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 the policing issue in Surrey all political circus? 26.05.2023 9:39

It’s time to end the Surrey police “circus” and get on with SPS. Guest: Peter Cross, Retired Surrey RCMP officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clearing out an Abbotsford encampment, Surrey's policing future, & Beware of ultra-processed foods! 25.05.2023 49:29

The province is working with the City of Abbotsford to clear out an encampment of people living on an empty plot of Crown land. The Surrey Police Service chief is calling for a firm date to decide the city's policing future. Beware the dangers of ultra-processed foods! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police transition delays, Adrian Dix responds to Surrey Memorial doctor, & Alberta election coverage! 25.05.2023 17:15

Many are asking that Surrey move forward with the police force transition. The Surrey Memorial hospital crisis continues. Are the doctors being silenced? What do the polls say about the Alberta election? Who's leading? Who's lagging behind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MPs react to public inquiry rejection, Safe-supply drugs causing MORE addiction, & Stanley Park bike lane removal protests 24.05.2023 51:17

Reactions are pouring in on David Johnston's decision to have no public inquiry into Chinese election interference. Are safe-supply drugs causing MORE drug addiction? The removal of Stanley Park bike lane is drawing protesters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: David Johnstone says NO to public inquiry, Emergency room conditions in Surrey, & DeSantis running for US President! 24.05.2023 17:05

David Johnstone is saying NO to public inquiry, and many MPs are sharing their reaction. A doctor in Surrey is speaking out about the conditions in his emergency room. Ron DeSantis is set to announce that he's running for US President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An online shopping app is rapidly rising in popullarity. Let's learn more about Temu! 24.05.2023 11:24

What you need to know about Temu, the online shopping app dominating download charts and how it could disrupt the existing ecosystem? Guest: Shreyas Sekar - Assistant professor of operations at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries' website, app, & phone system were ALL down for several hours on Monday 24.05.2023 13:06

BC Ferries' website, app, AND phone system were down for hours on the busy holiday Monday. Guest: Jim Abram - Former director for the Discovery Islands, Advocate for ferry-dependent communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Ferries chaos, Tackling the drug crisis, & Excessive tip requests! 23.05.2023 40:41

BC Ferries' website, app, AND phone system were down for several hours on Monday. A ‘Safe snorting kit’ was left behind at a BC school. Is this the right way to teach teens to stay away from drugs? $1 tip request for a 2$ ice cream?! Have Vancouverites reached the tipping point on excessive tip requests? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: NO public inquiry on election interference, & Counting down to the Alberta election! 23.05.2023 17:35

Special rapporteur David Johnstone says NO to a public inquiry on Canadian election interference. Johnstone added that the main reason for this is there is simply too much classified information for a public inquiry. The countdown is on in the Alberta election! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passing cyclists, Social housing in Kitsilano, & Alberta leadership debate! 22.05.2023 43:29

An interesting new law on following/passing cyclists is now in effect. The Kitsilano Coalition is calling for an investigation to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and to the maximum benefit of those needing housing and the local community. The facts and the takeaways from the Alberta leaders' debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Open drug use in BC, 'Safe-snorting' kit left in high school, & Protests at the Cloverdale Rodeo 22.05.2023 17:35

Open drug use in highly public areas is a growing concern for the people of BC. Will the government implement a ban? A "safe-snorting" kit was left behind in a Cowichan Valley high school, and the parents are NOT happy. Animal rights activists are protesting the Cloverdale Rodeo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healthcare challenges, Things you should NEVER eat or drink, & Cyclist survives head-on collision with a bear! 19.05.2023 59:28

The challenges we are all facing in healthcare. Does BC need more safe supply, or less? TikTok famous Holistic nutritionist reveals the stuff you should NEVER eat or drink. Finally, a BC cyclist shares his survival story of how he was seriously injured after colliding with a bear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Safe supply in BC, Jail vs. bail, & Alberta election debate! 19.05.2023 17:33

There are now concerns that there is too much "safe supply" in BC. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he wants to keep chronic offenders in jail. What does the law say? Alberta Premier Smith squared off against NDP leader Rachel Notley in a heated debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-on-one with Kevin Falcon, Westjet Pilot strike leaving passengers worried, & Teen vaping rates are soaring! 18.05.2023 44:46

BC United leader Kevin Falcon shares his thoughts on the BC government sending cancer patients to Bellingham for treatment. The looming Westjet pilot strike is leaving many people worried about their travel plans! Teen vaping rates are soaring in Canada. What do parents need to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Overdose deaths in April, Crisis at Surrey Memorial Hospital, & Sending cancer patients to Bellingham 18.05.2023 17:25

A staggering 206 overdose deaths were recorded in BC for the month of April. Surrey doctors say they're in a crisis at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Keith reacts to Mike's interview with BC United leader Kevin Falcon from earlier today. The transit strike continues in the Fraser Valley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, BC's housing crunch, & Tackling Surrey's school shortage! 17.05.2023 51:06

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre joins us for a stimulating conversation on bail reform, and accuses Justin Trudeau’s drug policies of killing people. Learning more about the BC housing crunch from the Mayor of the Township of Langley. Drug recovery advocate Guy Felicella reacts to Mike's interview with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Surrey city council is declaring their shortage of sc...

Baldrey's Beat: Pierre Poilievre discusses drug use, & Surrey policing! 17.05.2023 17:10

Keith reacts to Mike's earlier interview with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre about tackling drugs use in Canada. The Surrey police debacle continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey is urging the province to build more schools 17.05.2023 8:46

Surrey city council is declaring their shortage of schools a crisis, and is urging the province to build more schools. Guest: Gary Tymoschuk - Vice-chair of the Surrey Board of Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sending cancer patients to Bellingham, Enhancing pedestrian safety, & BC named Canada's 'Eviction Capital'! 16.05.2023 44:43

BC Cancer patients could be sent to Bellingham for radiation treatments. Enhancing pedestrian safety with robots! Why is BC the “eviction capital” of Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Sending cancer patients to Bellingham, Tackling drug use in BC, & Remembering Deborra Hope 16.05.2023 17:27

BC cancer patients are being sent to Bellingham. Is this a good idea, or is it a sign Canada's medical system is broken? The pressure is on for Premier David Eby to tackle drug use in BC. Mike & Keith discuss the passing of former Global anchor/reporter Deborra Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safe supply of drugs in Vancouver, Excuses for speeding, & Ditching smartphones! 15.05.2023 53:03

Is a "safe supply" of drugs really safe? The WORST speeding excuses we've ever heard, and avoiding summer traffic tickets! Do most Canadians prefer socialism? Why are Gen Zs making the switch from smartphones back to flip phones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Public transit funding, & Checking in on the Alberta election 15.05.2023 17:36

Metro Vancouver mayors are looking for federal funding for public transit Checking in on the Alberta provincial election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separating truth from misinformation, Westjet pilot strike, & Sustainable seafood! 12.05.2023 31:47

Disinformation! Lies! Deceit! Separating fact from fiction in the Digital age. What do pilots hope to achieve with a Westjet strike? Do you love spot prawns? Skipper Otto is a company devoted to high quality and sustainable seafood for Canadians! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Keith gets pied in the face, & Donald Trump's town hall! 12.05.2023 17:07

Keith Baldrey and other legislative reporters took a bunch of pies in the face for charity! CNN aired Donald Trump's town hall. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delicious & sustainable seafood for ALL Canadians! 12.05.2023 12:18

Do you love spot prawns? Skipper Otto is a company devoted to getting Canadians the best seafood possible all year round! Guest: Sonia Strobel - Co-founder and CEO of Skipper Otto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices