The Mike Smyth Show

Energy in BC and The NDP's new Hydro plan GUEST: Kevin Falcon, BC United leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike checks in with BC United leader Kevin Falcon! Topics discussed with Falcon include the new BC Hydro plan, and a White Rock apartment building that hasn't had heat in a week! Should BC go nuclear? Many people are thinking it's the way to go for powering the province. A White Rock apartment building hasn't had heat in a week, leaving the residents shivering! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Mike and Bill discuss our earlier interview with BC United leader Kevin Falcon. PM Justin Trudeau says there will be now more extensions to the CEBA loan repayments. More and more people are pushing back on Canada's high immigration rates, saying many international students aren't even going to school! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dos and don'ts of winter driving! Loblaws is once again in the spotlight, only this time it's over their decision to reduce the discounts placed on expiring food items. Should Canada be limiting the number of international students coming into the country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith react to David Eby's $36 million BC Hydro expansion plan. Loblaws is facing serious backlash over their announcement that they are reducing their discounts on expiring food items. Schools across BC remain closed for a 2nd day in a row, but some are choosing to remain open. What is their rationale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trials and tribulations of driving in snowy conditions! What happened to The Bay? Should government start indexing immigration numbers to new housing builds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did BC prepare for these wintery conditions? David Eby did not mince when asked about Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke's decision to not pay members of the SPS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coping - A Blue Monday special GUEST: Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Registered psychologist and overwhelm specialist in Edmonton GUEST: Yonah Budd, Performance coach, therapist and host of At Your Best on 980 CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recent extreme weather in BC begs the question: How are EVs in the cold? Many Canadians are ditching the cost-of-living crisis and moving to Mexico! How are businesses handling the surge in violent shoplifting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries orders the construction of new vessels in Romania! Mike and Keith discuss the fallout from yesterday's mini cabinet shuffle. Vivek Ramaswamy is officially suspending his campaign and is now endorsing Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC cancels gas pipeline amidst provincial deep freeze. BC is facing a power shortage. What's a viable solution that will ensure electricity for all British Columbians? Lastly, we learn how the recent cold snaps are impacting the local bird population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitzi Dean demoted in Eby's new mini cabinet shuffle! BC needs more electricity! Is nuclear the way to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Trucking Association President and CEO Dave Earl comes on to share his thoughts on the trucks that keep hitting overpasses in the province. Automotive journalist Zach Spencer talks about winter driving in Vancouver and the drama unfolding around EV batteries. Finally, we take a closer look at the deepening troubles at Boeing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The countdown to the Airbnb crackdown begins! PM Trudeau is receiving backlash for his freebie Jamaican holiday. Mike and Bill remember former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do law-breaking cyclists need to be ticketed more? The true impact of record high immigration levels. Trucks vs. Overpasses!!!!! (AGAIN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provinces are now starting to wake up to the true impact of high immigration levels. BC is experiencing a shortage of hospital beds. To make things worse, a large number of health care workers are off sick. ANOTHER TRUCK has hit an overpass. This time it's the Massey Tunnel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Densification is approaching! The ins and outs of cybersecurity for Gen Z. Over half of British Columbians are concerned about debt repayment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith break down the stresses and strains being placed on our healthcare system. David Eby responds to the recent court decision suspending public drug use restrictions. Poor job performance ratings for the NDP are indicating that voters want change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-hunting group buys up hunting licenses Guest: Brian Falconer, Guide Outfitter Coordinator at Raincoast Conservation Foundation Guest: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director at BC Wildlife Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cell phones will soon be banned in schools. Will this make a difference in students' grades? Mike checks in with Chilliwak Mayor Ken Popove on the state of public drug use in the city. A group of vigilante dads are taking matters into their own hands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where are you NOT allowed to do drugs in BC? Trucks KEEP hitting overpasses! Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says BC is prepared for snowy roads! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Falcon joins us for a wide-ranging conversation ranging from cell phones in schools to the rise of the BC Conservatives. We take a look at auto trends for 2024. Finally, Mike brings on a travel expert to discuss the most overrated travel destinations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith check out the latest EV sales numbers! Polls show 8 of 10 don't even know who the BC Conservative leader is. Youtuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul took a dig at the Vancouver Canucks during a recent WWE event at Rogers Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trucks vs. overpasses debacle continues! Should the homeowner grant be cancelled? Should cellphones be banned at all BC schools? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several MLAs were sent magic mushrooms by a local advocate. Violent shoplifting is running rampant, and we need a solution fast! Is Canada letting in too many international students? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices