossing fight continues
bonusThe Massey crossing fight continues: Was the province wrong to scrap the bridge for a tunnel? Delta councillor Dylan Kruger responds. GUEST: Dylan Kruger, Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Canada miss its moment without pipelines?
bonusCoulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Global demand for energy is surging. Did Canada miss its moment without pipelines and LNG plants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices