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: State of emergency, Vaccine rollout, & Olympic bubble 21.07.2021 17:21

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike Farnworth declares a state of emergency in BC Poll findings show bleak results for unvaccinated people Japanese doctor says Olympic bubble is not working Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Border to open for fully vaccinated Americans, American anti-vax sentiments and Bezos in space 20.07.2021 16:09

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Canadian border is set to open for fully vaccinated Americans. B.C. Wildfires continue to cause damage. American anti-vax vs. Canadian anti-vax. Another Billionaire heads to space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Fighter Jets, ICBC crash coverage and Coyotes in parks. 20.07.2021 52:57

On today's show: Should Canada be spending $19 billion on fighter jets? ICBC has moved to a model they call "enhanced coverage" Is killing coyotes - who visit parks - our only option? The Billionaire space race continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Tunnel replacement, Leaf blowers and Ticket scalping 19.07.2021 54:59

Guests on today's show include: Ian Paton - BC Liberal MLA for Delta-South Brett Mineer - Host of The NL Noon Report, on CHNL 610AM Gerry O’Neil - President of Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tours Sarah Kirby-Yung - Vancouver City Councillor Pascal Courty - Professor of Economics at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC wildfires, LTC restrictions ease, Massey tunnel, Border changes coming 19.07.2021 16:39

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC wildfires, LTC restrictions ease, Massey tunnel, Border changes coming Vaccine rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Wildfire resources, Unable to provide breath sample to police, Gas prices. 16.07.2021 55:24

On today's show: Should a state of emergency be called for B.C. wildfires? BC Liberals respond to Mike Farnworth on B.C. wildfires. What happens if you can't provide a breath sample to police? Gas prices are through the roof, how do we fix this? Are we headed for an early election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: B.C. wildfires, Washington State vaccine rate & Cruise ships 16.07.2021 16:11

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

Full show: BC health services, Wildfire coverage, & Leaf blowers! 15.07.2021 34:10

On today's show: Big changes coming to BC Emergency Health Services BC wildfires are putting livestock in danger Should gas-powered leaf blowers be banned? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Ambulance services, BC wildfires, & COVID in the US 15.07.2021 17:35

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Adrian Dix announces major changes to BC's Emergency Health Services Continuing BC wildfire coverage Mike & Keith react to the recent CPAC conference where Alex Berenson made several disparaging remarks about vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crane collapse, Vaccine passports, & FIFA 2026! 14.07.2021 45:42

On today's show: Fifth body recovered from Kelowna crane collapse Discussing the pros/cons of vaccine passports Trudeau's recent actions suggest an election is looming! Should Vancouver host some FIFA games in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Erin O'Toole, BC ambulance shortages, & FIFA World Cup! 14.07.2021 17:34

Today on Baldrey's Beat: A fall election is looming! Adrian Dix to respond to BC's Emergency response system Should Vancouver host a FIFA game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crane collapse, ICBC, Space tourism! 13.07.2021 45:58

On today's show: Multiple fatalities reported in Kelowna crane collapse Should there be steeper consequences for arsonists? Taking a look at ICBC's new fairness officer Did Richard Branson REALLY go to space? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Shark statue, Paramedic struggles, & Electric vehicles! 12.07.2021 44:54

On today's show: City denies request for controversial statue of "Boy Holding Shark" How to walk through the social media minefield BC's paramedic struggle continues Can BC handle the demand for electric vehicles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC wildfire coverage, Vaccination efforts, & Italy wins Euro cup 12.07.2021 16:50

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Over 300 wildfires in BC, hot weather coming to BC’s interior, Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has issued a local state of emergency, don’t fly your drone into a fire! Canada’s vaccine efforts – how is it going and where is there room for growth? Pfizer wants a third dose. Italy wins Euro Cup… England loses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Baldrey's Beat: Long Term Care, Trudeau Spending & Skytrain announcement 09.07.2021 16:46

Yesterday’s numbers, changes to long term care visits, Trudeau spending and talking like an election coming (SkyTrain announcement today), wildfires. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Recovery after the wildfires, A massive hack & Mandatory vaccinations for venue entry 08.07.2021 1:02:23

On the show today: Should there be mandatory vaccination for entry into concert and special event venues? A massive cyber attack that affected companies around the globe Recovering from the massive wildfire season, that is just getting underway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau zingers and paramedic mental health 08.07.2021 11:34

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

Full show: BC ambulance, Class action cases, & Cannabis in the Olympics! 07.07.2021 35:00

On today's show: Global interview sparks petition to have BC Ambulance COO fired Several class action cases going through the courts right now Should we really be testing athletes for cannabis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Wildfires, Mixing vaccines, & Paramedic struggles 07.07.2021 17:48

On today's show: The hard work happening to fight BC fires. Mike explains why he was away from work the last 2 days (It involves mixing vaccines) Continuing coverage of BC's first responder struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat 06.07.2021 12:59

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

Full show: Gas prices, Border restrictions, & Bats! 05.07.2021 40:48

On today's show: Why are Vancouver gas prices so high? What do the loosened border restrictions mean for Canadians? Fraser Health warns against picking up bats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Border rules, BC wildfires, & Optional mask wearing 05.07.2021 17:47

Today on Baldrey's beat: New rules coming to the US/Canada border Masks are now optional in parts of BC Continuing coverage of BC wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Wildfire coverage, & Creepy critters! 02.07.2021 53:15

On today's show: BC's response to the Lytton fire BC’s overwhelmed emergency response system Tenants vs cockroaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Lytton Wildire coverage! 02.07.2021 10:58

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Lytton wildfire coverage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Lytton wildfire coverage, & Tokyo olympics! 01.07.2021 35:47

On today's show: CAO Scott Hildebrand on Lytton wildfire MP Brad Vis on Lytton wildfire Liberal MLA Jackie Tagert on Lytton wildfires Countdown to the Tokyo Olympics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices