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: Travel regulations, Tobacco prices, & the Battle of Kapyong 22.04.2021 46:15

On today's show: BC police expressing concerns about soon-to-be-announced travel regulations What's it like to have your friends and co-workers disappear? Is a rise in tobacco prices unfair to smokers? Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Travel rules, Ontario paid sick leave, & Double-mutant COVID strain 22.04.2021 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Details of provincial travel rules tomorrow Ontario paid sick leave Someone in their 20s has died of COVID Double-mutant strain of COVID has arrived in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Federal budget, Breaking the rules, & Leaked UFO footage 19.04.2021 45:54

On today's show: What to expect from today's Federal budget This former RCMP officer has a message for people breaking COVID rules Vancouver Aquarium bought by US theme park company... Is this good or bad? Pentagon confirms leaked video of possible UFO is real Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Federal budget, Beach parties, & COVID briefing 19.04.2021 17:50

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Federal budget @ 1pm Beach parties COVID briefing happening @ 2pm Rogers outage leaves many without phone service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver aquarium, Social housing, & Underappreciated movies! 16.04.2021 49:57

On today's show: The Vancouver aquarium has been sold! Is making social housing easier to build a good idea? Conservative leader Erin O'Toole proposing a carbon tax?! What is your favourite underappreciated movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID in schools, Erin O'Toole, & Pfizer deliveries 16.04.2021 16:57

On today's show: COVID spread in schools Erin O'Toole's Carbon pricing Trudeau's new agreement with Pfizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fighting the variants, Working from home, & Saving school music programs 15.04.2021 1:02:39

On today's show: Do we need tighter restrictions to stop the P1 COVID variant? What are your rights when working from home? This 6th grade student is standing up to save her school's music program Roundtable debate on mink farming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Restaurant restrictions, COVID fines, & Vaccinating teachers! 15.04.2021 17:04

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Restaurants will be likely be closed during May long weekend Hefty COVID fines handed out in Surrey Ottawa won’t give CFL interest free loan VCH will vaccinate teachers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Travel restrictions, Cars vs. bikes, & Mental health! 14.04.2021 51:23

On today's show: Would new travel restrictions make a difference? Group of young lawyers calling for fashion seminar to be cancelled The cars vs. bikes debate continues! What can we do about our mental health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Confusing guidelines, Erring on the side of caution, & Travel restrictions 14.04.2021 17:45

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau says current COVID guidelines are confusing. Dix says err on the side of caution when it comes to the public health orders Could there be possible travel restrictions between BC and Alberta? Why hasn't John Horgan taken the AZ vaccine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pacheedaht First Nation, Federal election, & Online schooling 13.04.2021 52:38

On today's show: Pacheedaht First Nation say they do not support protests at Fairy Creek area Is there an election coming? Should BC follow Ontario by closing schools and going online? How is the success of Amazon impacting the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine delays, Erin O'Toole, & ICU numbers 13.04.2021 17:13

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine supply slowing ICU numbers steadily rising International coverage of Canada’s vaccine failure Erin O'Toole ready for an election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Basic income, School liaison officers, & Hotel quarantining! 12.04.2021 1:00:25

On today's show: The pros and cons of a universal basic income VSB could soon decide the fate of school liaison officers Does BC need a minimum passing distance between cars and bicycles? Should travellers be allowed to refuse the "mandatory" hotel quarantine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC Green party, Rallying against Amazon, & Rare comic books! 09.04.2021 34:33

On today's show: BC Green party is calling for tighter restrictions Small businesses are rallying against Amazon Rare comic book sells for record $3.25 million! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Sonia Furstenau, & Prince Phillip 09.04.2021 17:47

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Sonia Furstenau of the BC Green Party Leader says we need tighter restrictions Prince Phillip has passed away at age 99 After yesterday's numbers, Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasizes the importance of not breaking the rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Lockdown debate, Police officers in school, & Getting rid of critters! 08.04.2021 1:00:20

On today's show: Is a full lockdown in BC the way to go? Health expert warns Canada is acting too slowly Surrey has launched a new website to keep kids out of gangs, will it work? Getting rid of creepy critters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Variant numbers, Canucks outbreak, & Christy Clark 08.04.2021 17:52

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Variant numbers Ontario stay at home orders Canucks outbreak Christy Clark summoned to money laundering inquiry Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC's pandemic response, Patullo bridge progress, & Cracking cold case files! 07.04.2021 52:37

On today's show: Roundtable discussion on the Liberal's pandemic response What's the latest on the new Pattullo bridge? What does BC need to do differently to tackle COVID? Using a DNA database to crack cold case files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Younger people, & Closing schools 07.04.2021 17:13

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's COVID numbers Younger people in ICU Calls for schools to close in Surrey Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Contemplating lockdowns, Electric vehicles, & Vaccinating vets 06.04.2021 49:11

On today's show: Dissecting the latest COVID numbers Exploring the ups and downs of owning an electric vehicle Should specialized veterinary staff be vaccinated too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey’s Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Online vaccine booking, & Public inquiry 06.04.2021 17:28

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers Online booking opened today 8am 2 restaurants breaking rules have licenses suspended Canucks outbreak (17 players) Public inquiry called for by Federal Conservatives Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Social media's impact, Talking science, & Vancouver Canucks COVID cases 05.04.2021 49:06

On today's show: How is social media impacting the public's response to the pandemic? Talking COVID science with Jason Tetro! Canucks cases continue to climb LG is leaving the smartphone market... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID numbers, Canucks cases, & Young people 05.04.2021 17:01

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Predicted long-weekend COVID numbers COVID among Canucks (just touch on it) Younger People showing up more in Hospital Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Masks in schools, Mandatory vaccinations, & Federal budget 2021 02.04.2021 41:39

On today's show: Why did it take so long to get a mask mandate in schools? Should Canadian healthcare workers be required to get vaccinated? What to expect from the upcoming federal budget Tensions are building along the Eastern Ukraine border Parents calling on government to treat drug overdoses more urgently Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: DON'T TRAVEL, Canucks outbreak, & Variants spreading 02.04.2021 18:03

Today on Baldrey's Beat: DON’T TRAVEL during this long weekend Canucks outbreak Variants of concern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices