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We take you through this past weekend in Ottawa. From Friday's confrontation between police and protestors to the removal of the occupation of downtown Ottawa. How did we get here? 

Showdown in Ottawa: how Friday’s arrests of convoy protestors unfolded Police move in and begin to make arrests of convoy protestors. We break down the latest from Parliament Hill. Plus, your calls!  “I can’t believe it’s gotten to this level”: Ellis Ross reacts to the “terrifying” Coastal GasLink attack  Ellis Ross, BC Liberal critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities joins the show and reacts to yesterdays attack on a Coastal GasLink worksite in northern B.C.  Is there space for common ground in Canada’s public discourse? We ask a B.C. protestor who spent two weeks with the convoy. Gary in Burnaby, called the show earlier this week and said he spent two weeks in Ottawa with the protest convoy. He joins us to describe why he made the trip and what he saw while he was there.  Local clinic helping those suffering from traumatic brain injuries could also benefit Long COVID patients Last Friday, our show contributor Jawn Jang reported on how playing a contact sport like football could lead to traumatic br

Last Friday, our show contributor Jawn Jang reported on how playing a contact sport like football could lead to traumatic brain injury – It’s a growing concern for many associated with football or hockey.  Well, Jawn is back today with a follow-up: There -is- work being done to help those suffering from brain injuries and there’s even hope that this could benefit those struggling with Long COVID

Gary in Burnaby, called the show earlier this week and said he spent two weeks in Ottawa with the protest convoy. He joins us to describe why he made the trip and what he saw while he was there. 

 Ellis Ross, BC Liberal critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities joins the show and reacts to yesterdays attack on a Coastal GasLink worksite in northern B.C. 

Police move in and begin to make arrests of convoy protestors. We break down the latest from Parliament Hill. Plus, your calls! 

Showdown in Ottawa: Police make arrests amid ‘major’ push to oust convoy blockade Jas breaks down the days news from Ottawa. Plus, your calls on the current situation on Parliament Hill!  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On this weeks Political Forum Jonina Campbell - Executive Director of the BC Greens - she was formerly the party’s deputy leader Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade and Associate Principal at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm B.C. government lays out plan to grow economy, fill 1M jobs over the next decade Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation in B.C. discusses the latest announcement from the province to fill over one million jobs over the next 10 years  BREAKING: Coastal GasLink worksite in northern B.C. attacked by axe-wielding protestors, RCMP say Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works joins us to reacts to the attacks in northern B.C. 

Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works joins us to reacts to the attacks in northern B.C. 

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation in B.C. discusses the latest announcement from the province to fill over one million jobs over the next 10 years 

On this weeks Political Forum Jonina Campbell - Executive Director of the BC Greens - she was formerly the party’s deputy leader Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade and Associate Principal at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm

Jas breaks down the days news from Ottawa. Plus, your calls on the current situation on Parliament Hill! 

Coutts blockaders discussed blocking airport cargo terminals: private threat assessment Charles Rusnell, independent investigative journalist joins us to discuss the findings of an investigative report into the protest convoy at the Coutts border and in Ottawa  B.C. restaurants allowed to operate at full capacity from 11:59pm tonight Ian Tostenson, CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Association joins us to discuss the lifting of restaurant covid-19 restrictions ‘Dishonourable mention’ for Surrey City Council by national panel investigating government secrecy Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor reacts to a 'Dishonorable mention' award given to Surrey City Council  Province introduces new trades training legislation Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training joins us to discuss the province's new trades training legislation  Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association reacts to Jas Johal's chat with Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills

Former Canadian Olympian Mark Tewksbury joins the show to discuss a new 50/50 draw to raise funds for Canada's Olympic athletes during the Beijing games

Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association reacts to Jas Johal's chat with Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training on the province introducing a new trades training legislation 

 Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training joins us to discuss the province's new trades training legislation 

Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor reacts to a 'Dishonorable mention' award given to Surrey City Council 

 Ian Tostenson, CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Association joins us to discuss the lifting of restaurant covid-19 restrictions

Charles Rusnell, independent investigative journalist joins us to discuss the findings of an investigative report into the protest convoy at the Coutts border and in Ottawa 

B.C. to drop capacity limits, reopen nightclubs and bars as Omicron spread wanes Richard Zussman, Global News reporter at the B.C. Legislature joins us to break down the latest news as B.C. rolls back COVID-19 restrictions.  Why the Public Safety Minister in B.C. supports the feds’ use of the Emergencies Act Mike Farnworth, Public Safety Minister discusses why he supports the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act and also discusses British Columbian now being able to renew their ICBC insurance online  B.C. to drop capacity limits, reopen nightclubs and bars as Omicron spread wanes Adrian Dix, B.C. Health Minister joins us to discuss the provincial government easing covid restrictions  Feds scrapping pre-arrival COVID PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers Richard Kurland, Immigration Lawyer and Policy Analyst examines the federal governments announcement of scrapping the [re-arrival COVID PCR tests for travellers into Canada.  Identities of Stanley Park Babes in the Woods revea

Brian Honeybourn, Retired VPD Detective Sergeant who worked on the Stanley Park Babes in the Woods case joins the show and gives his reaction to today's discovery.