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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The first COVID vaccines in BC, Canucks logo controversy, and the impact of delivery services on BC restaurants 17.12.2020 1:03:52

Chapter 1: COVID vaccines in BC! GUEST: Cherito de Guzman Flores, Long-term care aide in North Van, received COVID vaccine yesterday GUEST: Bonnie Hammermeister, Long-term care aide in Surrey, will receive the vaccine today Chapter 2: 80,000 BC healthcare workers still waiting for top-up pay According to the Hospital Employees Union, there are still about 80,000 healthcare workers in BC are waitin...

Vaccine Day in British Columbia, Increased cases in schools, COVID alert app woes, Holiday scammers, and ICBC rate cuts 15.12.2020 1:15:08

Chapter 1: Hospital and long-term care home workers begin getting their COVID vaccine shots today at two locations - one in Vancouver Coastal Health and the other in Fraser Health. GUEST: Timothy Caufield - Professor of health law & science policy (University of Alberta), speaker, TV host A User's Guide to Cheating Death: The Vaccination Picture Chapter 2: Nine of 10 people in dozens of poor natio...

School exposure notices are becoming more vague as school cases increase across the province 15.12.2020 8:28

School exposure notices are becoming more vague as school cases increase across the province GUEST: Jawn Jang with Kathy Marliss - Mike Smyth Show Contributor / Creator & Admin, BC School COVID Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaccine Rollout, Darryl Plecas' "Unfinished Business," Polluting mega-trucks, and ICBC renewals 14.12.2020 1:09:32

Chapter 1: The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed their arrival last night on Twitter. GUEST: Gary Kobinger - Professor in infectious diseases at Laval University Chapter 2: Vaccine Rollout GUEST: Dr. Brian Conway - Medical Director & Infectious Diseases Specialist, Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre. Chapter 3...

The Mike Smyth Show - COVID-19 vaccine rollout 14.12.2020 6:53

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BC’s increased alcohol consumption, Darryl Plecas’ “Unfinished Business”, and the woes of the Massey Tunnel 11.12.2020 1:04:52

Chapter 1: BC’s alcohol consumption has increased during COVID New research from the University of Victoria says alcohol consumption has increased in BC during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUEST: Dr. Tim Stockwell, UVIC Professor of Psychology/Former Director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Chapter 2: Are people drinking “too much” during the pandemic? We check in with Jeff Guignard...

BC’s vaccine plan, income and disability assistance claw back, and the mystery of the Speaker's mace! 10.12.2020 57:49

Chapter 1: BC’s vaccine plan GUEST: Dr. Anna Wolak, Family physician and assistant professor at UBC Chapter 2: BC’s COVID response seems inconsistent Shouldn’t we be following the lead of the countries that have done the best? From the article: “The point of a lockdown is that you do it well, and you do it once, and you don’t keep repeating it.” GUEST: Andrew Longhurst, Research Associate with...

VPD reaction to 2021 budget, an update on Horgan’s $1000 promise, and BC’s housing supply and affordability 09.12.2020 1:00:37

Chapter 1: Vancouver approved 2021 budget - reaction from police board The budget puts aside $316 million for the VPD, which is $2 million more than in the 2020 budget, but approximately $6 million less than requested by the police board. GUEST: Adam Palmer, Chief Constable, Vancouver Police Department Chapter 2: Eligibility for the $1000 per household NDP promise Yesterday we got some details on...

COVID 19 Vaccines, Healthcare Burnout, Defiant Churches, and Increased Grocery Bills 08.12.2020 1:03:38

Chapter 1: COVID restrictions extended through Christmas GUEST - Helath Minister Adrian Dix Chapter 2: Clarity on Restrictions GUEST - Richard Zussman, Global News Chapter 3: Increasing frustration around anti-mask sentiments GUEST - Kim Carlson - Nurse in Fraser Health Region Chapter 4: COVID 19 Vaccines Rollout GUEST - Jason Tetro, Host of Super Awesome Science Show Chapter 5: Churches Defying...

Upcoming winter breaks for schools, Mexico’s drug wars, and the “Tiger King Bill” 08.12.2020 1:03:05

Chapter 1: Some churches have already defied health orders - what will happen if they’re extended? GUEST: Levi Minderhoud, BC Manager for the Association for Reformed Political Action Canada Chapter 2: Should schools extend their winter breaks? The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria and Capilano University have announced they are extending their upc...

