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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 Ideal Mini school’s eviction battle with the Vancouver School Board 18.04.2023 9:59

Jen Uegama, Ideal Mini PAC chair discusses the need for an Ideal Mini school to exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Crime, public safety, and police jurisdiction in Surrey, UberEats brings cannabis delivery to BC starting April 18th & Twitter labels “government funded” news media outlets 18.04.2023 53:43

An update on negotiations with the Treasury Board and the CRA on behalf of federal government workers Jamey Mills, PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for British Columbia provides an update on negotiations regarding the potential CRA strike. Crime, public safety, and police jurisdiction in Surrey Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses crime and public safety in Surrey UberEats brings ca...

Twitter labels “government funded” news media outlets 17.04.2023 13:25

Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality discusses twitter's labelling of what they deem "government funded" news media outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC RCMP’s update on gang violence across the province 17.04.2023 6:47

John Daly, Former host of CKNW’s Back on the Beat/Former Global News Investigative Journalist provides an update on gang violence in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YVR’s Action Plan to improve resiliency and passenger support during major weather events 17.04.2023 10:40

Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets discusses YVR's Action Plan to improve strategies on how to deal with major weather events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UberEats brings cannabis delivery to BC starting April 18th 17.04.2023 9:33

Klaas Knieriem, General Manager of New Verticals for Uber Eats Canada discusses cannabis delivery in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime, public safety, and police jurisdiction in Surrey 17.04.2023 6:59

Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses crime and public safety in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An update on negotiations with the Treasury Board and the CRA on behalf of federal government workers 17.04.2023 6:49

Jamey Mills, PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for British Columbia provides an update on negotiations regarding the potential CRA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: How is the Vancouver Park Board preparing for 420 rallies? Enough is enough! Calling for a province-wide public safety rally 15.04.2023 29:57

How is the Vancouver Park Board preparing for 420 rallies? Neil Magnuson, Organizer for 420 Vancouver discusses any potential challenges organizers of the yearly event are having ahead of next week Fire Masters - the red hot grilling competition series Chef Dylan Benoit, host of Fire Masters discusses what we can expect from the upcoming series. Enough is enough! Calling for a province-wide publi...

The Wrap - What does your summer jam playlist look like? What popular movies/shows/franchises have you not seen or have yet to see? 15.04.2023 15:53

On The Wrap this week are The Jas Johal Show producers Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Gardening Day - Using gardening to improve seniors’ health and well-being 15.04.2023 5:21

Kellie Besseling, Community Relations Director for Amica White Rock discusses how gardening is used to improve the health and well-being of seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enough is enough! Calling for a province-wide public safety rally 14.04.2023 11:35

Collen Middleton, President of the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association discusses the need for a province-wide public safety rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire Masters - the red hot grilling competition series 14.04.2023 6:44

Chef Dylan Benoit, host of Fire Masters discusses what we can expect from the upcoming series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is the Vancouver Park Board preparing for 420 rallies? 14.04.2023 6:22

Neil Magnuson, Organizer for 420 Vancouver discusses any potential challenges organizers of the yearly event are having ahead of next week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Remembering Ethan Bespflug, the 17-year old killed on a Surrey transit bus, Should I allow my kids to take transit & Keeping transit operators safe from violent crimes 14.04.2023 1:07:03

Remembering Ethan Bespflug, the 17-year old killed on a Surrey transit bus Andrea Van Der Gracht, Ethan Bespflug’s step-aunt and one of the organizers of the GoFundMe page discusses remembers her step-nephew and the type of person he was. Is B.C’s film sector bracing for a Hollywood writers’ strike? Gemma Martini, CEO of Martini Film Studios, and Chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Ass...

Keeping transit operators safe from violent crimes after the death of Ethan Bespflug 14.04.2023 9:00

Balbir Mann, President of UNIFOR Local 111 representing Metro Vancouver Transit Operators discusses how the driver of the 503 bus, the day 17-year old Ethan Bespflug was killed, is doing after the attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing the all-new BC United party 14.04.2023 10:47

Kevin Falcon, leader of BC United discusses the BC Liberal party official name change to BC United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are people starting to get tired of subscription services? 14.04.2023 13:45

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com along with CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal & Steven Chang discuss whether or not they are getting tired of subscription services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The problem with wines being sold at grocery stores after approval by the Vancouver City Council 13.04.2023 4:58

Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) discusses the potential problems with wine being sold in grocery stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should I allow my kids to take transit after the death of the 17-year old in Surrey? 13.04.2023 12:04

Connie Tobias, real estate agent and relative of a Skytrain attack victim that occurred back in August 2022 discusses public safety on transit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is B.C’s film sector bracing for a Hollywood writers’ strike? 13.04.2023 7:32

Gemma Martini, CEO of Martini Film Studios, and Chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC discusses the impact of the Hollywood writers' strike on B.C.'s film sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Ethan Bespflug, the 17-year old killed on a Surrey transit bus 13.04.2023 10:07

Andrea Van Der Gracht, Ethan Bespflug’s step-aunt and one of the organizers of the GoFundMe page discusses remembers her step-nephew and the type of person he was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Public safety on Surrey transit after the death of a 17-year old teen, Mayor Brad West, comments on transit public safety & Introducing BC United - the impact of a party’s name change 13.04.2023 1:00:31

Public safety on Surrey transit after the death of a 17-year old teen Anita Huberman, CEO for the Surrey Board of Trade discusses feelings public safety in Surrey after the fatal stabbing of a 17-year old teen that took place on a public transit bus. Mayor Brad West, Chair of the Mayors’ Council comments on transit public safety Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam and Chair of the Mayors’ Council o...

Public safety concerns on transit after the death of a Surrey teen 13.04.2023 14:47

Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal MLA for South Surrey discusses public safety concerns across the lower mainland after a Surrey teen was stabbed to death while riding public transit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing BC United - the impact of a party’s name change 13.04.2023 6:36

Dr. Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley discusses the potential impact of the BC Liberal party's name change to BC United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices