Jas Johal Joins Global News Radio 980 CKNW with New Radio Show

A familiar face to Global News viewers is joining Global News Radio 980 CKNW in a new role.

The Jas Johal show premieres Monday, August 23. The new afternoon program airs weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience, Johal began his career with 980 CKNW in 1991 before joining BCTV in 1994. In his role as senior journalist he has covered a wide range of stories ranging from dead end to Gustafsen Lake to the 2003 Okanagan wildfires, the APEC summit, as well as the federal and provincial elections.

He became the British Columbia correspondent for World Nationalin 2005. Johal was then appointed Asia Bureau Chief of Global News in 2008. Based in Beijing, he has traveled extensively in China covering the economy, domestic and foreign policy, environment, social justice, labor and human rights. He was also based in New Delhi, India, where he covered important stories across the region.

The Jas Johal show is going to be a smart, connected and must-see part of the afternoon for Lower Mainland listeners, said Kathryn Stewart, director of Talk and Talent, Global News Radio 980 CKNW in a statement. We were delighted to bring Jas in-depth news experience and a sharp perspective on the air.

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Thirty years ago this year I started my career at CKNW. It’s great to come home and join an amazing team of hosts, producers and reporters who bring to light important issues for our city and province every day, Johal said in a statement.

From the ongoing challenges posed by COVID, to indoor wildfires, to a potential federal election, there is a lot to be said. I look forward to engaging with CKNW listeners very soon.

In 2017, Johal was elected MLA for Richmond-Queensborough. He has also received numerous awards from the Jack Webster Foundation and the Radio Television Digital News Association. In 2019 and 2020, Vancouver Magazine included him on its Power 50 list of residents who shape the city.

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The Jas Johal showwill also feature contributor Jawn Jang, who previously appeared onThe Mike Smyth ShowandThe Jill Bennett Show.

The full program is available below:

5:30 a.m. 9 a.m.Mornings with Simi
9h00The Mike Smyth Show
noon 3 p.m.The Jill Bennett Show
3 p.m. 6 p.m.The Jas Johal show
6 p.m. 6.30 p.m.Global News Hour at 6 p.m.
6.30 p.m. 7 p.m. World National
7 p.m. 10 p.m.Charles Adler tonight
10 p.m. 5 a.m.Change with Shane Hewitt
5:30 a.m.World Morning News