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Jas Johal named the new host of CKNW primetime afternoon radio show

Darpan News Desk Twitter, 03 Aug, 2021 03:13 PM

Veteran broadcaster Jas Johal and former Liberal MLA is going to be back on the airwaves. Johal shared the exciting news via a Twitter post.

Times change. Values don’t.
Thirty years ago this year, I began my career at CKNW. It’s great to come home, and join an amazing team of hosts, producers, and journalists who each day shine light on issues that are important to our city. See you all soon! @CKNW pic.twitter.com/E9pP2ugLtU
— Jas Johal (@JasJohalBC) August 3, 2021

He will be the in the host chair of the Jas Johal show from 3-6pm weekday afternoons. He is replacing former afternoon host Lynda Steele who resigned in June.

Johal started at CKNW in 1991 and went onto be a reporter with BCTV.

The show airs August 23rd.

Photo courtesy of BC Liberal Caucus.

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