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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 ShowThe Full Show: Man accused of cyber bullying Amanda Todd has been extradited, Neighborhood noise on the rise, concerns of the vaccine rollout mount
Chapter 1: Aydin Coban, the man who is accused of cyberbullying and extorting B.C. teenager Amanda Todd has been extradited to BC to face charges. The Dutch…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: What’s being done to protect teachers, CERB repayment, and solving the cold-case murder of Lindsay Buziak
Chapter 1: What’s being done to protect teachers? Yesterday, we got an update on provincial health orders, as they pertain to schools. Most notably, masks are…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Skip the Dishes, Strathcona Park, & Super Bowl bets!
On today's show: Skip the Dishes brings in a new fee for BC customers! Has Trudeau botched the Canadian vaccine rollout? What's happening in Strathcona Park?…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: NDP dental plan, Tax the rich, & Snitching UBC law students!
On today's show: Jagmeet Singh discusses Federal NDP dental plan! Tax the rich debate - should the ultra wealthy be paying A LOT more? Calgary city council…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Gun crime, Garibaldi Secondary, & Dangerous dogs!
On today's show: Why are the Liberals blocking legislation aimed at reducing gun crime? Maple Ridge students and staff being tested for new COVID variants A…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Condo party, Travel restrictions, & Kevin O'Leary!
On today's show: Man arrested for hosting massive party in condo Canada's 4 major airlines cease travel to sunny destinations Stock-market madness with Kevin…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Adrian Dix, CERB, & Scary movies!
On today's show: Adrian Dix takes your vaccine questions! New data shows thousands of teenagers were approved for CERB What movie traumatized you as a kid?…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Pfizer deliveries, Jumping the queue, & Struggling students
On today's show: Why exactly have Pfizer deliveries been delayed? Are there other ways to jump the vaccine queue? UBC is raising tuition this year despite…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Parking permits, Manitoba travel restrictions, & ICBC premiums!
On today's show: What are your thoughts on city-wide parking permits? Manitoba announces travel restrictions New website helps calculate ICBC premiums! Learn…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Exploiting the system, Hotel quarantines, & Legal implications!
On today's show: Should we worry about more people exploiting the vaccine system? Should the federal government consider mandatory hotel quarantines? What are…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Dentists, Governor General drama, & Public washrooms
On today's show: Dentists looking for early vaccines The Governor General drama continues to heat up in Ottawa JJ Bean staff abused because of new public…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vaccine Rollout, Workplace bullying, & The Rio Theatre!
On today's show: How does the opposition think the vaccine rollout has gone so far? Following review, Julie Payette resigns How common is workplace bullying…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Rio Theatre, Starbucks, & Downtown Eastside Women's Centre!
On today's show: Rio Theatre plans to reopen as a sports bar this weekend! Does the gig economy need more regulation? Why is Starbucks closing up to 300…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: US inauguration, LTC frustrations, & Cat bylaws!
On today's show: Baldrey's Beat: US Inauguration, COVID numbers, & rapid testing Families of loved ones in LTC are frustrated Should there be stricter bylaws…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Keystone XL pipeline, Vancouver students, & Christmas decorations!
On today's show: Biden has plans to cancel Keystone XL pipeline. What does this mean for Canada? Conservative leader O'Toole looking to oust Derek Sloan from…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Presidential inauguration, Adrian Dix, & Travel ban consequences
On today's show: What's happening in DC right now? One-on-one with health minister Adrian Dix! How would a BC travel ban affect the hotel sector? The struggles…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Site C dam project, Doctors jumping the queue, & Bitcoin!
On today's show: Premier Horgan looking into the possibility of banning non-essential travel BC government commissions two reports on Site C dam project…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Meng Wanzhou, LTC visitations, & RCMP body cams
On today's show: Startling new information surrounding the Meng Wanzhou case Should there be a change in LTC visitations? Study shows Montreal schools are…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Spring election, Impeaching US President Trump, & Doggy dilemma!
On today's show: Are the Liberals planning a spring election? House of Representatives debating impeaching US President Trump Surrey condo owner facing an…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Long-term care, BC churches, & Erin O'Toole!
On today's show: Protecting those in long-term care One on one with Erin O'Toole! BC churches are challenging pandemic health orders Does the Granville…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Gang conflict, US President Trump, & Distracted driving
On today's show: Gang conflict leaves 5 dead in 2 weeks US President Trump not taking responsibility for Capitol riots What are the broader implications for…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Inmate vaccinations, Washington violence, & NDP promises
On today's show: Inmate vaccinations cause major public backlash High profile gangster gunned down inside parents' house Documenting the violence in Washington…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: US Capitol riots, Social media, & Travelling politicians
On today's show: Violent siege of US Capitol delays Biden's election victory List of travelling politicians continue to grow Social media platforms impose…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Travelling politicians, Vancouver golf courses, & Mental health!
On today's show: BC is not immune to travelling politicians What's the future like for Vancouver golf courses? Mental health is back in the news Vancouver…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: CEO paycheques, Little Mountain Place, & BC's school plan
On today's show: Taking a closer look at CEO paycheques One of BC’s most deadly outbreaks has been at Little Mountain Place Re-evaluating BC's school COVID…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Back-to-school, Politicians abroad, & Beverly Hills
On today's show: The list of Alberta politicians that took vacations keeps growing How are people feeling about back-to-school today? Beverly Hills bans ALL…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Canadian brands, & Improving ourselves in 2020
On today's show: Restaurant owners express criticism over Dr. Bonnie Henry Saying goodbye to some iconic Canadian brands Improving ourselves in 2021 Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Polar bear swim, Alcohol sales, & BC vaccinations
On today's show: The polar bear swim looks different this year Ramping up vaccinations in BC Mother shocked at the death of her 14-year old son No one is happy…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: ICBC savings, NYE plans, & Murder in Surrey
On today's show: BC Liberals want ICBC savings passed down to drivers Dr. Bonnie Henry instructs BC to not dine in-person on NYE Should schools extend their…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Car insurers, Scams of 2020, & Depression in LTC homes
On today's show: Car insurers saved BIG this year! What vaccines are coming to BC and when? BC seeing more depression in long term care residents because of…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show - COVID 19 Variant in B.C, The United States Pandemic Relief Bill, Holiday spending, Top movies of 2020, Erin O'Toole's uphill battle, and Affordable housing in the DTES
Chapter 1: BC has its first case of the UK, more contagious, strain of COVID. How worried should we be? GUEST - Dr. Brian Conway -Medical Director & Infectious…
The Mike Smyth ShowWhat were the best movies of 2020?
With 2020 coming to a close - finally....What were the best movies of 2020? GUEST - Steve Stebbing - Movie connoisseur and critic. @theStevilDead or at…
The Mike Smyth ShowFormer BC Politician Rich Coleman is in some serious hot water today following a tweet over the weekend.
Former BC Politician Rich Coleman is in some serious hot water today following a tweet over the weekend. GUEST: Mo Amir - CKNW commentator/Host of podcast This…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Dentists, BC tourism, & Wine!
On today's show: Dentists provide an essential service but will have to wait until spring of 2021 for COVID-19 vaccines The NHL season schedule is out! Saving…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Crude oil, Food delivery fees, & Christmas traditions!
On today's show: B.C. sets temporary cap on food delivery fees for restaurants Is crude oil worth the risk? Continuing a Christmas tradition! Saving our…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Rent squeeze, BC recovery benefit, & Stand-up comedy!
On today's show: Will renters feel the squeeze in 2021? The BC Recovery Benefit has stumbled out of the gate The Greater Vancouver Food Bank needs your help!…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Brian Lilley, New COVID strain, & Kidney donor story
On today's show: One-on-one with Brian Lilley New strain of Coronavirus seems to accelerate rate of infection Local hot dog vendor donates kidney to customer!…
The Mike Smyth ShowDelayed ICBC tests, one-on-one with Horgan, and the state of the Massey Tunnel
Chapter 1: Delayed road tests lead to drivers circumventing travel restrictions The backlog of delayed road tests in the Lower Mainland means drivers are…
The Mike Smyth ShowVancouver's overpriced rental market, the crackdown on exam cheating, and confusion about CERB overpayments
Chapter 1: Abbotsford long-term carehome worker shares COVID-19 vaccine experience and Terry Lake shares concerns facing carehomes GUEST: Angela Roos-Fehr…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe first COVID vaccines in BC, Canucks logo controversy, and the impact of delivery services on BC restaurants
Chapter 1: COVID vaccines in BC! GUEST: Cherito de Guzman Flores, Long-term care aide in North Van, received COVID vaccine yesterday GUEST: Bonnie…
The Mike Smyth ShowVaccine Day in British Columbia, Increased cases in schools, COVID alert app woes, Holiday scammers, and ICBC rate cuts
Chapter 1: Hospital and long-term care home workers begin getting their COVID vaccine shots today at two locations - one in Vancouver Coastal Health and the…
The Mike Smyth ShowSchool exposure notices are becoming more vague as school cases increase across the province
School exposure notices are becoming more vague as school cases increase across the province GUEST: Jawn Jang with Kathy Marliss - Mike Smyth Show Contributor…
The Mike Smyth ShowVaccine Rollout, Darryl Plecas' "Unfinished Business," Polluting mega-trucks, and ICBC renewals
Chapter 1: The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed their arrival last night…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Mike Smyth Show - COVID-19 vaccine rollout
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The Mike Smyth ShowBC’s increased alcohol consumption, Darryl Plecas’ “Unfinished Business”, and the woes of the Massey Tunnel
Chapter 1: BC’s alcohol consumption has increased during COVID New research from the University of Victoria says alcohol consumption has increased in BC during…
The Mike Smyth ShowBC’s vaccine plan, income and disability assistance claw back, and the mystery of the Speaker's mace!
Chapter 1: BC’s vaccine plan GUEST: Dr. Anna Wolak, Family physician and assistant professor at UBC Chapter 2: BC’s COVID response seems inconsistent Shouldn’t…
The Mike Smyth ShowVPD reaction to 2021 budget, an update on Horgan’s $1000 promise, and BC’s housing supply and affordability
Chapter 1: Vancouver approved 2021 budget - reaction from police board The budget puts aside $316 million for the VPD, which is $2 million more than in the…
The Mike Smyth ShowCOVID 19 Vaccines, Healthcare Burnout, Defiant Churches, and Increased Grocery Bills
Chapter 1: COVID restrictions extended through Christmas GUEST - Helath Minister Adrian Dix Chapter 2: Clarity on Restrictions GUEST - Richard Zussman, Global…
The Mike Smyth ShowUpcoming winter breaks for schools, Mexico’s drug wars, and the “Tiger King Bill”
Chapter 1: Some churches have already defied health orders - what will happen if they’re extended? GUEST: Levi Minderhoud, BC Manager for the Association for…
The Mike Smyth ShowCOVID vaccine logistics, TransLink ransomware attack, and the fake vs. real Christmas tree debate!
Chapter 1: Provinces and territories have been told to be ready by December 14th to accept COVID-19 vaccines. Canadian Forces Major-General Dany Fortin, who is…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Church services, Provincial misspending, & School COVID exposures!
On today's show: Several churches held in-person services despite BC health orders Federal fiscal update with Melanie Joly! Federal fiscal update continued…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Rapid testing, Growing cannabis, & Overdoses
On today's show: YVR running rapid-testing pilot project Why is police enforcement against cannabis growing?! Addressing anti-vax culture ahead of the COVID…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Canada vaccine, Delivery app fees, & Lowering the voting age!
On today's show: How long will it be till Canada sees a vaccine? Ontario set to cap third-party delivery app fees Fitness studios frustrated over ever-changing…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: COVID vaccine, Cheating in school, & The Fraser Health region!
On today's show: When will Canadians get the COVID vaccines? Is it getting easier to cheat in school? What challenges are the Fraser Health region facing?…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Nelson grocery store, Grimes, & Holiday scams!
On today's show: Nelson grocery store forced to hire security guard! How are the citizens of Nelson feeling about mask wearing? Musician Grimes receives…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Job options, BC Liberal interim leader, & "The Great Reset!"
On today's show: Caught COVID on the job? Here are your options Shirley Bond has been chosen as interim leader of the BC Liberal Party Getting into the holiday…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Site C project, Masks in schools, & Driving stick!
On today's show: Is it time to cancel the Site C project? Masks in schools... Yay or nay? Contradictions on the slopes! Why does no one drive stick anymore?!…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Places of worship, RCMP funding cut, & New mask mandate
On today's show: How COVID is affecting places of worship The next steps of the Climate Emergency Action Plan Surrey's top cop concerned about proposed RCMP…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: Travel Restrictions, U.S Elections, and Canada's Economic 'Reset.'
On Today's Show: Do Travel Restrictions In Canada Violate Civil Rights? Donald Trump Continues to Fight the 2020 Election Results Prime Minister Trudeau calls…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Handling the pandemic, Restaurants, & Stepping up lockdowns
On today's show: Could the NDP be doing a better job of handling this pandemic? How are restaurants holding up? Vancity council approves Climate Emergency…