The Mike Smyth Show

Short term rental exemption in Parksville? Small-town emergency room closures are making life difficult for a lot of people. PM Trudeau is planning on rolling out a Renters Bill of Rights in the next budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where will all the electricity come from for our EVs and heat pumps? The struggle to find rescue homes for dogs. $42 million has been spent on the gun buy-back program, yet ZERO zero guns bought back so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're seeing a growth in family doctors. Could it be because of the new pay model? The construction costs of a waste-water treatment have increased dramatically! Should the Carbon tax be paused? scrapped?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West comes on to discuss the idea of BC municipalities banning natural gas. What are the risks associated with putting hospital patients in hallways? Lastly, why won't the BC government reveal how much FIFA is going to cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rumours are swirling over an early provincial election, but Keith has his doubts. Kevin Falcon and the BC United Party are going ALL IN on their marketing campaigns. Will these ads have an impact? The Carbon tax is set to go up next week, and the Conservative's are pushing to scrap it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike hears some first-hand stories of overcrowding in BC hospitals! Is the government helping or hurting the housing crisis? Finally, Saskatchewan is implementing mandatory alcohol screenings for ALL traffic stops! What does the law say about this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New opinion polls show things are NOT looking good for PM Trudeau. What can be done to address overcrowding in BC schools and hospitals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you CLONE your cat? Continuing the conversation on overcrowding in Surrey schools! Finally, we talk to BC Conservative leader John Rustad about the latest polls on the Carbon Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservative party's non-confidence motion over carbon price hike FAILED in the House of Commons. Is BC United worried about the latest opinion polls? Poilievre recently detailed how he would index immigration rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a non-confidence motion! The healthcare crisis happening in rural BC! Last but not least, should Canada ditch the monarchy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith discuss Mike's earlier interview with Conservative Pierre Poilievre. Former PM Brian Mulroney's funeral is scheduled for this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What $1 million buys in Vancouver compared to other cities GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rural healthcare issues in BC GUEST: Paul Adams, Executive Director, BC Rural Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photo-shopped picture of Princess Kate GUEST: Meredith Constant, Royal family analyst, she is a writer and media critic GUEST: Amanda Matta, Royal family commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oprah, weight-loss, and Ozempic! Are single people happier? What does $1 million get you in Vancouver compared to other cities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trials and tribulations of harm reduction in BC. The province is actively preparing for an early wildfire season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring on BCU leader Kevin Falcon to continue the ongoing conversation on the Carbon Tax! Should EV rebates be scrapped or increased? BC is experiencing a shortage of trade workers. What's the solution? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary BC broadcaster George Garrett passes away aged 89. BC Premier Eby is downplaying his current lead in opinion polls. BCU Leader Kevin Falcon is openly denying that John Rustad reached out to propose a party merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the future of the Carbon Tax with BCU MLA Peter Milobar. Mortgage madness with mortgage broker Ron Butler! Do we need involuntary care for teens in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New opinion polls show that things aren't looking good for the BC opposition. BC Premier Eby is squaring off against Fed. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gambling on sports games used to be illegal, but now it's all over our televisions with several commercials broadcasted during every game. Former NHLer PK Subban's father Karl Subban joins the show to chat about why sports betting needs a crackdown. The City of Surrey has a new offer on the table for more money towards their police transition. We continue the discussion of housing in the province...

Bill and Mike discuss the carbon tax hike, Mike De Jong being approached by Conservatives after retiring in December, & how the NDP are currently leading the polls, with BC United quickly falling behind! Bill Tieleman is a veteran BC political strategist and campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MORE money for Surrey police? Feat. BC Conservative MLA Bruce Banman How is no-fault auto insurance going so far? Finally, we bring on Poco Mayor Brad West to talk about all-things Carbon Tax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could even MORE money be going towards the Surrey Police transition?! Outgoing BCU MLA Mike De Jong has been approached by the Federal Conservatives. What does his future in politics look like? The BC Carbon tax remains a looming concern ahead of the upcoming provincial election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province is finally cracking down on trucks hitting overpasses! The pros and cons of using "noise cameras" to tackle loud cars and motorcycles. When does an EV become worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices