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Jas Johal Political Happy Hour is live! 🍸 @keithbaldrey on day 8 of the campaign trail as David Eby attempts to reset the NDP campaign 🍸@Gray_Mackenzie on the Alberta to Delta pipeline's national interest designation. #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · October 3 · 30m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Jas Johal Political Happy Hour is live! 🍸 Keith Baldrey: Caroline Elliott bumps an MLA and OneBC threatens to split the right 🍸 Wesgroup CEO Beau Jarvis: why Eby's condo tax is the wrong fix 🍸 Shachi Kurl: the poll rattling the NDP #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · September 26 · 45m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Political Happy Hour Podcast is up! 🍸 Eight MLAs, one new party. Peter Milobar and Mike Bernier on shaking up BC's centre. 🍸 Three BCC MLAs gone, a new party by lunch, the writ could drop any day. Keith Baldrey on a wild #bcpoli day. #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · September 19 · 35m

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · September 19 · 35m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

BREAKING - 6th MLA leaves the BC Conservative Party. Bruce Banman is out. Panic at the disco? More like blood on the dance floor. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

BREAKING: MLA Teresa Wat is now an Independent. She says the leader of her own party questioned her allegiance to Canada, with no evidence, and then wouldn’t correct the record. 4 MLA’s have now left BCC in just 12 days. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Emergency Political Happy Hour. 🍸 Keith Baldrey on a party coming apart in real time. 🍸 Christy Clark on the tariff war economy, and why BC Conservative MLAs should walk. 🍸 Ian Paton on why he didn’t vacate his seat for Kerry-Lynne Findlay. #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · August 26 · 52m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

BREAKING: Rosalyn Bird is out of the BC Conservative caucus. The Prince George-Valemount MLA will sit as an Independent, effective today.That’s 3 departures in 11 days. Her words: parties “are vehicles for our values; they cannot become substitutes for them.” #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Season 6 of The Jas Johal Show starts Tuesday on CKNW. Five incredible years. Thank you to our listeners, guests and colleagues, and to management for the freedom to build a show that moves the conversation in BC. Loved it all. Even the haters who continue to listen. #bcpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour is out. 🍸 MLA Peter Milobar on why he left the BC Conservatives 🍸 Keith Baldrey: Who’s next and is a new party coming? 🍸 Richard Zussman: 2 new polls, no dead cat bounce for KLF #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · August 14 · 46m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Too much #bcpoli news to wait. Emergency Political Happy Hour podcast, now live 🍸Baldrey: Findlay’s leadership under fire. No seat, no strategy, no Isidorou. 🍸Taylor: Interfor walks away from BC. 🍸Kirby-Yung: AI scripts and 100 no-shows at city hall podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · July 30 · 41m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

NEW - Three BC Conservative MLAs have rejected requests to step down so leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay can run in a by-election. They are Rosalyn Bird (Prince George-Valemount), Lynne Block (West Vancouver-Capilano) and Ian Paton (Delta South). #bcpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term 'First Nations' "Findlay’s team has encouraged the use of Indigenous, Aboriginal or Indian instead." #bcpoli #cdnpoli www.biv.com/news/comment...

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Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term 'First Nations'

Leaked guidance from Kerry-Lynne Findlay's office encourages some MLAs to use 'Indian' instead

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

NEW - BC Conservative MLA’s have been given talking points. They include pointed comments about former Premier Christy Clark and direction on asserting caucus unity. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

This week’s Political Happy Hour: 🍸Keith Baldrey on the nurses’ job action and the $2B LNG fast-track 🍸Patrick Johnstone: Is BC Place up for sale? The province isn’t saying no 🍸Richard Zussman: Mike Bernier joins CentreBC. Threat or footnote? #bcpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · July 25 · 47m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

This week on the Jas Johal Political Happy Hour: 🍸 Keith Baldrey: nurses on the picket line, Conservatives at war 🍸 Mike Farnworth: the Massey Tunnel doubles to $8.5B 🍸 Mark Jaccard: Alberta lands a $13B AI data centre. Should BC want in? #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · July 11 · 51m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This week on the Political Happy Hour Podcast - Keith Baldrey on billions, barrels and a floor crossing. - Premier David Eby defends his deal with Ottawa. - BCBC’s David Williams on BC's $6.5 Billion Municipal Spending Problem #bcpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · July 3 · 55m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Jas Johal Show Political Happy Hour is live.. - Keith Baldrey: Eby's Billion-Dollar Question and Findlay's Okanagan Reset - Bailout or Affordable Housing? ICBA's Chris Gardner Weighs In - Made in China: Zack Spencer Drives His First Chinese EV #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · June 27 · 50m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Political Happy Hour is live. This week… → MP Jamil Jivani: men in crisis, Restore the North → Min. Mike Farnworth on the Massey Tunnel mess → Keith Baldrey: room for a centrist party in BC? And is the World Cup a political lift or liability? #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Show

Business News Podcast · Updated Daily · 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 fac...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

LISTEN: Here’s my interview on the big need for a new and smarter conversation about street transformations into people-places here in Vancouver, fuelled by the already clear success of the Granville Street #WorldCup transformation. Thanks @jasjohal.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Photo of transformed Granville Street filled with people for the #FIFA World Cup in downtown Vancouver.

Yaletown side-street in downtown Vancouver filled with restaurant game-watchers.

