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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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 B.C Conservatives gain support from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association

B.C Conservatives gain support from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association

GUEST: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:2613/09/2024
Premier David Eby live in-studio!

Premier David Eby live in-studio!

GUEST: David Eby, Premier of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:2713/09/2024
Is it time for the carbon tax to go?

Is it time for the carbon tax to go?

GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:3512/09/2024
The Full Show: Metro Vancouver mayors call for a modernized Riverview Hospital, Jas reacts to last night’s U.S Presidential Debate & Does B.C Hydro have enough power to meet the province’s EV goals?

The Full Show: Metro Vancouver mayors call for a modernized Riverview Hospital, Jas reacts to last night’s U.S Presidential Debate & Does B.C Hydro have enough power to meet the province’s EV goals?

Metro Vancouver mayors call for a modernized Riverview Hospital GUEST: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam The importance of having a mental health treatment center like Riverview Hospital GUEST: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam Jas reacts to last night’s U.S Presidential Debate B.C Election 2024 - Weekly political panel GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister & Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister Does B.C Hydro have enough power to meet the province’s EV goals? GUEST: Chris O’Riley, CEO of BC Hydro  B.C Conservatives commit to involuntary treatment for those with severe addictions GUEST: John Rustad, leader of the B.C Conservatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:03:2812/09/2024
B.C Conservatives commit to involuntary treatment for those with severe addictions

B.C Conservatives commit to involuntary treatment for those with severe addictions

GUEST: John Rustad, leader of the B.C Conservatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:1612/09/2024
Does B.C Hydro have enough power to meet the province’s EV goals?

Does B.C Hydro have enough power to meet the province’s EV goals?

GUEST: Chris O’Riley, CEO of BC Hydro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:0912/09/2024
B.C Election 2024 - Weekly political panel

B.C Election 2024 - Weekly political panel

GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister & Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:0111/09/2024
Jas reacts to last night’s U.S Presidential Debate

Jas reacts to last night’s U.S Presidential Debate

Jas reacts to last night’s U.S Presidential Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:2511/09/2024
The importance of having a mental health treatment center like Riverview Hospital

The importance of having a mental health treatment center like Riverview Hospital

GUEST: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:2611/09/2024
Metro Vancouver mayors call for a modernized Riverview Hospital

Metro Vancouver mayors call for a modernized Riverview Hospital

GUEST: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3511/09/2024
The Full Show: Business leaders sound the alarm on B.C’s economic state, SPCA shelters see massive spike in animals & How are Democrats in B.C gearing up  for Kamala Harris’s first debate vs. Donald Trump

The Full Show: Business leaders sound the alarm on B.C’s economic state, SPCA shelters see massive spike in animals & How are Democrats in B.C gearing up for Kamala Harris’s first debate vs. Donald Trump

Business leaders sound the alarm on B.C’s economic state GUEST: Laura Jones, President and CEO of the Business Council of BC Why is B.C so polarized? GUEST: Mike Witherly, partner at Fairview Strategy, and former Senior Advisor for Prime Minister Paul Martin SPCA shelters see massive spike in animals GUEST: Parm Takhar, Chief of Animal Care Services for the B.C SPCA Where is Kamala Harris’s momentum before her first presidential debate vs. Donald Trump? GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Canadian crosswords are COOL! GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Gwen Sjogren, Cruciverbalist How are Democrats in B.C gearing up for Kamala Harris’s first debate vs. Donald Trump? GUEST: Jennifer Phillips, Chair of Democrats Abroad - B.C Mainland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:04:3611/09/2024
How are Democrats in B.C gearing up  for Kamala Harris’s first debate vs. Donald Trump?

How are Democrats in B.C gearing up for Kamala Harris’s first debate vs. Donald Trump?

GUEST: Jennifer Phillips, Chair of Democrats Abroad B.C Mainland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:0111/09/2024
 Canadian crosswords are COOL!

Canadian crosswords are COOL!

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Gwen Sjogren, Cruciverbalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1511/09/2024
Where is Kamala Harris’s momentum before her first presidential debate vs. Donald Trump?

Where is Kamala Harris’s momentum before her first presidential debate vs. Donald Trump?

GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:4511/09/2024
 SPCA shelters see massive spike in animals

SPCA shelters see massive spike in animals

GUEST: Parm Takhar, Chief of Animal Care Services for the B.C SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1211/09/2024
Why is B.C so polarized?

Why is B.C so polarized?

GUEST: Mike Witherly, partner at Fairview Strategy, and former Senior Advisor for Prime Minister Paul Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:4410/09/2024
Business leaders sound the alarm on B.C’s economic state

Business leaders sound the alarm on B.C’s economic state

GUEST: Laura Jones, President and CEO of the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:0310/09/2024
The Full Show: Looming Air Canada pilot strike keeps travelers at the edge of their seats, What would a Surrey Charter mean for the city’s taxpayers &  The Great Indian Wedding

The Full Show: Looming Air Canada pilot strike keeps travelers at the edge of their seats, What would a Surrey Charter mean for the city’s taxpayers & The Great Indian Wedding

 Looming Air Canada pilot strike keeps travelers at the edge of their seats GUEST: Gabor Lukacs, President and founder of the Air Passenger Rights Group Russian Disinformation, a Langley Right-Wing Influencer and a BC Conservative GUEST: Jen St. Denis, Reporter with The Tyee What would a Surrey Charter mean for the city’s taxpayers? GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey More carmakers roll back on EVs; why is the government still pushing for them? GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com  The Great Indian Wedding GUEST: Gurjinder Basran, author of The Wedding: a novel National Police Federation calls for parole reform in B.C GUEST: Chris Voller, Director of the Pacific/North Region for the National Police Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:14:1910/09/2024
National Police Federation calls for parole reform in B.C

National Police Federation calls for parole reform in B.C

GUEST: Chris Voller, Director of the Pacific/North Region for the National Police Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:0410/09/2024
The Great Indian Wedding

The Great Indian Wedding

GUEST: Gurjinder Basran, author of The Wedding: a novel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16:4310/09/2024
More carmakers roll back on EVs; why is the government still pushing for them?

More carmakers roll back on EVs; why is the government still pushing for them?

GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:0809/09/2024
What would a Surrey Charter mean for the city’s taxpayers?

What would a Surrey Charter mean for the city’s taxpayers?

GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:5309/09/2024
Russian Disinformation, a Langley Right-Wing Influencer and a BC Conservative

Russian Disinformation, a Langley Right-Wing Influencer and a BC Conservative

GUEST: Jen St. Denis, Reporter with The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:4009/09/2024
 Looming Air Canada pilot strike keeps travelers at the edge of their seats

Looming Air Canada pilot strike keeps travelers at the edge of their seats

GUEST: Gabor Lukacs, President and founder of the Air Passenger Rights Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:1909/09/2024
Commentary on the recent Vancouver attacks

Commentary on the recent Vancouver attacks

Jas returns from vacation with his take on the recent Vancouver attacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:1506/09/2024
The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Poilievre speaks on crime in Canada, B.C enacts legislation preventing serious offenders from changing their names, & B.C Greens propose free transit, is it too good to be true?

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Poilievre speaks on crime in Canada, B.C enacts legislation preventing serious offenders from changing their names, & B.C Greens propose free transit, is it too good to be true?

How does Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre plan to tackle crime in Canada? GUEST: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Fall for B.C wine!  GUEST: Kim Barnes, Marketing Director with Wine Growers British Columbia B.C enacts legislation preventing serious offenders from changing their names GUEST: Rob Dhanu, Former Federal Crown prosecutor, Criminal defense Lawyer and co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, and case counsel Goodbye porta-potties; Flush toilets finally required in large construction sites GUEST: Brynn Bourke , executive director for B.C Building Trades Vancouver attacks highlight an urgent need for coordinated mental health care GUEST: Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of the Save Our Streets coalition B.C Greens propose free transit, is it too good to be true? GUEST: Denis Agar (EH-gar), Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders 30 Men in 30 Days - Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver seeking new volunteers GUEST: Norman Galimski, Communications and Recruitment Officer for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51:2306/09/2024
30 Men in 30 Days - Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver seeking new volunteers

30 Men in 30 Days - Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver seeking new volunteers

GUEST: Norman Galimski, Communications and Recruitment Officer for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:5506/09/2024
B.C Greens propose free transit, is it too good to be true?

B.C Greens propose free transit, is it too good to be true?

GUEST: Denis Agar, Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:4706/09/2024
Vancouver attacks highlight an urgent need for coordinated mental health care

Vancouver attacks highlight an urgent need for coordinated mental health care

GUEST: Jess Ketchum, Co-founder of the Save Our Streets coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:4606/09/2024
Goodbye porta-potties; Flush toilets finally required in large construction sites

Goodbye porta-potties; Flush toilets finally required in large construction sites

GUEST: Brynn Bourke, executive director for B.C Building Trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:0505/09/2024
B.C enacts legislation preventing serious offenders from changing their names

B.C enacts legislation preventing serious offenders from changing their names

GUEST: Rob Dhanu, Former Federal Crown prosecutor, Criminal defense Lawyer and co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, and case counsel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1205/09/2024
Fall for B.C wine!

Fall for B.C wine!

GUEST: Kim Barnes, Marketing Director with Wine Growers British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1005/09/2024
How does Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre plan to tackle crime in Canada?

How does Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre plan to tackle crime in Canada?

GUEST: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:5005/09/2024
The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai:  Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for the third time and NDP withdraws Liberal support

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for the third time and NDP withdraws Liberal support

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for the third time to 4.25% GUEST: Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst NDP withdraws Liberal support; Do the federal Conservatives have an upper hand? GUEST: Kenny Chiu, former federal Conservative MP for Steveston - Richmond East What does the Bank of Canada’s 4.25% interest rate cut mean for the current housing market? GUEST: Ross McCredie, President and CEO of Sutton Group Liberal MP responds to the federal NDP no longer supporting his party GUEST: Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal MP for North Vancouver and federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39:3305/09/2024
Liberal MP responds to the federal NDP no longer supporting his party

Liberal MP responds to the federal NDP no longer supporting his party

Liberal MP responds to the federal NDP no longer supporting his party GUEST: Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal MP for North Vancouver and federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3305/09/2024
 What does the Bank of Canada’s 4.25% interest rate cut mean for the current housing market?

What does the Bank of Canada’s 4.25% interest rate cut mean for the current housing market?

What does the Bank of Canada’s 4.25% interest rate cut mean for the current housing market? GUEST: Ross McCredie, President and CEO of Sutton Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:3904/09/2024
NDP withdraws Liberal support; Do the federal Conservatives have an upper hand?

NDP withdraws Liberal support; Do the federal Conservatives have an upper hand?

NDP withdraws Liberal support; Do the federal Conservatives have an upper hand? GUEST: Kenny Chiu, former federal Conservative MP for Steveston - Richmond East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:4304/09/2024
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for the third time to 4.25%

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for the third time to 4.25%

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for the third time to 4.25% GUEST: Michael Levy , CKNW Business Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:5804/09/2024
The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai:Why does John Rustad want to reconsider nuclear power for B.C, China claps back on Canada’s hefty EV, steel and aluminum tariffs & Petflation

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai:Why does John Rustad want to reconsider nuclear power for B.C, China claps back on Canada’s hefty EV, steel and aluminum tariffs & Petflation

Why does John Rustad want to reconsider nuclear power for B.C? GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative, former Attorney General and Environment Minister of B.C.  Does single egress stairs in residential buildings put fire safety at risk? GUEST: Len Garis is a retired Fire Chief for the City of Surrey, Adjunct Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley’s school of Culture, Media, and Society China claps back on Canada’s hefty EV, steel and aluminum tariffs GUEST: Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President of Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada How is Canada working to fend off China’s ‘spamouflage’ network? GUEST: Joanna Chiu, China editor at Rest of World, a non-profit publication covering global technology, and author of China Unbound How will international students fare with the government’s 24-hour cap on working? GUEST: Ishant Goyal, Chairperson for the Alliance of British Columbia Students Petflation - how to budget for pet costs now and in the future GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45:0304/09/2024
Petflation - how to budget for pet costs now and in the future

Petflation - how to budget for pet costs now and in the future

GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:5704/09/2024
How will international students fare with the government’s 24-hour cap on working?

How will international students fare with the government’s 24-hour cap on working?

GUEST: Ishant Goyal, Chairperson for the Alliance of British Columbia Students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:4504/09/2024
How is Canada working to fend off China’s ‘spamouflage’ network?

How is Canada working to fend off China’s ‘spamouflage’ network?

GUEST:  Joanna Chiu, China editor at Rest of World, a non-profit publication covering global technology, and author of China Unbound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:0604/09/2024
China claps back on Canada’s hefty EV, steel and aluminum tariffs

China claps back on Canada’s hefty EV, steel and aluminum tariffs

GUEST: Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President of Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:1603/09/2024
Does single egress stairs in residential buildings put fire safety at risk?

Does single egress stairs in residential buildings put fire safety at risk?

GUEST: Len Garis is a retired Fire Chief for the City of Surrey, Adjunct Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley’s school of Culture, Media, and Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:5803/09/2024
Why does John Rustad want to reconsider nuclear power for B.C?

Why does John Rustad want to reconsider nuclear power for B.C?

GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative, former Attorney General and Environment Minister of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:4503/09/2024
The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: British Columbia moves to single stairwell on smaller buildings, how to help your kids get back to a school-friendly sleep schedule &How did ICBC achieve $1.4 billion in net income over the past year?

The Full Show with Guest Host Rob Fai: British Columbia moves to single stairwell on smaller buildings, how to help your kids get back to a school-friendly sleep schedule &How did ICBC achieve $1.4 billion in net income over the past year?

British Columbia moves to single stairwell egress to provide contractors with more space to build out units. Is this move ready? GUEST: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor How much more does the province need to do to ensure safe work environments? GUEST: Jeff Bray, president of Business Improvement Areas of B.C, and CEO of the Downtown Victoria Business Association  Was B.C’s move allowing single stairwells in smaller buildings a wise decision? GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant How to help your kids get back to a school-friendly sleep schedule GUEST: Dr. Wendy Hall, professor emeritus in UBC’s school of nursing How did ICBC achieve $1.4 billion in net income over the past year? GUEST: Richard McCand-less, Retired BC senior Public Servant, and expert on ICBC finances - visit his site at bcpolicyperspectives.ca The importance of teaching students about healthy relationships GUEST: Suzanne Duncan, Vice President of Philanthropy at the Canadian Women’s Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51:3703/09/2024
The importance of teaching students about healthy relationships

The importance of teaching students about healthy relationships

GUEST: Suzanne Duncan, Vice President of Philanthropy at the Canadian Women’s Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1903/09/2024
How did ICBC achieve $1.4 billion in net income over the past year?

How did ICBC achieve $1.4 billion in net income over the past year?

GUEST: Richard McCandless, Retired BC Government Policy Manager, and expert on ICBC finances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:4803/09/2024
How to help your kids get back to a school-friendly sleep schedule

How to help your kids get back to a school-friendly sleep schedule

GUEST: Dr. Wendy Hall, professor emeritus in UBC’s school of nursing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:3402/09/2024
Was B.C’s move allowing single stairwells in smaller buildings a wise decision?

Was B.C’s move allowing single stairwells in smaller buildings a wise decision?

GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:5502/09/2024