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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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Tackling repeat offenders in the province 12.01.2023 5:33

Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC discusses the BC NDP's plan for tackling repeat offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of the cannabis industry in BC 12.01.2023 9:51

Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director at the Retail Cannabis Council of BC discusses the current state of the cannabis industry in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of Heli-skiing in BC 12.01.2023 8:03

Rob Rohn, President of HeliCat Canada discusses the future of Heli-skiing in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Electric vehicles - the market in Germany and slow rollout from Japanese companies 12.01.2023 8:45

Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses how feasible the switch to electric vehicles is for Canadians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decline of award shows? 12.01.2023 9:53

Rick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick’s Picks describes why award shows may not be as popular with the public as they once were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches 12.01.2023 6:57

Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP describes the recent trend of smart watches accidentally dialling 911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023 11.01.2023 8:20

Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest describes how buy non-profit food programs are expected to be in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A surge in homebuyers trying to get out of deals 11.01.2023 8:59

Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes the surge in homebuyers looking to get out of deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: Canada and the U.S. reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog, Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to shortage and The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns 11.01.2023 49:44

Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect, discusses how soon you can expect your Nexus pass after applying. The Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to school shortage Danielle Bennett, President of the Chilliwack Teachers Association discusses why the Chilliwack School Distric...

Get ripped, not ripped off 11.01.2023 5:59

Simone Lis, President of the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC, discusses how not to get ripped off at the gym Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbians’ household financial position has been worse now than pre-pandemic 11.01.2023 8:37

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses how the financials of British Columbians has worsened today than pre-pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog 11.01.2023 7:44

Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets with more on how a nexus deal between Canada and the U.S. impacts Canadian travellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for Canada to ban TikTok? 11.01.2023 12:29

Warren Kinsella, Toronto-based lawyer, author and consultant, former special assistant to Jean Chretien, discusses why he thinks Canada should ban TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns 11.01.2023 9:37

Professor Jose-Luiz Jimenez, Distinguished Professor at the school of Chemistry and the COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, discusses the potential link between gas stoves and onset of asthma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to school shortage 10.01.2023 7:46

Danielle Bennett, President of the Chilliwack Teachers Association discusses why the Chilliwack School District has been forced to hire uncertified teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog 10.01.2023 6:45

Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect, discusses how soon you can expect your Nexus pass after applying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C, Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secrets stay secret? Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker? 10.01.2023 1:04:03

B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter based in Legislature discusses today's latest announce from the provincial government on attracting more nurses in B.C. Snow issues discussed in City Council Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses dealing with snowstorms in the lower mainland. Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secr...

Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker? 10.01.2023 7:03

CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal & Steven Chang discuss how they would design their Vancouver-themed sneaker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells found in a B.C sea sponge 10.01.2023 7:54

Dr. Jimena Perez Vargas, research associate in the department of microbiology and immunology at UBC, discusses compounds found in a B.C. sea sponge that prevents COVID-19 infections in humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s next for Glen Clark? 10.01.2023 17:43

Glen Clark, former President and COO of Jim Pattison Group discusses his next steps after leaving Pattison Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secrets stay secret? 10.01.2023 8:12

Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host discusses whether or Prince Harry has shared too much in his latest book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s multi billion dollar deal to acquire F-35 fighter jets 10.01.2023 9:31

Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy analyzes Canada's plan to acquire more F-35 fighter jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snow issues discussed in City Council 09.01.2023 7:21

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses dealing with snowstorms in the lower mainland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C 09.01.2023 16:23

Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter based in Legislature discusses today's latest announce from the provincial government on attracting more nurses in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: What’s going on in Mazatlan, The latest on Kevin McCarthy and the Republican House Speaker votes, & The Wrap! 07.01.2023 1:05:15

What’s going on in Mazatlan? GUEST: Dominique Carole Maraj, Based in Tsawwassen and lives with her family in Mazatlan for part of the year GUEST: Harry Chandler, Vancouverite snowbird living in Mazatlan for 16 years Travel issues Canadians have been facing as of late GUEST: Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect The latest on the Surrey Police transition GUEST: Bren...