The Mike Smyth Show

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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 insightful, informative, and insurgent. From breaking news and developing stories to not letting yeste...

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Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine mandates, COVID programs, & BC Liberal leadership 25.10.2021 16:49

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mandatory vaccination in healthcare COVID CRB programs ending BC Liberals block Aaron Gunn's leadership bid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Home development, Christianity, & Pest control! 22.10.2021 53:43

On today's show: Turning single-family lots into six separate homes Vaccines vs. Christianity How dangerous are concussions? Tis the season for pests! w/ Mike Londry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: New vaccine card, John Horgan, & Closing Rolly's restaurant 22.10.2021 16:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC will have two vaccine cards federal government has lifted advisory to avoid non-essential travel outside the country Injunction forcing Rolly’s restaurant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID relief programs, BC Liberal leadership, & Fast-food! 21.10.2021 50:48

On today's show: Is it too soon to end COVID relief programs The BC Liberal leadership race continues to heat up! Does Vancouver need to be tougher on crime? Utilizing technology within the fast-food industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine passports, Liberal leadership, & Earthquake preparation! 21.10.2021 17:49

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau announces international vaccine passport The Liberal leadership race continues! Mike & Keith highlight the importance of earthquake preparedness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey sign bylaw, Huawei in Canada, & Sick days! 20.10.2021 57:44

On today's show: Surrey city council has passed a controversial bylaw Should Canada let Huawei be part of our 5G Network? BC COVID-19 capacity limits lifted for indoor events! Survey suggests employer-paid sick days could hurt small businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Full-capacity events, Rolly's restaurant, & Surrey Lawn signs 20.10.2021 16:58

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Events returning to full capacity. Fraser Health seeks injunction against Rolly’s restaurant. New Surrey bylaw bans signs protesting local police force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: BC Health Minister Adrian Dix, Massey Tunnel project & Should FSA tests be scrapped? 19.10.2021 50:06

On today's show: Adrian Dix - BC Minister of Health/MLA Vancouver-Kingsway Dianne Watts - Former Surrey Mayor/former MP South Surrey-White Rock & Maria Dobrinskaya - BC Director at the Broadbent Institute Teri Mooring - BCTF President Carolyn Gehl - Mom whose son was chased in West Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat - Covid briefing today at 130pm, Trudeau Kamloops visit, Angus Reid survey on vaccinating kids 19.10.2021 17:20

Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gas prices, Northern BC Covid restrictions & Alberta referendum vote 18.10.2021 1:00:59

Guests on today's show: Dan McTeague - President, Canadians for Affordable Energy Peter McCartney - Climate Campaigner, Wilderness Committee Troy McKenzie - Prince George Bar Owner (The Black Clover) Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees) Kevin Lacey - Alberta Director of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation Trevor Tombe - Professor of Economics at the U...

Baldrey's Beat - Angus Reid poll on vaccinating kids, Trudeau in Kamloops & Death of Colin Powell 18.10.2021 16:47

Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Massey tunnel documents, Whale population, & Huawei 5G network! 15.10.2021 53:26

On today's show: Ministry of Transportation redacts much of their bridge vs. tunnel analysis New study looks at the declining whale population Should Huawei be banned from Canada's 5G networks? Professional ventriloquist feeling the impact of getting mixed vaccine doses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Northern Health, Massey tunnel, & Young people 15.10.2021 17:23

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Northern Health circuit breaker Massey crossing redacted report Young people COVID deaths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: US land border, Universal basic income, & Fine dining! 14.10.2021 51:45

On today's show: The US land border will soon be open! Does Canada need a universal basic income? Why are US film crews going on strike? Fine dining amidst a pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: PCR tests, Aaron Gunn, & Kyrie Irving 14.10.2021 16:05

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Entering the US with mixed vaccines Aaron Gunn is throwing his hat into the ring for BC Liberal leadership Should we scrap the PCR tests for travellers? NBA payer Kyrie Irving not allowed to play till he's vaccinated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Veterinarians, Massive grape crops, & Controversial Liberal candidate 13.10.2021 37:44

On today's show: Veterinarians in BC are feeling overwhelmed The heat dome has produced a massive grape crop! Controversial candidate hoping to run for BC Liberal leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Cases in Northern Health, William Shatner, & US land-border reopening! 13.10.2021 17:20

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Cases rapidly rising in Northern Health Captain Kirk has officially gone to space! US land border to reopen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Randy Bachman, Better policing, & Fairy Creek! 12.10.2021 45:28

On today's show: Randy Bachman reunited with lost guitar after 45 years! What are the answers to better policing? Fairy Creek logging panel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Employee vaccinations, Local doctors, & Border restrictions! 12.10.2021 17:32

Today on Baldrey's Beat: LTC visitors and staff must be vaccinated Push for family doctors to give vaccinations US accepted vaccinations for crossing the border Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: School COVID notifications, E-bikes, & Private healthcare! 11.10.2021 43:25

On today's show (featuring guest host Martin Strong): Dr. Bonnie Henry re-introduces school COVID notifications What are the laws surrounding E-bikes? City council backs "compassion clubs" to create safe drug supply New poll shows Canadians are skeptical about private healthcare How many paid sick-days is fair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Housing crisis solutions, First responders, & Uber drivers! 08.10.2021 56:17

On today's show: Critics are accusing the BC government... Searching for a solution to the housing crisis Police aren’t always the best people to respond Three Uber drivers have filed a complaint against the tech giant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine mandates, School staff, & Liberal leadership! 08.10.2021 17:28

Today on Baldrey's Beat: teacher/school staff vaccine mandate Rolly’s closed for breaking PHO Aaron Gunn runs for Liberal Leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: School vaccinations, Tresspass prevention, & Rust Valley Restorers! 07.10.2021 43:36

On today's show: Bringing mandatory vaccines to school employees How is COVID being handled in long-term care? Vancouver police considering expanding "trespass prevention program" One-on-one with Mike Hall of Rust Valley Restorers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Parking plan voted down, & School vaccine mandates! 07.10.2021 16:55

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Climate Action parking plan voted down Taking the right approach to mandating vaccines for school employees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Hiding money, Dog on death row, & New parking program 06.10.2021 43:33

On today's show: How are the super-wealthy sheltering their money? Is it legal? What happened to Bronx the dog on death-row? City councillors voting on new parking program today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices