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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
Latest on the Epstein files - the house votes on releasing the files
Latest on the Epstein files - the house votes on releasing the files Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad…
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Budget squeaks through - Cowichan decision - World Cup costs
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Baldrey's Beat: Budget squeaker & World Cup costs
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Prison guard found guilty of breach of trust
Prison guard found guilty of breach of trust Guest: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What could federal budget impacts be? What’s happening with the Highway 1 expansion?
What could federal budget impacts be? What’s happening with the Highway 1 expansion? Guest: Alex Mitchell, CEO Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Learn more about…
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Extortion in Surrey, Gretskzy speaks up & Contraband in Prison
Extortion in Surrey, Gretskzy speaks up & Contraband in Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Will Carney’s budget pass or fail and trigger an election?
Will Carney’s budget pass or fail and trigger an election? Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Eby's vote, Carney's budget & getting booed at events
Baldrey's Beat: Eby's vote, Carney's budget & getting booed at events Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Reaction to Eby’s speech at the NDP convention
Reaction to Eby’s speech at the NDP convention Guest: Trevor Halford, Conservative MLA for Surrey-White Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Shortage of hotel rooms ahead of FIFA, how to avoid getting scammed, & where are we with Canada's defense spending?
Is Vancouver’s World Cup dream about to crash? A shortage of short-term rentals could leave visitors scrambling for beds. Bank fraud, phishing scams, spoofed…
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Is Vancouver's lack of short term rental space becoming a major worry for the World Cup?
Is Vancouver's lack of short term rental space becoming a major worry for the World Cup? Guest: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad…
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The latest on the Epstein files
The latest on the Epstein files Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Consumer debt rising in BC
Consumer debt rising in BC Guest: Bruce Sellery, CEO, Credit Canada Debt Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The fleeting fantasy of home ownership, B.C. medical wait times, & and Trump's Epstein woes return
A new poll shows most Vancouverites think they’ll never own a home, has the dream of buying completely died? Surgical wait times in B.C. just keep getting…
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Most Vancouverites think they will never afford their own home - are they right?
Most Vancouverites think they will never afford their own home - are they right? Guest: Ron Butler, Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Learn more about your…
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Bill's Beat: Remembering John Horgan & Polievre's future
GUEST: Bill Tieleman: Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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0% tax plan a bad idea? - Measles are back! - BC wineries using US grapes
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The significance of Remembrance Day, Canada's border security vs. budget, & the tipping point to tipping!
We reflect on the true meaning of Remembrance Day, and why it matters more than ever. The new Liberal budget is out, but is Canada’s border security getting…
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Sports gambling, should homeowners be warned about Indigenous land claims? And insurance premiums pushing young drivers off the road.
Another gambling scandal blows up - how deep does it go, and who’s next to fall? Should homeowners be warned if their property’s tied to an Indigenous land…
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Tipping point to tipping at restaurants, Carney apologizes to Trump, & Surrey's extortion problem
Some restaurants are scrapping tipping altogether - could this be the start of a new trend in hospitality? Prime Minister Carney apologized to Trump for the…
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Ostrich cull order upheld, border crossing numbers, & Richmond canceling their Christmas staff festivities
The ostrich farm cull gets the green light - is this necessary protection or a bird-brained overreaction? Canadians are ditching U.S. border trips in droves…
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Breaking down the federal budget, B.C. health care wait time ballooning, and the importance of winter tires.
We break down reaction to the new federal budget - are the Liberals fixing the economy or just pouring gas on the fire? Wait times to see specialists in B.C…
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Winter tires and Coquihalla chaos
Winter tires and Coquihalla chaos Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, now with Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Pushing for a softwood lumber deal, Previewing the Federal budget, & Grizzly bear attacks
Canada continues to push for a softwood lumber deal with Donald Trump. We'll bring you the latest on that. Plus, the federal budget drops today! What changes…
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Bill's Beat: Baldrey life achievement award, & Budget day expectations
Our own Keith Baldrey receives the "lifetime achievement award" at the Jack Webster's! Today is budget day. What will happen?! The Vancouver Police Board is…
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Effect of Cowichan land ruling on Richmond real estate
Effect of Cowichan land ruling on Richmond real estate Guest: Robin Junger, Lawyer at McMillan LLP, and Former Provincial Chief Treaty Negotiator Learn more…
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Previewing the federal budget, Mandatory minimums for child porn, & Long-term effects of vaping
Could Tuesday's Federal budget actually TRIGGER a federal election? A court ruling striking down mandatory minimums for child porn is drawing big reactions…
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Canada/US trade, The state of education, & Lasting impacts of the BCGEU strike
Should Canada be open to more trade with Asia? And what’s the deal with CAN-US trade? The latest on education in Canada. How has the restaurant industry been…
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Lowering the voting age, Adjusting the Empty Homes Tax, & Paramedic struggles
Should we lower the voting age? Does the empty homes tax need adjusting? The pressures faced by paramedics on a daily basis. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Bail reform, Previewing the Federal budget, & Avoiding scams and fraudsters
Does the federal government bail reform plan go far enough? Next Tuesday PM Mark Carney will table his first budget. One of the things Liberals are promising…
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Bill's Beat: Park board's future, Reagan tariff ad fallout, & Richmond Cowichan backlash
The Province says legislation that included a referendum to eliminate the elected Park Board isn’t proceeding - allegedly due to failure to consult First…
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Does the federal government bail reform plan go far enough?
Does the federal government bail reform plan go far enough? GUEST: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Restaurants impacted by BCGEU strike, Reducing intimate partner violence, & Trusting online reviews
The strike is over so restaurants are good, right? Right? Will new legislation help reduce intimate partner violence? What reviews can you trust this holiday…
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Bill's Beat: Doug Ford's Regan ad, & Possible federal election?
Doug Ford's Reagan tariff ad continues to rattle the political realm. Could we possibly see a federal election before Christmas? Learn more about your ad…
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Bill's Beat: BCGEU strike, & Donald Trump
BCGEU settlement of 3% a year for four years – is this a good deal? For which side? Trump raising tariffs on Canada by 10% because Doug Ford didn’t pull the ad…
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BCGEU tentative deal, Canada/US relations, & Snowbird concerns
After nearly 9 weeks, a tentative deal has been reached in the BCGEU strike. How did Ontario's Ronald Reagan tariff ad impact Canada/US relations? Canadian…
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Friday Faceoff: Trump cutting off trade talks, & John Rustad's uncertain future
Trump says he’s cutting off trade talks. All this because of a recent ad by the Ontario government. John Rustad and the power struggle inside the BC…
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BC Conservative uncertainty, Stricter bail conditions, & Vancouver's food scene
Are the BC Conservatives imploding? So many questions are still lingering about John Rustad's future as leader of the party. The federal government is tabling…
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Balancing the federal budget, Challenging Rustad's leadership, & Louvre jewelry heist
The looming federal budget is leaving everyone feeling uneasy. Will it finally be balanced? A number of BC Conservatives are asking John Rustad to step down…
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Baldrey's Beat: John Rustad's leadership, Poilievre on Trudeau, & NBA gambling scandal
Could John Rustad be kicked out of the BC Conservatives? He claims he's not going anywhere, but his leadership is now being called into question. Pierre…
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Should municipalities control traffic enforcement cameras?
Should municipalities control traffic enforcement cameras? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert with…
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Ken Sim’s plan to use city land for rental housing
Ken Sim’s plan to use city land for rental housing GUEST: Paul Sullivan, Principal and Practice Leader for advocacy and tax policy Canada at RYAN ULC in…
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Canadian snowbirds, Medical crisis in Kamloops, & Paying for public transit
Trump's border policies are now impacting Canadian snowbirds. Plus, crisis in Kamloops! OBGYNs are quitting in droves saying they're burnt out. And finally…
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Baldrey's Beat: Land ruling in Richmond
A bombshell court ruling has awarded land in Richmond to the Cowichan tribe. Will there be an appeal? Should this go to the Supreme Court of Canada? Learn more…
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Bombshell land claim ruling, Another MLA leaving the BC Conservatives, & Distracted driving
We begin the show talking about a bombshell ruling awarding pieces of land in Richmond to the Cowichan nation. BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins us…
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Baldrey's Beat: Another MLA out of the BC Conservatives!
Another MLA is out of the BC Conservatives! Amelia Boultbee went out in a blaze of glory, saying John Rustad has a problem with women. Are more party…
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Brodie on Cowichan land decision - Canada's bleak auto manufacturing future - Scooter safety
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Bill's Beat: Conservative Caucus Chaos
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Cracking down on crime, Auto manufacturing in Canada, & Surrey's extortion racket
Big announcement from Ottawa! Prime Minister Carney says he's cracking down on crime. Plus, Auto manufacturer Stellantis is leaving Canada! What does this mean…
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Booming businesses, BC/Alberta pipeline battle, & Canadian auto manufacturing
The BCGEU strike is causing some local businesses to boom. The pipeline battle between BC and Alberta continues to escalate. Finally, we talk about why auto…
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Saving money in Vancouver, Angry ferry passengers, & Holiday shopping
We begin with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's promise to save the city money! Fury on BC Ferries! Multiple crew members say they've experienced violent threats from…
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Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike, & BC's pipeline battle heating up
David Eby says the government is working on a new offer to present to the BCGEU. Is there an end in sight? The pipeline battle between BC and Alberta continues…
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B.C.’s multiplex challenge
B.C.’s multiplex challenge Guest: Frances Bula, Contributor to BC Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign buyers in BC, Involuntary care, & World Cup costs!
Is it time to let foreign buyers back into the province? The recent Yaletown stabbings are reigniting the divisive conversation around involuntary care…
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Baldrey's Beat: SFU medical school, BC pipeline debate, & BCGEU strike continues!
BC Premier David Eby has announced a new medical school at SFU's Surrey campus! The Alberta/BC pipeline conversation continues. Finally, it's WEEK 7 of the…
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Before and after school childcare in British Columbia
Before and after school childcare in British Columbia GUEST: Eric Swanson, Policy consultant for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC Learn more about…
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Surrey medical clinics, The return of flu season, & Automatic tax filing!
One-on-one with Surrey city councillor Linda Annis comes on to discuss all the major happenings in the city! Flu season is back! Is Covid still a thing? All…
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Dwindling liquor supplies, & Cooking the perfect turkey!
The ongoing BCGEU strike is causing liquor supplies to dwindle, and the restaurant industry is getting nervous! Plus, it's TURKEY TIME! Caren McSherry from the…
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Bill's Beat: Ken Sim wants to oust the park board!
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to oust the park board! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Learn more about…
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Carney vs. Trump, Going after Big Vape, & Addressing Alberta separatism!
We begin by unpacking Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Donald Trump! What exactly is Carney's strategy here? BC is going after vaping companies for their…