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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 es

Episode 2 On today's episode Eric introduces us to a person that is 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.  

 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.

Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses last night's wild city council meeting.  Plus, your calls! 

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?

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.

Brenda Locke, Surrey City Councillor discusses what happened at last night's rambunctious council meeting.  Plus, your calls!  

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.

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

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.

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

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.  

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. 

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 

Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives discusses what this means for Canadians 

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’ Ne