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: Yesterday's numbers, Lifting restrictions, & Reopening restaurants 11.05.2021 16:56

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers - 20 deaths but all other indicators looking good BC won’t follow Saskatchewan’s lead in scheduled reopening, but we could have some restriction lifted soon-ish. Doctor Bonnie Henry mentions wanting to get restaurants reopened as soon as safe? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Full show: Gang violence, Vaccine passports, & Invasive species! 10.05.2021 51:41

On today's show: Should the public be worried about the rise in gang violence? What does the latest housing data mean for homeowners? Discussing the importance of transparency Examining the pros & cons of vaccine passports Identifying invasive species! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Gang violence, Data transparency, & Busy week for vaccines! 10.05.2021 17:53

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Gang violence sure to put pressure on NDP govt to put more resources into policing. We are going to have our busiest week yet for vaccinations. Huge shipments coming in. Up to 330,000 people could get shots this week. Continuing the conversation on BCCDC data transparency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Jagmeet Singh, Mandatory vaccines, & Electric scooters! 07.05.2021 54:28

On today's show: Jagmeet Singh reacts! Examining the possibility of mandatory vaccines on college campuses Opinions are mixed when it comes to electric scooters and skateboards Talking pests with the owner of West Side Pest Control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Roadblocks, Surrey challenges, & Mixing vaccines! 07.05.2021 17:20

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Roadblocks are up Surrey health challenges Patrolling the Alberta border Lack of public health information Mix and matching vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Mike Bernier, Formula E racing, & Billionaire divorce! 06.05.2021 58:08

On today's show: MLA Mike Bernier tells his COVID story The science behind COVID symptoms Is the housing market rigged against millennials? Examining the fundamental issues in Canada’s pastime What to expect from the 2022 Formula E world championship! How do billionaires divorce? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccinating teens, Road blocks, & PNE job fallout 06.05.2021 17:26

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccinating Teenagers Should vaccination be mandatory to attend university PNE asking for $8 million Police powers at road blocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pipeline protests, Mandatory vaccines, & Cops in Vancouver 05.05.2021 46:11

On today's show: Pipeline protests are making waves throughout Vancouver When should the COVID vaccine be mandatory? Do we need more cops in the Lower Mainland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: PNE cancelled, Trump's Facebook ban, & Vaccine messaging 05.05.2021 17:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: No PNE this year Facebook upholds Donald Trump ban Doctors frustrated with NACI vaccine messaging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Lower Mainland shootings, Distracted driving, & Vaccine confusion! 04.05.2021 47:12

On today's show: What is going on in the Lower Mainland?! How does the law define distracted driving Roundtable discussion of Bill C-10 Recent words from NACI cause confusion amidst vaccine rollout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccines, Vaccines, & Vaccines! 04.05.2021 17:59

Today on Baldrey's Beat: People who got AstraZeneca being contacted to book Pfizer? NACI and AstraZeneca Shortening the gap between doses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC crime, Jonathan Vance allegations, & Elon Musk! 03.05.2021 43:27

On today's show: Talking crime with legendary reporter John Daly! What's the latest on the Johnathan Vance accusations? Elon Musk is hosting SNL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine deliveries, MLA Mike Bernier tests positive, & Jonathan Vance allegations 03.05.2021 17:47

Today on Baldrey's beat: Rapid acceleration of vaccines this month Liberal MLA Mike Bernier has tested positive for COVID-19 (first MLA we know about to test positive) Jonathan Vance allegations Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: More on paid sick days, Q&A with Adrian Dix, and remembering Michael Collins 30.04.2021 49:47

Chapter 1: Should businesses foot the bill for paid sick days? Monday Premier John Horgan announced Monday the province would implement a paid sick days program - should small businesses need to foot some of that bill? GUEST: Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Chapter 2: The week that was with Adrian Dix It has been qu...

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers, enforcement rules, and hospital rates 30.04.2021 16:50

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

Full show: The pop-up clinic mess, paid sick days, and the electric scooter debate 29.04.2021 50:56

Chapter 1: Hundreds line up for hours outside of pop-up vaccine clinics only to be turned away GUEST: Renee Merrifield, BC Liberals Health Critic Chapter 2: Horgan promises to implement a paid sick days program but why has it taken so long? GUEST: Anna Gerrard, Communications & Digital Coordinator, Worker Solidarity Network Chapter 3: How should electric scooters be designated in BC? GUEST: Steve...

Baldrey's Beat: Pop-up clinics, Biden's take on government and jobs 29.04.2021 16:27

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Baldrey's Beat: Enforcement at ferries and vaccine passports 28.04.2021 16:16

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

Full show: Vaccine passports, hummingbird vs pipeline, and Nomadland 28.04.2021 52:24

Chapter 1: The European Union and the United States are considering vaccine passports… should Canada follow? GUEST: Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist, University of Toronto Chapter 2: Hummingbird vs Pipeline debate! GUEST: Peter McCartney, Climate Campaigner, Wilderness Committee GUEST: Margareta Dovgal, Researcher, Resource Works Chapter 3: Meet Bob Wells, a pioneer of van living who stars in “Nomadland”...

Full show: Travel restriction enforcement, and the end of student liaison officers 27.04.2021 59:20

Chapter 1: When will we get clarification on travel restriction enforcement? Travel restrictions in BC are still leaving many people confused. When will we get clarification on enforcement, and will these rules be enough? GUEST: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia/MLA Port Coquitlam GUEST: Mike Morris, Liberal public safety critic Chapter 2: The VSB...

Baldrey's Beat: New circuit breaker funding, Johnson & Johnson coming to BC 27.04.2021 16:19

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

Full show: Border rules, enforcing travel restrictions, and school liaison officers 26.04.2021 41:39

Chapter 1: Does Canada need even tougher rules on our borders? Should we stop all international flights? GUEST: Erin O’Toole, Federal Conservative Leader/MP for Durham Chapter 2: Will the enforcement of BC travel restrictions be problematic? GUEST: Kyla Lee, Lawyer, Acumen Law Chapter 3: Pop-up COVID vaccine clinic at Hollyburn The exclusive Hollyburn Country Club planned to hold a pop-up COVID-1...

Baldrey’s Beat: Pop up vax clinics, workplace closures, and travel restrictions 26.04.2021 16:15

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

Full show: Gang activity, Road tests, & Streaming services! 23.04.2021 39:46

On today's show: Why are we seeing so much gang activity? Should the public be worried? Can people still book road tests outside their region? What streaming service do YOU use? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Newly announced travel restrictions! 23.04.2021 22:01

What are these travel restrictions exactly, what does it mean for you? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices