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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.
The federal government’s investment over $500M for B.C flood recovery
Bowinn Ma, B.C’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness describes the federal government’s investment over $500M for B.C flood recovery
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09:0324/02/2023
The Robo Beer and the A.I behind its recipe
Isaiah Archer, Marketing Director and Co-owner of Whistle Buoy Brewing describes the beer they brew using ChatGPT
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09:5524/02/2023
The legal implications if Surrey ends up with the SPS
John Green, Lawyer at John Michael Green Law Corporation discusses whether Surrey has a legal leg to stand on if it is ruled that the Surrey Police Service will replace the RCMP
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10:4024/02/2023
Canada launches a federal investigation into TikTok
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses whether or not Tiktok should be banned.
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09:2223/02/2023
The Mission school board bans Action4Canada from speaking at meetings
Shelley Carter, Chair of the Mission School Board discusses the banning of Action4Canada from speaking at school board meetings.
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11:1023/02/2023
The Full Show with co-host Robin Gill: The City of Vancouver’s proposed Tax Hike, The reason behind Surrey Police’s 18-month severance package & Restaurants experimenting with monthly subscription models
The City of Vancouver’s proposed Tax Hike
George Affleck, former Vancouver City Councillor, CKNW host and owner of CURVE Communications discusses what goes into a city deciding to raise property taxes
The reason behind Surrey Police’s 18-month severance package
Wally Oppal, Former Attorney General and Lawyer for Boughton Law Corporation analyzes the reasoning behind Surrey-Police's 18-month severance package.
Melanie Mark resigns as MLA and Are we headed towards a Surrey Police Service takeover?
Richard Zussman, Global News Legislative Reporter provides some insight on Melanie Mark's resignation and just how close we are to a Surrey Police Service takeover
Restaurants experimenting with monthly subscription models
Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses why some restaurants are experimenting with monthly subscription models, similar to Uber and Netflix.
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46:1823/02/2023
The problem with the Rolling Truck Age Program
Gagan Singh, spokesperson for the United Truckers Association discusses the issues with the Rolling Truck Age Program which forces trucks older than 12 model years to retire.
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08:2123/02/2023
It's Pink Shirt Day!
It's Pink Shirt Day! We chat with:
Shreya Gupta, Author of Flamingo Feet
Stacy Ashton, Executive Director at Crisis Centre of BC
Diana Martin, Director of Service Operations with Kids Help Phone
Scout Gray, National Program Manager of ARC Foundation
Edwin Chang, Store Manager of London Drugs on Broadway/Cambie
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15:5023/02/2023
Restaurants experimenting with monthly subscription models
Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses why some restaurants are experimenting with monthly subscription models, similar to Uber and Netflix.
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08:3123/02/2023
Melanie Mark resigns as MLA and Are we headed towards a Surrey Police Service takeover?
Richard Zussman, Global News Legislative Reporter provides some insight on Melanie Mark's resignation and just how close we are to a Surrey Police Service takeover
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16:2123/02/2023
The reason behind Surrey Police’s 18-month severance package
Wally Oppal, Former Attorney General and Lawyer for Boughton Law Corporation analyzes the reasoning behind Surrey-Police's 18-month severance package.
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08:5522/02/2023
The City of Vancouver’s proposed Tax Hike
George Affleck, former Vancouver City Councillor, CKNW host and owner of CURVE Communications discusses what goes into a city deciding to raise property taxes
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09:3522/02/2023
The Full Show with co-host Robin Gill: Who negotiated the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police? Is it time to change the name of B.C? & Are Marvel movies and shows declining?
Who negotiated the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police?
Trevor Halford, BC Liberal MLA for Surrey-White Rock discusses the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police
Is it time to change the name of B.C?
Ben Pires, former head of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria says it's time to change the name of B.C.
Surrey awaits the provincial government’s decision on the police transition
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter brings the latest the on the Surrey police transition.
Are Marvel movies and shows declining?
Steve Stebbing, Movie critic, and National Movie Guy for The Shift with Shane Hewitt. You can find him online at stevestebbing.ca discusses the potential decline in the popularity of Marvel content.
The Commons Committee’s hearings to probe Chinese interference in the 2021 election
Jeremy Nuttall, Vancouver based investigative journalist for the Toronto Star, who has lived and worked in China provide an update on Chinese interference in Canada's 2021 federal election.
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48:5322/02/2023
The Commons Committee’s hearings to probe Chinese interference in the 2021 election
Jeremy Nuttall, Vancouver based investigative journalist for the Toronto Star, who has lived and worked in China provide an update on Chinese interference in Canada's 2021 federal election.
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08:5222/02/2023
Are Marvel movies and shows declining?
Steve Stebbing, Movie critic, and National Movie Guy for The Shift with Shane Hewitt. You can find him online at stevestebbing.ca discusses the potential decline in the popularity of Marvel content.
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09:5522/02/2023
Surrey awaits the provincial government’s decision on the police transition
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter brings the latest the on the Surrey police transition.
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09:4522/02/2023
Is it time to change the name of B.C?
Ben Pires, former head of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria says it's time to change the name of B.C.
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08:4022/02/2023
Who negotiated the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police?
Trevor Halford, BC Liberal MLA for Surrey-White Rock discusses the 18-month severance pay for the Surrey Police
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09:2821/02/2023
The Full Show featuring co-host Robin Gill: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks on proposed increase in property taxes to pay for the police transition & Family Day - A Time to Reconnect with Loved Ones
Surrey proposes increase in property taxes to pay for the police transition
Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey discusses a proposed increase to property tax to pay for the police transition.
Family Day - A Time to Reconnect with Loved Ones
Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Executive Director of the Paradise Valley Healing Center discusses how Family Day is a time to reconnect with loved ones.
Ken Sim’s First 100 days as Mayor of Vancouver
Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail discusses Ken Sim's first t100 days as Mayor of Vancouver.
The latest update on earthquakes in Syria
Maya Kudsi, Aleppo resident discusses the latest on what's happening in the aftermath of the Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Can Vancouverites actually be nice?
Phil Figueiredo, CKNW Producer and nice Vancouverite describes his recent random act of kindness
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47:1821/02/2023
Can Vancouverites actually be nice?
Phil Figueiredo, CKNW Producer and nice Vancouverite describes his recent random act of kindness
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04:2021/02/2023
The Netflix password crackdown changes begin!
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com preps Netflix users for the great password crackdown.
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08:5421/02/2023
The Fisheries Department shuts down 15 salmon farms around B.C’s Discovery Islands
Bob Chamberlin, Chair, First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance discusses the Fisheries Department shutting down 15 salmon farms around B.C’s Discovery Islands
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05:3221/02/2023
The Crisis in American Girlhood
Dr. Jillian Roberts, child psychologist, Founder of MindKey Health, professor of educational psychology at University of Victoria discusses an important issue in American girlhood.
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08:1621/02/2023
The latest update on earthquakes in Syria
Maya Kudsi, Aleppo resident discusses the latest on what's happening in the aftermath of the Turkey-Syria earthquake.
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11:3321/02/2023
Ken Sim’s First 100 days as Mayor of Vancouver
Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail discusses Ken Sim's first t100 days as Mayor of Vancouver.
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11:1921/02/2023
Surrey proposes increase in property taxes to pay for the police transition
Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey discusses a proposed increase to property tax to pay for the police transition.
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09:5420/02/2023
Family Day - A Time to Reconnect with Loved Ones
Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Executive Director of the Paradise Valley Healing Center discusses how Family Day is a time to reconnect with loved ones.
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07:5920/02/2023
The Full Show: The Rouleau Report’s verdict on The Emergencies Act, UBC student spreading cheer with free Starbucks Gift Cards & CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election
The Rouleau Report’s verdict on The Emergencies Act
Alex Boutillier, Senior National Reporter with Global’s Investigations and Enterprise Team in Ottawa
The UBC student spreading cheer with free Starbucks Gift Cards
Jazzy, UBC student leaving Starbucks gift cards all over campus
The NDP’s bad week, Who’s deflating tires of Mobi bikes in Vancouver, and cleanliness in the city
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter
The BC government not renewing licenses for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms around the Discovery Islands.
Brian Kingzett, Executive Director, BC Salmon Farmers Association
CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election
Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP
Commenting on The Rouleau Report
Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer
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58:3718/02/2023
The Wrap - Should city hall stay in its own bike lane and leave the battle for Climate change to the provincial government?
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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13:5418/02/2023
Commenting on The Rouleau Report
Commenting on The Rouleau Report
Sandy Garossino, Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer
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12:5118/02/2023
CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election
CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election
Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP
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09:3318/02/2023
The BC government not renewing licenses for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms around the Discovery Islands
The BC government not renewing licenses for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms around the Discovery Islands.
Brian Kingzett, Executive Director, BC Salmon Farmers Association
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08:0318/02/2023
The NDP’s bad week, Who’s deflating tires of Mobi bikes in Vancouver, and cleanliness in the city
The NDP’s bad week, Who’s deflating tires of Mobi bikes in Vancouver, and cleanliness in the city
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter
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09:2118/02/2023
The UBC student spreading cheer with free Starbucks Gift Cards
The UBC student spreading cheer with free Starbucks Gift Cards
Jazzy, UBC student leaving Starbucks gift cards all over campus
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07:2218/02/2023
The Rouleau Report’s verdict on The Emergencies Act
The Rouleau Report’s verdict on The Emergencies Act
Alex Boutillier, Senior National Reporter with Global’s Investigations and Enterprise Team in Ottawa
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09:5118/02/2023
The Full Show: 10 Years of Happy Hour in BC, Is it time city hall got back to basics & Tesla set to open up charging network to other electric vehicles
Cup fees & climate change: Is it time city hall got back to basics?
GUEST: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor (ABC)
Provincial government supports for BC-based festivals
GUEST: Lana Popham, BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport
The 25-cent cup fee is gone & Happy 10 year anniversary of Happy Hour in BC!
GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association
Tesla set to open up charging network to other electric vehicles
GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com
It’s the 10 year anniversary of Happy Hour in B.C.!
GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C.
John Rustad joins BC Conservatives after being ousted from BC Liberal party
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter & knower of things
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01:08:0617/02/2023
John Rustad joins BC Conservatives after being ousted from BC Liberal party
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter & knower of things
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12:5217/02/2023
It’s the 10 year anniversary of Happy Hour in B.C.!
GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C.
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15:0017/02/2023
Tesla set to open up charging network to other electric vehicles
GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com
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13:5117/02/2023
The 25-cent cup fee is gone & Happy 10 year anniversary of Happy Hour in BC!
GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the B.C Restaurant and Foodservices Association
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09:4517/02/2023
Provincial government supports for BC-based festivals
GUEST: Lana Popham, BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport
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07:5316/02/2023
Cup fees & climate change: Is it time city hall got back to basics?
GUEST: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor (ABC)
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15:0616/02/2023
The Full Show: Is Vancouver's Climate Emergency Action Plan effective? Converting office towers in Vancouver to condos & Could coffee cause kidney damage?
Thoughts on Vancouver’s Climate Emergency Action Plan
Christine Boyle, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor discusses whether or not it is city hall's job to fight climate change.
An update on keeping Surrey’s Heppell potato farm in the Agricultural Land Reserves
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey provides an update on keeping the Heppell potato farm within the Agricultural Land Reserves.
Converting office towers in Vancouver to condos
Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the trend of potentially converting office towers into condos as more employees prefer to work from home.
BC Chamber Of Commerce Week, and Vancouver in the rotation of potential Olympic host cities
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the latest from Victoria
What alternatives to B.C’s carbon tax are there to reduce emissions?
Dr. Katya Rhodes, Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria’s school of public administration discusses potential alternatives to BC's carbon tax.
Could coffee cause kidney damage?
Dr. Sara Mahdavi, Clinical scientist at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, and lead author of the study discusses the long term impacts of too much coffee
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55:2316/02/2023
Is it time for single use cup fees to go?
CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang discuss the ridiculousness of the single-use cup fee.
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07:2616/02/2023
Could coffee cause kidney damage?
Dr. Sara Mahdavi, Clinical scientist at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, and lead author of the study discusses the long term impacts of too much coffee
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10:2016/02/2023
What alternatives to B.C’s carbon tax are there to reduce emissions?
Dr. Katya Rhodes, Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria’s school of public administration discusses potential alternatives to BC's carbon tax.
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09:4516/02/2023
BC Chamber Of Commerce Week, and Vancouver in the rotation of potential Olympic host cities
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the latest from Victoria
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06:3616/02/2023
Converting office towers in Vancouver to condos
Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the trend of potentially converting office towers into condos as more employees prefer to work from home.
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10:5416/02/2023
An update on keeping Surrey’s Heppell potato farm in the Agricultural Land Reserves
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey provides an update on keeping the Heppell potato farm within the Agricultural Land Reserves.
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06:3415/02/2023
Thoughts on Vancouver’s Climate Emergency Action Plan
Christine Boyle, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor discusses whether or not it is city hall's job to fight climate change.
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09:4315/02/2023