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The Mike Smyth Show
If you really want to know what is going on in British Columbia, you better be listening to The Mike Smyth Show (Monday to Friday: 9am – 12pm). As the only daily radio show broadcasting from B.C.’s Legislative Assembly in Victoria, Smyth’s access to our leaders and lawmakers is unparalleled as he fearlessly asks the tough questions and holds them to account. Always a step ahead, Mike Smyth’s two decades as a no-nonsense newspaper columnist gives him a distinct edge that guarantees the show is…
Episodes
The Mike Smyth ShowNDP pulls out of supply-and-confidence deal with Liberal government
Guest: David Moscrop - Political Columnist and host of Open to Debate podcast, author of “too dumb for democracy?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowJohn Rustad says B.C. should go nuke
Guest: Dr. Chris Keefer - Canadians for Nuclear Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowWays landlords increase rent without increasing rent
Guest: Robert Patterson - Rental Rights Lawyer; Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Jagmeet Singh no longer supporting Trudeau & Nuclear power in B.C.?
NDP pulls out of supply-and-confidence deal with Liberal government Latest in B.C. politics John Rustad says B.C. needs nuclear power Guest: Keith Baldrey -…
The Mike Smyth ShowFight between noisy neighbours
Guest: Tony Gioventu - Condo Owners Association of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowIs it time to boost EV rebates?
Guest: Cara Clairman - CEO of Plug and Drive Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Increasing housing density, Checking in with Poco Mayor Brad West, & Minimum wage for gig workers!
What's so bad about density? One on one with Poco Mayor Brad West! Minimum wage and benefits for gig workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Back-to-school day, & Musical chairs in BC politics!
Happy back-to-school day! Musical chairs in provincial politics! How will people vote now that BC United has folded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Looking ahead to a new school year, BC road fatalities, & Smuggling drugs into jail!
Clint Johnson of the BCTF comes on to share his thoughts as we head into a new school year. It was a DEADLY summer on BC roads. What's caused this rise in…
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Maximum-security jail guard charged with smuggling drugs for inmates and the new landscape of BC politics
Maximum-security jail guard charged with smuggling drugs for inmates Guest: Alan Mullen, Former corrections manager Kent Institution and former Chief-of-Staff…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC United DROPS OUT
What do the latest polls look like now that BC United is out of the race? Where will BC United voters go? NDP or Conservatives? Learn more about your ad…
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BC Political debate and Does BC need stronger whistleblower protection laws?
BC Political debate! GUEST: Moe Sihota - NDP cabinet minister and party president GUEST: Jordan Bateman - Long-time BC political analyst and commentator…
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Crosstalk for August 30, 2024
Crosstalk for August 30, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill's Beat: BC United ends election campaign and the rise of the BC Conservatives
Bill's Beat - August 30th, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BC United folding, What happens to the BC United now?, Pay increase for health authority board members
BC United folding What happens to the BC United now? Pay increase for health authority board members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldry's Beat: What do BC United candidates do now after Kevin Falcon suspends campaign?
What do BC United Candidates do now after Kevin Falcon suspends campaign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Banning cell phones in school, London Drugs laptop theft, & Former BC Liberal switching sides!
Should cell phones be banned all day in all BC schools? A London Drugs employee stole $2 million worth of laptop computers. What's the deal with former BC…
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Baldrey's Beat: Ozempic in BC, & Banning cellphones in classrooms!
A growing number of British Columbians are using Ozempic for diabetes and weight loss. What will a cell phone ban look like in BC classrooms? Learn more about…
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2025 maximum rent hike, Temporary foreign workers, & Keeping your bike safe from thieves!
The BC government says landlords will not be able to increase rents by more than three per cent in 2025. Should we abolish the temporary foreign worker…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC United's dip in the polls, & This year's rent increases
How is Kevin Falcon feeling about BC United's dip in the polls? MLA Peter Milobar says we need a modern look at rent increases. Learn more about your ad…
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Bicycle security tips from a former bike thief
Security tips from a former bike thief Guest: Bryan Becker, former bike thief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Harm-reduction supplies, LNG debate, & Affordable farmers markets!
The province orders harm reduction supplies to be removed from the new online portal. How does this affect drug users and those in recovery? Should LNG…
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Making farmers markets more affordable!
A Fraser Valley blueberry farmer is organizing an affordable farmer’s market, and people are loving it! Guest: Gagan Singh - Blueberry Farmer Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Affordable rent/housing, BC's looming election, & Will we ever see a Trump/Harris debate?!
The BC government is taking big steps to make housing more affordable in the province. What's the state of BC United ahead of the looming election? Will we…
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BC orders harm reduction supplies to be removed from new online portal
The province orders harm reduction supplies to be removed from the new online portal. How does this affect drug users and those in recovery? Guest: Anmol…
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People with drug addictions in long term care homes, Suspended firefighter case & Grizzlies on Vancouver Island
People with drug addictions in long term care homes Fran Yanor - Legislative reporter and founder of Northern Beat, NorthernBeat.ca Suspended firefighter case…
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Grizzlies on Vancouver Island
Grizzlies on Vancouver Island Nicholas Scapillati - Executive Director, Grizzly Bear Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill’s Beat - Teamster Rail union issues 72 hour strike notice & Kamala Harris at DNC
Bill’s Beat - Teamster Rail union issues 72 hour strike notice & Kamala Harris at DNC Bill Tieleman - Former Vancouver city council candidate, Veteran BC…
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Crosstalk for August 23rd, 2024
Crosstalk for August 23rd, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Suspended firefighter case
Suspended firefighter case Josh Degaas - Canadian Constitution Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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People with drug addictions in long term care homes
People with drug addictions in long term care homes Fran Yanor - Legislative reporter and founder of Northern Beat, NorthernBeat.ca Learn more about your ad…
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Is the STR crackdown hurting BC tourism?
Is the short-term rental crackdown hurting BC tourism? Guest: Orion Rodgers - Founder and director Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Drug addiction impacting LTC facilities, Fewer school buses in service, & The rail lockout's impact on the car industry!
Drug addiction's impact on Long-term care facilities. More portables and fewer school buses?! What's happening to our school system?! What impact will the rail…
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Baldrey's Beat: Rail lockout now underway, & Ontario shutting down safe-consumption sites!
Mike and Keith discuss the rail lockout that is now underway! The pressure is ON for the government to react. The Ontario government is closing down multiple…
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Emergency room closures, Buying Chinese EVs, & Near-misses on BC highways!
Emergency room closures continue to plague the province. Why can’t we buy cheap Chinese EVs? Some frightening dash-cam footage of highway near-misses is…
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Baldrey's Beat: Impending rail strike, Eby calls for interest rate cuts, & Michelle Obama SLAMS Trump!
There's an impending rail strike! How's Premier David Eby feeling about this? Michelle Obama slammed Trump at last night's DNC. Learn more about your ad…
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Continued emergency room closures in BC
Continued emergency room closures in BC Guest: Paul Adams, Executive Director, BC Rural Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Victoria firefighter SUSPENDED, BC's short-term rental crackdown, & Getting the most out of your Costco membership!
A firefighter in Victoria was suspended...because he sent a letter?! Is the crackdown on BC short-term rentals hurting our tourism sector? Helpful tips for…
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Baldrey's Beat: Provincial election coverage, Emergency room closures, & The DNC!
The provincial election is heating up! Unofficial campaigning is already underway. Emergency room closures continue to plague the province. Speaking of…
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New Costco membership rules
New Costco membership rules Guest: Tina Chow, Costco fan on TikTok TikTok handle: YYCCostcoLovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Regional transit, BC Lions fumble accessible seating, & Crime costing stores big bucks!
Is regional transit a mistake? BC Place leaves families using wheelchairs with no place to go. How did this happen? Crime is costing local stores big bucks!…
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Baldrey's Beat: Counting down to the provincial election!
Our provincial election is 2 months away! What are some of the issues that British Columbians care about? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau…
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BC Place leaves families using wheelchairs with no place to go
BC Place leaves families using wheelchairs with no place to go GUEST: Marcia McNaughton, Upset Lions Fan over lack of BC Place accommodation Learn more about…
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Gastown pedestrianization, Guide dog raisers, One-on-one with Dawn Chubai!
A Gastown businessowner is speaking out on the pedestrianization of the iconic neighbourhood. Why we need more guide dog raisers! Finally, Jody has a…
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One-on-one with Dawn Chubai!
One-on-one with Dawn Chubai! Guest: Dawn Chubai - Former Breakfast Television co-host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The secret to eating healthy all-year-round!
Freeze your Farmer's Market produce to eat well all year Guest: Alyssa Bauman - holistic nutritionist, CEO of Nourished dot ca Learn more about your ad…
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We need guide dog raisers!
We need more people to be raising guide dogs! Guest: Matthias Lenz - BC & Alberta Guide Dogs Puppy Raising Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Gastown pedestrianization is inaccessible
A Gastown business owner is speaking out about pedestrianization! Guest: Subha Nair - Business and Property owner of Michelle's in Gastown. Learn more about…
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Bill's Beat: BCU lagging in latest poll, Freedom Convoy supporters, & Skyrocketing SkyTrain costs!
A new poll shows the BC NDP has the support of 42% of committed voters, with the BC Conservatives close behind at 37%. A BC Conservative candidate is praising…
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Bill's Beat: Kevin Falcon's tax cut proposal, Vancouver's Park Board battles, & JD Vance's thoughts on post-menopausal women!
Kevin Falcon and BC United attempt to get headlines with a massive $5.4 billion tax cut proposal - but it is immediately seen as a desperate political move…
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Legendary reporter Harvey Oberfeld pays tribute to CKNW!
Legendary reporter Harvey Oberfeld pays tribute to CKNW! Guest: Harvey Oberfeld - Former reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Global reporter Janet Brown pays tribute to CKNW!
Global reporter Janet Brown pays tribute to CKNW on its 80th birthday! Guest: Janet Brown - Global BC Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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One-on-one with the legendary Fanny Kiefer!
One-on-one with the legendary Fanny Kiefer for CKNW's 80th birthday! Guest: Fanny Kiefer - Legendary CKNW host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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CKNW’s 80th Birthday with former program director Tom Plasteras!
CKNW’s 80th Birthday with former program director Tom Plasteras! Guest: Tom Plasteras - Former Program Director of CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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CKNW's 80th Birthday with weatherman Mark Madryga!
CKNW's 80th Birthday with weatherman Mark Madryga! Guest: Mark Madryga - Global’s Chief Meteorologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Cyber-sex crimes, Vancouver's costly real estate market, & Take-home STI tests!
With cyber-sex crimes on the rise, what steps can we take to stay safe online? We take a deep dive into the Vancouver real estate market! Nova Scotia is…
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An exclusive sneak-preview of this year's PNE!!!
CKNW gets an exclusive sneak-preview of this year's PNE!!! Guest: Laura Balance - Laura Balance Media - Longtime PR representative for the PNE. Learn more…
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Nova Scotia is implementing take-home STI tests!
Nova Scotia is implementing take-home STI tests. Should other cities follow suit? Guest: Brian Conway - President & Medical Director, Vancouver Infectious…
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Bill's Beat: Vancouver's pricey real estate, BC's densification mandates, & Protecting the BC Tree Fruit Coop
Vancouver officially has the most expensive real estate in Canada. How do we solve this? West Vancouver Council is reluctantly agreeing to follow provincial…
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Taking a deep dive into Vancouver's real estate market!
Buyer's market? Seller's market? Let's take a deep dive into Vancouver's real estate market! Guest: Sarah Daniels - Real Estate Agent, Macdonald Realty Learn…