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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.
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion cost climbs to $30.9B
Richard Masson, an executive fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy discusses the rising cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
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11:2115/03/2023
FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again, with Toronto and Vancouver hosting extra matches
Blake Price, Co-Host of The Sekeres & Price Show discusses the likelihood of an increase in FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, how will grass be installed in BC Place?
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07:1515/03/2023
Juno Awards 2023: AP Dhillon Makes History With First Punjabi Performance At The Show
DJ Reminisce, Punjabi music DJ, Podcaster & media personality discusses what Punjabi music superstar AP Dhillon's Juno Awards performance means to South Asian Canadians and to the Punjabi music industry.
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09:1715/03/2023
Pierre Poilievre criticizes Trudeau government, big pharma for role in opioid epidemic
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition discusses the role of big pharma in Canada's opioid epidemic.
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09:0615/03/2023
Haisla-led LNG project approved by province
Ellis Ross, Haisla First Nation former Chief Counsellor & BC Liberal MLA for Skeena discusses the province's approval of the Haisla-led LNG project
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09:4515/03/2023
The Full Show: Pet friendly housing increasingly unaffordable in Vancouver, the impact of WestJet's Sunwing takeover & Strengthening Canada's bail system
Pet friendly housing increasingly unaffordable in Vancouver
Victoria Shroff, Animal Law Lawyer describes the state of pet friendly housing in Vancouver.
WestJet's Sunwing takeover
Claire Newell, President/Founder Travel Best Bets discusses WestJet's takeover of Sunwing and what this means for the airline and travel industry
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the U.S. Now, Canada braces for aftershocks
Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses the impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
Strengthening Canada's bail system
Niki Sharma, Attorney General discusses how to strengthen Canada's bail system.
Homeless encampment shooting in Nanaimo sends one to hospital
Collen Middleton, Interim Chair of the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association describes the need for greater attention to public safety on Vancouver Island.
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58:2814/03/2023
Shopomania: Our Obsession with Possession
Paul Berton the author of Shopomania, discusses his book on shopping.
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10:3314/03/2023
Homeless encampment shooting in Nanaimo sends one to hospital
Collen Middleton, Interim Chair of the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association describes the need for greater attention to public safety on Vancouver Island.
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11:0514/03/2023
Strengthening Canada's bail system
Niki Sharma, Attorney General discusses how to strengthen Canada's bail system.
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09:3713/03/2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the U.S. Now, Canada braces for aftershocks
Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses the impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
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15:2013/03/2023
WestJet's Sunwing takeover
Claire Newell, President/Founder Travel Best Bets discusses WestJet's takeover of Sunwing and what this means for the airline and travel industry
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10:1513/03/2023
Pet friendly housing increasingly unaffordable in Vancouver
Victoria Shroff, Animal Law Lawyer describes the state of pet friendly housing in Vancouver.
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09:5913/03/2023
The Full Show: Ending vaccine mandates for public services workers, Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network & Springing ahead…Is it time to get rid of daylight savings?
Ending vaccine mandates for public services workers
Health Minister Adrian Dix discusses the province's latest announcement on ending vaccine mandates for public service workers.
President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada
Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent describes what to expect during President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Canada
Continued Anti-SOGI protests disrupting school board meetings & Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry’s announcement on the spring COVID vaccine booster campaign
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses Anti-SOGI protests disrupting school board meetings & the provincial government's announcement on the spring COVID vaccine campaign booster.
Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network
Sam Cooper, National Online Investigative Journalist for Global News discusses how an Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network
Brian Lilley’s offensive tweet about Jagmeet Singh
Aman Singh, BC NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough discusses Brian Lilley's offensive tweet about Jagmeet Singh.
The Wrap: Is having children truly a measure of success? Springing ahead…Is it time to get rid of daylight savings?
On The Wrap this week:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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01:03:2511/03/2023
The Wrap: Is having children truly a measure of success? Springing ahead…Is it time to get rid of daylight savings?
On The Wrap this week:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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13:0311/03/2023
Brian Lilley’s offensive tweet about Jagmeet Singh
Aman Singh, BC NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough discusses Brian Lilley's offensive tweet about Jagmeet Singh.
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11:5111/03/2023
Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network
Sam Cooper, National Online Investigative Journalist for Global News discusses how an Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network
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08:4011/03/2023
Continued Anti-SOGI protests disrupting school board meetings & Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry’s announcement on the spring COVID vaccine booster campaign
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses Anti-SOGI protests disrupting school board meetings & the provincial government's announcement on the spring COVID vaccine campaign booster.
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13:4311/03/2023
Question of the Day: How relevant are the Oscars?
Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal, Producers discuss how relevant the award shows are in modern times.
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08:3210/03/2023
President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada
Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent describes what to expect during President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Canada
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06:5210/03/2023
Ending vaccine mandates for public services workers
Health Minister Adrian Dix discusses the province's latest announcement on ending vaccine mandates for public service workers.
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07:4610/03/2023
The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: How YVR Airport is preparing for a busy Spring Break season, Steering wheels falling off and opening other Teslas with the app & who has the best fast food coffee?
How YVR Airport is preparing for a busy Spring Break season
Alyssa Smith, Communications Manager for the Vancouver Airport Authority discusses how YVR Airport is prepping for a busy Spring Break season.
Steering wheels falling off and opening other Teslas with the app…what’s up with Tesla?
Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses what's been going on with Tesla steering wheels.
The hottest Spring Break destinations to travel to this year
Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect discusses the hottest Spring Break destinations for this year
If the coffee machines at work are gone, where would you go to get your own coffee?
If the coffee machines at work are gone, where would you go to get your own coffee? Rob Fai, Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal discuss.
Defining “healthy” when it comes to nutrition labels in products
Dani Renouf, Dietitian at St. Paul’s Hospital discusses which foods classify as 'healthy'
How turning your clocks forward could affect road safety and risks
Trace Acres, Program Director for Road Safety At Work discusses the impact turning our clocks forward has on road safety.
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45:3210/03/2023
How turning your clocks forward could affect road safety and risks
Trace Acres, Program Director for Road Safety At Work discusses the impact turning our clocks forward has on road safety.
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06:0010/03/2023
Defining “healthy” when it comes to nutrition labels in products
Dani Renouf, Dietitian at St. Paul’s Hospital discusses which foods classify as 'healthy'
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08:1410/03/2023
If the coffee machines at work are gone, where would you go to get your own coffee?
If the coffee machines at work are gone, where would you go to get your own coffee? Rob Fai, Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal discuss.
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07:0110/03/2023
The hottest Spring Break destinations to travel to this year
Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect discusses the hottest Spring Break destinations for this year
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07:3110/03/2023
Steering wheels falling off and opening other Teslas with the app…what’s up with Tesla?
Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses what's been going on with Tesla steering wheels.
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07:5609/03/2023
How YVR Airport is preparing for a busy Spring Break season
Alyssa Smith, Communications Manager for the Vancouver Airport Authority discusses how YVR Airport is prepping for a busy Spring Break season.
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07:2009/03/2023
The Full Show with guest host Rob Fai: Why should Port Coquitlam’s budget management be a template for other cities? Grocery CEOs testify to the House of Commons Agriculture Committee & International Women's Day
Grocery CEOs testify to the House of Commons Agriculture Committee
Haruun Ali, community organizer based in Edmonton who started a petition calling for an investigation into Loblaws for greedflation discusses how much he believes Canadian grocery store CEOs testimony to the House of Commons Agriculture Committee over just how much profit the big grocers are making during a period of inflation.
Why should Port Coquitlam’s budget management be a template for other cities?
Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam describes how he's been able to manage the city's budget effectively.
International Women’s Day - highlighting pilot Jessica James
Guest: Jessica James, commercial pilot and co-star of The HISTORY Channel’s Lost Car Rescue
Video game loot boxes and Twitch gambling streams on the rise
Dr. Luke Clark, Director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC discusses the rise of video game loot boxes and Twitch gambling streams.
The Vancouver singer performing a viral TikTok in a hot air balloon
Emilee Moore, artist and songwriter from Vancouver discusses why and how she made a viral TikTok in a hot air balloon.
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40:1309/03/2023
The Vancouver singer performing a viral TikTok in a hot air balloon
Emilee Moore, artist and songwriter from Vancouver discusses why and how she made a viral TikTok in a hot air balloon.
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06:2809/03/2023
Video game loot boxes and Twitch gambling streams on the rise
Dr. Luke Clark, Director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC discusses the rise of video game loot boxes and Twitch gambling streams.
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08:1209/03/2023
International Women’s Day - highlighting pilot Jessica James
Guest: Jessica James, commercial pilot and co-star of The HISTORY Channel’s Lost Car Rescue
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07:4509/03/2023
Why should Port Coquitlam’s budget management be a template for other cities?
Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam describes how he's been able to manage the city's budget effectively.
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08:2409/03/2023
Grocery CEOs testify to the House of Commons Agriculture Committee
Haruun Ali, community organizer based in Edmonton who started a petition calling for an investigation into Loblaws for greedflation discusses how much he believes Canadian grocery store CEOs testimony to the House of Commons Agriculture Committee over just how much profit the big grocers are making during a period of inflation.
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07:1108/03/2023
The Full Show: City of Surrey: Using infrastructure funds to pay for the police transition, PM Trudeau calls for an investigation into China’s election meddling & Updates on the decision on permanent patios in Vancouver
City of Surrey: Using infrastructure funds to pay for the police transition
Surrey Mayor, Brenda Locke discusses the use of infrastructure funds to pay for the city's police transition.
PM Trudeau calls for an investigation into China’s election meddling
Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP discusses the importance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for an investigation into China's election meddling.
Updates on the decision on permanent patios
Kelly Gordon, part-owner of Romer’s Burger Bar discusses just how starved Vancouverites are for patio season.
Was it acceptable for Surrey mayor Brenda Locke to use the communities fund on the police transition?
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the politics behind Surrey mayor Brenda Locke using the communities fund on the police transition
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41:3308/03/2023
Was it acceptable for Surrey mayor Brenda Locke to use the communities fund on the police transition?
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the politics behind Surrey mayor Brenda Locke using the communities fund on the police transition
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10:0708/03/2023
Updates on the decision on permanent patios
Kelly Gordon, part-owner of Romer’s Burger Bar discusses just how starved Vancouverites are for patio season.
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08:4908/03/2023
PM Trudeau calls for an investigation into China’s election meddling
Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP discusses the importance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for an investigation into China's election meddling.
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07:4708/03/2023
City of Surrey: Using infrastructure funds to pay for the police transition
Surrey Mayor, Brenda Locke discusses the use of infrastructure funds to pay for the city's police transition.
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11:5607/03/2023
The Full Show: Surrey uses provincial communities fund to pay for police transition and drop property tax increase to 12.5%, The lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels & 299 Queen Street West - documenting the legacy of MuchMusic
Surrey uses provincial communities fund to pay for police transition and drop property tax increase to 12.5%
Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist discusses Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke's announcement of a drop in property tax increase to 12.5%
Richmond farmland removed from ALR for recycling and landfill operations
Harold Steves, Former Richmond City Councillor and Former MLA discusses Richmond farmland being removed from ALR.
The lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels
Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver discusses why there is a lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels
299 Queen Street West - documenting the legacy of MuchMusic
Sean Menard, Director of 299 Queen Street West discusses the history of MuchMusic
Thwarting a rodent home invasion
Andy Baryer, Mouse hunter and Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses his adventures trying to catch a mouse in his house.
Lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver - is cost a reason for this?
Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver.
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59:2707/03/2023
Prime Minister Trudeau calls for an investigation into China’s election meddling
Peter Julian, NDP MP for New Westminster-Burnaby discusses Prime Minister Trudeau's call for an investigation into China’s election meddling
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10:2707/03/2023
Lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver - is cost a reason for this?
Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver.
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08:5407/03/2023
Thwarting a rodent home invasion
Andy Baryer, Mouse hunter and Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses his adventures trying to catch a mouse in his house.
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07:3607/03/2023
299 Queen Street West - documenting the legacy of MuchMusic
Sean Menard, Director of 299 Queen Street West discusses the history of MuchMusic
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11:2507/03/2023
The lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels
Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver discusses why there is a lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels
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09:1507/03/2023
Richmond farmland removed from ALR for recycling and landfill operations
Harold Steves, Former Richmond City Councillor and Former MLA discusses Richmond farmland being removed from ALR.
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10:2506/03/2023
Surrey uses provincial communities fund to pay for police transition and drop property tax increase to 12.5%
Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist discusses Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke's announcement of a drop in property tax increase to 12.5%
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10:1706/03/2023
The Full Show: Nordstrom closing and its effect on revitalizing Granville Street, It’s NHL trade deadline day! Could the Canucks be trading for a new logo? & Where would you move to if money wasn’t an issue?
Nordstrom closing and its effect on revitalizing Granville Street
Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor discusses the impact Nordstrom pulling out of Canada will have on downtown Vancouver.
The City of Vancouver withdraws as a Living Wage Employer
Anastasia French, Provincial Manager of Living Wage for Families BC discusses the City of Vancouver withdrawing as a living wage employer.
Vancouverites react to Nordstrom closing
Producer Steven Chang takes to the streets to find out how Vancouverites feel about Nordstrom closing its doors.
It’s NHL trade deadline day! Could the Canucks be trading for a new logo?
Ryan Lehal, Technical Producer and The Jas Johal Show Sports Enthusiast speaks with Joseph Borovich, West Vancouver graphic designer who designed the first ‘stick in rink’ Canucks logo about why the Canucks should stop changing their logo.
World Wildlife Day - Acknowledging the effects of climate change on wildlife
Dr. Kaitlyn Gaynor, Assistant Professor at the Departments of Zoology and Botany in UBC describes the impact of climate change on wildlife.
The Wrap: Nordstrom closing…who still shops at department stores? Where would you move to if money wasn’t an issue?
On The Wrap this week:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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01:07:0304/03/2023
The Wrap: Nordstrom closing…who still shops at department stores? Where would you move to if money wasn’t an issue?
On The Wrap this week:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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12:5304/03/2023
Polarized opinions on free-roaming cats in Prince George, B.C
Dr. Annie Booth, professor in environmental and sustainability studies at the University of Northern British Columbia discusses why there are such polarized opinions on free-roaming cats in Prince George
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08:2404/03/2023
World Wildlife Day - Acknowledging the effects of climate change on wildlife
Dr. Kaitlyn Gaynor, Assistant Professor at the Departments of Zoology and Botany in UBC describes the impact of climate change on wildlife
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06:5304/03/2023