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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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The Full Show: Langley township does not want to share its RCMP with Langley city, Foreign-trained nurses can now practice in Canada & Could the golden age of loyalty points return? 11.05.2023 55:20

Langley township does not want to share its RCMP with Langley city Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police Chief, Richmond City Councilor and Former BC solicitor general discusses the township of Langley asking for their own RCMP force Foreign-trained nurses can now practice in Canada Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of BC, and former federal Minister of Health discusses obstacles preventing foreign...

Could the golden age of loyalty points return? 11.05.2023 10:11

Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada discusses the current state of loyalty rewards programs in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit 11.05.2023 9:58

Kurtis Isfeld, Director of Fire Centre Operations at BC Wildfire Service discusses the importance of the wildfire training summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atira Day 3 coverage 10.05.2023 9:39

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter provides an update on Atira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign-trained nurses can now practice in Canada 10.05.2023 10:57

Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of BC, and former federal Minister of Health discusses obstacles preventing foreign-trained nurses from practicing in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Langley township does not want to share its RCMP with Langley city 10.05.2023 14:23

Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police Chief, Richmond City Councilor and Former BC solicitor general discusses the township of Langley asking for their own RCMP force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: The mismanagement of BC Housing, City Council approves new grants to support Chinatown revitalization & Should cellphones be banned from classes and schools? 10.05.2023 58:29

The mismanagement of BC Housing Jen St. Denis, Reporter with The Tyee discusses the mismanagement of BC Housing and Atira City Council approves new grants to support Chinatown revitalization Jordan Eng, President of the Vancouver Chinatown BIA discusses the new grants to support Chinatown's revitalization Letter grades vs. BC’s new proficiency scale - which is better for report cards Clint Johnsto...

Bats in Vancouver: The secret city nightlife 10.05.2023 6:17

Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC discusses bats in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should cellphones be banned from classes and schools? 10.05.2023 8:22

Annie Ohana, Indigenous Department Head, Social justice, law and social sciences teacher at LA Matheson Secondary School discusses if cellphones should be banned from classes and schools? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summon the Goosinator! Vancouver Park Board cracks down on Canada geese 10.05.2023 10:01

Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the crackdown on geese in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letter grades vs. BC’s new proficiency scale - which is better for report cards 09.05.2023 11:05

Clint Johnston, President of the BC Teachers Federation discusses BC's new proficiency scale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Council approves new grants to support Chinatown revitalization 09.05.2023 7:52

Jordan Eng, President of the Vancouver Chinatown BIA discusses the new grants to support Chinatown's revitalization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mismanagement of BC Housing 09.05.2023 15:23

Jen St. Denis, Reporter with The Tyee discusses the mismanagement of BC Housing and Atira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: The forensic investigation of BC Housing, The viral TikToker who took on Canada’s quirks & Ken Sim’s First 6 months as Mayor of Vancouver 09.05.2023 1:13:16

The forensic investigation of BC Housing Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing The viral TikToker who took on Canada’s quirks Michaela Jessie, TikToker who moved from the UK to Vancouver describes the differences she's noticed between the UK and Canada Housing Minister comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing Ravi Kahlon,...

What happened to The Drugs Store after being shut down by police? 09.05.2023 7:11

Jerry Martin, owner of The Drugs Store discusses his experience of selling drugs on the streets of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim’s First 6 months as Mayor of Vancouver 09.05.2023 17:10

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim discusses his first six months in office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei expelled 08.05.2023 9:17

Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP discusses the latest in Chinese-Canadian relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The opposition’s comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing 08.05.2023 7:59

Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing Minister comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing 08.05.2023 9:29

Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing discusses the forensic investigation into BC Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The viral TikToker who took on Canada’s quirks 08.05.2023 11:27

Michaela Jessie, TikToker who moved from the UK to Vancouver describes the differences she's noticed between the UK and Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forensic investigation of BC Housing 08.05.2023 11:56

Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frustration over failed motion to require cooling in rental units 06.05.2023 1:00:51

The frustration behind a failed motion to require cooling in rental units Guest: Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor Could we still get permanent air conditioning in new homes in Vancouver? Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor The official end of COVID-19 as an emergency Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief The impact of short term rentals on a busine...

The Wrap - How important is it to have cooling or AC units in all properties - rental or otherwise? 06.05.2023 14:33

Plus, will you be watching the coronation? Guests: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host; Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey, author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for Canada to cut ties with the monarchy? 06.05.2023 9:21

Guest: Jaime Watt, Executive Chairman of Navigator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The impact of short term rentals on a business’s ability to hire staff 05.05.2023 7:28

Guest: Daniel Wood, General Manager of Salt Spring Island Cheese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices