The Jas Johal Show
Corus Radio Network
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 Jawn Jang, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global News Radio newsroom round out the team keeping you in the know on developing stories from the North Shore to the Fraser Valley.
The Jas Johal Show provides fresh perspective and lively conversation for listeners Monday to Friday: 3-6pm.
The 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 Jawn Jang, 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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Business News
Description:
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 Jawn Jang, 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.
Language:
English
Episodes
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!
5/27/2022
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 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...
Duration:00:52:34
Local Vancouver band Dear Rouge will open for Vance Joy tonight at Rogers Arena!
5/27/2022
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:08
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?
5/27/2022
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:21:10
Fraser Valley Regional District warning residents to be prepared for potential flooding from spring freshet
5/27/2022
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:39
The end of fish and chips?! Rising prices threaten a British tradition – Are Canadian businesses also suffering?
5/27/2022
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:09:17
UK introduces temporary ‘windfall tax’ of 25% on oil and gas profits – with consumers receiving rebates
5/27/2022
Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives discusses what this means for Canadians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:13:42
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
5/26/2022
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 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...
Duration:00:52:00
Granville Island birds of prey work hard behind the scenes to keep pesky gulls away
5/26/2022
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. See...
Duration:00:08:23
How local students at Eric Hamber Secondary are fighting for their press freedom
5/26/2022
Managing Editor Jessica Kim, and Editor in chief Spencer Izen of the Griffins’ Nest student newspaper discuss their fight for press freedom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:42
The Jas Johal Show Political Forum
5/26/2022
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:16:15
Canada Soccer cancels Iran match following outcry over plane downing
5/26/2022
Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association reacts to the news that sees Canada Soccer cancelling their friendly match against Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:24
Will increased density on the Broadway corridor mean increased number of school places too?
5/26/2022
Dan Fumano, City Columnist for the Vancouver Sun discusses the potential number of new schools built as a result of the Broadway Plan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:12:39
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
5/25/2022
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...
Duration:01:08:53
Service Canada chaos: B.C. family says passport renewal delays ended up costing them $3,000
5/25/2022
John Hua, Global News Supervisor Reporter tell us more on the big passport renewal delays at Service Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:56
Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election
5/25/2022
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:09:48
“It’s sports-washing”: Relatives of flight PS752 victims want Iran’s soccer match in Vancouver called off
5/25/2022
Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson and founding member of PS752 Justice association, discuss why Soccer Canada should cancel their friendly match against Iran in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:34
The controversy over the Iranian men’s soccer team coming to Vancouver
5/25/2022
Jawn Jang, Jas Johal Show Contributor & Jas Johal discuss whether or not Canada should be playing Iran in a soccer friendly in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:09:03
Construction to replace Royal BC Museum set to start before next provincial election
5/25/2022
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:25:16
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
5/24/2022
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. 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...
Duration:00:50:58
Canadian Football League enters uncharted waters after players reject CBA that was negotiated by committee and player reps
5/24/2022
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:08:40