COVID vaccine logistics, TransLink ransomware attack, and the fake vs. real Christmas tree debate! 04.12.2020 1:01:14

Chapter 1: Provinces and territories have been told to be ready by December 14th to accept COVID-19 vaccines. Canadian Forces Major-General Dany Fortin, who is in charge of logistics for distribution of the vaccines, says the Pfizer vaccine, once approved by Health Canada, will be delivered directly to where the provinces and territories want them sent. GUEST: Michelle Rempel Garner, Vice Chair of...

Full show: Church services, Provincial misspending, & School COVID exposures! 02.12.2020 43:06

On today's show: Several churches held in-person services despite BC health orders Federal fiscal update with Melanie Joly! Federal fiscal update continued with Pierre Poilievre! Alleged misspending by Provincial Health Services Why can't the government keep track of school COVID exposures? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Rapid testing, Growing cannabis, & Overdoses 30.11.2020 53:07

On today's show: YVR running rapid-testing pilot project Why is police enforcement against cannabis growing?! Addressing anti-vax culture ahead of the COVID vaccine release Overdoses are trending across the Lower Mainland A conversation with Real estate analyst Steve Saretsky! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Canada vaccine, Delivery app fees, & Lowering the voting age! 27.11.2020 46:09

On today's show: How long will it be till Canada sees a vaccine? Ontario set to cap third-party delivery app fees Fitness studios frustrated over ever-changing restrictions Should BC lower the voting age to 16? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID vaccine, Cheating in school, & The Fraser Health region! 26.11.2020 52:30

On today's show: When will Canadians get the COVID vaccines? Is it getting easier to cheat in school? What challenges are the Fraser Health region facing? There are way better alternatives to at-home neutering! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Nelson grocery store, Grimes, & Holiday scams! 25.11.2020 43:42

On today's show: Nelson grocery store forced to hire security guard! How are the citizens of Nelson feeling about mask wearing? Musician Grimes receives $90,000 from the federal government Be aware of scams this holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Job options, BC Liberal interim leader, & "The Great Reset!" 24.11.2020 47:46

On today's show: Caught COVID on the job? Here are your options Shirley Bond has been chosen as interim leader of the BC Liberal Party Getting into the holiday spirit! The meaning behind "The Great Reset" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Site C project, Masks in schools, & Driving stick! 23.11.2020 43:52

On today's show: Is it time to cancel the Site C project? Masks in schools... Yay or nay? Contradictions on the slopes! Why does no one drive stick anymore?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Places of worship, RCMP funding cut, & New mask mandate 20.11.2020 52:37

On today's show: How COVID is affecting places of worship The next steps of the Climate Emergency Action Plan Surrey's top cop concerned about proposed RCMP funding cut How will the new mask mandate affect the spread? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Travel Restrictions, U.S Elections, and Canada's Economic 'Reset.' 19.11.2020 47:21

On Today's Show: Do Travel Restrictions In Canada Violate Civil Rights? Donald Trump Continues to Fight the 2020 Election Results Prime Minister Trudeau calls for Post Pandemic Economic 'Restart' COVID Exposure Risks in Schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Handling the pandemic, Restaurants, & Stepping up lockdowns 18.11.2020 50:49

On today's show: Could the NDP be doing a better job of handling this pandemic? How are restaurants holding up? Vancity council approves Climate Emergency Action Plan Stepping up COVID lockdown regulations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver Island, Mobility pricing, & Vaccine break-thru! 17.11.2020 43:37

On today's show: Should we restrict travel to Vancouver Island? Cullen Commission has submitted its Interim Report to the Province. Returning to the mobility pricing conversation. Moderna co-founder talks about their vaccine break-through! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Episode: Are police helping? Spreading in schools & Shutting down businesses 16.11.2020 59:55

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Baldrey's Beat: Covid spreading and punched in the papers 16.11.2020 9:37

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

Full Episode: Health Minister answers your questions, Getting tourism on track & From Hong Kong to Canada 13.11.2020 58:48

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