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: New travel rules, Classroom hours, & Single-use plastics ban! 22.02.2021 41:47

On today's show: Are the new travel rules fair? Why was this school's windows screwed shut?! Vancouver parents think their kids need more classroom hours Roundtable discussion on the single-use plastics ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Wexit, Rifle buyback program, & the Mars rover! 19.02.2021 53:56

On today's show: Meet the MLA running for leadership of the BC Liberal party! Research shows Wexit is gaining traction. Is this for real? Details of a Federal assault rifle buyback program unveiled! BCTF asking parents to withdraw their kids from the FSA NASA has successfully landed a rover on Mars!!!!!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gang violence, China genocide, & the Mars Rover! 18.02.2021 44:37

On today's show: More info emerging about super spreader "games night" What rules must establishments follow to prevent COVID spread? Another shooting: Lower Mainland gang violence is non-stop The newest Mars rover is landing today! Are the crimes against minority Muslims in China a genocide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Banning handguns, Pipeline protests, & Karaoke! 17.02.2021 47:22

On today's show: 2 BC mayors express support for proposed handgun ban Taking pipeline protests to the trees! Are the new quarantine rules fair? What's the future of Karaoke?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Sun destinations ban, Gun violence, & Bear hunting debate! 16.02.2021 52:49

On today's show: Why was Hawaii left off the "sun destinations" ban list? PM Trudeau announces new measures to combat gun violence Who is to blame for the vaccine delays? The great bear hunt debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Family Day! BC’s border, vaccination scams, and thermostats 16.02.2021 1:05:59

With guest host Stirling Faux Chapter 1: What to do with BC’s provincial border John Horgan said last week that BC is working on “plans and protocols” to restrict non-essential travel from the rest of Canada, though he has no plans to implement them at this time. Spring Break is fast approaching, does BC need to tighten up its provincial border now? GUEST: Dr. Kelley Lee, Leads the Pandemics and B...

The Liberal government’s plan to buy back assault-style weapons 12.02.2021 17:02

GUEST: Dr. Najma Ahmed, Trauma surgeon/Co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns GUEST: Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director at the CCFR (Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: The Liberal government’s gun buyback program, 2022 Olympics, and staying prepared for winter driving 12.02.2021 56:52

Chapter 1: The Liberal government’s plan to buy back assault-style weapons GUEST: Dr. Najma Ahmed, Trauma surgeon/Co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns GUEST: Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director at the CCFR (Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights) Chapter 2: Should the Beijing Olympics be cancelled? Calls this week from the Federal Green Party to support moving the 2022 Olympic...

Full show: Peace Arch Park, Electric vehicles, & COVID rule breakers! 11.02.2021 52:16

On today's show: What needs to be done about Peace Arch Park? How is Norway selling so many electric vehicles? Plus your calls! Women’s rights advocate released from Saudi jail after 1001 days! Are COVID rule breakers actually paying their fines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID rule breakers, ICBC rebates, & National anthems in sports! 10.02.2021 33:29

On today's show: How are businesses feeling about COVID rule breakers? The worse the driver, the HIGHER the rebate?! What are these COVID variants and how are they different? Why do we sing the national anthem at sporting events? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: In-person worship, Cruise lines, & Long-term care visitations! 09.02.2021 48:15

On today's show: How do faith communities feel about the ban on in-person worship? The cruise ship industry is hitting rough waters Should Canada be dipping into COVAX? Campaigning for change to visitation in long term care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Full Show: Man accused of cyber bullying Amanda Todd has been extradited, Neighborhood noise on the rise, concerns of the vaccine rollout mount 08.02.2021 57:49

Chapter 1: Aydin Coban, the man who is accused of cyberbullying and extorting B.C. teenager Amanda Todd has been extradited to BC to face charges. The Dutch resident is accused of tormenting the 15-year-old from Port Coquitlam who took her own life in 2012. Guest - Carol Todd - Amanda Todd’s Mom/Founder The Amanda Todd Legacy Chapter 2: Is this extradition a sign that cyber bullies may be facing t...

Full show: What’s being done to protect teachers, CERB repayment, and solving the cold-case murder of Lindsay Buziak 05.02.2021 43:50

Chapter 1: What’s being done to protect teachers? Yesterday, we got an update on provincial health orders, as they pertain to schools. Most notably, masks are now required everywhere for students in high school & middle school. But what else is being done to protect teachers? Why are no special accommodations being made for them in the vaccine rollout? GUEST: Geoff Johnson, Columnist/A former Sup...

Full show: Skip the Dishes, Strathcona Park, & Super Bowl bets! 04.02.2021 51:08

On today's show: Skip the Dishes brings in a new fee for BC customers! Has Trudeau botched the Canadian vaccine rollout? What's happening in Strathcona Park? BCLC is calling on Canada to legalize 'single-event' sports bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: NDP dental plan, Tax the rich, & Snitching UBC law students! 03.02.2021 56:00

On today's show: Jagmeet Singh discusses Federal NDP dental plan! Tax the rich debate - should the ultra wealthy be paying A LOT more? Calgary city council opts to reduce residential speed limits UBC law students compiled list of classmates breaking COVID rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gun crime, Garibaldi Secondary, & Dangerous dogs! 02.02.2021 38:35

On today's show: Why are the Liberals blocking legislation aimed at reducing gun crime? Maple Ridge students and staff being tested for new COVID variants A parent & student from Garibaldi Secondary share their experience! What should happen to dogs that turn violent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Condo party, Travel restrictions, & Kevin O'Leary! 01.02.2021 33:49

On today's show: Man arrested for hosting massive party in condo Canada's 4 major airlines cease travel to sunny destinations Stock-market madness with Kevin O'Leary! Maple Ridge school dealing with serious COVID exposure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Adrian Dix, CERB, & Scary movies! 29.01.2021 43:10

On today's show: Adrian Dix takes your vaccine questions! New data shows thousands of teenagers were approved for CERB What movie traumatized you as a kid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pfizer deliveries, Jumping the queue, & Struggling students 28.01.2021 30:22

On today's show: Why exactly have Pfizer deliveries been delayed? Are there other ways to jump the vaccine queue? UBC is raising tuition this year despite struggling students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Parking permits, Manitoba travel restrictions, & ICBC premiums! 27.01.2021 42:44

On today's show: What are your thoughts on city-wide parking permits? Manitoba announces travel restrictions New website helps calculate ICBC premiums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Exploiting the system, Hotel quarantines, & Legal implications! 26.01.2021 38:53

On today's show: Should we worry about more people exploiting the vaccine system? Should the federal government consider mandatory hotel quarantines? What are the legal implications of the couple that traveled to the Yukon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Dentists, Governor General drama, & Public washrooms 25.01.2021 41:56

On today's show: Dentists looking for early vaccines The Governor General drama continues to heat up in Ottawa JJ Bean staff abused because of new public bathrooms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine Rollout, Workplace bullying, & The Rio Theatre! 22.01.2021 37:36

On today's show: How does the opposition think the vaccine rollout has gone so far? Following review, Julie Payette resigns How common is workplace bullying and how do we prevent it? The Rio will open its doors again... as a sports bar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Rio Theatre, Starbucks, & Downtown Eastside Women's Centre! 21.01.2021 47:12

On today's show: Rio Theatre plans to reopen as a sports bar this weekend! Does the gig economy need more regulation? Why is Starbucks closing up to 300 stores? Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is asking for donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: US inauguration, LTC frustrations, & Cat bylaws! 20.01.2021 48:07

On today's show: Baldrey's Beat: US Inauguration, COVID numbers, & rapid testing Families of loved ones in LTC are frustrated Should there be stricter bylaws around cats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices