The Jas Johal Show

Tourists leaving negative reviews of Gastown and Chinatown on TripAdvisor, Downtown BIA responds Nolan Marshall, President & CEO, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association responds to a wide array of negatives reviews left on TripAdvisor by tourists who have visited Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown neighbourhoods. Tourists leave poor reviews on TripAdvisor warning others to avoid Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood We continue our coverage of Chinatown and the many poor reviews...

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The Wrap: Why doesn’t anybody want to work?! Is appointment viewing a thing of the past?

This week on The Wrap: Leah Holiove - TV Reporter and Radio Host Sarah Daniels - Real Estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Topics Why doesn’t anybody want to work? Is appointment viewing a thing of the past?

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Conserving water in Metro Vancouver still vital to reduce costs and mitigate the effects of climate change

Even though we’ve enjoyed some cooler weather the past couple of days, it’s going to be another hot and dry weekend coming up. This is why we want to remind you on the importance of conserving water – So our show contributor Jawn Jang teamed up with our friends at Metro Vancouver to share this special message.

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Canada's ban on importing handguns will begin Aug. 19, says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino

Daniel Fritter, Owner of Calibre Magazine - Canada’s largest gun magazine, discusses the impact Canada's ban on the import of handguns will have on public safety.

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History repeats itself when it comes to the DTES

Mike Howell, Glacier Media Investigates Team and Writer at Vancouver Is Awesome has covered the neighbourhoods of Vancouver's Chinatown, Gastown and downtown eastside for two decades. He discusses the history of the neighbourhoods, how they've come to be and the past attempts of revitalization.

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Park Board commissioner John Coupar steps down as NPA mayoral candidate

Here to answer what's next for the NPA and Vancouver's upcoming 2022 municipal election is Frances Bula, Urban Issues and Politics writer for The Globe + Mail

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Tourists leave poor reviews on TripAdvisor warning others to avoid Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood

We continue our coverage of Chinatown and the many poor reviews left on TripAdvisor by visiting tourists. Our show contributor Jawn Jang checked in with Lorraine Lowe, the Executive Director at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Classical Chinese Garden.. Lorraine says those poor TripAdvisor reviews are just a glimpse at the bigger issue plaguing Vancouver.

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Tourists leaving negative reviews of Gastown and Chinatown on TripAdvisor, Downtown BIA responds

Nolan Marshall, President & CEO, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association responds to a wide array of negatives reviews left on TripAdvisor by tourists who have visited Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown neighbourhoods.

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The Full Show: Clearwater suffering from more than 40 ER closures so far this year, the impact tent city is having on Gastown & Investment groups are beginning to buy up single family homes

More than 40 ER closures already for the District of Clearwater with more expected before the end of 2022 says Mayor Merlin Blackwell Merlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater discusses the high number of emergency room closures within the District of Clearwater. Since the beginning of 2022, Clearwater has already experienced more than 40 ER closures. The mayor expects many more before the end of 2022. What impact is tent city having on Gastown businesses and our tourism industry? Walley...

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Climate change and working conditions: Could your employer be responsible for providing you an air conditioner?

Geoff Mason, Lawyer, Miller-Thomson, where he focuses on Employment and Human Rights Law discusses whether or not employers are legally contracted to be responsible to react to climate change and provide their employees with suitable working conditions.

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A look at the 2022 Vancouver Mural Festival

Andrea Curtis, VMF Executive Director tells us what we can expect from the 2022 Vancouver Mural Festival

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‘She’s my James Bond’ Ukrainian woman in BC remembers late mother’s remarkable Mariupol escape

CKNW Show Contributor Jawn Jang speaks with Iryna Kuznetsova, a Ukrainian woman in Vancouver, about the story of her mother, Kateryna Kuznetsova. Kateryna fled war-torn Mariupol while fighting terminal cancer.

Was the BC Housing CEO threatened by the Kitsilano coalition?

Cheryl Grant, Spokesperson, Kitsilano Coalition discusses the abrupt retirement of BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay

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Investment groups buying up single family homes in the United States - Will this catch on in Canada?

Michael Gellar, Planner, Retired Architect and Adjunct Professor at SFU discusses whether or not the lower mainland is seeing the same trend as the United States of large investment groups buying up single family homes

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What impact is tent city having on Gastown businesses and our tourism industry?

Walley Wargolet, Executive Director of Gastown BIA discusses how Vancouver's tent city is having a negative impact on Gastown businesses, especially during what is normally a busy summer tourism season.

Duration:00:13:23

More than 40 ER closures already for the District of Clearwater with more expected before the end of 2022 says Mayor Merlin Blackwell

Merlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater discusses the high number of emergency room closures within the District of Clearwater. Since the beginning of 2022, Clearwater has already experienced more than 40 ER closures. The mayor expects many more before the end of 2022.

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The Full Show: A look into the shortage of 911 operators, looking back at Vin Scully's legacy & Lululemon founder Chip Wilson found to have made $380,000 political donation

A look into the shortage of 911 operators at ECOMM Don Grant, Emergency Communication Professional of BC President discusses the amount of staff ECOMM would need to operate with no wait times for those calling 911 Legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully dies at 94 Rob Fai, Broadcaster and Radio Host and former Play-by-play voice for the Vancouver Canadians discusses the legacy of the late great Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94. Inaugural Valley West...

China responds after Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, defying Chinese warnings

Joanna Chiu, Toronto Star Journalist discusses what Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, means for US & Canadian-Chinese relations moving forward, after the U.S. House Speaker defied Chinese orders to not visit the nation

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Do Not Feed the Bear!

Caeley Thacker, Wildlife Veterinarian discusses the dangers of feeding wildlife, as it may lead to the animal having to be put down.

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson donates $380,000 to support right-leaning candidates in upcoming B.C. municipal elections