The Mike Smyth Show

What should be on Canada's passport? Addiction researcher Dr. Julian Somers joins us for a discussion on BC's current assisted housing infrastructure and what needs to be changed about it. Finally, we dissect Airbnb's impact on BC's housing supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NDP cabinet minister is officially joining BC United! Township of Langley are fighting over RCMP resources CNN aired a town hall of Donald Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Poilievre actually need to live in a 19 room taxpayer-financed mansion? A new smart traffic light is slowing down drivers in Montreal, and some are calling for it to be installed in Vancouver! A BC teaching assistant is at risk of being fired over her OnlyFans page. A viral Reddit thread on Vancouver drivers begs the question: Are Vancouver drivers actually that bad? Learn more about your ad...

Continued coverage on the BC Housing scandal. Donald Trump found guilty of sexually assaulting New York advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. A big update from the Royal BC Museum: "Old Town" is reopening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching Assistant in hot water over her OnlyFans account Guest: Lia Moody, Employment and Human Rights lawyer + Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doctors vs. Robots! Westjet pilots are saying they are ready to go on strike. What could this mean for your travel plans?! Are Canada's emission reduction targets really possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bombshell report reveals a major conflict of interest in BC Housing between the ex-CEO and a non-profit run by his wife. Has the BC United name change made a difference in the polls? Legendary BC Lions quarterback Joe Kapp passes away at the age of 85. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout of the Surrey police situation. Speaking of Surrey, what’s going on in the gang scene there?! With summer vacations right around the corner, how would a Westjet pilot strike ruin things? We spoke at length last week about the 40% rent hike in a Surrey building. What can be done to prevent something like this happening again in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Who has the power in the Surrey police debacle? Do politicians spend too much of our money? Will restaurants and other food services drop the cup fee? Learning more about the coronation of King Charles III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tenants of a Surrey apartment building received a startling ultimatum from their landlord: pay 40% more rent or GET OUT! Time-of-use billing by BC Hydro a good idea, or just a money grab? Should Pierre Poilievre be living in a taxpayer-financed mansion? El Chapo's sons are taking over the fentanyl trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Baldrey's Beat, a guy has opened up an illegal drug store hoping to reduce overdoses in Vancouver. Speaking of drugs, Mike and Keith discuss BC's quest to keep drugs and drug use out of public spaces. Finally, should BC Hydro instate time-of-use billing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United leader Kevin Falcon comes on for an in-depth conversation on the looming opening of a cocaine/heroin/meth store, and the drastic rise of portable schools in Surrey. Trucks are continuing to accidentally hit overpasses, and some are calling for an increase in training as well as steeper fines. How common are hidden cameras in Airbnbs and hotel rooms?! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The Surrey Police Service debacle continues! Will it ever end? Speaking of policing, Poco Mayor Brad West thinks we should have regional policing in all of Metro Vancouver. Finally, Mike and Keith discuss the rate changes at BC Hydro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does Surrey get a special deal for policing? The police liaison program is returning to schools this Fall. What will this updated program look like? Should police forces be a regional priority? Hidden cameras found in an Airbnb! Is this a growing concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike starts the show with continued coverage of the Surrey police NON-decision. Poco Mayor Brad West comes on to discuss the ongoing smuggling fentanyl across the border. Top tips for optimizing your dental hygiene!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith discuss the ongoing aftermath of the Surrey police non-decision. If you're filing your taxes by paper, you can expect some delays with your tax refund. A proposed Calgary arena is stirring up a major debate within the Alberta election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Columbia government is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service, despite the wishes of the new council to revert to the RCMP. The government is citing RCMP staff vacancies as one of the key reasons for not wanting the city to keep the Mounties, saying it ensures public safety for the people of Surrey and throughout BC. The government continue...

Poco Mayor Brad West comes on to discuss dangerous offenders being released on bail. Should BC instate a home ownership tax? Anti-crime rallies are being held across the province to protest the rise in crime. Did Coca-Cola really have cocaine in it?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should they stay or should they go? Mike hosts a Surrey Police debate! What's the problem with Airbnb? A new survey is out on four-day work week. Is it time BC made the switch? Finally, Mike discusses what's next for Fox News now that Tucker Carlson is out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Telus Health will no longer be offering services covered by MSP. We are finally going to hear the decided fate of the Surrey Police force this Friday. Mike and Keith continue the ongoing conversation on violent offenders and justice reform in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province has unveiled new data on how many violent repeat offenders are continuing to be released. Former Air Canada CEO reacts to the newly proposed air passenger rights amendments. Should the government crack down on AirBnB rentals in BC? Striking Federal workers are demanding they be allowed to work from home! Finally, everything you need to know about the landmark Ed Sheeran vs. Marvin Gay...

Mike and Keith react to the latest provincial data regarding violent chronic offenders. How are passport offices holding up amidst the PSAC strike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Attorney General Niki Sharma has penned a strongly-worded letter in response to Crown detention requests being denied by judges. Examining the use of drugs among construction workers, and the benefits of having Naloxone kits on worksites. A new poll shows Vancouverites feel that crime is surging. DON'T FEED THE BEARS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Attorney General Niki Sharma has penned a strongly worded letter regarding the court's handling of chronic offenders. It's day 6 of the PSAC strike. How's it going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$13 billion in subsidies is being provided for an EV battery plant in Ontario. Is this where you want your tax dollars going? Guest: Flavio Volpe - President Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices