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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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Remembering Gino Odjick

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:1916/01/2023
The B.C Government streamlining permit applications to build more homes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:2916/01/2023
The Full Show: Is the B.C Government’s $500M rental protection fund going to help with housing affordability? When the Broadway subway shuts down a Subway & The Wrap!

The Full Show: Is the B.C Government’s $500M rental protection fund going to help with housing affordability? When the Broadway subway shuts down a Subway & The Wrap!

An update on respiratory illnesses in B.C Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer for the Province of B.C discusses the current state of respiratory illnesses in B.C. Is the B.C Government’s $500M rental protection fund going to help with housing affordability?  Karin Kirkpatrick, BC Liberal MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano, and the Shadow Minister for Housing and Childcare discusses the provincial government's announcement of a $500M rental protection fund. When the Broadway subway shuts down a Subway Sandy Sangha, owner of a Subway restaurant between Yukon and Cambie on Broadway describes why she has had to close down her shop. LETTUCE WATCH 2023 Pt. 1 CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang look around the city and compare the prices of lettuce at various grocery stores. Using bossware to track productivity of employees working from home Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the legality of employers using bossware to track the productivity of employees working from home An outlook on B.C’s cannabis industry Dr. Paul Clark, Professor from the School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University takes a look at BC's cannabis industry. The Wrap - Is it okay for employers to demand workers to come back into the office full time? What’s your worst restaurant experience? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:03:1414/01/2023
The Wrap - Is it okay for employers to demand workers to come back into the office full time? What’s your worst restaurant experience?

The Wrap - Is it okay for employers to demand workers to come back into the office full time? What’s your worst restaurant experience?

On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:5214/01/2023
How the B.C government’s $500M rental protection fund can impact non-profit organizations

How the B.C government’s $500M rental protection fund can impact non-profit organizations

Scott Fehrenbacher, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver discusses how the B.C. government’s $500M rental protection fund can impact non-profit organizations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:4314/01/2023
An outlook on B.C’s cannabis industry

An outlook on B.C’s cannabis industry

Dr. Paul Clark, Professor from the School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University takes a look at BC's cannabis industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3414/01/2023
Using bossware to track productivity of employees working from home

Using bossware to track productivity of employees working from home

Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the legality of employers using bossware to track the productivity of employees working from home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:5514/01/2023
LETTUCE WATCH 2023 Pt. 1

LETTUCE WATCH 2023 Pt. 1

CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal and Steven Chang look around the city and compare the prices of lettuce at various grocery stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:0014/01/2023
When the Broadway subway shuts down a Subway

When the Broadway subway shuts down a Subway

Sandy Sangha, owner of a Subway restaurant between Yukon and Cambie on Broadway describes why she has had to close down her shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3514/01/2023
The death of Lisa Marie Presley

The death of Lisa Marie Presley

Eric Alper, Music Industry Expert and Publicist, discusses the life and death of Lisa Marie Presley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:2814/01/2023
Is the B.C Government’s $500M rental protection fund going to help with housing affordability?

Is the B.C Government’s $500M rental protection fund going to help with housing affordability?

 Karin Kirkpatrick, BC Liberal MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano, and the Shadow Minister for Housing and Childcare discusses the provincial government's announcement of a $500M rental protection fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:0713/01/2023
An update on respiratory illnesses in B.C

An update on respiratory illnesses in B.C

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer for the Province of B.C discusses the current state of respiratory illnesses in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:2213/01/2023
The Full Show: Province announces new $500M affordable rental fund to protect renters, travelers use Apple Airtags to track lost luggage & how is YVR Airport responding to holiday travel disruptions?

The Full Show: Province announces new $500M affordable rental fund to protect renters, travelers use Apple Airtags to track lost luggage & how is YVR Airport responding to holiday travel disruptions?

The new $500M affordable rental fund to protect renters Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing describes the province's latest $500M affordable rental fund in order to protect renters in British Columbia Travelers using Apple Airtags to track their lost luggage Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses just how useful Apple Airtags may be for travelers to track their luggage, Proposed big changes for mortgage lending  Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages discusses potential changes for mortgage lending The issue with downloading from senior governments Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses the issue of municipal governments having to download issues from senior governments. How is YVR Airport responding to holiday travel disruptions? Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority discusses how YVR is looking to move forward from 2022's holiday travel disruptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50:0413/01/2023
How is YVR Airport responding to holiday travel disruptions?

How is YVR Airport responding to holiday travel disruptions?

Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority discusses how YVR is looking to move forward from 2022's holiday travel disruptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:0813/01/2023
The issue with downloading from senior governments

The issue with downloading from senior governments

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses the issue of municipal governments having to download issues from senior governments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:2413/01/2023
Proposed big changes for mortgage lending

Proposed big changes for mortgage lending

 Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages discusses potential changes for mortgage lending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:0813/01/2023
Travelers using Apple Airtags to track their lost luggage

Travelers using Apple Airtags to track their lost luggage

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses just how useful Apple Airtags may be for travelers to track their luggage, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1312/01/2023
The new $500M affordable rental fund to protect renters

The new $500M affordable rental fund to protect renters

Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing describes the province's latest $500M affordable rental fund in order to protect renters in British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5312/01/2023
The Full Show: Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023, Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches & the state of the cannabis industry in BC

The Full Show: Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023, Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches & the state of the cannabis industry in BC

A surge in homebuyers trying to get out of deals Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes the surge in homebuyers looking to get out of deals Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023 Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest describes how buy non-profit food programs are expected to be in 2023. Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP describes the recent trend of smart watches accidentally dialling 911 The decline of award shows?   Rick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick’s Picks describes why award shows may not be as popular with the public as they once were. Electric vehicles - the market in Germany and slow rollout from Japanese companies Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses how feasible the switch to electric vehicles is for Canadians The future of Heli-skiing in BC Rob Rohn, President of HeliCat Canada discusses the future of Heli-skiing in BC State of the cannabis industry in BC Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director at the Retail Cannabis Council of BC discusses the current state of the cannabis industry in B.C. Tackling repeat offenders in the province Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC discusses the BC NDP's plan for tackling repeat offenders. The rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver Kaitie Degen, founder of Sober Saturdayz discusses the rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:00:1312/01/2023
The rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver

The rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver

Kaitie Degen, founder of Sober Saturdayz discusses the rising popularity of sober culture in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5712/01/2023
Tackling repeat offenders in the province

Tackling repeat offenders in the province

Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC discusses the BC NDP's plan for tackling repeat offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:3312/01/2023
State of the cannabis industry in BC

State of the cannabis industry in BC

Jaclynn Pehota, Executive Director at the Retail Cannabis Council of BC discusses the current state of the cannabis industry in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5112/01/2023
The future of Heli-skiing in BC

The future of Heli-skiing in BC

Rob Rohn, President of HeliCat Canada discusses the future of Heli-skiing in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:0312/01/2023
Electric vehicles - the market in Germany and slow rollout from Japanese companies

Electric vehicles - the market in Germany and slow rollout from Japanese companies

Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses how feasible the switch to electric vehicles is for Canadians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:4512/01/2023
The decline of award shows?

The decline of award shows?

 Rick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick’s Picks describes why award shows may not be as popular with the public as they once were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5312/01/2023
Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches

Kelowna RCMP see an increase in false 911 call from smart watches

Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP describes the recent trend of smart watches accidentally dialling 911 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:5712/01/2023
Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023

Non-profit food programs predict a growth in people served by 60% in 2023

Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest describes how buy non-profit food programs are expected to be in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:2011/01/2023
A surge in homebuyers trying to get out of deals

A surge in homebuyers trying to get out of deals

Ron Butler, mortgage broker at Butler Mortgages describes the surge in homebuyers looking to get out of deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:5911/01/2023
The Full Show: Canada and the U.S. reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog, Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to shortage and The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns

The Full Show: Canada and the U.S. reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog, Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to shortage and The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns

Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect, discusses how soon you can expect your Nexus pass after applying. The Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to school shortage Danielle Bennett, President of the Chilliwack Teachers Association discusses why the Chilliwack School District has been forced to hire uncertified teachers. The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns Professor Jose-Luiz Jimenez, Distinguished Professor at the school of Chemistry and the COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, discusses the potential link between gas stoves and onset of asthma. Is it time for Canada to ban TikTok? Warren Kinsella, Toronto-based lawyer, author and consultant, former special assistant to Jean Chretien, discusses why he thinks Canada should ban TikTok Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets with more on how a nexus deal between Canada and the U.S. impacts Canadian travellers. Get ripped, not ripped off Simone Lis, President of the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC, discusses how not to get ripped off at the gym Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51:4411/01/2023
Get ripped, not ripped off

Get ripped, not ripped off

Simone Lis, President of the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC, discusses how not to get ripped off at the gym Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:5911/01/2023
British Columbians’ household financial position has been worse now than pre-pandemic

British Columbians’ household financial position has been worse now than pre-pandemic

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses how the financials of British Columbians has worsened today than pre-pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:3711/01/2023
Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog

Canada and the U.S reach a workaround deal on Nexus application backlog

Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets with more on how a nexus deal between Canada and the U.S. impacts Canadian travellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:4411/01/2023
Is it time for Canada to ban TikTok?

Is it time for Canada to ban TikTok?

Warren Kinsella, Toronto-based lawyer, author and consultant, former special assistant to Jean Chretien, discusses why he thinks Canada should ban TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:2911/01/2023
The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns

The U.S considers banning gas stoves due to health concerns

Professor Jose-Luiz Jimenez, Distinguished Professor at the school of Chemistry and the COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, discusses the potential link between gas stoves and onset of asthma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:3711/01/2023
The Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to school shortage

The Chilliwack School District hires uncertified teachers due to school shortage

Danielle Bennett, President of the Chilliwack Teachers Association discusses why the Chilliwack School District has been forced to hire uncertified teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:4610/01/2023
The Full Show: B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C, Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secrets stay secret? Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker?

The Full Show: B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C, Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secrets stay secret? Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker?

 B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter based in Legislature discusses today's latest announce from the provincial government on attracting more nurses in B.C.  Snow issues discussed in City Council  Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses dealing with snowstorms in the lower mainland. Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secrets stay secret? Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host discusses whether or Prince Harry has shared too much in his latest book. Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker?  CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal & Steven Chang discuss how they would design their Vancouver-themed sneaker!  What’s next for Glen Clark? Glen Clark, former President and COO of Jim Pattison Group discusses his next steps after leaving Pattison Group. Compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells found in a B.C sea sponge Dr. Jimena Perez Vargas, research associate in the department of microbiology and immunology at UBC, discusses compounds found in a B.C. sea sponge that prevents COVID-19 infections in humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:06:0310/01/2023
Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker?

Nike’s Montreal bagel sneaker: What would be your Vancouver-themed sneaker?

CKNW Producers Ryan Lehal & Steven Chang discuss how they would design their Vancouver-themed sneaker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:0310/01/2023
Compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells found in a B.C sea sponge

Compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells found in a B.C sea sponge

Dr. Jimena Perez Vargas, research associate in the department of microbiology and immunology at UBC, discusses compounds found in a B.C. sea sponge that prevents COVID-19 infections in humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:5410/01/2023
 What’s next for Glen Clark?

What’s next for Glen Clark?

Glen Clark, former President and COO of Jim Pattison Group discusses his next steps after leaving Pattison Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17:4310/01/2023
Prince Harry vs. The Royals -  Should family secrets stay secret?

Prince Harry vs. The Royals - Should family secrets stay secret?

Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host discusses whether or Prince Harry has shared too much in his latest book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1210/01/2023
Canada’s multi billion dollar deal to acquire F-35 fighter jets

Canada’s multi billion dollar deal to acquire F-35 fighter jets

Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy analyzes Canada's plan to acquire more F-35 fighter jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:3110/01/2023
 Snow issues discussed in City Council

Snow issues discussed in City Council

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses dealing with snowstorms in the lower mainland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:2109/01/2023
 B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C

B.C’s new measures to attract more nurses to B.C

Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter based in Legislature discusses today's latest announce from the provincial government on attracting more nurses in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:2309/01/2023
The Full Show: What’s going on in Mazatlan, The latest on Kevin McCarthy and the Republican House Speaker votes, & The Wrap!

The Full Show: What’s going on in Mazatlan, The latest on Kevin McCarthy and the Republican House Speaker votes, & The Wrap!

What’s going on in Mazatlan? GUEST: Dominique Carole Maraj, Based in Tsawwassen and lives with her family in Mazatlan for part of the year GUEST: Harry Chandler, Vancouverite snowbird living in Mazatlan for 16 years Travel issues Canadians have been facing as of late GUEST: Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect  The latest on the Surrey Police transition GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey The latest on Kevin McCarthy and the Republican House Speaker votes GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent B.C boosts funding for the Human Rights Tribunal GUEST: Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP The Wrap - Should tobacco companies foot the bill for cleaning up cigarette butts on the streets like in Spain & Should we stop having meetings at work? GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:07:1507/01/2023
 The Wrap  - Jan 6th, 2023

The Wrap - Jan 6th, 2023

GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:1207/01/2023
B.C boosts funding for the Human Rights Tribunal

B.C boosts funding for the Human Rights Tribunal

GUEST: Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:2107/01/2023
The latest on Kevin McCarthy and the Republican House Speaker votes

The latest on Kevin McCarthy and the Republican House Speaker votes

GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:1207/01/2023
 The latest on the Surrey Police transition

The latest on the Surrey Police transition

GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:2607/01/2023
Travel issues Canadians have been facing as of late

Travel issues Canadians have been facing as of late

GUEST: Robert McDowell, Founder of Pivot Travel, an affiliate of Fareconnect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:3506/01/2023
What’s going on in Mazatlan?

What’s going on in Mazatlan?

GUEST: Harry Chandler, Vancouverite snowbird living in Mazatlan for 16 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:0506/01/2023