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Political Happy Hour is live. 🍸 BC Conservatives are polling ahead of the NDP. Also could we see the resurgence of a centrist BC Liberal party? Keith Baldrey, Brad West, and Harley Chappell on the backroom moves that pushed Norm Lipinski out. #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · June 6 · 44m

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · June 6 · 44m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Five candidates. One week. Here are the rough voter numbers for the BC Conservative leadership race. Voting opens Saturday May 23 at 8am, closes May 29. New leader announced May 30. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Political Happy Hour is live! 🥃 Alberta edges toward a separation vote and Premier Smith is pointing fingers at BC. Pipelines shift from climate debate to national security argument. And Carney draws a line in the sand with Premier Eby. #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · May 22 · 54m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

NEW (1/2) - The UDI, BC Business Council, BCREA, ICBA, LandlordBC, HAVAN, BC Construction Assoc. and CanadianHome Builders have sent a joint letter to Minister Boyle demanding GST rebate parity with Ontario. 7 weeks of silence and they've had enough. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanre

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Hosting the 2026 World Cup will cost governments across Canada more than a billion dollars, putting the cost per game at $82 million, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). #bcpoli #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Hosting the World Cup will cost taxpayers $1B: watchdog report | CBC News

Hosting the 2026 World Cup will cost governments across Canada more than a billion dollars, putting the cost per game at $82 million, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

This week on the Jas Johal Political Happy Hour: A pipeline deal BC wasn't part of. A wastewater lawsuit settled. Four new wind farms, and a hint that Site C won't be the last big dam in BC. @keithbaldrey ⁦‪@timhodgsonmt‬⁩ #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · May 15 · 1h 1m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

1/3 We're at that part of the BC Conservative leadership campaign where the culling of new South Asian members begins, for a variety of manufactured reasons. (What a vague email). Once the race ends, the pandering to the community will resume right on schedule. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

BC Conservative leadership signup numbers by riding are out. West Van-Capilano (1,091) and Surrey-Serpentine River (1,050) lead the pack. Surrey has multiple ridings in the top tier. Important to remember ridings with low signups always play a big roll in these races #bcpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I’m a bit surprised the Whitecaps were so forthcoming about today’s news in the Athletic. “No viable offer has emerged to keep the club in Vancouver.” 100 conversations. Zero takers. If local money doesn’t show up fast, this team is gone. #bcpoli @WhitecapsFC

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

MLS owners talk potential Vancouver relocation, with Las Vegas a top option: Sources #vanpoli #bcpoli #whitecaps @WhitecapsFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

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Sources: MLS owners talk potential Vancouver relocation; Vegas a top option

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

ResearchCo: British Columbians Ponder Future of Provincial Conservatives More than half think the province needs a centre-right party to serve as an alternative to New Democrats and Conservatives. #bcpoli #cdnpoli researchco.ca/2026/04/27/b...

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British Columbians Ponder Future of Provincial Conservatives

More than half think the province needs a centre-right party to serve as an alternative to New Democrats and Conservatives.

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Daniel Yergin, one of the world's foremost energy experts, on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why the global power balance is shifting. Plus AI's growing electricity demand and what it means for energy security. Essential listening. #bcpoli #cdnpoli youtu.be/sXj4ahKtrTk?...

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Daniel Yergin Sees a 'Different World' Emerging After the Hormuz Crisis | Odd Lots

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

This week’s Political Happy Hour - The pipeline fight. Ottawa, Alberta & BC. @keithbaldrey breaks it down. - Former BC Premier Christy Clark on getting big infrastructure built -DRIPA: where do we go now? The Agenda Panel weighs in. #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · April 25 · 53m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Vaughn Palmer: “As for the premier, I have to think that Sunday was the day he discovered who was really running this province — and it was not David Eby” #bcpoli #cdnpoli vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

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Vaughn Palmer: B.C. Premier David Eby has learned he is not in charge

Vaughn Palmer: Eby gave up everything by abandoning his plan to revise DRIPA after threats from Indigenous leaders

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

NEW (1/3)- Premier’s office confirms BC will NOT introduce DRIPA suspension legislation this session. Premier to address next steps at a press conference tomorrow. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

NEW - Former NDP minister and BC’s first First Nations woman elected to the legislature, Melanie Mark, says legislation to suspend DRIPA is coming,and she’s breaking with her own party to say it. #bcpoli #dripa #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

1/2 Fulmer has experienced South Asian organizers working on his campaign (many who worked previously on the Kevin Falcon campaign). That goes a lot further than any endorsements. Also hearing rumours BCC party membership may reach as high as 40K to 45K members. #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Jas Johal Political Happy Hour. 🍸 * 5 candidates left in the BC Conservative race. ⁦‪@keithbaldrey‬⁩ joins us * Is it over for David Eby? With @richardzussman * Carney’s trillion-dollar bet. @gray_mackenzie ##bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · April 17 · 50m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

BREAKING: Mark Werner stepping down - meaning dumped as campaign manager of the Peter Milobar campaign after recent news of BC United dirty tricks campaign. It was the right thing to do. Good for the campaign. Pity they missed a sunny Friday to do it like I had suggested. #bcpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Could the DRIPA confidence vote lead to a Premier Halford? How will independents like @elenoresturko and @amboultbee vote if the NDP come up short. Plus an update on the BC Conservative leadership race on this weeks Political Happy Hour. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The Political Happy Hour Podacast 🍸 Will a DRIPA vote trigger an election? @keithbaldrey drops by @Gray_Mackenzie on rumours of more floor crossings. Foreign Affairs Minister @AnitaAnandMP on steering Canada through a world on fire. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · April 10 · 50m

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A certain BC Conservative leadership campaign is telling MLA's they should do everything to avoid an election over a DRIPA confidence vote. It's landing like a lead balloon with elected members. It reeks of arrogance. #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

If you’re running a flailing BC Conservative leadership campaign, today’s your day. Take out the trash. A sunny Friday’s a terrible thing to waste. #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

You can’t gain votes on social media, but you sure can lose them. What’s going on over at Team Elliott? #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Jas Johal @jasjohal.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

BREAKING - Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals from Conservatives #cdnpoli #vanpoli #bcpoli

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