The Mike Smyth Show

The rise of "paramedic burnout" - First responders throughout BC are buckling under the pressure. PLUS, is the recent ER closure in Delta the proverbial canary in the coal mine? And finally, is it time to lift the ban on foreign home buyers? Premier David Eby is holding firm on his decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Chinese ferries committee testimony GUEST: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna, and Vice chair federal Transportation Committee in Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Canada have the right approach in its trade talks with the US? Guest: Geoff Dawe - PPWC National President (Public and Private Workers of Canada) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is working to create stronger trade relationships with Mexico. Speaking of trade, the Canada/US tariff war rages on! How should Carney respond? Gerrymandering in Texas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the question on everyone's mind: Is Canada taking the right approach in our trade talks with the US? A zoo in Denmark is drawing major attention after asking for LIVE animal donations to feed their predators! Finally, we talk about the rise in E-bike and E-scooter injuries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Miami Heat memorabilia heist GUEST: Travis Nichols, Director of Operations at The Collectors Club in Miami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Does Canada need nation building project for youth? GUEST: Ben Simoni, Executive Director of Youth Climate Corps BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A lot of Vancouverites are expressing frustration over Kits Pool's inefficient reservation system. Guest: Jody Vance - Concerned Vancouverite and Kits pool advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the Federal government's decision to pull funding for a safe drug supply. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada WILL recognize a Palestine state, but with some conditions. Finally, we talk about the drastic shortage of long-term care beds in BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby is PRAISING the LNG pipeline - even going as far as saying he wants to expand it! The clock is ticking down to tomorrow's Trump tariff deadline. Will a deal be reached? Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will conditionally recognize Palestine as a new state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada recognizing a Palestinian state GUEST: Hani Faris, UBC Political Science Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Nations land-use issues GUEST: Warren Mirko, Executive Director, BC Public Land Use Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike has a one-on-one conversation with BC Premier David Eby! Do First Nations have the power to veto major projects in BC? The story of the worst seafood poacher in Canadian history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith open the unpack Mike's interview with BC Premier David Eby! Why is the West being forgotten while the East gets all the money? How does Eby feel about the ongoing trade conflict with the US? Addressing the shortage of long-term care beds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney is slashing ferry fares in Eastern Canada! Well what about BC?! Traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko teaches us what your rights are when you get pulled over! MAN VERSUS BEAR! We discuss a number of recent frightening animal encounters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Carney is slashing ferry fares in Eastern Canada! Why not in BC? What does Canada need to do to expand its forest sector? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. softwood lumber duties GUEST: Ward Stamer, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson and BC Conservative forests critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is now a motion to shut down an overdose prevention site located near Nanaimo city hall. Discussing EV mandates with Federal Green leader Elizabeth May! Trump strikes a trade deal with the EU. What does this mean for the rest of the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith open the segment discussing the ongoing trade war with the US. What's the best strategy to deal with Donald Trump? Should the overdose prevention site near Nanaimo City hall be shut down? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the BC government SHOULD prioritize buying local when it comes to advertising! Should we drop the voting age to 16? Refreshing Canadian transport infrastructure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the meeting go between Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Carney? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a “blatant abuse” of democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grizzly bear management GUEST: Mark Hall, Host of The Hunter Conservationist Podcast, and Director of Wild Origins Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices