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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Is there a case for pipelines in BC? 15.07.2025 12:26

Is there a case for pipelines in BC? Guest: Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and energy transition expert at Energi Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Trump tariffs, Hospital safety, & City-wide speed limits! 14.07.2025 44:13

Here we go again! Trump is threatening Canada with NEW TARIFFS! When is this going to end? We also unpack the ongoing safety concerns in our hospitals. Finally, should BC lower the speed limit on ALL of its streets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Chinese shipbuilders, & Backlash from the Charleigh Pollock story 14.07.2025 17:50

Chinese shipbuilders are mopping the floor with the competition! Finally, we discuss the latest updates on the heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock story. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipeline debate, Getting youth into trades, & Quebec militia plot! 11.07.2025 40:04

We kick off today's episode with "The Great Pipeline Debate!" What can be done to get more young people interested in the trades? Finally, we learn more about how the RCMP uncovered an alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lack of shop teachers and youth interested in trades 11.07.2025 11:57

Lack of shop teachers and youth interested in trades Guest: Dani Ferenc, President of TPMA Consulting, and Instructor at BCIT School of Construction and the Environment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slowing down traffic, Ruining BC's gig economy, & Catching a MASSIVE sturgeon! 10.07.2025 38:31

Traffic-slowing measures were approved by Vancouver City Council. How will this affect you next time you're on the road? Plus! Could government over-regulation ruin BC's gig economy?! Finally, we tell a tale of how a local fisherman caught an absolutely MASSIVE sturgeon on the Fraser river! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Speed bumps in Vancouver, & Unpacking Pierre Poilievre's interview! 10.07.2025 17:29

Pierre Poilievre was on the Jas Johal show yesterday to discuss a myriad of topics! Does Vancouver need more speed bumps? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New report reveals how Robert Pickton was killed in jail 10.07.2025 15:30

New report reveals how Robert Pickton was killed in jail Guest: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC, and Pickton’s prison guard for ten years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese shipbuilders, Youth unemployment, & Robert Pickton's death! 09.07.2025 39:18

Why is a Chinese shipbuilder being awarded the new BC Ferries contract instead of a Canadian one? Youth unemployment Is at an all time high! What's causing this? Finally, the new report on Serial killer Robert Pickton's death has left us with more questions than answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Unrealistic EV mandates, & Poilievre's future as Conservative leader! 09.07.2025 17:20

What should be done about BC's unrealistic EV mandates? Some recent polling shows the Conservatives continue to trail behind the Liberals. Could Pierre Poilievre's leadership be put into question? Should the province foot the bill for a 10-year old girl's life-saving medication? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese ferries committee probe 09.07.2025 11:04

Chinese ferries committee probe Guest: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building pipelines, Lowering residential speed limits, & Rising car prices! 08.07.2025 39:32

Prime Minister Carney says an oil pipeline from Alberta to BC is absolutely on the table! What would that look like? Traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko comes on to unpack the push to lower residential speed limits. Finally, if you’re in the market for a car, brace yourself, because prices are going up up up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries China contract backlash, & Building a pipeline! 08.07.2025 17:23

A Conservative MLA is stepping away from duties to undergo cancer treatment. Backlash continues on the much-discussed BC Ferries' China contract. PM Carney says a pipeline from Alberta to BC is absolutely on his list of projects he'd like to accomplish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WILD BC Ferries confrontation, Canada's new dental-care program, & Canada-US trade talks! 07.07.2025 37:31

There was a WILD confrontation on a BC Ferry recently. What exactly happened? Is Canada’s new dental-care program built to last? Finally, we bring you the latest updates on the Canada-U.S. trade talks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Carney at the Calgary Stampede, & Poilievre's future as Conservative leader 07.07.2025 16:54

Pierre Poilievre took some jabs at PM Carney at the Calgary Stampede over his trade tactics with Donald Trump. Can Poilievre hold on as Conservative leader? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The impact of proposed deregulation of Canada’s skies 07.07.2025 13:38

The impact of proposed deregulation of Canada’s skies Guest: David Chartrand, Canadian General Vice-President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria becomes Uber’s first union in Canada-Canada’s skies up for grabs- and latest on the Surrey extortion scandal 04.07.2025 35:26

Union at Uber in Victoria GUEST: Pablo Godoy, Western Canada Director, UFCW Impact of proposed deregulation of Canada’s skies GUEST: David Chartrand TITLE: Canadian general vice-president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Metro Vancouver's Most Wanted GUEST: Linda Annis, Executive Director of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Supportive housing in BC - BC Ferry contracts shipped to China - how does a once proud Canadian end up waving the separatist flag? 03.07.2025 39:30