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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Full show: Casinos reopening, Weddings returning, & Social housing panel! 27.05.2021 50:35

On today's show: BC casinos planning to re-open! Could this be the summer of weddings? Social housing panel The triumphant return of recreational sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Vaccine passports & Logging protests 27.05.2021 17:31

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC to likely shorten intervals between vaccine doses Ombudsperson worried about vaccine passports Logging protests in Fairy Creek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Adrian Dix, Eating less meat, & Movie theatres! 26.05.2021 1:15:43

On today's show: One-on-one with Adrian Dix! The great logging debate! Can your employer MAKE you come back to the office? Should we eat less meat for the planet? There's hope for movie theatres and live venues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Fairy creek protests, BC restart plan, & the PNE! 26.05.2021 17:48

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Dozens of environmentalists have been arrested at fairy creek The PNE MIGHT be opening this summer Keith reacts to yesterday's provincial re-opening plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Tax debate, Vaccine passports, & Gang conflict! 25.05.2021 58:52

On today's show: A preview of BC's road to recovery The great tax debate! Examining the possibility of a vaccine passport Is it normal for gang conflict to infiltrate other communities? When will minor league sports return to BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, BC reopening plan, & Logging protests 25.05.2021 17:08

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Reflecting on yesterday's COVID numbers What to expect from today's re-opening plan announcement Arrests at Fairy Creek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Reopening Bc, Cornelia Oberlander, & the Charter of rights 24.05.2021 1:10:53

On today's show: Reopening BC as safely as possible How has BC's vaccine rollout gone so far? The life and times of Cornelia Oberlander Are restaurants optimistic about their industry? What's the best meal you've EVER eaten? The pandemic vs. our charter of rights When will the Canucks bring home the cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reopening the province, Vaccine rollout, & Fairy Creek 24.05.2021 18:02

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Reopening plans for tomorrow According to NACI, get the same second dose as your first dose Fairy Creek escalation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC travel restrictions, Fur farming, & DNA technology! 21.05.2021 1:04:37

On today's show: Are people listening to BC travel restrictions? Multiple groups are calling on the BC Government to end fur farming American lawmakers approve bill allowing Alaskan cruise ships to skip Canada Utilizing the latest DNA technology to solve cold cases! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Reopening businesses, & John Horgan 21.05.2021 17:54

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Horgan's comments Circuit breaker is coming to an end (potentially?) Case numbers are down significantly 12-17 year olds can get vaxxed (BCTF wants it to happen in schools & kids don’t need parental consent) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine incentives, Border measures, & Summer gear! 20.05.2021 46:49

On today's show: What are the consequences of not getting vaccinated? Is there a place for incentives to get people vaccinated? How effective are our current border measures? Using loopholes to get around hotel quarantines All the fun summer toys are selling fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine incentives, Vaccine hesitancy, & Tolls on future projects 20.05.2021 17:23

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC is not currently looking at a reward system 12-17 year olds can now register and book vaccine appointments There are areas in BC with low vaccination rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Excess noise, Drinking in public, & Exposing alleged gang members! 19.05.2021 57:58

On today's show: Is releasing the names/images of alleged gang members a safe idea? Getting a handle on excessive noise! Making the case for drinking in public places One-on-one interview with a counter-narcotics expert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC tourism grant, Mixing/matching vaccines, & Reopening BC 19.05.2021 17:10

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's COVID numbers BC's tourism grant & the PNE Mixing and matching vaccine doses When will BC/Canada reopen? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Kevin Falcon, Vancouver gangsters, & Bill C-10 18.05.2021 49:36

On today's show: Kevin Falcon announces his bid for BC Liberal leadership The pros & cons of exposing Vancouver gangsters to the public How worried should Canadians be about bill C-10? Did you catch last night's storm?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Tourism announcement, Kevin Falcon, & Vaccine choice! 18.05.2021 18:14

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Announcement from BC's minister of Tourism Keith reacts to Mike's interview with Kevin Falcon AstraZeneca recipients may get a choice on their second dose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gang violence, Music programs, & Illegally modified engines! 17.05.2021 48:01

On today's show: The latest on the fight against gang violence Making the case for keeping school music programs New bill could cause devastating blow to BC tourism industry People are revved up over illegally modified engines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon, Vaccine rollout, & Beach parties 17.05.2021 17:04

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon announcement tonight Canada is getting vaccinated quickly! How Vancouver police are handling unruly beach parties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Drinking outside, Rapid testing, & BC restaurants 14.05.2021 35:10

On today's show: Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy a beer in the sun … across the city. UBC pilot project shows how effective rapid testing could be! BC MLA expresses frustrations about lack of rapid testing What do BC restaurants need to survive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers, Blood clots, USA drops mask mandate 14.05.2021 17:08

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers - 587 new cases & 5 deaths Breakthrough cases in BC - 1400 cases in people who had received at least one dose BC reports another case of blood clots following AZ - he’s doing okay We won’t be vaccinating teens and kids in the schools according to DBH Next week everyone over 18 can get vaccinated!!! USA drops mask mandate for the fully vaccinated Learn...

Full show: BC enforcement, Tourism industry, & Possible Titanic artifact! 13.05.2021 35:51

On today's show: The call for tougher enforcement in BC has been answered! Municipal politicians are taking a vote on...voting! What needs to be done to reopen the tourism industry? Letter washed up near Bay of Fundy may have come from a Titanic passenger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Greyhound Buses, WE Scandal, & COVID hotspots! 13.05.2021 17:44

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Greyhound buses are no more. AstraZeneca - more is coming and we’re holding back our remaining supply for second doses - Quebec ALSO suspending use. WE Scandal reports are in - Former finance minster breached law but Trudeau cleared. Yesterday’s numbers: 600 cases live briefing today at 2pm BCCDC released new data on where the COVID Hotspots are. What actions is BC taking...

Full show: Lockdown effectiveness, Granville street, & ROAD RAGE! 12.05.2021 49:00

On today's show: Florida is wide open. How are they doing? Do lockdowns work? Newly proposed motion hopes to breathe life back into Granville street Do YOU have road rage? You're not alone! Jason Tetro answers your vaccine questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Vaccine rollout, & Adding ridings 12.05.2021 16:45

Today on Baldrey's Beat: New Legislation that could add up to six ridings Yesterday’s numbers - things still seem to be moving in the right direction Vaccine rollout in BC - we’re into the 30’s House Republicans have ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber's No. 3 GOP leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID struggles, Mental health red flags, & Asian discrimination 11.05.2021 41:28

On today's show: Fraser Health continues to struggle with COVID cases Surrey teacher writes open letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry Coquitlam mayor shares personal story relating to policing & mental health Mental health red flags in children & teens Examining the current climate for Asian discrimination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices