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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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Making Property Density a Reality 12.04.2023 9:45

Jake Fry, founder of Small Housing BC discusses making property density a reality in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spider is saved! Vancouver keeps ‘Phobia’ artwork at Commercial Drive 12.04.2023 6:48

Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor provides an update on the 'Phobia' artwork at Commercial Drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Brad West, Chair of the Mayors’ Council comments on transit public safety 12.04.2023 13:08

Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam and Chair of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation discusses public safety on transit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public safety on Surrey transit after the death of a 17-year old teen 12.04.2023 9:56

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Robin Gill: Was the Mayor’s Council endorsement for the Surrey RCMP false? The Vancouver School Board closes its board meetings to the public & Farmers’ Markets in BC - what can we expect this year? 12.04.2023 44:48

Was the Mayor’s Council endorsement for the Surrey RCMP false? Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses the latest with the Surrey Police transition. The Vancouver School Board closes its board meetings to the public Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee discusses why school board meetings have been closed to the public. The City of Maple Ridge’s Climate Summit Dan Ruimy, May...

Farmers’ Markets in BC - what can we expect this year? 12.04.2023 8:00

Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets discusses what you can expect from Farmers' Markets this Spring/Summer season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City of Vancouver expands drinking in Public Plazas Program beyond summer months 12.04.2023 7:07

Rachel Magnusson, Branch Manager of Street Activities with the City of Vancouver discusses the new expansion of consuming alcohol in some of Vancouver's public plazas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies legal? 12.04.2023 6:16

Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer for Miller Thomson LLP discusses whether use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies are legal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Maple Ridge’s Climate Summit 11.04.2023 9:24

Dan Ruimy, Mayor of Maple Ridge discusses the city's upcoming Climate Summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver School Board closes its board meetings to the public 11.04.2023 7:49

Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee discusses why school board meetings have been closed to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the Mayor’s Council endorsement for the Surrey RCMP false? 11.04.2023 6:42

Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses the latest with the Surrey Police transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Robin Gill: The BC Liberals officially change their name to BC United this week, Would you trust a chatbot therapist? & How most Canadians have given up on ever buying a home 11.04.2023 51:21

The BC Liberals officially change their name to BC United this week Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the upcoming name change for the BC Liberal party + when can we expect a decision on the Surrey police transition? Would you trust a chatbot therapist? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com describes the potential rise of chatbot therapists....

How most Canadians have given up on ever buying a home 11.04.2023 7:24

Sean Simpson, Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos discusses a new poll that has discovered most Canadians have given up on every buying a home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much longer would cars being sold carry AM/FM stations? 10.04.2023 8:05

Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com describes why car manufacturers may stop including AM/FM radios in new models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The motion to have more events at unusual venues & The latest on the Granville revitalization plan 10.04.2023 13:59

Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the latest on the Granville revitalization plan + the motion to have more events at unusual venues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you trust a chatbot therapist? 10.04.2023 6:41

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com describes the potential rise of chatbot therapists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Liberals officially change their name to BC United this week 10.04.2023 14:57

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the upcoming name change for the BC Liberal party + when can we expect a decision on the Surrey police transition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wrap - Would you trust a chatbot therapist? Would you work as a 'Minor Test Shopper' to rat out sales clerks selling vape and tobacco products to underaged customers? 08.04.2023 12:21

On The Wrap this week: 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

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Long border waits causing Nexus appointments to be missed, The VPD’s updated handcuffing policy & Vancouver’s first ever Women’s Auto Show 08.04.2023 35:59

Long border waits causing Nexus appointments to be missed Grace Ke, Global BC reporter discusses how long border wait times has caused Nexus appointments to be missed by Canadians. Vancouver’s first ever Women’s Auto Show Vivian Liu, Founder of Making Auto Easy discusses putting on Vancouver's first ever Women's Auto Show The VPD’s updated handcuffing policy Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police...

Officer Hops, the Yuba City Police Department’s wellness officer 08.04.2023 6:48

Michelle Brazil, Lieutenant of Support Services at the Yuba City Police Department discusses the departments latest recruit .... Officer Hops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The VPD’s updated handcuffing policy 07.04.2023 6:32

Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police Chief, Richmond City Councilor and Former BC solicitor general discusses the VPD's updated handcuffing policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s first ever Women’s Auto Show 07.04.2023 6:13

Vivian Liu, Founder of Making Auto Easy discusses putting on Vancouver's first ever Women's Auto Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long border waits causing Nexus appointments to be missed 07.04.2023 6:58

Grace Ke, Global BC reporter discusses how long border wait times has caused Nexus appointments to be missed by Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Where could encampment residents end up next, when SROs don’t even meet fire safety code? & An update on respiratory illness season in BC 07.04.2023 27:52

Calling for transparency from Vancouver police on clearing the East Hastings homeless encampment Brent Jolly, President of the Canadian Association of Journalists discusses media access in Canada An update on respiratory illness season in BC Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer of BC provides an update on respiratory illness season in B.C. Witnessing the clearing of homeless encampments in...

Where could encampment residents end up next, when SROs don’t even meet fire safety code? 07.04.2023 6:44

Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor, Green Party of Vancouver discusses where DTES encampment residents are supposed to go when SRO's are not meeting fire safety codes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices