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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Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries cancellations, EV rebates, & Assisted living for seniors! 29.06.2023 17:39

Is it time to phase out the EV rebates? Expect major waits at BC Ferries this long weekend! Mike and Keith discuss the various housing options are available for seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air conditioners for vulnerable British Columbians, Failing driving tests, & Sports gambling ads! 28.06.2023 46:03

Adrian Dix announces free AC units for vulnerable BC residents. Why are half of new drivers failing their road tests? Should ads for sports gambling be banned? (Feat. Karl Subban!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Bail reform, Banning public drug use, & Child death in foster care 28.06.2023 17:34

Addressing bail reform in BC. Port Coquitlam unanimously votes to introduce a ban on public drug use How did a child die while in foster care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ditching letter grades, Buying a home, & age-restricted buildings! 27.06.2023 48:28

Letter grades are being dropped from K-9 report cards. Is this a good idea? Nobody can afford a home without help! The pros and cons of age-restricted buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Housing market chaos, Banning public drug use, & Trump riding high in the polls! 27.06.2023 17:30

Population growth in BC is drastically impacting our housing market. Port Coquitlam is the latest city to introduce a bylaw which bans public drug use. David Eby is reaffirming that he is NOT calling an early election. Donald Trump continues to ride high in the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turmoil in Russia, Noisy neighbours, & Superhero movies taking over Hollywood! 26.06.2023 50:53

Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West comes on to talk about public drug use in BC. Coverage of the ongoing turmoil in Russia. Dealing with noisy neighbours! Are superhero movies getting old? Some Hollywood directors are saying yes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Victoria election results, & BC United's name change 26.06.2023 17:08

Mike and Keith break down the Victoria by-election results! Did the BC United party's recent name change have an impact on the results? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthcare strains, Speeding fines, & Panning for gold in the Fraser River! 23.06.2023 56:42

The stresses and strains being put on our healthcare system. Should speeding fines be flat amounts or based on income? Poacher found guilty of killing a black bear and it's cub. A local man is going viral on social media for his videos on Looking for gold in the Fraser River! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Victoria by-election, Clean energy in BC, & Titanic submarine implosion 23.06.2023 17:28

What to expect in tomorrow's Victoria by-elections! Premier David Eby is calling for new ways to generate clean energy. Mike and Keith reflect on the Titanic submarine implosion. What happened? How can this be prevented moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbians ordering liquor from Alberta, Checking in with Pierre Poilievre, & Income-based traffic fines! 22.06.2023 45:29

British Columbians are ordering booze from Alberta liquor stores! How much are they saving? Checking in with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre & Liberal MP Randeep Sarai. Making the case for income-based traffic fines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau, & Chris Christie takes aim at Trump 22.06.2023 17:10

Could we see MLA Ellis Ross run for Federal leadership? Former PM Brian Mulroney gave Trudeau major praise during a keynote speech. Former NJ Governor Chris Christie did not mince words when he lashed out at Donald Trump recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire, Bootlegged booze on the rise? & Prenups gaining popularity! 21.06.2023 1:08:56

Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire Bill VanGorder - Canadian Association of Retired Persons Bootlegged booze on the rise? Jeff Guignard - Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees) National Indigenous Peoples Day Ellis Ross - Haisla First Nation former Chief Counsellor Chris Sankey - Indigenous business leader, Former elected councillor Lax Kwalaams First Nation near...

Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire 21.06.2023 10:07

Struggling seniors can’t afford to retire Bill VanGorder - Canadian Association of Retired Persons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat - Policing situation in Surrey a mess 21.06.2023 16:03

Baldrey's Beat - Policing situation in Surrey a mess Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Police drama, Car break-ins, & Searching for the missing Titanic sub 20.06.2023 48:05

The Surrey police drama continues! Making the case for gig workers rights. BC is seeing a surge in catalytic converter thefts and auto break-ins. As the search for the missing Titanic submersible remains ongoing, we thought we'd talk to someone who's actually taken a trip in the very same sub to find out what it's like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police coverage, & Expanding school space in Surrey! 20.06.2023 17:02

Continuing coverage of the Surrey Police drama! An expansion's been announced for some surrey schools, but some are saying it isn't going far enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14-floor underground parking, Traffic tickets for new drivers, & Surrey police DRAMA! 19.06.2023 43:50

Surrey police DRAMA! The pros and cons of having 14-floor parking at a new high rise near Lougheed station. How do traffic tickets differ for learner/novice drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police DRAMA! 19.06.2023 17:07

The drama is heating up in the Surrey Police debacle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hydro power deals, Another encampment shooting in Nanaimo, & Canadians worrying about retirement! 16.06.2023 38:04

Hydro power deals and latest on Nanaimo police. There's been another encampment shooting in Nanaimo. A recent survey shows more and more Canadians are worrying about retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Surrey police predictions, & Clean energy! 16.06.2023 17:07

Keith makes his prediction on the fate of the Surrey Police debacle. Plus, Mike and Keith share their reactions to the recent clean energy announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a great deal on a used car, & Continuing coverage of the Surrey police debacle! 15.06.2023 42:58

Continuing the conversation on Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security facility. How to get a great deal on a new or used vehicle! Surrey police issues still raging. When will this debacle end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police drama! 15.06.2023 17:10

The Surrey Police debacle continues! Could we hear a decision later today? If not, when?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebuilding Lytton, Sports betting/gambling, & "New" Beatles music! 14.06.2023 57:04

One-on-one with BC transportation minister Rob Fleming! Why hasn’t Lytton been rebuilt? What's the hold-up? The future of sports betting. Beatles fans rejoice! The Fab Four are releasing a "new" song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: E-bike rebate program, Rebuilding the city of Lytton, & Trump pleads NOT-GUILTY! 14.06.2023 17:27

Why hasn't Lytton been rebuilt? What's the hold-up? BC's e-bike rebate program has actually been TOO successful! The province originally predicted that 6000 people would sign up, but the actual number is expected to be over 4-times that! Trump pleads not-guilty to the 37 charges laid against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underground parking in Burnaby, E-bike rebates, & Expensive weddings! 13.06.2023 50:29

An excessive underground parking lot at a proposed Burnaby high rise is raising some eyebrows. E-bike rebates: yay or nay? Three things you should NEVER do while driving to avoid surprise fines and penalties. Are weddings becoming expensive? The latest data finds that the average wedding in Canada costs almost $30k! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices