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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
Air conditioners for vulnerable British Columbians, Failing driving tests, & Sports gambling ads!
Adrian Dix announces free AC units for vulnerable BC residents. Why are half of new drivers failing their road tests? Should ads for sports gambling be banned?…
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Baldrey's Beat: Bail reform, Banning public drug use, & Child death in foster care
Addressing bail reform in BC. Port Coquitlam unanimously votes to introduce a ban on public drug use How did a child die while in foster care? Learn more about…
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Ditching letter grades, Buying a home, & age-restricted buildings!
Letter grades are being dropped from K-9 report cards. Is this a good idea? Nobody can afford a home without help! The pros and cons of age-restricted…
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Baldrey's Beat: Housing market chaos, Banning public drug use, & Trump riding high in the polls!
Population growth in BC is drastically impacting our housing market. Port Coquitlam is the latest city to introduce a bylaw which bans public drug use. David…
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Turmoil in Russia, Noisy neighbours, & Superhero movies taking over Hollywood!
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West comes on to talk about public drug use in BC. Coverage of the ongoing turmoil in Russia. Dealing with noisy neighbours! Are…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Victoria election results, & BC United's name change
Mike and Keith break down the Victoria by-election results! Did the BC United party's recent name change have an impact on the results? Learn more about your…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Healthcare strains, Speeding fines, & Panning for gold in the Fraser River!
The stresses and strains being put on our healthcare system. Should speeding fines be flat amounts or based on income? Poacher found guilty of killing a black…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Victoria by-election, Clean energy in BC, & Titanic submarine implosion
What to expect in tomorrow's Victoria by-elections! Premier David Eby is calling for new ways to generate clean energy. Mike and Keith reflect on the Titanic…
- The Mike Smyth Show
British Columbians ordering liquor from Alberta, Checking in with Pierre Poilievre, & Income-based traffic fines!
British Columbians are ordering booze from Alberta liquor stores! How much are they saving? Checking in with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre & Liberal MP…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau, & Chris Christie takes aim at Trump
Could we see MLA Ellis Ross run for Federal leadership? Former PM Brian Mulroney gave Trudeau major praise during a keynote speech. Former NJ Governor Chris…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire, Bootlegged booze on the rise? & Prenups gaining popularity!
Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire Bill VanGorder - Canadian Association of Retired Persons Bootlegged booze on the rise? Jeff Guignard - Executive…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire
Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire Bill VanGorder - Canadian Association of Retired Persons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat - Policing situation in Surrey a mess
Baldrey's Beat - Policing situation in Surrey a mess Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Surrey Police drama, Car break-ins, & Searching for the missing Titanic sub
The Surrey police drama continues! Making the case for gig workers rights. BC is seeing a surge in catalytic converter thefts and auto break-ins. As the search…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police coverage, & Expanding school space in Surrey!
Continuing coverage of the Surrey Police drama! An expansion's been announced for some surrey schools, but some are saying it isn't going far enough. Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
14-floor underground parking, Traffic tickets for new drivers, & Surrey police DRAMA!
Surrey police DRAMA! The pros and cons of having 14-floor parking at a new high rise near Lougheed station. How do traffic tickets differ for learner/novice…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police DRAMA!
The drama is heating up in the Surrey Police debacle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hydro power deals, Another encampment shooting in Nanaimo, & Canadians worrying about retirement!
Hydro power deals and latest on Nanaimo police. There's been another encampment shooting in Nanaimo. A recent survey shows more and more Canadians are worrying…
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Baldrey's Beat: Surrey police predictions, & Clean energy!
Keith makes his prediction on the fate of the Surrey Police debacle. Plus, Mike and Keith share their reactions to the recent clean energy announcements. Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Getting a great deal on a used car, & Continuing coverage of the Surrey police debacle!
Continuing the conversation on Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security facility. How to get a great deal on a new or used vehicle! Surrey police issues…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police drama!
The Surrey Police debacle continues! Could we hear a decision later today? If not, when?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Rebuilding Lytton, Sports betting/gambling, & "New" Beatles music!
One-on-one with BC transportation minister Rob Fleming! Why hasn’t Lytton been rebuilt? What's the hold-up? The future of sports betting. Beatles fans rejoice!…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: E-bike rebate program, Rebuilding the city of Lytton, & Trump pleads NOT-GUILTY!
Why hasn't Lytton been rebuilt? What's the hold-up? BC's e-bike rebate program has actually been TOO successful! The province originally predicted that 6000…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Underground parking in Burnaby, E-bike rebates, & Expensive weddings!
An excessive underground parking lot at a proposed Burnaby high rise is raising some eyebrows. E-bike rebates: yay or nay? Three things you should NEVER do…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Battling the blaze at Tumbler Ridge, Kevin Falcon reacts to Surrey Memorial announcement, & Chris Christie goes off on Trump!
A change of wind direction in Tumbler Ridge is a welcome sight for ocal residents and fire fighters working to tackle the blaze. BC United leader Kevin Falcon…
- The Mike Smyth Show
School liaison officers, Learning more on the interest rate hike, & Hells Angels clubhouse seizures!
Was the cancellation of the school liaison program based on false stats? Mortgage broker Ron Butler helps us learn more about the latest interest rate hike…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Wildfire coverage, Donald Trump facing 37 charges, & Storybook ending to the Canadian Open!
Wildfires continue to dominate BC. Some are even predicting this could be our worst year for fires ever. What Donald Trump is now facing a total of 37 charges…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with Kevin Falcon, Free transit for teens, & SOARING gas prices!
BC United leader Kevin Falcon reacts to Adrian Dix's Surrey Memorial Hospital announcement. Making the case for free transit for teens! Virtual reality & more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Pharmacists can now deal with basic ailments and contraception!
BC Pharmacists can now deal with basic ailments and contraception. Let's learn more with Pindy Janda of the BC Pharma Guest: Pindy Janda - Vice President…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with Ravi Kahlon, Surrey Memorial hospital announcement, & How the prison system works!
One-on-one with housing minister Ravi Kahlon! Health minister Adrian Dix announces expansion of services at Surrey Memorial Hospital. How do doctors feel about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canadians want REVENGE on Paul Bernardo... but that’s not how prison works.
Laywer(and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety) Mary Campbell says that while it's understandable…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Ferries cancels their buffet service, Keeping children safe during summer, & Combatting BC's housing crisis!
How do customers feel about BC Ferries nixing their buffet service on sailings? Tips to keep children safe from window and balcony falls during the warm…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How to combat BC's Housing Supply & Affordability Crisis
How to combat B.C.'s Housing Supply & Affordability Crisis. Guest: Gil Yaron - Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives at Light House Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Memorial Hospital, Toxic drugs in BC, & Capilano University strike!
Adrian Dix has been in meetings for 16 hours on the Surrey Memorial Hospital situation. Bruce and Keith continue the conversation on how the province is…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC officials are pushing back, BC MLA defends her tweets, & Installing a spa in Stanley Park!
BC officials are pushing back on safe supply critics, saying they see 'no sign' of drugs being diverted. A BC Conservative MLA's tweet is making headlines…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Pushing back on safe supply critics, & David Johnstone backlash
BC officials are pushing back on safe supply critics. They say they see no sign of drugs being diverted to the streets. David Johnston testified in front of a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Tackling public drug use, Building more homes faster, & the importance of drag shows!
BC municipalities say they are getting mixed messaging on how to tackle public drug use in the province. The province is working to build more homes faster…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Memorial Hospital progress, The next move in the Surrey police debacle, & David Eby in Singapore!
Are we getting closer to some actionable steps that will satisfy medical staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital? Bruce and Keith react to the news that 47…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The importance of Drag queen shows!
The importance of Drag queen shows, and learning about some positive PRIDE events in Vancouver! Guest: Chris Bolton AKA Conni Smudge - Co-founder North Shore…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How does BC intend to address the crisis at Surrey Memorial?, What’s happening with the Surrey Police Force? & Should Gen Zs be optimistic about the economy?
How does BC intend to address the crisis at Surrey Memorial? Dr. Claudine Storness-Bliss - Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital Is BC’s…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What’s it like growing up at the PNE?
What’s it like growing up at the PNE? Nick Marino - Author of East Side Story: Growing Up at the PNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Why is the North Shore Cricket Club moniker worth $1 million?
Why is the North Shore Cricket Club moniker worth $1 million? Bhavjit Jauha - President of the North Shore Cricket Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How many unidentified flying orbs have been spotted in Canada?
How many unidentified flying orbs have been spotted in Canada? Chris Rutkowski - UFO Researcher and Author of “Canada's UFOs: Declassified” Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Should Gen Zs be optimistic about the economy?
Should Gen Zs be optimistic about the economy? Rob Carrick - Personal Finance Columnist for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What’s happening with the Surrey Police Force?
What’s happening with the Surrey Police Force? Linda Annis - Surrey First Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Is BC’s Electronic Medical Records system exacerbating the problem?
Is BC’s Electronic Medical Records system exacerbating the problem? Andrew MacLeod - Legislative Bureau Chief of The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How does BC intend to address the crisis at Surrey Memorial?
How does BC intend to address the crisis at Surrey Memorial? Dr. Claudine Storness-Bliss - Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital Learn more…
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Alone kicks off with a brand new season
Guest: Alan Tenta, Canadian Participating in 10th season of alone. Guest: Wyatt Black, Canadian Participating in 10th season of alone Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Using social media to promote indigenous businesses
Guest: Lynn-Marie Angus, Sisters Sage, an Indigenous brand that hand-crafts wellness and self-care products and social media blogger Learn more about your ad…
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How are CEO pay scales post pandemic?
How are CEO pay scales post pandemic? Guest: Sarah Anderson, Global Economy Project Director and Inequality.org Co-editor Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Scams costing job seekers millions of dollars
Guest: Neesha Hothi, Communications Director for the Better Business Bureau serving Mainland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Teens are going undercover to bust underaged sales on tobacco and vapes to minors
Teens go undercover to bust B.C. shops selling tobacco, vape products to minors Guest: Alex Kwan, Oversees Fraser Health’s tobacco and vapour products…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How to deal with homeless encampments
Guest: Bruce Banman, B.C. United MLA for Abbotsford-South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Green Party responds to health care crisis
Guest: Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nurses and Doctors rally for help with Surrey Memorial problems
Guest: Aman Grewal, BC Nurses’ Union president Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Leadership in the hot seat as more Surrey Memorial Hospital staff speak out, indoor smoking in Vancouver & NDP’s Jenny Kwan says CSIS revealed China is targeting her
Leadership in the hot seat as more Surrey Memorial Hospital staff speak out Indoor smoking: Vancouver may cast aside ban at some supervised drug consumption…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Burglar takes the cake: Vancouver thief snatches goodies, and cleans store
Guest: Emma Irvine, Sweet Something’s owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Nearly 4 in 10 Professionals Report Rising Burnout
Guest: Mike Shekhtman, Robert Half’s Senior Regional Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Out-of-control wildfire burning 5 km away from village of Sayward, B.C., on Vancouver Island
Guest: Mark Baker, Sayward Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Salmon Farming Industry – Jobs, Economic Development, Indigenous Reconciliation at Risk in Surrey
Guest: Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices