The Mike Smyth Show

Six months into decriminalization... is it helping? Your employer may be spying on you!  What is greenwashing, and why should we care? The next plastic on the Canadian chopping block: food packaging! Are insurance rates rising as fast as the temperature? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The effects of drought and climate change in BC GUEST: Dr. Younes Alila, Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing droughts and climate change with Dr. Younes Alila from UBC. How does assisted dying work in Canada? Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of Airbnb. Summertime pests and how to deal with them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug. 3, 2023: Guest host Jody Vance in for Mike Smyth New CIHI health report - backlogs and shortages all over the healthcare system Does Vancouver have an Airbnb problem? Conserve much? Seven tips to save water during B.C.'s drought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in trades GUEST: Christopher Worswick, Professor in the Department of Economics and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Public Affairs at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Justin Trudeau's divorce will impact his future in politics BC Ferries pre-emptive and unprecedented news conference. Promise of more staff on hand and at terminals Former U.S. president Donald Trump is indicted on 2020 election charges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canada’s housing crisis a federal issue? Tackling the rise in gender based violence. How to be an ally during pride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau are divorcing after 18 years of marriage.  There's going to be news conference later from BC Ferries. What is this about? Former US President Donald Trump just received his 3rd indictment and it's the most serious one yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC be scrapping the RCMP altogether? New West resident is saying he was unfairly evicted from his apartment. Are anti-aging supplements getting out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Site C Dam construction recently reached a major milestone: Earthfill is now complete! Is the Surrey police drama finally over? New Conservative ad targets Trudeau's flip-flopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop conserving conservatory hours GUEST: John Coupar, Former Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drives you nuts when you're on the road?  Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Violations forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traffic nightmares are hindering British Columbian's travel plans. Checking in with Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on Donald Trump's ongoing legal saga. Reimagining senior living! Finally, we take calls to find out British Columbian's driving pet peeves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reimagining senior living. Guest: Gavin McIntosh - Vice President of Operations and Finance at The Care Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Third time's the charm for a tentative deal in the BC port strike? BC Ferries is facing a number of staffing challenges. Where's the solution? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian teens are getting hooked on opioids via the "Safe Supply". Grocery stores are seeing an uptick in shoplifting, so shoppers may have to deal with more receipt checks. Can Vancouver's housing problem be solved? The future of salmon in BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government of Canada has committed to the transition away from ecologically harmful open-net pen salmon farming in BC coastal waters by 2025. Completing this transition by the 2025 deadline is both necessary and urgent. The issue? Wild Pacific salmon are keystone species in BC. They are of unparalleled importance to local economies and jobs, ecosystems and wildlife, and the food security and c...

Canadian teens are getting hooked on opioids via the "Safe Supply". Guest: Sam Cooper - Investigative Reporter and Founder of The Bureau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man's son is skipping his first year of university to work instead. Is this a sign of the times? Vandalism is running rampant in Vancouver. What can be done about it? The Greater Victoria school district is choosing to remove liaison officers from their schools. Yaletown overdose prevention site debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLA Rob Fleming was recently grilled by reporters on the ongoing chaos at BC Ferries, and he responded by saying he thinks their system is outdated. The drama continues in the Surrey police transition debacle. Finally, Mike and Keith react to yesterday's cabinet shuffle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From mechanical difficulties to IT problems, there's been an onslaught of issues at BC Ferries. Is it better to buy a domestic or foreign vehicle? Automotive journalist Zach Spencer weighs in! The rising cost of rent in Vancouver is making it almost impossible to find a place to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been a big cabinet shuffle today! Who's in? Who's out? BC Ferries is experiencing a myriad of issues, and it's causing major problems for travellers. Brenda Locke is warning of the financial ramifications of the Surrey Police transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A battle is ensuing over the Yaletown overdose prevention site. Does Vancouver need vacancy control?  Discussing the pros and cons of mining the ocean floor for battery minerals. Can your boss make you cover up your tattoos at work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Vancouver need vacancy control?  Guest: Adil Dinani - Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every BC Ferries sailing out of Tsawwassen is FULL. To make things worse, BC Ferries workers are now asking for a raise. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke finally shares her thoughts on Farnworth's police decision. Sources say there will be a cabinet shuffle tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices