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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 Alex Fraser Bridge closure - What could have been done differently?
Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop in New West and West Vancouver, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensictrafficpro.com discusses whether or not traffic could have still be allowed to move across the Alex Fraser Bridge during a crisis situation earlier this week.
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10:0926/01/2023
How do we talk about Senakw?
Gordon Price, Fellow with the SFU Centre for Dialogue and Editor with Viewpoint Vancouver discusses the Senakw development in Vancouver by the Squamish First Nation.
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16:1226/01/2023
MPs billing home internet services to taxpayers
Carson Binda, British Columbia Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses why MP's shouldn't be billing their home internet services to taxpayers.
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07:0825/01/2023
Bank Of Canada raises key interest rate to 4.5%
Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst discusses the Bank Of Canada raising the key interest rate to 4.5%
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08:1125/01/2023
The Full Show: Protect yourself from real estate title fraud, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim provides his first 'State of the City' address & Help Rabbitats find a new home!
Protect yourself from real estate title fraud
Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes what title fraud is and how to protect yourself from it
Coquitlam RCMP sets up an exchange zone for transactions
Corporal Alexa Hodgins, Media Relations Officer for the Coquitlam RCMP discusses a new designated exchange zone for transactions in Coquitlam
The State of The City
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim describes the state of Vancouver.
An update on the hearing to include a parcel of Surrey farmland in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey provides an update on his Surrey farmland proposed to be included in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve.
The union representing Uber drivers in Canada
Pablo Godoy, Regional Director for Western Provinces at UFCW Canada discusses the union representing Uber drivers in Canada
Help Rabbitats find a new home!
Sorelle Saidman, Founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society discusses the need to find a new home for rabbits in Richmond
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52:0225/01/2023
Help Rabbitats find a new home!
Sorelle Saidman, Founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society discusses the need to find a new home for rabbits in Richmond
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08:1425/01/2023
The union representing Uber drivers in Canada
Pablo Godoy, Regional Director for Western Provinces at UFCW Canada discusses the union representing Uber drivers in Canada
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08:3225/01/2023
An update on the hearing to include a parcel of Surrey farmland in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey provides an update on his Surrey farmland proposed to be included in the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve.
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08:1225/01/2023
Motorist behaviour during the Alex Fraser Bridge closure
Acting Inspector James Sandberg, Public Affairs Manager with Delta Police discusses the behaviour of a handful of motorists during last nights Alex Fraser Bridge closure
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07:4125/01/2023
The State of The City
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim describes the state of Vancouver.
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10:5125/01/2023
Coquitlam RCMP sets up an exchange zone for transactions
Corporal Alexa Hodgins, Media Relations Officer for the Coquitlam RCMP discusses a new designated exchange zone for transactions in Coquitlam
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05:5224/01/2023
Protect yourself from real estate title fraud
Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes what title fraud is and how to protect yourself from it
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08:5124/01/2023
The Full Show: Widespread abuse in Canadian sports, Farmland or industrial? The fate of Surrey farmland to be decided & Reclaiming education, and public safety on reserve land
Widespread abuse in Canadian sports
Mac Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario discusses the widespread abuse in Canadian sports and what professors are taking a stand
Housing, travel, and the biggest issues in Canada today
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada discusses all things housing, travel and more
Farmland or industrial? The fate of Surrey farmland to be decided
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey discusses the fate of a Surrey farm.
The mishandling of Bruce Boudreau’s departure from the Canucks
Squire Barnes, Global BC Sports Director and Anchor discussing the way the Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Bruce Boudreau
Reclaiming education, and public safety on reserve land
Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair discusses reclaiming education and public safety on reserve land.
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56:3924/01/2023
Reclaiming education, and public safety on reserve land
Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair discusses reclaiming education and public safety on reserve land.
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17:2624/01/2023
SethFest - celebrating Point Grey’s very own Seth Rogen and his movies
Jay Wallace, Talent Buyer at Hollywood Theatre discusses SethFest - a celebration of Point Grey's own Seth Rogen.
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07:0024/01/2023
The mishandling of Bruce Boudreau’s departure from the Canucks
Squire Barnes, Global BC Sports Director and Anchor discussing the way the Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Bruce Boudreau
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07:4724/01/2023
Farmland or industrial? The fate of Surrey farmland to be decided
Tyler Heppell, Production Manager at Heppell’s Potatoes in Surrey discusses the fate of a Surrey farm.
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09:1224/01/2023
Housing, travel, and the biggest issues in Canada today
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada discusses all things housing, travel and more
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09:5423/01/2023
Widespread abuse in Canadian sports
Mac Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario discusses the widespread abuse in Canadian sports and what professors are taking a stand
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10:0623/01/2023
The Full Show: Gas prices are set to shatter previous records in 2023, Why B.C is putting the brakes on Bitcoin & The wild John Deere farm tractor police chase!
Gas prices are set to shatter previous records in 2023
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy discusses the possibility of record shattering gas prices across the country in 2023.
Why B.C is putting the brakes on Bitcoin
Amanda Follett Hosgood, Northern B.C Reporter for The Tyee discusses why B.C is putting the brakes on Bitcoin
First Nations calling on the DFO not to renew Discovery Islands Fish Farm licenses
Bob Chamberlin, Chair,First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance discusses First Nations calling on the DFO to not renew Discovery Islands Fish Farm licenses
The wild John Deere farm tractor police chase!
Andy LeBeau, Chief of Police at the Boone Police Department describes the wild tractor police chase in Boone, North Carolina!
The Wrap - Two drinks a week recommendation. Is it the right thing to do, or just more rules from puritanical kill-joys? could you survive as a lighthouse keeper living in isolation?
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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54:2021/01/2023
The Wrap - Two drinks a week recommendation. Is it the right thing to do, or just more rules from puritanical kill-joys? could you survive as a lighthouse keeper living in isolation?
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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14:0321/01/2023
The wild John Deere farm tractor police chase!
Andy LeBeau, Chief of Police at the Boone Police Department describes the wild tractor police chase in Boone, North Carolina!
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08:3021/01/2023
The Vancouver restaurant that eliminated tipping culture altogether
Pricilla Deo, co-owner of Folke Restaurant, located on West Broadway discusses why her restaurant has eliminated tipping altogether
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06:5521/01/2023
First Nations calling on the DFO not to renew Discovery Islands Fish Farm licenses
Bob Chamberlin, Chair,First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance discusses First Nations calling on the DFO to not renew Discovery Islands Fish Farm licenses
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07:4221/01/2023
Why B.C is putting the brakes on Bitcoin
Amanda Follett Hosgood, Northern B.C Reporter for The Tyee discusses why B.C is putting the brakes on Bitcoin
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10:1421/01/2023
Gas prices are set to shatter previous records in 2023
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy discusses the possibility of record shattering gas prices across the country in 2023.
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11:3620/01/2023
The Full Show: ABC Vancouver discontinues the Vancouver Renters Office, El-Nino returning this year through 2024 & Protests in France over retirement age change
ABC Vancouver discontinues the Vancouver Renters Office
Adriane Carr, Vancouver City Councillor with the Green Party discusses Vancouver getting rid of the Vancouver Renters Office
Rechargeable batteries caused half of Vancouver fire fatalities in 2022
Cpt. Matthew Trudeau, Public Information Officer with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services discusses why rechargeable batteries were the cause of half of Vancouver fire fatalities in 2022.
El-Nino returning this year through 2024
David Phillips, Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada discusses the return of El-Nino to Canada.
Climate fear-mongering
Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses climate fear-mongering.
Protests in France on retirement age, and the BC Ferries vessel up for sale
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses British Columbia's retirement and a potentially buying a BC Ferry
Kennedy Stewart’s new book, Decrim
Kennedy Stewart, Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University, and former Mayor of Vancouver discusses his new life after politics.
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01:04:3520/01/2023
Kennedy Stewart’s new book, Decrim
Kennedy Stewart, Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University, and former Mayor of Vancouver discusses his new life after politics.
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16:4520/01/2023
Protests in France on retirement age, and the BC Ferries vessel up for sale
Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses British Columbia's retirement and a potentially buying a BC Ferry
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11:1120/01/2023
Climate fear-mongering
Andrew Weaver, Professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Science at the University of Victoria, former leader of the BC Green Party discusses climate fear-mongering.
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08:1920/01/2023
El-Nino returning this year through 2024
David Phillips, Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada discusses the return of El-Nino to Canada.
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09:4720/01/2023
Rechargeable batteries caused half of Vancouver fire fatalities in 2022
Cpt. Matthew Trudeau, Public Information Officer with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services discusses why rechargeable batteries were the cause of half of Vancouver fire fatalities in 2022.
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07:1319/01/2023
ABC Vancouver discontinues the Vancouver Renters Office
Adriane Carr, Vancouver City Councillor with the Green Party discusses Vancouver getting rid of the Vancouver Renters Office
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09:5319/01/2023
Lettuce Watch Part 2
Producers Steven Chang and Ryan Lehal bring us lettuce watch
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09:2419/01/2023
The Full Show: UBC’s handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, The Vancouver Park Board’s plans to generate new revenue for public spaces & The effect of rising food prices on school meal programs
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returns honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University
Dr. Deborah Saucier, President of Vancouver Island University discusses Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returning an honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University.
UBC’s handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Breen Oullette, Vancouver-based lawyer, of Metis descent, and a Former election candidate for the federal NDP discusses UBC's handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.
The importance of music festivals and the challenges they face
Eric Alper, Music Industry Expert and Publicist discusses the challenges faced by music festivals throughout the world - along with Vancouver.
The Vancouver Park Board’s plans to generate new revenue for public spaces
Marie-Claire Howard, ABC Park Board Commissioner discusses the Vancouver Park Board’s plan to generate new revenue for public spaces
The effect of rising food prices on school meal programs
Brent Mansfield, teacher at Lord Roberts Elementary School, where he runs the LunchLAB school food program, and steering committee member of the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food describes how rising food prices is impacting school meal programs.
The reckoning of big tech? Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the latest layoffs in the tech industry
YouIn? The online platform allowing workers to vote on unionizing their workplace
Colton Gabara, co-founder of YouIn? discusses how the new online platform can help you unionize your workplace.
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59:3019/01/2023
YouIn? The online platform allowing workers to vote on unionizing their workplace
Colton Gabara, co-founder of YouIn? discusses how the new online platform can help you unionize your workplace.
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08:2619/01/2023
The reckoning of big tech? Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the latest layoffs in the tech industry
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08:4119/01/2023
The effect of rising food prices on school meal programs
Brent Mansfield, teacher at Lord Roberts Elementary School, where he runs the LunchLAB school food program, and steering committee member of the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food describes how rising food prices is impacting school meal programs.
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06:0719/01/2023
The Vancouver Park Board’s plans to generate new revenue for public spaces
Marie-Claire Howard, ABC Park Board Commissioner discusses the Vancouver Park Board’s plan to generate new revenue for public spaces
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10:5319/01/2023
The importance of music festivals and the challenges they face
Eric Alper, Music Industry Expert and Publicist discusses the challenges faced by music festivals throughout the world - along with Vancouver.
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09:0218/01/2023
UBC’s handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Breen Oullette, Vancouver-based lawyer, of Metis descent, and a Former election candidate for the federal NDP discusses UBC's handling of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.
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05:3918/01/2023
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returns honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University
Dr. Deborah Saucier, President of Vancouver Island University discusses Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returning an honorary doctorate to Vancouver Island University.
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09:5118/01/2023
The Full Show: International students are dying from overdoses at an alarming rate, Canada’s new alcohol guidelines - should we have warning labels on drinks? & learning about Chinese Canadian culture through small town Chinese restaurants
International students are dying from overdoses at an alarming rate
Rumneek Johal, Reporter for Press Progress discusses her latest report on the alarming rate of overdose deaths of international students
What’s going on with the Stanley Park train?
Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Reporter and News Hour at 11 Anchor with the latest on the Stanley Park train issues.
Canada’s new alcohol guidelines - should we have warning labels on drinks?
Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician and Global News/CKNW medical contributor discusses whether or not alcohol needs to have warning labels - similar to cigarettes,
The rise of social media evangelists
Dr. Neil McLaughlin, Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University describes the rise of social media evangelists such as Dr. Jordan Peterson
What is the role of the private sector in solving the housing crisis?
Kevin Falcon, Leader of the BC Liberals/BC United Party discusses what the role of the private sector is in solving the housing crisis.
House Special - learning about Chinese Canadian culture through small town Chinese restaurants
Jackie Kai Ellis, Author, Pastry chef, and Host of House Special discusses Chinese Canadian culture and small town Canadian Chinese restaurants.
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01:00:2818/01/2023
House Special - learning about Chinese Canadian culture through small town Chinese restaurants
Jackie Kai Ellis, Author, Pastry chef, and Host of House Special discusses Chinese Canadian culture and small town Canadian Chinese restaurants.
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09:0018/01/2023
What is the role of the private sector in solving the housing crisis?
Kevin Falcon, Leader of the BC Liberals/BC United Party discusses what the role of the private sector is in solving the housing crisis.
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12:2918/01/2023
The rise of social media evangelists
Dr. Neil McLaughlin, Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University describes the rise of social media evangelists such as Dr. Jordan Peterson,
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10:2118/01/2023
Canada’s new alcohol guidelines - should we have warning labels on drinks?
Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician and Global News/CKNW medical contributor discusses whether or not alcohol needs to have warning labels - similar to cigarettes,
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10:4018/01/2023
What’s going on with the Stanley Park train?
Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Reporter and News Hour at 11 Anchor with the latest on the Stanley Park train issues.
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08:1217/01/2023
International students are dying from overdoses at an alarming rate
Rumneek Johal, Reporter for Press Progress discusses her latest report on the alarming rate of overdose deaths of international students
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08:1517/01/2023
The Full Show: B.C Government streamlining permit applications to build more homes, Remembering Vancouver Canucks fan favourite Gino Odjick & Is there room for private health in the public health care system?
The B.C Government streamlining permit applications to build more homes
Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the provincial government's plan to streamline permit applications to build more homes.
Remembering Gino Odjick
Jason Beck, Curator and Facility Director of the BC Sports Hall Of Fame discusses the life and career of beloved former Vancouver Canuck Gino Odjick. Odjick died this past weekend at the age of 52.
Premier David Eby speaks on the government streamlining permit applications
David Eby, Premier of British Columbia discusses the province's latest announcement on streamlining permit applications to build more homes.
Is there room for private health in the public health care system?
Dr. Brian Day, Founder and current Medical Director of the Cambie Surgery Centre discusses if private health can operate within a public health care system in Canada
Ozempic - the diabetic weight loss drug growing in popularity
Dr. Birinder Narang, Family Physician and Global News/CKNW medical contributor discusses the growing popularity of the use of Ozempic - a diabetic weight loss drug.
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59:0817/01/2023