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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What are Canadian provinces doing with all the U.S. liquor they pulled off from the shelves? 24.12.2025 6:56

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Jeff Guignard - President & CEO, Wine Growers British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New survey finds many Canadians are looking for a new job in 2026 23.12.2025 27:29

How does the absence of criminal code protection for vulnerable elderly people represent a significant gap in Bill C-16? A new survey finds a third of Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in 2026. The Canadian military is falling short on recruitment and housing. How can this be improved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s military needs more recruitment, housing 23.12.2025 7:36

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, and defence management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal government, First Nations put forward reforms to child welfare system 23.12.2025 7:55

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Cindy Blackstock - Executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third of Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in 2026 23.12.2025 8:55

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Tara Parry - Director, Permanent Services, Robert Half Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the absence of criminal code protection for vulnerable elderly people represent a significant gap in Bill C-16? 23.12.2025 9:38

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, Founder & CEO, The Brainwell Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian legend Michael Bublé surprises the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! 22.12.2025 25:03

A recent survey finds Canadian parents are facing major holiday spending stress and grandparents are stepping up. Tips for effectively blending families during the holidays. Canadian icon Michael Bublé recently surprised the Greater Vancouver Food Bank with an unforgettable act of kindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bublé surprises Greater Vancouver Food Bank clients with act of kindness 22.12.2025 6:29

Guest host Rob Fai talks to David Long, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian parents face holiday spending stress and grandparents are stepping up 22.12.2025 6:53

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Lauren Mostowyk, Head, Corporate Affairs & Partnerships at Interac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Premier David Eby driven away BC's economic future? 19.12.2025 25:58

Has Premier David Eby driven away BC's economic future? The Provincial government is fast-tracking the construction of a Filipino cultural centre. Is this the best choice for the community? Need some last minute shopping help? We bring you some of the top toys this Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's going to become the next leader of the BC Conservatives? 18.12.2025 41:37

The one and only Darrell Jones of "Darrell's Deals" comes on to discuss his potential bid for leader of the BC Conservative party. We continue our ongoing coverage of the bombshell land ruling for the Cowichan Tribe in Richmond. We dedicate come time to hear your parking ticket horror stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Will Darrell Jones run for BC Conservative leadership? 18.12.2025 16:58

Will Darrell Jones run for BC Conservative leadership? Mike and Keith unpack Trump's address to the nation last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Conservative MP Aaron Gunn make the big jump to provincial politics? 17.12.2025 38:40

Will Conservative MP Aaron Gunn make the big jump to provincial politics? We bring him on to find out! Chaos ensuing at the Board of Metro Vancouver! Their top three executives are either terminated, on leave, or facing possible suspension. What's going on? We talk about the worrying shortage of accommodations in Vancouver ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Baldrey's Beat: OneBC is officially no longer a party 17.12.2025 17:26

A big update on the Provincial politics front: OneBC is no longer an official party. Will MP Aaron Gunn make a bid for BC Conservative leadership? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World cup ticket prices are OUT OF CONTROL 16.12.2025 39:12

What needs to be done to solve BC's housing crisis? Is the solution to build more social housing? Plus, World Cup ticket prices are out of control, and fans are not happy about it. And finally, Trump hits a new low with his vile comments about the recent death of Rob Reiner and his wife. It's drawing backlash from all sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC politics is heating up 16.12.2025 17:07

Save-on Foods President Darrell Jones is considering running for the BC Conservatives. Would he be a strong-enough leader? Is OneBC still a party? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on the Richmond land ruling 16.12.2025 15:23

Conservative MLA Harman Bahngu joins us to discuss Surrey extortion cases and the latest on the Richmond Cowichan land ruling. Guest: Harman Bhangu - Conservative MLA in Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save-on Foods president considering run for BC conservative leadership 15.12.2025 40:57

BC is getting WALLOPED by heavy rain. How are things looking in Abbotsford? Tourists from 42 countries will soon have to hand over their social media info if they want to get into the United States. Could Canada be on the list soon? Could Save-on Foods president Darrell Jones become the next leader of the BC conservative party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Could Darrell Jones be the next leader of the BC Conservatives? 15.12.2025 17:29

Save-on- Foods president Darrell Jones is considering running to become the next leader of the BC Conservatives. Does he have a shot? Dallas Brodie has been kicked out of the OneBC Party, but she's still claiming to be the party leader. What's going on here? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in on the Abbotsford flooding situation 15.12.2025 10:49

BC's been getting absolutely walloped by heavy rain. How are things looking in Abbotsford? Guest: Bruce Banman - Conservative MLA for Abbotsford South Guest: Brad Vis - Conservative MP for Mission-Matsqui-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-on-one with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim 12.12.2025 39:15

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim joins us to discuss the massive Whitecaps stadium deal. Where will it be built? How much will it cost? BC is still importing electricity to meet demands. How can we get our local energy sector back on track? Are we equipped to handle a future run by artificial intelligence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Face-off: Conservative MP crosses the floor to the Liberals 12.12.2025 17:36

Conservative MP Michael Ma has crossed floor to Liberals, leaving them just 1 seat short of a majority. Does this endanger Pierre Poilievre in leadership review? Mayors from 16 Metro Vancouver cities are rejecting the BC government’s density plans for housing. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Guest: Caroline Elliot - BC political strategist an...

Everything to know about the flood-watch if you're in Chilliack 11.12.2025 8:48

Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove joins us to talk about everything residents need to know about the flood-watch in the Fraser Valley. Guest: Ken Popove - Mayor of Chilliwack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Ryan Wedding go from snowboarder to wanted drug trafficker? 11.12.2025 39:12

We kick things off with a pipeline debate! Does it make sense to have one coming through BC from Alberta? Can we really trust AI travel influencers? How did Ryan Wedding go from being an Olympic snowboarder to a wanted drug trafficker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Will Hastings Park be replaced with a dedicated Whitecaps stadium?? 11.12.2025 16:45

We're keeping a close eye on the potential flooding happening in the province. Will there be a new Vancouver Whitecaps soccer stadium? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices