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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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CKNW / Curiouscast

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Who is The Secret Snack Society? 31.01.2023

Rahul Kumar, owner of The Secret Snack Society discuses Vancouver's new late night munchie spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C 31.01.2023

John Daly, Former host of CKNW’s Back on the Beat/Former Global News Investigative Journalist discusses the latest from the provincial government on the decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C. of up to two-and-a-half grams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should expanded restaurant patios be permanent? 31.01.2023

Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses whether expanded restaurant patios be permanent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are taxi drivers allowed to ask for advance payment? 30.01.2023

Gurdip Sahota, Realtor and General Manager of Sunshine Cabs Ltd. in North Vancouver discusses whether taxi drivers are allowed to ask for payment in advance of your ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decriminalizing hard drugs vs. opening more addiction centers in BC 30.01.2023

Jessica Cooksey, Director of Operations at Last Door Recovery Society discusses the latest announcement from the provincial government on BC's 3-year experiment on the decriminalization of up to two-and-a-half grams of drugs for personal use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: It's about to get colder - temperatures are set to drop in BC, the political implications of the Surrey police transition & The Wrap - Have you ever been compelled to sue for bad service? 28.01.2023

Sawmill closures in BC  Jeff Bromley, Wood Council Chairperson for United Steelworkers discusses BC's most recent sawmill closures  Is it about to get colder in BC? Kristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist discusses why and by how much temperatures will drop in British Columbia The political implications of the Surrey police transition Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses...

The Wrap - From tech layoffs to Bruce Boudreau, is there ever a good way to fire employees? Have you ever been compelled to sue for bad service? 28.01.2023

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

Streaming with Steven 28.01.2023

What to watch this week with producer Steven Chang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Police Act and Minister Farnworth’s responsibility in the Surrey Police Transition issue 28.01.2023

Ravi Hira, Partner at Hira Rowan LLP discusses the Police Act and Minister Farnworth’s responsibility in the Surrey Police Transition issue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The controversy behind Ticketmaster’s business model and big tech 28.01.2023

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the controversy behind Ticketmaster’s business model and big tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The political implications of the Surrey police transition 28.01.2023

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the lack of a decision from the province on the Surrey police transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Porter Airlines is landing in Western Vancouver 27.01.2023

Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines discusses the deals to be had flying out of Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it about to get colder in BC? 27.01.2023

Kristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist discusses why and by how much temperatures will drop in British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sawmill closures in BC 27.01.2023

Jeff Bromley, Wood Council Chairperson for United Steelworkers discusses BC's most recent sawmill closures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 annual BC Consumer Debt Study 27.01.2023

Blair Mantin, President of Sands & Associates Inc. discusses the 2022 annual BC Consumer Debt Study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: The decision on the future of policing in Surrey pushed further down the road - Mayor Brenda Locke speaks & Pierre Poilievre’s caucus no longer allowed to bill home internet to taxpayers 27.01.2023

The decision on the future of policing in Surrey pushed further down the road Wally Oppal, Former Attorney General and Lawyer for Boughton Law Corporation discusses the lack of a decision from the provincial government on whether the Surrey Police Service will takeover policing duties from Surrey RCMP Pierre Poilievre’s caucus no longer allowed to bill home internet to taxpayers Carson Binda, Brit...

The Surrey Police Board’s response to Minister Farnworth’s decision on Surrey policing 27.01.2023

Melissa Granum, Executive Director of the Surrey Police Board discusses Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth's decision to hold off on making a decision on whether policing services in Surrey will be handed over to the Surrey Police Service from the Surrey RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Police transition pushed further down the line 27.01.2023

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke discusses the provincial government needing more information to decide whether or not the Surrey RCMP stays or goes in favour of the Surrey Police Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Surrey charging 5xFest $20k for RCMP presence 27.01.2023

Harpo Mander, General Manager of 5X Festival explains the $20,000 bill they received from the City of Surrey for Surrey RCMP presence at 5xFest Block Party in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre’s caucus no longer allowed to bill home internet to taxpayers 27.01.2023

Carson Binda, British Columbia Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses federal Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre ensuring his caucus is no longer billing their home internet to taxpayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decision on the future of policing in Surrey pushed further down the road 26.01.2023

Wally Oppal, Former Attorney General and Lawyer for Boughton Law Corporation discusses the lack of a decision from the provincial government on whether the Surrey Police Service will takeover policing duties from Surrey RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: Bank Of Canada raises key interest rate to 4.5%, The Alex Fraser Bridge closure - What could have been done differently? & MPs billing home internet services to taxpayers 26.01.2023

 Bank Of Canada raises key interest rate to 4.5% Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses the Bank Of Canada raising the key interest rate to 4.5% MPs billing home internet services to taxpayers Carson Binda, British Columbia Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses why MP's shouldn't be billing their home internet services to taxpayers. How do we talk about Senakw? Gordon Pri...

The B.C government raises payments of strata contingency reserve funds 26.01.2023

Ravi Kahlon, B.C’s Minister of Housing discusses why the BC government has raised payments of strata contingency reserve funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alex Fraser Bridge closure - What could have been done differently? 26.01.2023

Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com discusses whether or not traffic could have still be allowed to move across the Alex Fraser Bridge during a crisis situation earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we talk about Senakw? 26.01.2023

Gordon Price, Fellow with the SFU Centre for Dialogue and Editor with Viewpoint Vancouver discusses the Senakw development in Vancouver by the Squamish First Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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