The Mike Smyth Show

Businesses along Broadway continue to struggle amid ongoing construction chaos. Should the government step up to help them? Mike brings on a veteran racehorse trainer to talk about the city's decision to close down Hastings Park. Finally, we talk about the safety concerns surrounding right turns on red lights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pipeline fight is erupting in Ottawa. Is this just a part of the game of politics? A bombshell land-claim ruling in Richmond continues to draw major pushback. Is there a possibiltiy Elenore Sturko will rejoin the conservatives? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to handle DRIPA, and the latest on Richmond land disputes Guest: Steve Kooner - BC Conservative MLA for Richmond-Queensborough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Horton’s wants more temporary foreign workers... What about local hires?! Is the new Riverview Bridge adequate for growing traffic demand? More and more first responders are reporting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Do things need to be changed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a recent call by the BC Conservatives to recall the legislature to immediately repeal DRIPA (the law requiring governments to align legislation, develop action plans, and work with Indigenous peoples to ensure rights to self-determination, culture, land, and well-being are upheld, fostering reconciliation). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With pulp and paper mills shutting down across the province, many industry workers are fearing this is only just the beginning. It's the question on a lot of British Columbians' minds: How much is the FIFA world cup ACTUALLY going to cost us taxpayers?! We bring you some pro tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Conservatives tried recalling the legislature to repeal DRIPA (the law requiring governments to align legislation, develop action plans, and work with Indigenous peoples to ensure rights to self-determination, culture, land, and well-being are upheld, fostering reconciliation). Guest: A’aliya Warbus - Official Opposition House Leader, Conservative MLA Chilliwack-Cultus Lake Learn more about...

Could Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West jump into the BC Conservative race? Should B.C. hit rewind on DRIPA? The debate over Indigenous rights, land, and consent is back front and center. The world’s greatest aviation mystery reopens - the hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is back on. Will this finally bring answers, or just more questions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Ravi Kahlon joins us to talk Crofton Mill closure, Whitecaps contract, DRIPA amendments, and more. Guest: Ravi Kahlon - MLA for Delta North and Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's in control? Elected officials...or judges? Why amending DRIPA matters. With news that Vancouver may lose its MLS team, we take a look at what else Vancouver has lost in the last little while. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A truly wild day in Provincial politics! John Rustad announced he is stepping down as leader of the BC Conservative party. Our coverage includes the moment the news broke during our live show, a one-on-one conversation with Rustad following his resignation, plus an interview with the new interim leader Trevor Halford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than an hour after his official resignation as BC Conservative leader, John Rustad joins us to discuss how he finally came to this decision and what he thinks the future of the party looks like. Guest: John Rustad - Former leader of the BC Conservative Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Conservative party is facing leadership turmoil. The Mike Smyth Show got the exclusive breaking announcement that John Rustad is stepping down. Guest: Harman Bhangu - BC Conservative MLA for Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the beginning of the end for an iconic Vancouver race track? As e-scooter injury cases rise, is it time we begin requiring insurance for riders? Former NDP MP Charlie Angus comes on to unpack Wayne Gretzky's controversial friendship with Donald Trump! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leader of the OneBC party is garnering major attention for introducing a bill to cancel Truth & Reconciliation Day. Some recent changes to BC's gambling rules could mean the end for the Hastings Park racetrack. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First responders continue to be put through the ringer. And as street drugs get more potent, their job hazards are only going to get worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the BC/Alberta pipeline dream be over before it's even begun? New polling shows Carney well ahead of Poilievre personally, but the Liberals and Conservatives are almost tied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia is banning social media for children under sixteen. Should Canada follow suit? The holidays are fast approaching, and experts are warning parents about giving e-scooters as gifts to their kids. They are not toys! What can be done to tackle Vancouver's rat problem?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a question being asked by British Columbians across the province: Can you have a pipeline AND a tanker ban? That's what Premier David Eby Guest: John Rustad - BC Conservative Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam comes on to discuss the problems associated with Bitcoin ATMs and what he wants to do about it if he were to be elected. Guest: Kareem Allam - Leader of Vancouver Liberals, Ken Sim’s former chief of staff, now challenging Sim for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby says he's open to the idea of a pipeline, but the conditions he's listed are raising eyebrows. Are the deals we're seeing being advertised for Black Friday and Cyber Monday actually worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipeline talk! BC Premier David Eby says he'd be open to discussions about a pipeline, but it comes with some very specific conditions. In other news, Premier Eby is slamming Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe over decision by Nutrien Ltd to build a potash export terminal in Washington state instead of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C.'s Premier was left out of crucial pipeline talks while Alberta's Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away all smiles after a pipeline agreement. What should we make of the pipeline battle? Starting December 1st, health coverage for veterans is changing. What does this mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the federal and Alberta governments are signing a memorandum of understanding to develop a pipeline between Alberta and BC to deliver oil to Asian Markets. The heart and stroke foundation released new research showing child-friendly cartoons are used to promote foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. Think tank SecondStreet.org has done some digging and has found that at least 23,746 Ca...

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government are announcing a landmark memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices