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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 Jas Johal Show’s contributor Geri Mayer-Judson, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global News Radio newsroom round 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 conversation for listeners Monday to Friday: 3-6pm.
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Why it’s important to get kids involved in Remembrance Day

Why it’s important to get kids involved in Remembrance Day

GUEST:  Honorary Colonel (ret’d) Karen Baker-MacGrotty, Chairperson, ‘No Stone Left Unturned’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:3312/11/2024
 Crab Park forced eviction

Crab Park forced eviction

GUEST: Grand Chief Stewart Phillips, President, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:2611/11/2024
The Full Show: Immigration in Canada following Trump’s election win, Why a foreign worker program change could cost you $30 for a burger, & North Vancouver banning new street level currency exchanges!

The Full Show: Immigration in Canada following Trump’s election win, Why a foreign worker program change could cost you $30 for a burger, & North Vancouver banning new street level currency exchanges!

Are we seeing more US asylum seekers entering Canada following Trump’s election win? GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst The Week That Was in BC Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Why a foreign worker program change could cost you $30 for a burger GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association Why the City of North Vancouver is banning new street level currency exchanges  The Wrap - What does Donald Trump’s election win mean for Canada? & Why are Vancouverites spending so much on coffee? GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:05:1709/11/2024
The Wrap - What does Donald Trump’s election win mean for Canada & Why are Vancouverites spending so much on coffee?

The Wrap - What does Donald Trump’s election win mean for Canada & Why are Vancouverites spending so much on coffee?

GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:01:1709/11/2024
Why the City of North Vancouver is banning new street level currency exchanges

Why the City of North Vancouver is banning new street level currency exchanges

GUEST: Don Bell, City of North Vancouver Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:0209/11/2024
How could changes to the temporary foreign workers program impact the restaurant industry?

How could changes to the temporary foreign workers program impact the restaurant industry?

GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:0509/11/2024
Are we seeing more US asylum seekers entering Canada following Trump’s election win?

Are we seeing more US asylum seekers entering Canada following Trump’s election win?

GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:5008/11/2024
The Full Show: The economic impacts of a Trump presidency, Tiktok offices are ordered to leave Canada while the app itself remains & Expensive replacement water pipes in Langley denied important grant application

The Full Show: The economic impacts of a Trump presidency, Tiktok offices are ordered to leave Canada while the app itself remains & Expensive replacement water pipes in Langley denied important grant application

The economic impacts of a Trump presidency GUEST: Laura Jones, President and CEO of the Business Council of BC If Trump guts US EV mandates, what impact will it have in BC? GUEST: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Tiktok offices are ordered to leave Canada while the app itself remains GUEST: Jesse Miller, Founder of Mediated Reality & Social Media Expert Expensive replacement water pipes in Langley denied important grant application GUEST: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor How will Trump impact Canadian politics?  GUEST: Kirk Lapointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:3708/11/2024
How will Trump impact Canadian politics?

How will Trump impact Canadian politics?

GUEST: Kirk Lapointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3308/11/2024
Expensive replacement water pipes in Langley denied important grant application

Expensive replacement water pipes in Langley denied important grant application

GUEST: Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5408/11/2024
Tiktok offices are ordered to leave Canada while the app itself remains

Tiktok offices are ordered to leave Canada while the app itself remains

GUEST: Jesse Miller, Founder of Mediated Reality & Social Media Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:3508/11/2024
If Trump guts US EV mandates, what impact will it have in BC?

If Trump guts US EV mandates, what impact will it have in BC?

GUEST: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:4008/11/2024
The economic impacts of a Trump presidency

The economic impacts of a Trump presidency

GUEST: Laura Jones, President and CEO of the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:4607/11/2024
How will a second Trump presidency affect Canada’s border?

How will a second Trump presidency affect Canada’s border?

GUEST: Len Saunders, Lawyer with Blaine Immigration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3207/11/2024
The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Richmond RCMP expand safe zone after rise in online marketplace crimes, How are Americans reacting to Donald Trump’s election victory & What’s going on at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival?

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Richmond RCMP expand safe zone after rise in online marketplace crimes, How are Americans reacting to Donald Trump’s election victory & What’s going on at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival?

Richmond RCMP expand safe zone after rise in online marketplace crimes GUEST: Cpl. Adriana O’Malley, Media Relations Officer with the Richmond RCMP How are Americans reacting to Donald Trump’s election victory? GUEST: Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief What’s going on at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival? GUEST: Riley Wiwchar, Executive Director of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival How will a second Trump presidency affect Canada’s border? GUEST: Len Saunders, Lawyer with Blaine Immigration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37:0107/11/2024
What’s going on at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival?

What’s going on at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival?

GUEST: Riley Wiwchar, Executive Director of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:2407/11/2024
What’s missing in Asian-Canadian representation?

What’s missing in Asian-Canadian representation?

GUEST: Audrey Wong, Executive Director of Elimin-8-Hate, the advocacy arm of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:0807/11/2024
How are Americans reacting to Donald Trump’s election victory?

How are Americans reacting to Donald Trump’s election victory?

GUEST: Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:4507/11/2024
Richmond RCMP expand safe zone after rise in online marketplace crimes

Richmond RCMP expand safe zone after rise in online marketplace crimes

GUEST: Cpl. Adriana O’Malley, Media Relations Officer with the Richmond RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:5907/11/2024
How are Democrats in B.C feeling about this year’s election?

How are Democrats in B.C feeling about this year’s election?

GUEST: Jennifer Phillips, Chair of Democrats Abroad - B.C Mainland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:2506/11/2024
Breaking down the 2024 U.S Presidential Election

Breaking down the 2024 U.S Presidential Election

GUEST: Dr. Max Cameron, Professor at UBC’s Department of Political Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3906/11/2024
How will the U.S election impact Canada?

How will the U.S election impact Canada?

GUEST: Noah Schwartz, professor at University of Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:0405/11/2024
Trump vs. Harris - The 2024 U.S Presidential Election is on

Trump vs. Harris - The 2024 U.S Presidential Election is on

GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:4905/11/2024
The Full Show: The battle over automation at our ports, Remembering music legend Quincy Jones & University Applications in Canada

The Full Show: The battle over automation at our ports, Remembering music legend Quincy Jones & University Applications in Canada

The battle over automation at our ports GUEST: Trevor Heaver, Professor Emeritus at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Remembering music legend Quincy Jones GUEST: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com Why did Metro Vancouver approve a 25% tax hike for 2025? GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor University Applications in Canada: What you need to know GUEST: Melinda Giam-pietro, founder of Options Solutions, and host of the Admissions Office Canada podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:3805/11/2024
University Applications in Canada: What you need to know

University Applications in Canada: What you need to know

GUEST: Melinda Giampietro, founder of Options Solutions, and host of the Admissions Office Canada podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:0105/11/2024
Why did Metro Vancouver approve a 25% tax hike for 2025?

Why did Metro Vancouver approve a 25% tax hike for 2025?

GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:2005/11/2024
Remembering music legend Quincy Jones

Remembering music legend Quincy Jones

GUEST: Eric Alper, Publicist and Music Commentator at ThatEricAlper.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:4005/11/2024
The battle over automation at our ports

The battle over automation at our ports

GUEST: Trevor Heaver, Professor Emeritus at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:3804/11/2024
The Full Show: The Loonie drops to its lowest point, why voters voted the way they did in the 2024 BC Provincial Election and Ford stops manufacturing electric F-150 pickups to New Year as demand sags

The Full Show: The Loonie drops to its lowest point, why voters voted the way they did in the 2024 BC Provincial Election and Ford stops manufacturing electric F-150 pickups to New Year as demand sags

Dropping dollar - the Loonie hits its lowest point GUEST: Robert Levy, CKNW Business Analyst Post-election 2024: Why did B.C voters vote the way they did? GUEST: Paula Arab, Associate Principal with Navigator Ltd. Ford stops manufacturing electric F-150 pickups to New Year as demand sags GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41:4502/11/2024
 Thank you, Geri! Saying goodbye to our show contributor

Thank you, Geri! Saying goodbye to our show contributor

Jas and the crew wish Geri farewell as they leave CKNW. GUESTS: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Steven Chang, Content Producer Talia Miller, Technical Producer - Jas Johal Show Jonathan "Jono" Chung, Technical Producer - In Case You Missed It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:3302/11/2024
Ford stops manufacturing electric F-150 pickups to New Year as demand sags

Ford stops manufacturing electric F-150 pickups to New Year as demand sags

GUEST: Jeremy Cato , Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:2502/11/2024
The Week That Was in BC Politics

The Week That Was in BC Politics

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:2001/11/2024
The Dropping dollar - Loonie hits its lowest point

The Dropping dollar - Loonie hits its lowest point

GUEST: Robert Levy, CKNW Business Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:0901/11/2024
Post-election 2024 - Why did B.C voters vote the way they did?

Post-election 2024 - Why did B.C voters vote the way they did?

GUEST: Paula Arab, Associate Principal with Navigator Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:2501/11/2024
The Full Show: New West Mayor in hot water over sponsored trip to Dubai, How does Halloween reflect civic engagement in your community & hy do cities continue the push for natural gas bans?

The Full Show: New West Mayor in hot water over sponsored trip to Dubai, How does Halloween reflect civic engagement in your community & hy do cities continue the push for natural gas bans?

New West Mayor in hot water over sponsored trip to Dubai GUEST: Karima Budhwani, President of the New West Progressives What’s the best hyperlocal B.C themed Halloween costume? GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor, Talia Miller, Producer, Steven Chang, Producer Double holiday - how is Surrey preparing for Diwali and Halloween? GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey How does Halloween reflect civic engagement in your community? GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner, Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University Why do cities continue the push for natural gas bans? GUEST: Bill Tieleman, director of BC Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (BC CADE) Pressure is on - Business leaders call on B.C government to address economic concerns GUEST: Laura Jones, President and CEO of the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:07:5001/11/2024
Pressure is on - Business leaders call on B.C government to address economic concerns

Pressure is on - Business leaders call on B.C government to address economic concerns

GUEST: Laura Jones, President and CEO of the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1801/11/2024
Why do cities continue the push for natural gas bans?

Why do cities continue the push for natural gas bans?

GUEST: Bill Tieleman, director of BC Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (BC CADE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:3901/11/2024
How does Halloween reflect civic engagement in your community?

How does Halloween reflect civic engagement in your community?

GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner, Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:5601/11/2024
Double holiday - how is Surrey preparing for Diwali and Halloween?

Double holiday - how is Surrey preparing for Diwali and Halloween?

GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:4031/10/2024
What’s the best hyperlocal B.C themed Halloween costume?

What’s the best hyperlocal B.C themed Halloween costume?

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor, Talia Miller, Producer, Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3831/10/2024
New West Mayor in hot water over sponsored trip to Dubai

New West Mayor in hot water over sponsored trip to Dubai

GUEST: Karima Budhwani, President of the New West Progressives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:0831/10/2024
The Full Show; Lessons learned from the 2024 provincial elections, Halloween candy showdown - what treat reigns supreme & How does the B.C NDP win back Surrey?

The Full Show; Lessons learned from the 2024 provincial elections, Halloween candy showdown - what treat reigns supreme & How does the B.C NDP win back Surrey?

Lessons learned from the 2024 provincial elections GUEST: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Halloween candy showdown - what treat reigns supreme? GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor, Talia Miller, Producer, Steven Chang, Producer The ongoing pushback on Metro Vancouver’s construction charges GUEST: Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute How does the B.C NDP win back Surrey? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:1631/10/2024
How does the B.C NDP win back Surrey?

How does the B.C NDP win back Surrey?

GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:2331/10/2024
The ongoing pushback on Metro Vancouver’s construction charges

The ongoing pushback on Metro Vancouver’s construction charges

GUEST: Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:0030/10/2024
Halloween candy showdown - what treat reigns supreme?

Halloween candy showdown - what treat reigns supreme?

GUEST:  Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Talia Miller, Producer Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:3530/10/2024
Lessons learned from the 2024 provincial elections

Lessons learned from the 2024 provincial elections

GUEST: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:2230/10/2024
The Full Show: With a razor-thin majority, how would the B.C NDP govern, Should employers scrap the requirement for sick notes &  celebrating the best in animation

The Full Show: With a razor-thin majority, how would the B.C NDP govern, Should employers scrap the requirement for sick notes & celebrating the best in animation

With a razor-thin majority, how would the B.C NDP govern? GUEST: Stephen Smart, former legislative reporter and press secretary for the Premier Christy Clark, now the General Manager for Western Canada at Hill and Knowlton Should employers scrap the requirement for sick notes? GUEST: Dr. Kathleen Ross, past President of the Canadian Medical Association Rufus, Amazon’s A.I shopping assistant, comes to Canada GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor How will the U.S election influence Canada? GUEST: Murray Leith, Chief Investment Officer for Odlum Brown Limited The SPARK Animation Festival: celebrating the best in animation GUEST: Keith Blackmore, Producer and Conference Chairman for Spark CG Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58:1530/10/2024
The SPARK Animation Festival: celebrating the best in animation

The SPARK Animation Festival: celebrating the best in animation

GUEST: Keith Blackmore, Producer and Conference Chairman for Spark CG Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:4930/10/2024
How will the U.S election influence Canada?

How will the U.S election influence Canada?

GUEST: Murray Leith, Chief Investment Officer for Odlum Brown Limited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:5829/10/2024
Rufus, Amazon’s A.I shopping assistant, comes to Canada

Rufus, Amazon’s A.I shopping assistant, comes to Canada

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:0629/10/2024