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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.
Jas Against The World - What’s the big deal with Beyonce?
Jas thinks Beyonce is no longer musically relevant - CKNW producers Steven Chang, Talia Miller & Bianca Rego are here to tell him he's wrong
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05:2913/10/2022
What is the future of late night talk shows?
Rick Forchuk, Movie Blogger at Rick’s Picks and regular columnist for TV Week Magazine discusses the future of late night tv.
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12:2313/10/2022
Three things to know about the Vancouver Canucks this season
This might be the best time of year for sports fans because everything is happening.
The baseball playoffs are on, we’re in Week 6 of the NFL season and hockey is finally back!
The Vancouver Canucks new season begins tonight and to provide us with a season preview, our show contributor Jawn Jang has this report.
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07:2013/10/2022
Danielle Smith’s problematic comments on discrimination & the unvaccinated
Stephen Carter, President of Decide Campaigns and co-host of The Strategists podcast describes why new Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's politics will have an impact on British Columbians.
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08:1613/10/2022
The Jas Johal Show Civic Election Panel - Do political endorsements matter?
The Jas Johal Show Civic Election Panel with:
Andrea Reimer, Founder and Principal of Tawaw Strategies
Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA for Langley
Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair
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18:3312/10/2022
Alex Jones owes Sandy Hook victims over $1 billion
Jessie Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality discusses whether this is the last we will hear of Alex Jones.
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08:1312/10/2022
Gas prices set for a huge drop
Hold off on filling up your tanks! Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy tells us when and by how much gas prices are set to fall in the lower mainland
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10:2512/10/2022
The Full Show: Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith resigns but is it too little too late? How bad is the drought on the Sunshine Coast & the continued vandalism of Vancouver's downtown business
How bad is the drought on BC's Sunshine Coast?
Remko Rosen-boom, General Manager of Infrastructure Services at the Sunshine Coast Regional District discusses the Sunshine Coast's urgent need for water
Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith resigns. What’s next?
Peter Julian, NDP MP for Burnaby - New Westminster discusses where Hockey Canada goes from here, after CEO Scott Smith along with the entire board of directors resign.
Continued vandalism of Vancouver's downtown businesses
Sebastian Cortez, butcher & owner of Sebastian & Co. Fine Meats discusses how his downtown butcher shop was vandalized twice in one week
Roundtable - Blink 182 announces a new tour…Which nostalgic artists would you love to see have a comeback tour?
CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang, along with producers Steven Chang & Ryan Lehal discuss which artists or bands would they love to see have a comeback tour!
Hockey Canada overhauls executive leadership but is it too little too late?
We continue our coverage of Hockey Canada, following the news this morning that the executive leadership have resigned following months of controversy over sexual assault scandals. For some, this is a promising first step.. But for others, it’s too little too late. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more.
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55:0712/10/2022
The problem with BC Public Health requiring invitations for the flu shot
Dr. Anna Wolak, Family physician and assistant professor at UBC discusses the issues with BC Public Health requiring an invitation to be able to book your flu shot.
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06:0512/10/2022
Hockey Canada overhauls executive leadership but is it too little too late?
We continue our coverage of Hockey Canada, following the news this morning that the executive leadership have resigned following months of controversy over sexual assault scandals. For some, this is a promising first step.. But for others, it’s too little too late. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more.
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10:1612/10/2022
Roundtable - Blink 182 announces a new tour…Which nostalgic artists would you love to see have a comeback tour?
CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang, along with producers Steven Chang & Ryan Lehal discuss which artists or bands would they love to see have a comeback tour!
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08:2712/10/2022
Continued vandalism of Vancouver's downtown businesses
Sebastian Cortez, butcher & owner of Sebastian & Co. Fine Meats discusses how his downtown butcher shop was vandalized twice in one week
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11:0712/10/2022
Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith resigns. What’s next?
Peter Julian, NDP MP for Burnaby - New Westminster discusses where Hockey Canada goes from here, after CEO Scott Smith along with the entire board of directors resign.
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07:1711/10/2022
How bad is the drought on BC's Sunshine Coast?
Remko Rosen-boom, General Manager of Infrastructure Services at the Sunshine Coast Regional District discusses the Sunshine Coast's urgent need for water
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17:4911/10/2022
The Full Show: The favourites to be elected in the 2022 municipal elections, the Sunshine Coast drought & The Toronto Blue Jays blew it!
The search for BC's next top municipal leaders comes close
Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter discusses some of the favourites to become mayor in Vancouver & Surrey as the 2022 municipal elections near.
What’s going on with the BC NDP?
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief sheds light on the BC NDP leadership race between David Eby and Anjali Appadurai
The Sunshine Coast Drought
Nick Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction discusses the drought that is currently plaguing the Sunshine Coast.
Kanye West has gone wild again
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt discusses how and why rapper Kanye West rapper got banned from social media.
The Toronto Blue Jays blew it
CKNW Contributor and local Seattle Mariners fan Jawn Jang & CKNW Producer and local Toronto Blue Jays fan, Ryan Lehal discuss how their feeling after the Mariners knocked the Blue Jays out of the 2022 MLB Playoffs. The Mariners defeated the Jays two games to none in the American League Wild Card Series.
Local Leaders for Mental Health
It's World Mental Health Day and Mayor of Coquitlam Richard Stewart describes the importance of looking after your mind.
The campaign to limit NDAs in sexual harassment cases
Jennifer Khor, Supervising Lawyer for SHARP Workplaces discusses the limiting of non-disclosure agreements when it comes to sexual harassment cases.
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01:04:4711/10/2022
The campaign to limit NDAs in sexual harassment cases
Jennifer Khor, Supervising Lawyer for SHARP Workplaces discusses the limiting of non-disclosure agreements when it comes to sexual harassment cases.
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08:1211/10/2022
Local Leaders for Mental Health
It's World Mental Health Day and Mayor of Coquitlam Richard Stewart describes the importance of looking after your mind.
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09:3911/10/2022
The Toronto Blue Jays blew it
CKNW Contributor and local Seattle Mariners fan Jawn Jang & CKNW Producer and local Toronto Blue Jays fan, Ryan Lehal discuss how their feeling after the Mariners knocked the Blue Jays out of the 2022 MLB Playoffs. The Mariners defeated the Jays two games to none in the American League Wild Card Series.
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06:4711/10/2022
Kanye West has gone wild again
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt discusses how and why rapper Kanye West rapper got banned from social media.
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06:2511/10/2022
The Sunshine Coast Drought
Nick Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast and Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction discusses the drought that is currently plaguing the Sunshine Coast.
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07:3710/10/2022
What’s going on with the BC NDP?
Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief sheds light on the BC NDP leadership race between David Eby and Anjali Appadurai
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08:5810/10/2022
The search for BC's next top municipal leaders comes close
Richard Zussman, Global BC Reporter discusses some of the favourites to become mayor in Vancouver & Surrey as the 2022 municipal elections near.
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18:2010/10/2022
BC Ferries cancels some long weekend sailings, Using psychedelics to help with drug and alcohol abuse & The Wrap!
BC Ferries cancels some long weekend sailings due to a staff shortage
GUEST: Deborah Marshall, Executive Director of Public Affairs for BC Ferries
Juno Beach has been saved!
GUEST: Cindy Clegg, spokesperson for Save Juno Beach
Mark Marissen and PROGRESS Vancouver
GUEST: Mark Marrissen, mayoral candidate for Progress Vancouver
PM Trudeau declares Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist entity
GUEST: Tamineh Sadeghi, “Iranian Women Lives Matter” protest organizer
The showdown for the Chilliwack School Board
GUEST: Grace Kennedy, Reporter for the Fraser Valley Current
Using psychedelics to help with drug and alcohol abuse
GUEST: Dr. Ian Rabb, Chief Clinics Officer at Universal Ibogaine
NHL, MLB and NFL games to bet on during Thanksgiving weekend
GUEST: Jawn Jang, The Jas Johal Show Contributor
GUEST:Matt Lee, Senior Communications Specialist for BCLC
The Wrap - Do food establishments like Tim Hortons really need a clothing line & What’s your favourite Thanksgiving tradition?
GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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01:04:3508/10/2022
The Wrap - Do food establishments like Tim Hortons really need a clothing line & What’s your favourite Thanksgiving tradition?
GUEST:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
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15:1808/10/2022
NHL, MLB and NFL games to bet on during Thanksgiving weekend
GUEST:
Jawn Jang, The Jas Johal Show Contributor
Matt Lee, Senior Communications Specialist for BCLC
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07:2808/10/2022
Using psychedelics to help with drug and alcohol abuse
GUEST: Dr. Ian Rabb, Chief Clinics Officer at Universal Ibogaine
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08:3708/10/2022
The showdown for the Chilliwack School Board
GUEST: Grace Kennedy, Reporter for the Fraser Valley Current
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07:4308/10/2022
PM Trudeau declares Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist entity
GUEST: Tamineh Sadeghi, “Iranian Women Lives Matter” protest organizer
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05:2208/10/2022
Mark Marissen and PROGRESS Vancouver
GUEST: Mark Marrissen, mayoral candidate for Progress Vancouver
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07:1008/10/2022
Juno Beach has been saved!
GUEST: Cindy Clegg, spokesperson for Save Juno Beach
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08:3807/10/2022
BC Ferries cancels some long weekend sailings due to a staff shortage
GUEST: Deborah Marshall, Executive Director of Public Affairs for BC Ferries
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06:1007/10/2022
The Full Show with guest host Bruce Claggett: West Coast signs climate agreement, Local brand tackling climate change & Is capping delivery fees enough to help local restaurants?
West Coast proves to be the best coast by signing climate agreement
Guest: George Heyman - Minister of Environment and Climate Change
A local brand is tackling climate change – one pair of underwear at a time
Guest: Des Price - Co-founder and chief vision officer of BN3TH Apparel
How will capping delivery fees support restaurants?
Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation
Is capping delivery fees enough to help local restaurants?
Guest: Ryan Goodwin - Owner of El Guapo in Yaletown
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39:3007/10/2022
A local brand is tackling climate change – one pair of underwear at a time
A local brand is tackling climate change – one pair of underwear at a time
Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to Des Price - Co-founder and chief vision officer of BN3TH Apparel
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10:4307/10/2022
Why are so many sturgeons dying in the Nechako River?
Why are so many sturgeons dying in the Nechako River?
Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to Steve McAdam - Hydroelectric Impacts Biologist for B.C.’s Ministry of Environment
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07:1507/10/2022
Is capping delivery fees enough to help local restaurants?
Is capping delivery fees enough to help local restaurants?
Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to Ryan Goodwin, Owner of El Guapo in Yaletown
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06:1707/10/2022
How will capping delivery fees support restaurants?
How will capping delivery fees support restaurants?
Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation
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09:3806/10/2022
Metro Vancouver extends restrictions to conserve drinking water
Metro Vancouver extends restrictions to conserve drinking water
Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to Malcolm Brodie, Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Water Committee
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06:5806/10/2022
West Coast proves it’s the best coast by signing climate agreement
West Coast proves it’s the Best Coast by signing climate agreement
Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to George Heyman - Minister of Environment and Climate Change
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09:5406/10/2022
The Full Show: TEAM Vancouver's light rail network proposal, should Vancouverites be cheering for Toronto or Seattle as Jays and Mariners faceoff in MLB playoffs & the need for pet-friendly housing
TEAM Vancouver’s light rail network proposal and the Olympic Plebiscite for the 2030 bid
Colleen Hardwick, mayoral candidate for TEAM Vancouver discusses Vancouver's transportation network and the Olympic Plebiscite for the 2030 bid
Battle Vancouver - Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Here’s a classic debate for people living in the Lower Mainland.. Seattle or Toronto? Which city do you prefer to visit? Which city has the better sports teams? With the Blue Jays and Mariners set to face off this Friday, our show contributor Jawn Jang put together this preview if you’re still deciding on which team to cheer for.
CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal and contributor Jawn Jang also debate whether or not Vancouverites should cheer for Seattle or Toronto.
The Jas Johal Show Civic Election Panel - Talking Amalgamation and Truthiness
On the panel this week:
Andrea Reimer, Founder and Principal of Tawaw Strategies
Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA for Langley
Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair
Government intervention to ensure pet-friendly housing
Meghann Cant, Manager of companion animal welfare science and policy at BC SPCA describes the need for government intervention to ensure there is enough pet-friendly housing
DJs facing harassment at weddings and events
Local Vancouver DJ, DJ Rush describes an incident he faced where he was threatened at a local wedding reception
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55:5006/10/2022
DJs facing harassment at weddings and events
Local Vancouver DJ, DJ Rush describes an incident he faced where he was threatened at a local wedding reception
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08:3206/10/2022
Government intervention to ensure pet-friendly housing
Meghann Cant, Manager of companion animal welfare science and policy at BC SPCA describes the need for government intervention to ensure there is enough pet-friendly housing
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08:0306/10/2022
Tim Hortons pulls Hockey Canada sponsorship, and is the NPA’s Fred Harding really bringing the NBA back to Vancouver?
CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal and CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang help answer whether the mayor of Vancouver has the power to bring the NBA back to Vancouver. Plus, will more sponsors follow Tim Horton's lead of pulling their sponsorships of Hockey Canada amid sexual assault allegations?
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09:0306/10/2022
The Jas Johal Show Civic Election Panel - Talking Amalgamation and Truthiness
On the panel this week:
Andrea Reimer, Founder and Principal of Tawaw Strategies
Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA for Langley
Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair
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18:5705/10/2022
Battle Vancouver - Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Here’s a classic debate for people living in the Lower Mainland.. Seattle or Toronto? Which city do you prefer to visit? Which city has the better sports teams? With the Blue Jays and Mariners set to face off this Friday, our show contributor Jawn Jang put together this preview if you’re still deciding on which team to cheer for.
CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal and contributor Jawn Jang also debate whether or not Vancouverites should cheer for Seattle or Toronto.
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09:3505/10/2022
TEAM Vancouver’s light rail network proposal and the Olympic Plebiscite for the 2030 bid
Colleen Hardwick, mayoral candidate for TEAM Vancouver discusses Vancouver's transportation network and the Olympic Plebiscite for the 2030 bid
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10:2505/10/2022
The Full Show: Mayors across the lower mainland comment on Kennedy Stewart's 'Vancouver Loop,' Jinny Sims proposes 10,000 seat soccer stadium in Surrey & It’s October and we’re in shorts…
Kennedy Stewart’s Skytrain plan - is it feasible?
Ken Sim, mayoral candidate for ABC Vancouver comments on Kennedy Stewart's 'Vancouver Loop'
Mike Little, Mayor of the District of North Vancouver & Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam comment on Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's 'Vancouver Loop' plan
David Eby’s housing plan
David Eby, leadership candidate for the BC NDP describes why his housing plan will be effective in bringing change to the lower mainland's housing crisis.
10,000 seat soccer stadium proposal in Whalley
Jinny Sims, mayoral candidate for Surrey Forward discusses why she would build a 10,000 seat soccer stadium in Whalley, if elected as mayor of Surrey.
The EU forces Apple to use USB-C chargers for their products
The next time your phone has a low battery, check and see what kind of cord your phone uses.
A new law in Europe could mean big changes for the way we charge our phones in Canada..
Our show contributor Jawn Jang explains.
It’s October and we’re in shorts…
Kristi Gordon, Senior Meteorologist for Global BC tells us when we can expect 'real' fall weather and Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses whether or not we've seen an extension of patio season into October.
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01:02:4105/10/2022
It’s October and we’re in shorts…
Kristi Gordon, Senior Meteorologist for Global BC tells us when we can expect 'real' fall weather and Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association discusses whether or not we've seen an extension of patio season into October.
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08:0705/10/2022
The EU forces Apple to use USB-C chargers for their products
The next time your phone has a low battery, check and see what kind of cord your phone uses.
A new law in Europe could mean big changes for the way we charge our phones in Canada..
Our show contributor Jawn Jang explains.
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08:0905/10/2022
10,000 seat soccer stadium proposal in Whalley
Jinny Sims, mayoral candidate for Surrey Forward discusses why she would build a 10,000 seat soccer stadium in Whalley, if elected as mayor of Surrey.
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08:1305/10/2022
David Eby’s housing plan
David Eby, leadership candidate for the BC NDP describes why his housing plan will be effective in bringing change to the lower mainland's housing crisis.
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12:5604/10/2022