The Mike Smyth Show

We begin by unpacking Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Donald Trump! What exactly is Carney's strategy here? BC is going after vaping companies for their deceptive practices! A petition is going around trying to keep Alberta as a part of Canada! Could the US get involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices Guest: Sam Tam, President of the Canadian Vaping Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby goes toe-to-toe with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in a pipeline show-down! Was decriminalization a mistake? Port Coquitlam mayor Brad west weighs in. Finally, what's the deal with the growing number of unsold condos in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Smith says David Eby's opposition to a pipeline is "unCanadian", and Eby is NOT happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In conversation with John Rustad: The start of a new legislative session and rumours of a leadership challenge?! Road rage incidents are on the rise! What's causing this increase? Are Crypto ATM machines being used in scams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith unpack our earlier conversation with John Rustad. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump in the White House today. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Other provinces are now weighing in on the BC pipeline debate. Is this a project we should take on for the good of Canada? We unpack some controversial proposed pay raises for New West city councillors. Delta's Emergency Room went from having never been closed, to closing 4 times just this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BCGEU workers are holding a rally at the BC legislature today as the strike enters its 6th week! Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe is weighing in on the BC/Alberta pipeline debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC vs. Alberta! The 2 provinces square off in a heated pipeline debate! Should the provincial government make exemptions for Airbnb ahead of the world cup? Finally, we talk about the incredible influence that Crimestoppers has had in delivering justice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is the BCGEU strike impacting the public? Residential rents have caps... should commercial rents have them too? Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith REALLY wants a pipeline through BC, but David Eby isn't budging! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Striking members of the BCGEU are protesting outside the BC legislature! Is there a realistic exit strategy? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to roll back anti-resource policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin the show discussing the latest on the BCGEU strike as it cruises into its 5th week! Plus, we continue the conversation surrounding the public's growing demand for involuntary care in BC. Finally, we hear a harrowing account of a shooting targeting a radio station in Surrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge rally is planned for Downtown Vancouver as part of the ongoing BCGEU strike. The Downtown Eastside is quickly becoming one of the most surveyed and studied parts of the city. Do we REALLY need another consultant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Involuntary care continues to be top-of-mind for British Columbians. Is it time to bring it in? Starbucks closures are hitting BC! What does the future of the coffee chain look like? Lastly, we dedicate some time to talk about Truth and Reconciliation day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BCGEU president Paul Finch says the new contract talks very quickly broke down. What happened?! Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell is speaking out on his appointment as DTES special advisor, saying he is definitely not a "czar." Donald Trump says he wants to put a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the US! What does this mean for BC's film industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

BC Premier David Eby has announced some new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George. Should Vancouver be next? How do we ensure social media apps like TikTok don't get a hold of sensitive information about Canadian children? And finally we discuss Trumps decision to deploy federal forces to Portland, Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BCGEU strike is entering its 5th week! Is the government feeling the pressure? Mike and Keith unpack the highlights from David Eby's speech at the UBCM convention. The BC Green Party has a new leader! 25-year old Emily Lowan says she wants to redistribute wealth in the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 12-year old BC child is suing Roblox alleging that their video game is TOO addictive. Is there a case here, or does this boil down to bad parenting? What does the science say about the ostrich cull story? Is it reallynecessary to kill all those birds? Robert Pickton's killer recently described in court why he decided to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Learn more about your ad choic...

The BCGEU is expanding their strike to many BC Liquor Stores - and the government is reportedly to return to the bargaining table Monday. Can significant differences be resolved? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political and communications Strategist - former director of comms to a bc premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man who killed Robert Pickton in prison is in court, and he explained why he chose to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Guest: Alan Mullen - Former correctional manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The BC legislature is packed with politicians! What's the occasion? The fallout continues on Elenore Sturko's ejection from caucus. What actually happened? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Mayors are calling for a crackdown on crime. How bad do things have to get before real change happens? Elenore Sturko joins us in the wake of her being tossed out the Conservative caucus! A court ordered stay has SAVED a flock of ostriches from being culled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative John Rustad survived his leadership review, but right afterward he ejected MLA Elenore Sturko from caucus! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices