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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
The future of salmon in BC
The Government of Canada has committed to the transition away from ecologically harmful open-net pen salmon farming in BC coastal waters by 2025. Completing…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canadian teens are getting hooked on opioids via the "Safe Supply"
Canadian teens are getting hooked on opioids via the "Safe Supply". Guest: Sam Cooper - Investigative Reporter and Founder of The Bureau Learn more about your…
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Vandalism in Vancouver, Removing liaison officers from schools, & Overdose prevention site debate!
A man's son is skipping his first year of university to work instead. Is this a sign of the times? Vandalism is running rampant in Vancouver. What can be done…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries chaos continues, Surrey Police transition, & Cabinet shuffle reaction!
MLA Rob Fleming was recently grilled by reporters on the ongoing chaos at BC Ferries, and he responded by saying he thinks their system is outdated. The drama…
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BC Ferries chaos, Reliable car brands, & Trying to rent in Vancouver!
From mechanical difficulties to IT problems, there's been an onslaught of issues at BC Ferries. Is it better to buy a domestic or foreign vehicle? Automotive…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries chaos, Surrey police ramifications, & CABINET SHUFFLE!
There's been a big cabinet shuffle today! Who's in? Who's out? BC Ferries is experiencing a myriad of issues, and it's causing major problems for travellers…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Vacancy control in Vancouver, Mining the ocean floor, & Covering your tattoos at work!
A battle is ensuing over the Yaletown overdose prevention site. Does Vancouver need vacancy control? Discussing the pros and cons of mining the ocean floor for…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Does Vancouver need vacancy control?
Does Vancouver need vacancy control? Guest: Adil Dinani - Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries chaos, Brenda Locke breaks her silence, & Cabinet shuffle!
Every BC Ferries sailing out of Tsawwassen is FULL. To make things worse, BC Ferries workers are now asking for a raise. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke finally…
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Government support for mortgage payments, Hells Angels 40th anniversary, & Taylor Swift's impact on the economy!
Should the government help struggling homeowners pay their mortgages? Jagmeet Singh says yes! A brewery's decade-old mural is being taken down over a bylaw…
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Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau swarmed by protestors, Port strike updates, & BC Conservative leader John Rustad!
Mike and Keith react to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's comments on the government stepping in to pay people's mortgages. Trudeau was swarmed by protestors at an…
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Provincial police proposal, Living in vans and RVs, & Taylor Swift versus the Seattle Mariners!
Should Canada have provincial police forces? A conversation on the Surrey police and the future of the RCMP. There's a massively growing number of people…
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The genius behind the Barbie movie's marketing!
Why the story and marketing of ‘Barbie’ matters, PLUS more box office talk ahead of this weekend! Guest: Sheri Lambert - Associate Professor of Marketing…
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Baldrey's Beat: Port strike updates, VPD officers joining the SPS, & PNE foods!
Keith breaks down the latest info coming out of the Vancouver port strike. Could we see VPD officers joining the SPS? Finally, Mike and Keith discuss the best…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Surrey policing decision, & World Cup costs!
Surrey policing decision reactions! PLUS, are costs creeping up Up UP with The World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to the Surrey Police decision!
Mike and Keith break down Farnworth's decision to continue with the Surrey Police transition. Plus, we get the latest info on the on-again, off-again BC port…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with former Park Board commissioner John Coupar!
One-on-one with former Park Board commissioner John Coupar! Guest: John Coupar - Former Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices…
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Trucks vs. overpasses, Illegal air conditioners, & Nurses teaming up with police!
The show kicks off with Trucks vs. Overpasses...AGAIN! Tenants are being kicked out over illegal A/C units. Finally, nurses and police are teaming up to tackle…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC ports paralyzed AGAIN, Surrey police decision, & Donald Trump potentially facing more criminal charges
BC's ports are paralyzed AGAIN! What happened?! Donald Trump is potentially facing MORE criminal charges. How did Trump react? Mike Farnworth is expected to…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The life and times of a Hollywood props master!
What's it like to save the day on the set of a Christopher Nolan movie? BC native Dean Goodine has been a TV/Movie props master for 36 years, and his new book…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Are digital layoffs the way of the future?
What it’s like to get laid off via Zoom meeting? It seems that more and more people are getting laid off via conference calls. Guest: Terry Compton - Previous…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Tourist stabbed downtown, Single-use plastics ban, & Getting fired via Zoom!
A New Zealand tourist is healing after being stabbed in downtown Vancouver. BC announces details of the new single-use plastics ban What is it like to get laid…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: FINAL Surrey Police decision, & Wildfires impacting northern communities!
The final Surrey Police decision is coming TOMORROW Concerns are growing over the threat of wildfires impacting northern communities. Learn more about your ad…
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Surrey police decision, Hollywood on strike, & Wildfire prevention!
We are expected to hear a final decision on the Surrey Police debacle later this week, and it could go either way. Hollywood writers and actors are…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Man fired over transporting moose calf...
A man was recently fired after reportedly transporting a moose calf in his company truck...but there's a twist to this story! Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC wildfire coverage, & Surrey police decision coming THIS WEEK!
Wildfire season is well underway in BC. Firefighters from around the world AND the military are being deployed in an effort to contain the various blazes…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The impact of modular housing, Port strike aftermath, & Mental disorders fueling themselves!
Discussing the effect Royal Crescent Modular Housing has had on the community. Another housing report kept under wraps? The port strike is over! Now what? A…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Excessive speeders, Vancouver liquor licenses, & Living paycheck to paycheck!
Squamish Councillor John French says something needs to be done about excessive speeders. Another day, another interest rate hike! Learning about the struggle…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Striking port workers' demands, & Surrey Police decision?
What are the demands for striking port workers? Premier David Eby says the RCMP aren't sustainable in BC. Is this a sign the province is sticking with the SPS?…
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Top priorities for local governments, ANOTHER interest rate hike, & Fraser Valley bus strike!
What should be the basic top priorities of local government? LNG debate! Discussing the latest interest rate hike with mortgage broker Ron Butler. Fraser…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Port strike coverage, & Should Childrn and Families Minister Mitzi Dean resign?
The port strike continues! There are a growing number of people calling for Children & Families minister Mitzi Dean to resign. Learn more about your ad…
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BC port strike coverage, Electric unicycles, & Nuclear power plants in BC?!
The latest happenings in the BC port strike! Electric unicycle riders are being hit with BIG fines. What does the law actually say? Should BC build nuclear…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Port strike coverage, & Lightning strikes causing wildfires!
The port strike continues! What goods/materials should we see a shortage of. Lightning strikes are causing a massive amount of wildfires in BC. Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Port strike coverage, Searching for an apartment, & Life spans vs. health spans
Vancouver port strike coverage! A Vancouver dad's desperate search for an affordable apartment. Life span vs. health span... what's the difference?! Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Ongoing port strike coverage, & Trudeau at the Calgary Stampede!
Mike and Keith discuss the ongoing port strike. Should the government intervene? Trudeau was in Calgary over the weekend to attend the Stampede as well as to…
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Chinese secret police, Public hearings for new housing, & TOO MUCH self care?!
Ottawa was warned about escalating Chinese secret police back in 2015. Are there too many public hearings for new housing? Is there such a thing as TOO much…
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Baldrey's Beat: The port strike continues, and so does the Surrey police debacle!
Vancouver's port strike continues! Is it time for the federal government to step in? Jody and Keith discuss the latest happenings in the Surrey police debacle…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Point Roberts NEEDS Canadian workers back
Brian Calder of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce comes on to discuss why Point Roberts needs Canadian workers back. Guest: Brian Calder - President of the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Renovation red tape, BC port strike coverage, & Long-term care!
What needs to be done to cut past the red tape when renovating in BC? Industry groups are calling for federal action as the BC port strike enters it's 4th day…
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Baldrey's Beat: Vancouver port strike coverage, Finding a doctor, & BC Ferries CHAOS!
The BC port strike continues, and so does our coverage of it! Adrian Dix says he wants to give patients a doctor the moment they become available. Good step…
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The science behind rising temperatures, Learning about the 30% rule, & Discussing all things food!
Is it getting hotter in here, or is it all in our heads? Grocery rebates, port problems, price fixing, and sriracha shortages! We're talking all things food…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The importance of advanced care planning
The importance of advanced care planning Guest: Cari Borenko - Fraser Health Project Coordinator for Advanced Care Planning Learn more about your ad choices…
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Baldrey's Beat: Conservatives are leading in the polls, & Vancouver port strike coverage!
The Conservative party is leading in the polls. What does this mean for the Liberals? The latest info on the Vancouver port strike. Learn more about your ad…
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Port strike coverage, Aspartame in diet beverages, & Going sober!
Will port strikes have an effect on regular folk? What might the impacts of this strike be on the industry? Concerns are being raised over the use of aspartame…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Port strike coverage!
Jody and Keith discuss what's transpiring in the ongoing port strike. Will it have an effect on regular folk? What might the impacts of this strike be on the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Is Canada ready for an influx of climate migrants?
Is Canada ready for an influx of climate migrants? Guest: Maureen Silcoff - Immigration and Refugee Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What are the health benefits of sobriety?
More and more people are quitting drinking. What are the health benefits of sobriety? Guest: Alyssa Bauman - Holistic Nutritionist Nourished.ca Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Are diet beverages slowly killing you?
Concerns are being raised over the use of aspartame in diet beverages. Guest: Professor Timothy Caulfield - Professor and Research Director of the Health Law…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Will YOU be impacted by the ongoing port strike?
Will port strikes have an effect on regular folk? What might the impacts of this strike be on the industry? Guest: Prof. Peter Hall - SFU of Urban Studies and…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill C-18, Forest fires, & Canadian citizenship tests!
The trouble with bill C-18, and more with columnist Sandy Garossino. What do we need to do about forests and their fires? New poll on the Canadian citizenship…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Google set to remove news links in Canada, Staff lose jobs after abused foster child dies in care & Beautification of Vancouver
On the show: Google set to remove news links in Canada, Meta ends contract for journalism fellowship as Bill C-18 fallout continues Staff lose jobs after…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canadian collaboration to develop national standards for substance use education and intervention in schools
Guest: Dr. Emily Jenkins, Canada Research Chair in Socioecological Approaches to Mental Health and Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
A Vancouver woman hired a photographer to shoot and film her wedding for $3,500 in October 2021
Neesha Hothi, Communications Director, BBB serving Mainland BC & Yukon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
B.C. launching new appointment portal for patients and prescribing pharmacists
Guest: Christine Antler, Region Director of Pharmacy at Pharmasave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Beautification of Vancouver
Guest: Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Surprising post-pandemic shift hits downtown Vancouver as office vacancies rise to 12.3%
Guest: Glen Gardner - Principal at commercial real estate firm (AY-ves-awn) Avison Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Staff lose jobs after abused foster child dies in care, BC Greens want Dean sacked
Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Google set to remove news links in Canada, Meta ends contract for journalism fellowship as Bill C-18 fallout continues
Guest: Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law and Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Ferry cancellations, EV rebates, & Summer pests!
Ferry cancellations ahead of the long weekend! Is it time to scrap EV rebates? Summer pest problems with Mike Londry of West Side Pest Control! Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries cancellations, EV rebates, & Assisted living for seniors!
Is it time to phase out the EV rebates? Expect major waits at BC Ferries this long weekend! Mike and Keith discuss the various housing options are available…