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: Wildfire coverage, & Reopening BC! 01.07.2021 17:24

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith and Mike discuss the ongoing wildfires in Lytton, BC. Today begins phase 3 of BC's reopening plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Ambulance shortage, Reconciliation, & Florida building collapse 30.06.2021 42:30

On today's show: Police and firefighters scramble to cope with the ambulance shortage How do we move forward with reconciliation? The Florida building collapse COULD have been prevented 911 has been overwhelmed with high call volume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Horgan's comments, Phase 3 reopening, & Summer PNE! 30.06.2021 14:05

Today on Baldrey's beat: Horgan in hot water over "fatalities" comments Moving forward into phase 3 of reopening We WILL have a PNE this summer...sort of Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Banning campfires, The debate over fur and waiting for emergency care 29.06.2021 1:07:16

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The debate over fur as big retailers go faux 29.06.2021 16:33

It’s pretty hot to be talking about fur, but two big blows happened to the fur industry in Canada late last week. Luxury department store Holt Renfrew announced that it will officially go fur-free by the end of 2021 and Canada Goose, the maker of luxury winter coats announced it will no longer use animal fur on its clothing (their jackets have traditionally featured coyote fur). Is this a sign t...

Baldrey's Beat: Delta concerns and the restart plan in BC 29.06.2021 16:24

yesterday’s numbers and modeling, Delta variant concerns, breakthrough cases, today’s 1:45pm restart press conference, Catherine McKenna will not seek reelection, UK Health Minister Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC infrastructure, E-scooters, & Handling the heat! 28.06.2021 34:24

On today's show: The current state of BC infrastructure Exploring the concerns surrounding e-scooters How are roofing crews staying cool in this heat? How are paramedics handling the heat wave? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Moving to step 3, Catherine McKenna, & British Health Minister resigns 28.06.2021 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: July 1, we move to Step 3 of reopening BC! Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna will not run again British Health Minister resigns after being caught kissing aide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Reconciliation, Polite drivers, & Painful stings! 25.06.2021 39:08

On today's show: The future of reconciliation in Canada Are E-scooters a good idea for Vancouver? Polite drivers are making roads MORE dangerous! Talking stings with the world's most famous entomologist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Jody Wilson-Raybould, & Step 3 of BC's reopening plan 25.06.2021 18:24

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Young people are getting vaccinated at a lightning-fast pace Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett apologizes for racist message BC moves towards Step 3 of their reopening plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fall election, Reopening the border, & Baseball in Vancouver! 24.06.2021 42:39

On today's show: Will we see a Fall election? Time to scrap the Vancouver Park Board? Importance of reopening the border Mayor of Vancouver publicly endorses the possibility of MLB coming to Vancouver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Residential schools, Baseball, & Fall election 24.06.2021 16:53

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Over 750 unmarked graves found at former residential school Vancouver might be getting an MLB team! Mike & Keith discuss the rumours of a Fall election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gas prices, Old growth logging, & Paul Bernardo 23.06.2021 43:28

On today's show: Military ombudsman slams the federal government Gas prices in BC are going UP UP UP! Multiple celebrities are calling for an end to old growth logging Teen killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo denied parole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: AstraZeneca, Sir Elton John, & the Liberal race! 23.06.2021 17:39

Today on Baldrey's Beat: AstraZeneca could go unused Val Litwin enters the Liberal race New Elton John concert announced! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Private healthcare, E-scooters, & COVID-19 origins! 22.06.2021 46:16

On today's show: The future of medicare hangs in the balance Multiple changes made to e-scooter trial project in Kelowna Finding the true origin of COVID-19 Vancouver's tiniest property is up for sale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Relaxing travel rules, & Reopening the border 22.06.2021 17:01

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Reopening the Canada/US border needs to be done cautiously Where are we in the COVID vaccine rollout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Honours programs, Paying more for parking, & Summer heat! 21.06.2021 45:48

On today's show: Making a case for honours programs in schools Phasing out the BC homeowner grant: Yay or nay? Could paying more to park actually be good for our health? Summer is HEATING UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Border quarantine changes, & BC homeowner grant! 21.06.2021 17:30

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Federal Minister of Health Patty Hadju announces changes to quarantine Mike and Keith discuss Alex Hemingway's take on phasing out capital gains break? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Border closure, School honours programs, & Summer pests 18.06.2021 52:06

On today's show: When will the border reopen?! Today is the last day of the Legislative session... VSB cutting its honours programs in math and science Getting rid of summertime pests & critters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Border plan, Vax-a-thon, & NACI recommendations 18.06.2021 17:28

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Bruce Springstein show on Broadway won’t let AstraZeneca recipients in. Fraser Health has announced what it is calling a Vax-a-thon this weekend. NACI recommends mRNA as a second dose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Kevin Falcon, Vaccine queue jumpers, & Working from home 17.06.2021 45:16

On today's show: One-on-one with Liberal front runner Kevin Falcon! Did the vaccine queue jumpers get their just desserts? What are your rights when working from home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine Rates, Reopening schools, & Kevin Falcon 17.06.2021 17:45

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Mike's conversation with Kevin Falcon. Jennifer Whiteside announces a plan for getting kids back to school in September. Annamie Paul discusses the circus of the federal Green party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Parking proposal, Erin O'Toole, & Reopening the border! 16.06.2021 38:06

On today's show: Continuing the conversation on Vancouver's proposed parking changes Erin O'Toole calling for the ousting of Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan How are staff shortages impacting the bar/restaurant industry? The calls for the border to reopen are growing louder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccination rates, Reopening the border, & Jennica Atwin 16.06.2021 17:59

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC leads the world in first doses, PLUS the importance of vaccinations among young people Liberal MLA Jennica Atwin says her priorities have not changed John Horgan comments on when/how the border will re-open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: 10 years since the Stanley Cup riots, The mystery murders of Barry and Honey & Annual fees for parking in Vancouver 15.06.2021 1:32:41

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