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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.
BC becomes 1st province to remove criminal penalties for possession of some hard drugs
Mayor of Vancouver Kennedy Stewart discusses the removal of criminal penalties for possession of some illicit drugs in B.C.
Also reaction to a violent stabbing that happened earlier this morning in East Vancouver.
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14:5301/06/2022
The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: A raucous night at Surrey City Council as more calls come for Mayor Doug McCallum to step down, B.C. raises minimum wage by 40 cents & a Vancouver restaurant named Canada's best!
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum refuses call to step down while his public mischief charge plays out
Brenda Locke, Surrey City Councillor discusses what happened at last night's rambunctious council meeting.
Plus, your calls!
B.C. raises minimum wage by 40 cents an hour - but is that enough?
Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer of the B.C. Federation of Labour discusses B.C.'s minimum wage rising to $15.65/hr starting June 1st, 2022.
Plus, your calls! What is a fair minimum wage in B.C. these days?
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum refuses call to step down while his public mischief charge plays out
Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses last night's wild city council meeting.
Plus, your calls!
Vancouver restaurant named Canada’s Best Restaurant for the first time ever!
If you’re still trying to figure out your dinner plans for tonight, we might have you covered.. A Vancouver restaurant was just named Canada’s Best Restaurant by Canada’s 100 Best Magazine– It’s the first time that ANY Vancouver establishment wins the top prize! Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more.
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53:2901/06/2022
Vancouver restaurant named Canada’s Best Restaurant for the first time ever!
If you’re still trying to figure out your dinner plans for tonight, we might have you covered.. A Vancouver restaurant was just named Canada’s Best Restaurant by Canada’s 100 Best Magazine– It’s the first time that ANY Vancouver establishment wins the top prize! Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more.
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07:5601/06/2022
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum refuses call to step down while his public mischief charge plays out
Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses last night's wild city council meeting.
Plus, your calls!
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13:0201/06/2022
B.C. raises minimum wage by 40 cents an hour - but is that enough?
Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer of the B.C. Federation of Labour discusses B.C.'s minimum wage rising to $15.65/hr starting June 1st, 2022.
Plus, your calls! What is a fair minimum wage in B.C. these days?
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16:0901/06/2022
Reforming Canada’s military colleges will be a ‘Herculean task,’ experts say: How do civilian courts differ from the Canadian Armed Forces?
Former Supreme Justice Louise Arbour released an independent report yesterday, calling for the Canadian Armed Forces to permanently give up control of investigations of sexual offences by its members and overhaul the recruiting and military college systems.
CKNW producer Bianca Rego, spoke with Aaron Lealess - a Personal Injury Lawyer, who’s also a former Naval Reserve Officer, to find out how Arbour’s recommendations differ from previous reports, and whether these recommendations are necessary for a cultural change in the military.
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09:0431/05/2022
980 CKNW Limited Series - The Other One Percent: Living with Schizophrenia
Episode 1
Mental health and mental illness. What is the difference? One is something we all live with everyday. Our mental health is vital to a happy life. But what if you have a mental illness you cannot control? What is it like living with a severe mental illness like schizophrenia? Eric Chapman is raising awareness on the subject with his series; The Other One Percent: Living with Schizophrenia.
You’ll hear this entire series every day this week at 5:45 on The Jas Johal Show.
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07:4631/05/2022
The Full Show with Guest Host Bruce Claggett: Punjabi-Canadians react to the killing of international Punjabi music superstar Sidhu Moosewala, How will banning handguns impact Canada & B.C. Lions player turns to twitter to find housing
Popular Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala gunned down in India: A look at his importance to the Canadian Punjabi music scene and culture
The Jas Johal Show technical producer, Ryan Lehal discusses the mark international Punjabi music superstar Sidhu Moosewala left on the Punjabi music industry, including a big footprint on shaping North American & Canadian based Punjabi music, with local B.C. based music producer and host of the Desi Beat Podcast - DJ Reminisce.
Moosewala was gunned down in India over the weekend. He was 28 years old.
How will banning handguns impact Canada?
Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and author of Engaging Canadian Politics discusses the federal Liberal's tabling new gun control legislation.
Can Canadian hydrogen have a global impact?
Dr. Tom Gunton, Professor and Director of the Resource and Environmental Planning Program at SFU and former Deputy Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks discusses whether Canadian hydrogen is the future
BC Lions player forced to crowdsource on Twitter after struggling to find a new home in Vancouver
The CFL season doesn’t officially kick off until June 9th.. But our show contributor Jawn Jang joins us to explain why the newest member of the BC Lions went crowdsourcing on Twitter yesterday asking the public for help.
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54:4231/05/2022
BC Lions player forced to crowdsource on Twitter after struggling to find a new home in Vancouver
The CFL season doesn’t officially kick off until June 9th.. But our show contributor Jawn Jang joins us to explain why the newest member of the BC Lions went crowdsourcing on Twitter yesterday asking the public for help.
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07:4231/05/2022
Can Canadian hydrogen have a global impact?
Dr. Tom Gunton, Professor and Director of the Resource and Environmental Planning Program at SFU and former Deputy Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks discusses whether Canadian hydrogen is the future
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13:0631/05/2022
How will banning handguns impact Canada?
Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and author of Engaging Canadian Politics discusses the federal Liberal's tabling new gun control legislation.
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03:5630/05/2022
Popular Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala gunned down in India: A look at his importance to the Canadian Punjabi music scene and culture
The Jas Johal Show technical producer, Ryan Lehal discusses the mark international Punjabi music superstar Sidhu Moosewala left on the Punjabi music industry, including a big footprint on shaping North American & Canadian based Punjabi music, with local B.C. based music producer and host of the Desi Beat Podcast - DJ Reminisce.
Moosewala was gunned down in India over the weekend. He was 28 years old.
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13:1130/05/2022
The Full Show: The end of fish chips - rising prices threaten a British tradition - are Canadian chippy's feeling the pinch? Fraser Valley Regional District warns residents to be prepared for more flooding & The Wrap!
UK introduces temporary ‘windfall tax’ of 25% on oil and gas profits – with consumers receiving rebates
Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives discusses what this means for Canadians
The end of fish and chips?! Rising prices threaten a British tradition – Are Canadian businesses also suffering?
Brad MacLeod, Owner and Operator of C-Lovers Fish and Chips discusses the rising costs of staying in business as a Fish and Chip shop
Fraser Valley Regional District warning residents to be prepared for potential flooding from spring freshet
Even with more rain and clouds on the forecast for the next few days, that won’t stop some people from getting out and camping and enjoying the outdoors.
But the Fraser Valley Regional District is urging the public to be prepared for potential flooding – The sent out a release this week with those details.
Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Jason Lum, the Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District on what people need to know.
The Wrap: Can social media use be… Healthy? What movie deserves a long-awaited sequel.. And why do most sequels tend to underperform? What is Ellen’s legacy and how do we view Ellen DeGeneres?
On The Wrap this week:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
Topics:
Can social media use be… Healthy?
What movie deserves a long-awaited sequel.. And why do most sequels tend to underperform?
What is Ellen’s legacy and how do we view Ellen DeGeneres?
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54:4828/05/2022
Local Vancouver band Dear Rouge will open for Vance Joy tonight at Rogers Arena!
Concerts are back in Vancouver and tonight, a local band named Dear Rouge will be opening for Vance Joy at Rogers Arena.
Dear Rouge is a husband-wife duo Danielle and Drew McTaggart from Surrey – Our Jawn Jang spoke with them earlier today about their new album “Spirit”, and what it’s like finally performing on-stage once again.
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07:2228/05/2022
The Wrap: Can social media use be… Healthy? What movie deserves a long-awaited sequel.. And why do most sequels tend to underperform? What is Ellen’s legacy and how do we view Ellen DeGeneres?
On The Wrap this week:
Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host
Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster
Topics:
Can social media use be… Healthy?
What movie deserves a long-awaited sequel.. And why do most sequels tend to underperform?
What is Ellen’s legacy and how do we view Ellen DeGeneres?
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21:5628/05/2022
Fraser Valley Regional District warning residents to be prepared for potential flooding from spring freshet
Even with more rain and clouds on the forecast for the next few days, that won’t stop some people from getting out and camping and enjoying the outdoors.
But the Fraser Valley Regional District is urging the public to be prepared for potential flooding – The sent out a release this week with those details.
Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Jason Lum, the Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District on what people need to know.
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07:5428/05/2022
The end of fish and chips?! Rising prices threaten a British tradition – Are Canadian businesses also suffering?
Brad MacLeod, Owner and Operator of C-Lovers Fish and Chips discusses the rising costs of staying in business as a Fish and Chip shop
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09:3127/05/2022
UK introduces temporary ‘windfall tax’ of 25% on oil and gas profits – with consumers receiving rebates
Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives discusses what this means for Canadians
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14:2827/05/2022
The Full Show: Will an increase in density on Broadway corridor mean more schools built? Canada Soccer cancels match with Iran & The Jas Johal Show Political Forum
Will increased density on the Broadway corridor mean increased number of school places too?
Dan Fumano, City Columnist for the Vancouver Sun discusses the potential number of new schools built as a result of the Broadway Plan
Canada Soccer cancels Iran match following outcry over plane downing
Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association reacts to the news that sees Canada Soccer cancelling their friendly match against Iran.
The Jas Johal Show Political Forum
On the The Poitical Forum this week:
Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer
Stephen Smart - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer
Topics:
Has the Royal BC Museum technical report changed hearts and minds?
Is the state of U.S. politics dangerous for us in Canada?
How local students at Eric Hamber Secondary are fighting for their press freedom
Managing Editor Jessica Kim, and Editor in chief Spencer Izen of the Griffins’ Nest student newspaper discuss their fight for press freedom
Granville Island birds of prey work hard behind the scenes to keep pesky gulls away
The next time you’re on Granville Island enjoying a donut or hot dog, you may find it difficult to find a free table but what you won’t find are pesky seagulls trying to steal your food.
That’s because Granville Island has been employing actual birds of prey to help protect visitors from gulls, crows or other flying nuisances!
Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Chuck DeCoste from Pacific Northwest Raptors and the unique service they provide for Granville Island.
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54:2227/05/2022
Granville Island birds of prey work hard behind the scenes to keep pesky gulls away
The next time you’re on Granville Island enjoying a donut or hot dog, you may find it difficult to find a free table but what you won’t find are pesky seagulls trying to steal your food.
That’s because Granville Island has been employing actual birds of prey to help protect visitors from gulls, crows or other flying nuisances!
Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Chuck DeCoste from Pacific Northwest Raptors and the unique service they provide for Granville Island.
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08:3827/05/2022
How local students at Eric Hamber Secondary are fighting for their press freedom
Managing Editor Jessica Kim, and Editor in chief Spencer Izen of the Griffins’ Nest student newspaper discuss their fight for press freedom
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07:5627/05/2022
Canada Soccer cancels Iran match following outcry over plane downing
Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association reacts to the news that sees Canada Soccer cancelling their friendly match against Iran.
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07:3826/05/2022
Will increased density on the Broadway corridor mean increased number of school places too?
Dan Fumano, City Columnist for the Vancouver Sun discusses the potential number of new schools built as a result of the Broadway Plan
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13:2526/05/2022
The Full Show: Provincial government full steam ahead with plans for a new Royal B.C. Museum, Should Canada Soccer call off their friendly match against Iran in Vancouver? & more huge delays with passport renewals at Service Canada
Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election
Richard Zussman, Global News Reporter at the B.C. Legislature dissects the province's announcement surrounding the Royal BC Museum.
Plus, your calls on the Royal BC Museum rebuilding project
The controversy over the Iranian men’s soccer team coming to Vancouver
Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor & Jas Johal discuss whether or not Canada should be playing Iran in a soccer friendly in Vancouver.
“It’s sports-washing”: Relatives of flight PS752 victims want Iran’s soccer match in Vancouver called off
Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association, discuss why Soccer Canada should cancel their friendly match against Iran in Vancouver.
Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election
Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich and the North Islands reacts to the provincial government announces its plan to go ahead with a new Royal BC Museum
Service Canada chaos: B.C. family says passport renewal delays ended up costing them $3,000
John Hua, Global News Supervisor Reporter tell us more on the big passport renewal delays at Service Canada.
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01:12:2126/05/2022
Service Canada chaos: B.C. family says passport renewal delays ended up costing them $3,000
John Hua, Global News Supervisor Reporter tell us more on the big passport renewal delays at Service Canada.
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08:1126/05/2022
Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election
Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich and the North Islands reacts to the provincial government announces its plan to go ahead with a new Royal BC Museum
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10:0225/05/2022
“It’s sports-washing”: Relatives of flight PS752 victims want Iran’s soccer match in Vancouver called off
Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association, discuss why Soccer Canada should cancel their friendly match against Iran in Vancouver.
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08:2025/05/2022
The controversy over the Iranian men’s soccer team coming to Vancouver
Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor & Jas Johal discuss whether or not Canada should be playing Iran in a soccer friendly in Vancouver.
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09:4825/05/2022
The Full Show: What will it take to reduce the price of gas? At least 15 dead after shooting at Texas elementary school & Back to the drawing board for the CFL as CBA negotiations drag
Intelligence experts warn Canada is at risk from anti-democratic forces in the U.S., and conservative media like Fox News
Thomas Juneau, co-author of the report and associate professor at the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa discusses Canada's susceptibility to anti-democratic forces in the U.S.A.
Gas prices: what will it take for the pain at the pump to stop?
Barj Dhahan, President, Sandhurst Group discusses what it will take to lower Metro Vancouver gas prices.
Plus, your calls! How can we reduce gas prices?
Latest: At least 15 dead after shooting at Texas elementary school
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global National updates us on the latest out of Texas
Canadian Football League enters uncharted waters after players reject CBA that was negotiated by committee and player reps
CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang speaks with JC Abbott, Editor and Contributor for 3DownNation covering the CFL and Canadian Football about the current status of the CFL's CBA negotiations. Will the 2022 season be cancelled?
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53:1825/05/2022
Canadian Football League enters uncharted waters after players reject CBA that was negotiated by committee and player reps
CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang speaks with JC Abbott, Editor and Contributor for 3DownNation covering the CFL and Canadian Football about the current status of the CFL's CBA negotiations. Will the 2022 season be cancelled?
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09:2725/05/2022
Latest: At least 15 dead after shooting at Texas elementary school
Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global National updates us on the latest out of Texas
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05:1124/05/2022
Gas prices: what will it take for the pain at the pump to stop?
Barj Dhahan, President, Sandhurst Group discusses what it will take to lower Metro Vancouver gas prices.
Plus, your calls! How can we reduce gas prices?
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21:0824/05/2022
Intelligence experts warn Canada is at risk from anti-democratic forces in the U.S., and conservative media like Fox News
Thomas Juneau, co-author of the report and associate professor at the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa discusses Canada's susceptibility to anti-democratic forces in the U.S.A.
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16:3824/05/2022
The Full Show: New details released in Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's public mischief charge, Darryl Plecas comments on Craig James & it's been 1 year since discovery of 215 unmarked graves in Kamloops
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum ‘not pinned’ against vehicle according to new details in public mischief case
What are the legal ramifications for Doug McCallum following the release of new evidence in his case? We discuss with Ravi Hira, partner at Hira Rowan LLP, former Crown Counsel
Plus, what is the political fallout for Doug McCallum if he is found guilty in public mischief case? We discuss with Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor
EXCLUSIVE: BC Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Darryl Plecas after Craig James found guilty on breach of trust, fraud
Darryl Plecas, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly comments on Craig James being found guilty on breach of trust
May is National Celiac Awareness Month! #ShineALightOnCeliac
Dani Renouf, Registered Dietician at St. Paul’s Hospital joins us to discuss National Celiac Awareness Month!
Honouring Le Estcwicwéy̓: B.C. First Nation marks 1 year since discovery of 215 unmarked graves
Kamil Karamali, Global News Anchor & Reporter joins us from Kamloops
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01:17:2924/05/2022
Honouring Le Estcwicwéy̓: B.C. First Nation marks 1 year since discovery of 215 unmarked graves
Kamil Karamali, Global News Anchor & Reporter joins us from Kamloops
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08:4224/05/2022
May is National Celiac Awareness Month! #ShineALightOnCeliac
Dani Renouf, Registered Dietician at St. Paul’s Hospital joins us to discuss National Celiac Awareness Month!
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13:1824/05/2022
EXCLUSIVE: BC Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Darryl Plecas after Craig James found guilty on breach of trust, fraud
Darryl Plecas, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly comments on Craig James being found guilty on breach of trust
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26:5423/05/2022
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum ‘not pinned’ against vehicle according to new details in public mischief case
What are the legal ramifications for Doug McCallum following the release of new evidence in his case? We discuss with Ravi Hira, partner at Hira Rowan LLP, former Crown Counsel
Plus, what is the political fallout for Doug McCallum if he is found guilty in public mischief case? We discuss with Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor
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26:3423/05/2022
The Full Show: Provincial government prepares to reveal Royal BC Museum business case, Will a cold wet Spring be a risk for more flooding & The Wrap!
Criticism of province's $1-billion dollar Royal BC Museum project mounts as government prepares to reveal business case
We’re hearing from more people who are outraged that the government is proceeding with this Royal BC Museum project. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke to Lee Pratt, the Mayor of Cranbrook to get his reaction and how the Mayor thinks that money could be used.
Plus, your calls on Horgan’s $1bn plan for the Royal B.C. Museum
Local entrepreneur is trying to put an end to Canada’s internet “monopoly”
Jason Speers, CEO of Babbl Communications, which provides home internet service tells us what Canada's ban on Huawei means for smaller internet service providers and how Babbl Communications differs from the major players in Canada.
“Recipe for disaster”: how a cold spring and a rise in temperatures could cause flooding chaos
Dean Werk, President of the Fraser Valley Salmon Society discusses how our cold and wet spring weather and a sudden trend of warmer temperatures may pose flood risks.
Canada Blood Services urgently requires donors to step up as empty beds strain inventory
Gayle Voyer, Associate Director of Donor Relations for BC & Yukon, Canadian Blood Services discusses the need for more blood donors
The Wrap: The British Royals visit Canada, but do we care? No Fun City? Plans for Canada Day fireworks go up in smoke & A warm, long weekend is upon us! But is the high cost of gas impacting road trip plans?
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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01:10:0021/05/2022
The Wrap: The British Royals visit Canada, but do we care? No Fun City? Plans for Canada Day fireworks go up in smoke & A warm, long weekend is upon us! But is the high cost of gas impacting road trip plans?
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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21:5121/05/2022
Canada Blood Services urgently requires donors to step up as empty beds strain inventory
Gayle Voyer, Associate Director of Donor Relations for BC & Yukon, Canadian Blood Services discusses the need for more blood donors
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07:4420/05/2022
“Recipe for disaster”: how a cold spring and a rise in temperatures could cause flooding chaos
Dean Werk, President of the Fraser Valley Salmon Society discusses how our cold and wet spring weather and a sudden trend of warmer temperatures may pose flood risks.
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09:4120/05/2022
Local entrepreneur is trying to put an end to Canada’s internet “monopoly”
Jason Speers, CEO of Babbl Communications, which provides home internet service tells us what Canada's ban on Huawei means for smaller internet service providers and how Babbl Communications differs from the major players in Canada.
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14:4120/05/2022
Criticism of province's $1-billion dollar Royal BC Museum project mounts as government prepares to reveal business case
We’re hearing from more people who are outraged that the government is proceeding with this Royal BC Museum project. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke to Lee Pratt, the Mayor of Cranbrook to get his reaction and how the Mayor thinks that money could be used.
Plus, your calls on Horgan’s $1bn plan for the Royal B.C. Museum
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21:5420/05/2022
The Full Show: Canada bans China's Huawei from 5G networks, The Jas Johal Show Political Forum & Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark comments on Jason Kenney's resignation
Canada formally bans China’s Huawei from 5G networks
Canada formally bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks. Jeremy Nuttall, Investigative Reporter for The Toronto Star dissects the ban.
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt tells us what this ban means for Canadians
Mayor of Tumbler Ridge calls $1-billion Royal BC Museum project a “kick in the teeth for a lot of people in the North”
Keith Bertrand, Mayor of Tumbler Ridge reacts to the $1-billions Royal BC Museum project
The Jas Johal Show Political Forum
On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week:
Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer
Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC and former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C.
Legendary comedian Rick Mercer’s “Comedy Night in Canada” tour rolls into Vancouver this weekend
Rick Mercer, comedian and television personality discusses his latest cross country tour!
Former BC premier Christy Clark laments Jason Kenney’s resignation; says Alberta premier made Canada a “better country”
Christy Clark, former premier of BC discusses Jason Kenney's resignation as leader of the UCP in Alberta.
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01:09:1720/05/2022
Former BC premier Christy Clark laments Jason Kenney’s resignation; says Alberta premier made Canada a “better country”
Christy Clark, former premier of BC discusses Jason Kenney's resignation as leader of the UCP in Alberta.
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16:4320/05/2022
Legendary comedian Rick Mercer’s “Comedy Night in Canada” tour rolls into Vancouver this weekend
Rick Mercer, comedian and television personality discusses his latest cross country tour!
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13:1720/05/2022
Mayor of Tumbler Ridge calls $1-billion Royal BC Museum project a “kick in the teeth for a lot of people in the North”
Keith Bertrand, Mayor of Tumbler Ridge reacts to the $1-billions Royal BC Museum project
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09:0519/05/2022
Canada formally bans China’s Huawei from 5G networks
Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com & a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt tells us what this ban means for Canadians
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07:3719/05/2022
The Full Show: Rising inflation, standing committee to hear from over 200 speakers on Broadway Plan and could the CFL be in for a lockout?
Food, shelter push inflation in Canada to 6.8% in April: Statistics Canada
Michael Levy, CKNW Business Analyst joins the show to discuss the plummeting stock markets.
Plus, your calls! What lifestyle changes have you made in order to save money?
Leadership candidate Patrick Brown says he’ll bring new Canadians to the Conservative Party
Patrick Brown, Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate discusses why he is running to be leader of the federal Conservative party.
Standing Committee to hear from over 200 speakers on Broadway Plan starting tonight
Bill Tieleman, President of West Star Communications says he is in line to speak to the standing committee on Broadway Plan at Vancouver City Hall.
Kit Sauder, City of Vancouver Renters Advisory Committee, Director of Communications and Research at AdvantageBC, will also speak to the standing committee on the Broadway Plan.
Sauder joins the show to discuss the positives of the Broadway Plan
There are almost 800 million reasons to celebrate International Museum Day!
It's International Museum Day and we take your calls on whether or not you want to see a new Royal BC Museum
Canadian Football League left scrambling as players take strike action just weeks ahead of the season opener
JC Abbott, Editor and Contributor for 3DownNation covering the CFL and Canadian Football tells us whether or not we will see a lockout in the CFL this season.
Could it be true?! Is Leo Messi going to become an MLS player & owner?
Blake Price, Host of the Sekeres & Price Show, play-by-play announcer for the Vancouver Whitecaps on TSN tells us just how big of an impact Lionel Messi would make if he were to make the move to Major League Soccer.
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01:10:5219/05/2022