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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 provides fresh perspective and lively conversati...

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Feeding our kids as they head back to school 04.09.2023 6:58

Karen Butler Curtis, community kitchen facilitator at Family Services of Greater Vancouver discusses the importance of nutritious lunches as our kids head back to school Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LGBTQ+ travel advisory: broader implications on our side of the border 04.09.2023 7:29

Geri Mayer-Judson, show contributor, discusses the broader implication of the LGBTQ+ travel advisory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries postgame: how’d labour day weekend go? 04.09.2023 7:15

Deborah Marshall, Executive Director of Public Affairs, Strategy, and Community Engagement at BC Ferries discusses how BC Ferries fared on labour day weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back to school tech on a budget 04.09.2023 14:25

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses budget friendly back to school tech gadgets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show - Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024, More stories about growing up at the PNE & The Wrap! 02.09.2023 1:02:08

Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024 GUEST: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Two thirds of Canadians say ‘no’ to rodeos GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, show contributor Ireland’s cost of living crisis GUEST: Ruairi Spillane , CEO and Founder of Moving2Canada.com Vancouver’s drinking-in-parks pilot project comes to an end GUEST: Jas Virdi, Vancouver Park Board Commissio...

The Wrap - What’s with Metro Vancouver’s fascination over West Coast casual dining like Cactus Club and Earl’s & What should the average age be for politicians? 02.09.2023 11:41

GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of the School Liaison Officer program in Vancouver schools 02.09.2023 10:19

GUEST: Preeti Faridkot, Vancouver School Board vice-chair, and Helen McGregor, Vancouver School Board superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More stories about growing up at the PNE 02.09.2023 8:47

GUEST: Nick Marino, writer, comedian, and author of East Side Story: Growing Up At The PNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s drinking-in-parks pilot project comes to an end 02.09.2023 4:54

GUEST: Jas Virdi, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ireland’s cost of living crisis 01.09.2023 10:18

GUEST: Ruairi Spillane, CEO and Founder of Moving2Canada.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two thirds of Canadians say ‘no’ to rodeos 01.09.2023 7:11

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, show contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024 01.09.2023 9:59

GUEST: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: Premier David Eby’s open letter to the Bank of Canada, and BC Ferries updates, International students falling victim to the student housing mess & The first case of a new COVID variant detected in BC 01.09.2023 49:17

Premier David Eby’s open letter to the Bank of Canada, and BC Ferries updates Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses Premier David Eby’s open letter to the Bank of Canada, and BC Ferries updates CKNW Staycation - Capilano Suspension Bridge CKNW Producers Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge. This is Ryan's first time ever crossing the bridge. How did...

How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ placed No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart 01.09.2023 10:56

Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com discusses how ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ placed No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International Overdose Awareness Day 01.09.2023 5:16

Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor discusses International Overdose Awareness Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Write a crime thriller based experiencing transnational home construction 01.09.2023 13:04

John D’Eathe, Developer and author of Laundering The Dragon: Black Renminbi discusses his latest book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first case of a new COVID variant detected in BC 31.08.2023 7:14

Adrian Dix, BC’s Minister of Health discusses the first case of a new COVID variant detected in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International students falling victim to the student housing mess 31.08.2023 8:47

Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages discusses how International students are falling victim to the student housing mess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CKNW Staycation - Capilano Suspension Bridge 31.08.2023 10:25

CKNW Producers Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge. This is Ryan's first time ever crossing the bridge. How did he like it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby’s open letter to the Bank of Canada, and BC Ferries updates 31.08.2023 9:25

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses Premier David Eby’s open letter to the Bank of Canada, and BC Ferries updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: New West council passes a motion to explore bylaws on max temperatures in rental units, Internal city memo reveals Vancouver condos being held empty for years & Can property tax reform address economic and housing inequality in BC? 31.08.2023 54:45

New West council passes a motion to explore bylaws on max temperatures in rental units Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor discusses how New West council passed a motion to explore bylaws on max temperatures in rental units Internal city memo reveals Vancouver condos being held empty for years Dan Fumano, City Columnist for Vancouver Sun and The Province discusses an internal city mem...

Recapping today’s biggest stories 31.08.2023 8:05

Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor recaps the day's top stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can property tax reform address economic and housing inequality in BC? 31.08.2023 13:24

Alex Hemingway, Senior Economist and Public Finance Policy analyst for the CCPA BC (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) discusses if property tax reform can address economic and housing inequality in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stolen Water - Waging War on Water Rights and BC Food Security 30.08.2023 8:27

Ian Paton, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food critic with the BC United Party discusses Stolen Water - Waging War on Water Rights and BC Food Security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internal city memo reveals Vancouver condos being held empty for years 30.08.2023 11:32

Dan Fumano, City Columnist for Vancouver Sun and The Province discusses an internal city memo reveals Vancouver condos being held empty for years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices