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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.
Staying cool when AC units are no longer permitted
Tim Kester, General Manager at Reliance Home Comfort discusses how to stay cool while AC units are no longer permitted in Vancouver
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13:0812/05/2023
The Atira controversy coverage continues
Sue Brown, Director of Advocacy and Staff Lawyer at Justice for Girls discusses the Atira controversy
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11:0211/05/2023
How the city of New Westminster is preparing for hotter temperatures
Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster discusses how the city of New Westminster is preparing for hotter temperatures
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10:2011/05/2023
Calling for action against a teacher who removed nail polish from a 2nd grader without authorization
Noel Williams, stepfather of Shemar Williams is calling for action against a teacher who removed nail polish from a 2nd grader without authorization
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05:2311/05/2023
Former NDP cabinet minister Harry Lali joins B.C United
Harry Lali, former NDP cabinet minister, discusses why he is joining B.C. United
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10:0811/05/2023
The Full Show: Langley township does not want to share its RCMP with Langley city, Foreign-trained nurses can now practice in Canada & Could the golden age of loyalty points return?
Langley township does not want to share its RCMP with Langley city
Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police Chief, Richmond City Councilor and Former BC solicitor general discusses the township of Langley asking for their own RCMP force
Foreign-trained nurses can now practice in Canada
Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of BC, and former federal Minister of Health discusses obstacles preventing foreign-trained nurses from practicing in Canada
Atira Day 3 coverage
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter provides an update on Atira
The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
Kurtis Isfeld, Director of Fire Centre Operations at BC Wildfire Service discusses the importance of the wildfire training summit
Could the golden age of loyalty points return?
Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada discusses the current state of loyalty rewards programs in Canada
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55:2011/05/2023
Could the golden age of loyalty points return?
Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada discusses the current state of loyalty rewards programs in Canada
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10:1111/05/2023
The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
Kurtis Isfeld, Director of Fire Centre Operations at BC Wildfire Service discusses the importance of the wildfire training summit
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09:5811/05/2023
Atira Day 3 coverage
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter provides an update on Atira
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09:3910/05/2023
Foreign-trained nurses can now practice in Canada
Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of BC, and former federal Minister of Health discusses obstacles preventing foreign-trained nurses from practicing in Canada
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10:5710/05/2023
Langley township does not want to share its RCMP with Langley city
Kash Heed, Former West Vancouver Police Chief, Richmond City Councilor and Former BC solicitor general discusses the township of Langley asking for their own RCMP force
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14:2310/05/2023
The Full Show: The mismanagement of BC Housing, City Council approves new grants to support Chinatown revitalization & Should cellphones be banned from classes and schools?
The mismanagement of BC Housing
Jen St. Denis, Reporter with The Tyee discusses the mismanagement of BC Housing and Atira
City Council approves new grants to support Chinatown revitalization
Jordan Eng, President of the Vancouver Chinatown BIA discusses the new grants to support Chinatown's revitalization
Letter grades vs. BC’s new proficiency scale - which is better for report cards
Clint Johnston, President of the BC Teachers Federation discusses BC's new proficiency scale
Summon the Goosinator! Vancouver Park Board cracks down on Canada geese
Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the crackdown on geese in Vancouver
Should cellphones be banned from classes and schools?
Annie Ohana, Indigenous Department Head, Social justice, law and social sciences teacher at LA Matheson Secondary School discusses if cellphones should be banned from classes and schools?
Bats in Vancouver: The secret city nightlife
Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC discusses bats in Vancouver
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58:2910/05/2023
Bats in Vancouver: The secret city nightlife
Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC discusses bats in Vancouver
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06:1710/05/2023
Should cellphones be banned from classes and schools?
Annie Ohana, Indigenous Department Head, Social justice, law and social sciences teacher at LA Matheson Secondary School discusses if cellphones should be banned from classes and schools?
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08:2210/05/2023
Summon the Goosinator! Vancouver Park Board cracks down on Canada geese
Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the crackdown on geese in Vancouver
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10:0110/05/2023
Letter grades vs. BC’s new proficiency scale - which is better for report cards
Clint Johnston, President of the BC Teachers Federation discusses BC's new proficiency scale
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11:0509/05/2023
City Council approves new grants to support Chinatown revitalization
Jordan Eng, President of the Vancouver Chinatown BIA discusses the new grants to support Chinatown's revitalization
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07:5209/05/2023
The mismanagement of BC Housing
Jen St. Denis, Reporter with The Tyee discusses the mismanagement of BC Housing and Atira
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15:2309/05/2023
The Full Show: The forensic investigation of BC Housing, The viral TikToker who took on Canada’s quirks & Ken Sim’s First 6 months as Mayor of Vancouver
The forensic investigation of BC Housing
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing
The viral TikToker who took on Canada’s quirks
Michaela Jessie, TikToker who moved from the UK to Vancouver describes the differences she's noticed between the UK and Canada
Housing Minister comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing
Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing discusses the forensic investigation into BC Housing
The opposition’s comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing
Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing
Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei expelled
Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP discusses the latest in Chinese-Canadian relations
Ken Sim’s First 6 months as Mayor of Vancouver
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim discusses his first six months in office
What happened to The Drugs Store after being shut down by police?
Jerry Martin, owner of The Drugs Store discusses his experience of selling drugs on the streets of Vancouver
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01:13:1609/05/2023
What happened to The Drugs Store after being shut down by police?
Jerry Martin, owner of The Drugs Store discusses his experience of selling drugs on the streets of Vancouver
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07:1109/05/2023
Ken Sim’s First 6 months as Mayor of Vancouver
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim discusses his first six months in office
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17:1009/05/2023
Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei expelled
Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP discusses the latest in Chinese-Canadian relations
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09:1708/05/2023
The opposition’s comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing
Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing
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07:5908/05/2023
Housing Minister comments on the forensic investigation of BC Housing
Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing discusses the forensic investigation into BC Housing
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09:2908/05/2023
The viral TikToker who took on Canada’s quirks
Michaela Jessie, TikToker who moved from the UK to Vancouver describes the differences she's noticed between the UK and Canada
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11:2708/05/2023
The forensic investigation of BC Housing
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses the forensic investigation of BC Housing
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11:5608/05/2023
Frustration over failed motion to require cooling in rental units
The frustration behind a failed motion to require cooling in rental units
Guest: Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor
Could we still get permanent air conditioning in new homes in Vancouver?
Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor
The official end of COVID-19 as an emergency
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
The impact of short term rentals on a business’s ability to hire staff
Guest: Daniel Wood, General Manager of Salt Spring Island Cheese
Is it time for Canada to cut ties with the monarchy?
Guest: Jaime Watt, Executive Chairman of Navigator
The Wrap - How important is it to have cooling or AC units in all properties - rental or otherwise?
Plus, will you be watching the coronation?
Guests: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host; Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey, author and broadcaster
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01:00:5106/05/2023
The Wrap - How important is it to have cooling or AC units in all properties - rental or otherwise?
Plus, will you be watching the coronation?
Guests: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host; Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey, author and broadcaster
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14:3306/05/2023
Is it time for Canada to cut ties with the monarchy?
Guest: Jaime Watt, Executive Chairman of Navigator
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09:2106/05/2023
The impact of short term rentals on a business’s ability to hire staff
Guest: Daniel Wood, General Manager of Salt Spring Island Cheese
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07:2805/05/2023
The official end of COVID-19 as an emergency
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
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15:2805/05/2023
Could we still get permanent air conditioning in new homes in Vancouver?
Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor
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06:5005/05/2023
The frustration behind a failed motion to require cooling in rental units
Guest: Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor
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09:3705/05/2023
Dealing with racism in a minor hockey game
Encountering racism in a minor hockey game
Guest: Pary Dulai, parent of a U11 A1 rep team player
The Liberal government is summoning China’s ambassador over alleged threats tp MP Michael Chong
Guest: Jeremy Nuttall, Vancouver based investigative journalist for the Toronto Star, who has lived and worked in China
Thoughts on Surrey Minor Hockey’s decision surrounding racist remarks and threats to players
Guest: Trevor Halford, BC Liberal MLA for Surrey-White Rock
How shopping at BC Farmer’s Markets shift consumer behaviour amidst rising inflation, and their impact in the economy
Guest: Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets
May the 4th be with you!
Introducing the 501st Legion of B.C.
Guest: Rob Williams, PR officer for the Outer Rim Garrison and Falcon Base
How the Vancouver Park Board is addressing bullying in sports at its facilities
Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, ABC Vancouver Park Board Commissioner
B.C. offers protection for people’s intimate images
Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC
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01:01:1405/05/2023
B.C. offers protection for people’s intimate images
Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC
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08:1405/05/2023
How the Vancouver Park Board is addressing bullying in sports at its facilities
Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, ABC Vancouver Park Board Commissioner
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11:1505/05/2023
May the 4th be with you!
Introducing the 501st Legion of B.C.
Guest: Rob Williams - PR officer for the Outer Rim Garrison and Falcon Base
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07:4904/05/2023
How shopping at BC Farmer’s Markets shift consumer behaviour amidst rising inflation, and their impact in the economy
Guest: Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets
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07:5804/05/2023
Thoughts on Surrey Minor Hockey’s decision surrounding racist remarks and threats to players
Guest: Trevor Halford, BC Liberal MLA for Surrey-White Rock
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08:4204/05/2023
The Liberal government is summoning China’s ambassador over alleged threats tp MP Michael Chong
Guest: Jeremy Nuttall, Vancouver based investigative journalist for the Toronto Star, who has lived and worked in China
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08:1804/05/2023
Encountering racism in a minor hockey game
Guest: Pary Dulai, parent of a U11 A1 rep team player
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10:0104/05/2023
The Full Show: Surrey hockey coach punished after protecting his team from racists insults, Surrey police transition - What’s next? Exploding beer? Superflux’s beer recalled due to popping lids
The Surrey hockey coach who was punished after protecting his team from racists insults
Brian MacGillivray, former U11 A1 rep team coach & Justin Sayson, Assistant Coach and father of a player on the team, discuss what their team experienced during a tournament in Coquitlam and why the team's head coach was let go by the Surrey Minor Hockey Association
Exploding beer? Superflux’s beer recalled due to popping lids
Adam Henderson, co-founder of Superflux Beer Company discusses their exploding beer that has been recalled due to popping lids
Public drug use ban passed in Kamloops
Katie Neustaeter, Kamloops City Councillor discusses Kamloops passing a public drug usage ban
Surrey police transition - What’s next?
Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist provides the latest on the Surrey police transition. Is SPS in or will the RCMP remain?
Sheila’s Catering Co. will attempt to create the longest charcuterie board ever
Wes Levesque, Owner of Sheila’s Catering Co. discusses the attempt to create the longest charcuterie board ever
Controversy in the rink - The challenges that hockey is currently facing
Scott Rintoul, Vancouver broadcaster and podcaster comments on the challenges currently facing hockey
Will BlueSky push Twitter aside and take over?
Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality discusses if BlueSky will become the new Twitter
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01:09:0404/05/2023
Will BlueSky push Twitter aside and take over?
Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality discusses if BlueSky will become the new Twitter
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09:3404/05/2023
Controversy in the rink - The challenges that hockey is currently facing
Scott Rintoul, Vancouver broadcaster and podcaster comments on the challenges currently facing hockey
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10:2704/05/2023
Sheila’s Catering Co. will attempt to create the longest charcuterie board ever
Wes Levesque, Owner of Sheila’s Catering Co. discusses the attempt to create the longest charcuterie board ever
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06:2403/05/2023
Surrey police transition - What’s next?
Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist provides the latest on the Surrey police transition. Is SPS in or will the RCMP remain?
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08:2103/05/2023
Public drug use ban passed in Kamloops
Katie Neustaeter, Kamloops City Councillor discusses Kamloops passing a public drug usage ban
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13:5603/05/2023
Exploding beer? Superflux’s beer recalled due to popping lids
Adam Henderson, co-founder of Superflux Beer Company discusses their exploding beer that has been recalled due to popping lids
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07:1803/05/2023
The Surrey hockey coach who was punished after protecting his team from racists insults
Brian MacGillivray, former U11 A1 rep team coach & Justin Sayson, Assistant Coach and father of a player on the team, discuss what their team experienced during a tournament in Coquitlam and why the team's head coach was let go by the Surrey Minor Hockey Association
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14:1403/05/2023
The Full Show: B.C’s Court of Appeal upholds New Westminster’s rental-only zoning, Revamping Gastown & BC Hydro’s time-of-use rates proposal
B.C’s Court of Appeal upholds New Westminster’s rental-only zoning
Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster discusses New Westminster's rental-only zoning
BC Hydro’s time-of-use rates proposal
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses BC Hydro's time-of-use rates proposal
Revamping Gastown
Sarah Kirby Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the methods the city is using to revamp Gastown
The effect of the Delta Port Expansion on Southern Gulf Islands
Mary Desprez, Ladysmith resident, for South Coast Ship Watch Alliance discusses the effect the Delta Port Expansion will have on the Southern Gulf Islands
How will the Writers Strike in Hollywood affect B.C’s film industry?
Amy Lang, President of North Shore Studios & Mammoth Studios discusses how the Writers Strike in Hollywood affect B.C’s film industry
Big Fight in Little Chinatown - the documentary on battling gentrification across North America
Karen Cho, Director of Big Fight in Little Chinatown discusses her film on battling gentrification across North America
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58:3303/05/2023