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: Keystone XL pipeline, Vancouver students, & Christmas decorations! 19.01.2021 50:10

On today's show: Biden has plans to cancel Keystone XL pipeline. What does this mean for Canada? Conservative leader O'Toole looking to oust Derek Sloan from caucus Are Vancouver students getting enough instruction time? British Columbians are keeping their Christmas decorations up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Presidential inauguration, Adrian Dix, & Travel ban consequences 18.01.2021 43:31

On today's show: What's happening in DC right now? One-on-one with health minister Adrian Dix! How would a BC travel ban affect the hotel sector? The struggles being faced by the tourism industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Site C dam project, Doctors jumping the queue, & Bitcoin! 15.01.2021 36:34

On today's show: Premier Horgan looking into the possibility of banning non-essential travel BC government commissions two reports on Site C dam project Concerns are growing over doctors jumping the vaccine queue Man at risk of losing $220 million over a password! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Meng Wanzhou, LTC visitations, & RCMP body cams 14.01.2021 50:47

On today's show: Startling new information surrounding the Meng Wanzhou case Should there be a change in LTC visitations? Study shows Montreal schools are spreading COVID What's the next step for those in Strathcona park? An RCMP body camera project is being piloted in Nunavut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Spring election, Impeaching US President Trump, & Doggy dilemma! 13.01.2021 41:36

On today's show: Are the Liberals planning a spring election? House of Representatives debating impeaching US President Trump Surrey condo owner facing an imPAWssible dilemma... Getting BC gangs under control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Long-term care, BC churches, & Erin O'Toole! 12.01.2021 48:43

On today's show: Protecting those in long-term care One on one with Erin O'Toole! BC churches are challenging pandemic health orders Does the Granville Entertainment District need a makeover? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gang conflict, US President Trump, & Distracted driving 11.01.2021 44:22

On today's show: Gang conflict leaves 5 dead in 2 weeks US President Trump not taking responsibility for Capitol riots What are the broader implications for distracted driving in this province? New online tool calculates when you'll get the vaccine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Inmate vaccinations, Washington violence, & NDP promises 08.01.2021 1:03:53

On today's show: Inmate vaccinations cause major public backlash High profile gangster gunned down inside parents' house Documenting the violence in Washington Will the NDP keep their promise? Is more violence on the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: US Capitol riots, Social media, & Travelling politicians 07.01.2021 49:57

On today's show: Violent siege of US Capitol delays Biden's election victory List of travelling politicians continue to grow Social media platforms impose restrictions to US president Donald Trump Washington riots spark violence closer to home What is the 25th amendment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Travelling politicians, Vancouver golf courses, & Mental health! 06.01.2021 55:24

On today's show: BC is not immune to travelling politicians What's the future like for Vancouver golf courses? Mental health is back in the news Vancouver hires first female fire chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: CEO paycheques, Little Mountain Place, & BC's school plan 05.01.2021 49:12

On today's show: Taking a closer look at CEO paycheques One of BC’s most deadly outbreaks has been at Little Mountain Place Re-evaluating BC's school COVID plan Georgia is heading to the polls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school, Politicians abroad, & Beverly Hills 04.01.2021 42:44

On today's show: The list of Alberta politicians that took vacations keeps growing How are people feeling about back-to-school today? Beverly Hills bans ALL tobacco products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Canadian brands, & Improving ourselves in 2020 01.01.2021 29:43

On today's show: Restaurant owners express criticism over Dr. Bonnie Henry Saying goodbye to some iconic Canadian brands Improving ourselves in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Polar bear swim, Alcohol sales, & BC vaccinations 31.12.2020 1:00:35

On today's show: The polar bear swim looks different this year Ramping up vaccinations in BC Mother shocked at the death of her 14-year old son No one is happy about alcohol sales ending at 8pm tonight A look back at 2020 with Research Co. New mother writes 2020 themed kids book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: ICBC savings, NYE plans, & Murder in Surrey 30.12.2020 34:14

On today's show: BC Liberals want ICBC savings passed down to drivers Dr. Bonnie Henry instructs BC to not dine in-person on NYE Should schools extend their winter break? Shocking new details are emerging about the murder Monday night in Surrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Car insurers, Scams of 2020, & Depression in LTC homes 29.12.2020 59:47

On today's show: Car insurers saved BIG this year! What vaccines are coming to BC and when? BC seeing more depression in long term care residents because of COVID restrictions The biggest scams of 2020 Puppy scams & Pigeon racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show - COVID 19 Variant in B.C, The United States Pandemic Relief Bill, Holiday spending, Top movies of 2020, Erin O'Toole's uphill battle, and Affordable housing in the DTES 28.12.2020 1:14:07

Chapter 1: BC has its first case of the UK, more contagious, strain of COVID. How worried should we be? GUEST - Dr. Brian Conway -Medical Director & Infectious Diseases Specialist, Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre Chapter 2: US President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday GUEST: Reggie Cecchini - Washington Producer and Correspondent, Global News Chapter 3: Wit...

What were the best movies of 2020? 28.12.2020 17:35

With 2020 coming to a close - finally....What were the best movies of 2020? GUEST - Steve Stebbing - Movie connoisseur and critic. @theStevilDead or at SteveStebbing.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC Politician Rich Coleman is in some serious hot water today following a tweet over the weekend. 28.12.2020 8:29

Former BC Politician Rich Coleman is in some serious hot water today following a tweet over the weekend. GUEST: Mo Amir - CKNW commentator/Host of podcast This is Vancolour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Dentists, BC tourism, & Wine! 24.12.2020 44:17

On today's show: Dentists provide an essential service but will have to wait until spring of 2021 for COVID-19 vaccines The NHL season schedule is out! Saving BC's tourism industry Time to talk WINE! Also... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crude oil, Food delivery fees, & Christmas traditions! 23.12.2020 48:26

On today's show: B.C. sets temporary cap on food delivery fees for restaurants Is crude oil worth the risk? Continuing a Christmas tradition! Saving our seniors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Rent squeeze, BC recovery benefit, & Stand-up comedy! 22.12.2020 56:35

On today's show: Will renters feel the squeeze in 2021? The BC Recovery Benefit has stumbled out of the gate The Greater Vancouver Food Bank needs your help! How is the stand-up comedy industry handling the pandemic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Brian Lilley, New COVID strain, & Kidney donor story 21.12.2020 45:35

On today's show: One-on-one with Brian Lilley New strain of Coronavirus seems to accelerate rate of infection Local hot dog vendor donates kidney to customer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delayed ICBC tests, one-on-one with Horgan, and the state of the Massey Tunnel 19.12.2020 58:49

Chapter 1: Delayed road tests lead to drivers circumventing travel restrictions The backlog of delayed road tests in the Lower Mainland means drivers are taking their tests in Victoria and the BC interior--circumventing the travel restrictions! GUEST: Steve Wallace, Owner, Wallace Driving School Chapter 2: One-on-one with Premier John Horgan for a year-in-review GUEST: John Horgan, Premier of Bri...

Vancouver's overpriced rental market, the crackdown on exam cheating, and confusion about CERB overpayments 18.12.2020 55:08

Chapter 1: Abbotsford long-term carehome worker shares COVID-19 vaccine experience and Terry Lake shares concerns facing carehomes GUEST: Angela Roos-Fehr, Long-term care worker in Abbotsford GUEST: Terry Lake, CEO, BC Care Providers’ Association Chapter 2: Is Vancouver’s rental market on the verge of a major price increase for 2021? GUEST: Mazdak Gharibnavaz, Spokesperson, Vancouver Tenants Union...