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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 Show
Baldrey's Beat: Can the BC Liberals make a return?
Research Co poll shows 47% want a new centre right party. 41% want a return of the BC Liberals. Can it happen? Kicker: Trump booed thunderously at the Knicks…
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Baldrey's Beat: Kerry-Lynne Findlay vs her Conservative party
Conservative Leader Kerry Lynne Findlay going to see Danielle Smith. KLF’s takeover of the Conservatives: half of her party members rejected her! Will we see…
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What is going on with Canadian healthcare?
We take a look at Quadra Island raising $50,000 to hire a recruiter to find new doctors. BC Residents are stuck with a $200m bill from non-residents'…
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Record number of Sea to Sky speeders busted
Record number of Sea to Sky speeders busted Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, now with Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices…
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What happens to rural healthcare when doctors retire?
What happens to rural healthcare when doctors retire? Guest: Paul Adams, Executive Director BC Rural Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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FIFA is starting to get really greedy
We continue to see the fallout from the mess going on with the Surrey Police Service. FIFA is getting greedy! First they stop a charity from raffling off a…
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Friday Face-off: Premier David Eby trading jabs with Kerry-Lynne Findlay
The BC NDP is going on the immediate attack on the new BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications…
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Coquitlam pedestrian ticketed for walking TOO SLOWLY
BC Ferries is introducing a 5% fuel surcharge to their sailings and it's hitting passengers right in the wallet! Is artificial intelligence to blame for the…
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Baldrey's Beat: Eby vs. Findlay
Independent MLA Jordan Kealy is being charged with sexual assault, but he is maintaining that he's innocent. BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay and…
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Turmoil within the Surrey Police Service
Turmoil in the Surrey Police Service: Chief Norm Lipinski is OUT. Why was he let go in the first place? Some former Snowbird pilots are fighting to keep the…
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Bill's Beat: Trump reignites 51st state comments
It hasn't even been a week since Kerry-Lynne Findlay has been elected as the leader of the BC Conservatives, and BC Premier David Eby are already trading jabs…
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Bill's Beat: Norm Lipinski let go from Surrey Police Service
What is Kerry-Lynne Findlay's game plan now that she's been elected as leader of the BC Conservatives? Why was Chief Norm Lipinski let go from the Surrey…
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Is AI making it harder for young British Columbians to find work?
Is AI making it harder for young British Columbians to find work? B.C.'s latest minimum wage increase is now in effect, but many argue it still falls short of…
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Baldrey's Beat: New leader of the BC Conservatives
It's official. Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the new leader of the BC Conservative party. Is this a positive choice for the party? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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Kerry-Lynee Findlay wins the BC Conservative Leadership race
We officially have a new leader of the BC Conservative Party... It's Kerry-Lynne Findlay! Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is hitting pause on the Alberta…
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An Alberta referendum is happening on October 19th
The BC government is pausing the moving of an Overdose prevention site to Downtown Vancouver due to public safety concerns. Premier Danielle Smith is making it…
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Why can't Trump get a deal with Iran?
Why can't Trump get a deal with Iran? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC, Senior Editor at Notus.org Learn more about your ad…
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ICBC no fault insurance leaving victims with no help
ICBC no fault insurance leaving victims with no help GUEST: Tiana Taylor, Brain-injury victim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FIFA ticket sales falling way short of expectations
Burnaby is implementing sweeping restrictions around where people can ride e-scooters. Should Vancouver follow suit? The FIFA World Cup is just 2 weeks away…
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Baldrey's Beat: Steven Guilbeault resigns from Liberal caucus
Steven Guilbeault announced his resignation from the Liberal caucus. He says he's resigning because of the Liberal pipeline promise with Alberta. Today's the…
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Unpacking the largest voyeurism case in Canadian history
We're only days away from finding out the new leader of the BC Conservative party. Which candidates are the front runners and who's going to come out on top?…
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Baldrey's Beat: The final days of the BC Conservative leadership race
Steven Guilbeault is quitting, citing his conflicting environmental views with PM Carney. BC Premier is slamming Danielle Smith's promise for an Alberta…
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What would happen if Alberta actually split from Canada?
Many Canadians are wondering about the potential economic impacts if Alberta actually split from the rest of the country. The DRIPA drama continues! Is your…
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Baldrey's Beat: Tension growing between Alberta and BC Premiers
It's day 2 of the Western Premier's Conference in Alberta, and the tension between Premiers Eby and Smith is becoming wildly apparent. Even PM Mark Carney is…
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Pushing back against AI data centres
Conversations around Alberta sovereignty continue to escalate, so we bring on Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi to get his take. Rallies are popping up…
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$1 billion for the World Cup?
DRIPA appeal GUEST: Robin Junger, Lawyer at McMillan LLP $1 billion for the World Cup GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer AT Concordia University…
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AI gets booed at college graduation ceremonies
Ken Sim is now proposing free swim lessons for residents. Is the Mayor getting desperate? Some Metro Vancouver city councilors received a HUGE pay-day. Over…
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Bill's Beat: Unpacking Premier Eby's meeting with PM Carney
Mike and Bill begin by discussing the highly anticipated meeting between BC Premier Eby and Prime Minister Carney. How did it go? Was it productive? Why are…
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Should BC support the Alberta pipeline deal?
Should BC support the Alberta pipeline deal? Guest: Trevor Halford, Interim leader for BC Conservatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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What’s the excitement level for the World Cup this year?
What’s the excitement level for the World Cup this year? Guest: Danny Navarro - TravelFutbolFan - helps fans learn to save money and travel the 2026 FIFA Men’s…
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What car modifications are illegal in BC?
Should BC support the Alberta pipeline deal? Premier Eby is meeting with Prime Minister Carney today to discuss exactly that. The iconic Snowbirds have been…
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Baldrey's Beat: Premier Eby meeting with PM Carney today
Prime Minister Carney and BC Premier Eby are meeting today to discuss a myriad of topics, but the pipeline debate is front and centre. The BC Conservative…
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Would you turn your home into a short-term
How much did the bread price-fixing scandal really cost Canadians? The number will absolutely SHOCK you. With Trump's war in Iran and the ongoing trade dispute…
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Baldrey's Beat: Why is FIFA shutting down the BC Sports Hall of Fame?
It's the final days of the BC Conservative leadership race. How will the voting process work? BC Premier David Eby is not happy with PM Carney's Alberta…
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Is running a short term rental worth it for the World Cup?
Is running a short term rental worth it for the World Cup? Guest: Kelly Ho, Partner at DLD Financial Group & Certified Financial Planner Learn more about your…
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Tackling chronic offenders in BC
Prolific offenders continue to plague BC. Premier Eby says he's doing something about it, but are things moving too slowly? AI data centers are facing massive…
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Baldrey's Beat: Is BC going too far with event cancellations?
Marching bands are outside the legislature for Victoria Day. Many BC events are being cancelled in the wake of the Lapu Lapu tragedy. Is it going too far?…
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Metro Van has reached a $235 million settlement with Accciona - now what?
What's next for the North Shore Water Treatment plan now that Metro Van has reached a million dollar settlement with Acciona? Statistics Canada has released a…
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Mayor Ken Sim's AI usage raises questions about AI and privacy practices in government
Three AI data centres were announced in B.C., what are some of the concerns surrounding that? Also, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim walks back on previous comments…
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Does TransLink need a route around Stanley Park?
Does TransLink need a route around Stanley Park? Guest: Anita Bathe, Senior Manager, Media Relations & Issues Management at TransLink Learn more about your ad…
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The BC Conservative leadership race is getting personal
The BC Conservative leadership race is starting to get personal. Guest: Peter Milobar - BC Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad…
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Building AI data centres in BC?
A plan's been unveiled to build a cluster of AI data centres in BC, and it's generating mixed reactions. A freak accident left a motorcycle dangling from a…
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Baldrey's Beat: The BC Conservative leadership race is getting NASTY
The BC Conservative leadership race is getting nasty. Some candidates are even attacking each other with ridiculous claims on social media! The FIFA World cup…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith continuing to push for a BC pipeline
We're rounding the final corner of the BC Conservative leadership race, and things are getting spicy! Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing her push for…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Nurses vote 98.2% in favour of job action
BC Nurses have delivered the strongest strike mandate vote in the union’s History at 98.2% in favour of job action. In a heated exchange, Kerry-Lynne Findlay…
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Alberta data breach raising fears over Canada's election integrity
A massive data breach in Alberta is raising fears over Canada's election integrity. The BC NDP are doing damage control after facing backlash for cancelling…
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Baldrey's Beat: Highlights from the BC Conservative leadership debate
Global hosted the BC Conservative leadership debate over the weekend; What were the key takeaways? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief…
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Guess how much Surrey's School Superintendent was paid last year...Nope, it's higher than that!
Chinese EVs are rolling into Canada - what’s Beijing really driving at? Millennials keep getting priced out of the housing market. Is home ownership now just a…
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Chinese EVs in Canada - what is China’s end goal?
Chinese EVs in Canada - what is China’s end goal? Guest: Michael Kovrig, Senior Adviser, Asia for International Crisis Group Learn more about your ad choices…
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Baldrey's Beat: 98% of B.C. businesses are worried about DRIPA, survey
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The case for mandatory alcohol detection in new cars - government overreach or lifesaving tech?
An all-nighter at the legislature with politicians duking it out until 3 a.m. What was worth the fight? Why is Vancouver’s city council against a new overdose…
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With no long term care homes, seniors are tying up hospital beds
Guest: Sandra Thomas, Journalist with Coast Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are companies spying on our online shopping habits?
Surgery wait-times continue to plague Canadian patients. Do we need to look abroad to see how other countries are doing things? Mayor Ken Sim is fighting back…
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Is an NDP provincial cabinet minister under investigation?
Is an NDP provincial cabinet minister under investigation for collaborating with China? Guest: Brad West - Port Coquitlam Mayor Learn more about your ad…
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Bill's Beat: BC NDP way down in the opinion polls
A new opinion poll shows the BC NDP is WAY down. This is despite the BC Conservatives not even having a leader yet! Some First Nations in the USA say they now…
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Could AI technology be used to reduce medical wait times?
Does Vancouver actually need big tall skyscrapers, or would they do more harm than good? More people are turning to food assistance programs as the economy…
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Bill's Beat: $1.5 billion tariff relief fund doesn’t include BC softwood lumber
The BC Conservatives have a 10-point lead over the BC NDP amid DRIPA uncertainty. Alberta separatists say they've collected enough signatures to force a…
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Will the US accept Iran’s proposal to end the war?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected Jonathan Wilkinson to serve as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union. The average price per litre of gas in…
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Will the US accept Iran’s proposal to end the war?
Will the US accept Iran’s proposal to end the war? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Are the Whitecaps Vegas-bound - or just playing hardball at home?
Are the Whitecaps Vegas-bound - or just playing hardball at home? An “N” driver busted street racing in Abbotsford. Will kids ever learn? 42 years of tips…