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: Re-opening BC, Conservative leadership, & The Nova Scotia shooting 24.04.2020 56:49

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Full show: Restaurants suffering, Debating gun control in Canada, & Golfing in BC 22.04.2020 45:11

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Full show: Oil price crash, Business impact, Nova Scotia shooting, & Festival cancellations 21.04.2020 57:54

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No PNE this summer, Lifting restrictions, Struggling municipalities, & Myths and facts 20.04.2020 42:59

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Zoos and Aquariums Ask For a Handout, ICBC Gives a Bit of Relief & Starting The BC Economy 17.04.2020 51:24

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COVID-19 Update From Health Minister, Outbreaks in Care Homes & Snitching on Your Neighbours 16.04.2020 1:06:09

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Vancouver Mayor Wants a Bailout, Leaders Acting Like Hypocrites & A New Transit For Post Pandemic 15.04.2020 1:05:36

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Vancouver Mayor Looking For Provincial Government Bailout 15.04.2020 12:35

Is Vancouver going bankrupt or is the Mayor trying to scare everyone? Mayor Kennedy Stewart is asking for a bailout which has some wondering if there is money to be found in the cities budget. Guest: Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How COVID-19 is impacting the concert industry 14.04.2020 8:39

Bruce Allen is a talent manager who has been in the industry for around 50 years, and currently manages acts like Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, and Michael Buble. How has the concert industry been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tourist Towns Say Stay Away, Prisons Hit By COVID-19 & Keep The Parks Open or Closed During the Pandemic? 13.04.2020 1:21:41

Chapter 1 - Tourist towns sound the alarm as visitors ignore public-health advisories to stay home. Do we need tighter restrictions on BC Ferries? Guest: Tahirah Rockafella,Trustee, Galiano Island Guest: Peter Luckham, Islands Trust Chair, Salt Spring Island Guest: Paul Manly, Green Party MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Chapter 2 - Baldreys Beat: Politics from the Provincial Capital. Global News Legisla...

Zero Increase in Property Taxes, COVID and Condos & Sports After the Coronavirus 09.04.2020 1:08:08

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Port Coquitlam Moving The Property Tax Increase to 'Zero' Amid COVID-19 Pandemic 08.04.2020 11:58

The City of Port Coquitlam is moving the property tax increase to 'zero' and pushing back the deadline to pay. Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's COVID-19 Update, Should Location of Patients Be Released? & Debunking COVID-19 Conspiracies 07.04.2020 1:06:47

Chapter 1 - What is the current COVID-19 situation in BC? Is BC really starting to flatten the curve? Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Health Minister Chapter 2 - Baldreys Beat: Politics from the Provincial Capital. Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey joins the show. Chapter 3 - The British Prime Minister was admitted to the ICU yesterday, what’s his status now. Guest: Redmond Shannon, Globa...

What Do Healthcare Front Lines Need?, Park Board Program to Curb the Spread & Prepping for a Pandemic 06.04.2020 1:07:13

Chapter 1 - With the COVID-19 front liners mainly being nurses, we check in with the BC Nurses Union President to get her comments and concerns on the crisis in BC Guest: Christine Sorenson, President of the BC Nurses Union Chapter 2 - Baldreys Beat: Politics from the Provincial Capital. Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey joins the show. Chapter 3 - China, and it’s possible moves...

Thanking BC Nurses, Opposition Politics During a Pandemic & Keeping The Focus for The Summer Games 03.04.2020 53:53

The Restaurant Industry Impact During Coronavirus Pandemic 02.04.2020 8:17

The COVID-19 pandemic has really hurt the restaurant industry. Restaurants Canada released the results of a survey which looked at the national and provincial numbers of jobs impacted by the pandemic. Mike Smyth speaks with CKNW Contributor Claire Allen... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime Wave During a Pandemic, The Medical Mask Debate & Hotel Opens Rooms To Healthcare Workers 02.04.2020 1:13:09

Chapter 1 - The provincial health officer (PHO) has issued new guidelines to support compliance with orders on business closures and gatherings, under the Public Health Act. Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Solicitor General Chapter 2 - Baldreys Beat: Politics from the Provincial Capital. Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey joins the show. Chapter 3 - The image of several people wearing m...

The Rent is Due During COVID-19 Pandemic, Should The Pipelines Be Shutdown & How Serious Are People Taking The Lockdown 01.04.2020 40:02

Chapter 1 - It’s the first day of the month which means it’s rent due date for many renters in BC. With many getting laid off and losing a source of income due to COVID-19 what does this mean for the tenants and landlords? Guest: David Hutniak, CEO of Landlord BC Chapter 2 - Baldrey’s Beat: Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Chapter 3 - Should we shut down pipeline work durin...

School System Under Coronavirus Lockdown, Restauranteurs Coping & Food Bank Challenges 31.03.2020 1:13:58

Chapter 1 - Schools were supposed to return yesterday, but with COVID-19 students and teachers need to adjust to a new style of learning. What is the provincial government preparing to do with students and teachers stuck at home? Guest: Rob Fleming, BC Education Minister Chapter 2 - The Canadian economy continues to take a hit as the coronavirus situation continues to unfold. One of the industries...

The Very First Mike Smyth Show, Taking Your COVID-19 Questions & Education and Learning At Home 30.03.2020 1:07:06

Chapter 1: Welcome to The Mike Smyth Show! The premier of BC joins the Mike Smyth Show as the first ever guest! Guest: John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia Chapter 2: The Premier has spoken, what does the opposition feel about his comments. Guest: Andrew Wilkinson, Leader of Provincial Liberal Party Chapter 3: Everyday Keith Baldrey and Mike Smyth talk about what's happening at the Provincial...

Tackling Your COVID-19 Questions on The Mike Smyth Show 30.03.2020 17:23

We check-in with a COVID-19 expert and get answers for your pressing questions about the coronavirus Guest: Professor Michael Curry, UBC Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Emergency Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Future of Schooling in BC? 30.03.2020 9:38

With students out of school for the time being due to COVID-19, what is the future of virtual schooling? What is being done to make the transition easier for students? Guest: Teri Mooring, President of BC Teachers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices