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: New BC Ferries CEO, CanFor Pulp Mill closure, & BC hospitals! 17.01.2023 17:01

On today's show: Former ICBC CEO Nicolas Jimenez is now the new President & CEO of BC Ferries! David Eby is in Prince George following the closing of CanFor Pulp mill. Why did it have to close? What's the hold-up getting security officers in BC hospitals?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former park board commissioner reacts to Stanley Park train debacle 16.01.2023 16:18

The Stanley Park train debacle is proving to be a major embarrassment for the city. Guest: John Coupar - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 16, 2023: Violence against healthcare workers, Stanley Park train debacle, & Gas stoves! 16.01.2023 47:50

On today's show: Delay in hiring hospital security officers is resulting in a growth of violence against healthcare workers. The Stanley Park train debacle is proving to be a major embarrassment for the city. Gas stove debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: David Eby housing announcement, CanFor pulp mill, & the Stanley Park Train debacle! 16.01.2023 16:16

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Another day, another housing announcement from Premier David Eby! The CanFor pulp mill is closing it's doors in Prince George, resulting in a loss of 300 jobs. The Stanley Park Train remains closed. It's proving to be a major embarrassment for the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 13, 2023: Housing and Immigration, Electric vehicles, & DB Cooper! 13.01.2023 1:00:57

On today's show: One-on-one conversations on housing and immigration with BC Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon and Liberal MLA Peter Milobar. Liberals are threatening to cancel the Massey Tunnel, and Delta is now speaking up about wanting a $40m overpass. Are Canada’s EV targets realistic? Was D.B. Cooper Canadian, possibly from Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Massey Tunnel debate, & Eby's $500 million rental fund! 13.01.2023 16:51

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Concerns are being raised over the environmental impact of building a new Massey Tunnel. Liberal MLA Peter Milobar reacts to Premier Eby's recently announced $500 million fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 12, 2023: Strata rules, Tip fatigue, & Nazi treasure hunt! 12.01.2023 52:47

On today's show: Stratas are switching to 55+ to avoid rental rules. The never-ending Massey Tunnel debacle continues! Wait-listed senior spends $10k on knee-replacement surgery in Mexico. Is medical tourism becoming a growing trend? More and more businesses are asking for tips! Are you experiencing tip fatigue? Cue the Indiana Jones music! It's time for a Nazi treasure hunt! Learn more about your...

Baldrey's Beat: Massey Tunnel debacle, & Eby rental rules! 12.01.2023 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The never-ending Massey Tunnel debacle continues! In response to Eby's new rental rules, many stratas are switching to 55+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 11, 2023: Fixing our healthcare system, Crossing the border, & Travelling for surgery! 11.01.2023 38:18

On today's show: Tackling the troubles in our healthcare system. Is it easy to just walk over the border? Plus your calls! The pros and cons of traveling abroad for medical treatments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Fixing the Downtown Eastside, & Condo rules! 11.01.2023 17:14

Today on Baldrey's Beat: We are eagerly waiting to see what Eby's going to do about the Downtown Eastside and SRO living conditions. Mike and Keith discuss why some condo buildings are going "seniors only". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With unrest in Mexico, should people reconsider their travel plans? 11.01.2023 9:00

With unrest in Mexico, should people reconsider their travel plans? GUEST: Duncan Dee, Former Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Alex Ovechkin be banned from Canada? 11.01.2023 16:30

Should Alex Ovechkin be banned from Canada? GUEST: Brian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 10, 2023: Eby's nursing supports, Fighter jet debate, & Taxing vape products! 10.01.2023 45:20

On today's show: Dissecting Eby’s new plan to address nursing shortage. DEBATE! Did Canada make the right call buying the F-35 fighter jets? Does putting a tax on vape products make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Nursing supports, "Three Amigos" Summit, & Glen Clark 10.01.2023 17:34

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith react to David Eby's newly announced nursing supports. Trudeau in Mexico for the "Three Amigos" summit. With Glen Clark out as Jim Pattison's COO, could we see him enter the political realm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 9, 2023: Traffic tickets, Prince Harry's new book, & Travelling to Mexico! 09.01.2023 58:06

On today's show: Backlash against speaking out about health care and hospital system. Should you take the time & energy to fight traffic tickets? Discussing the recent Prince Harry interviews and some leaked details about his new book. Will the Mexican cartel get their way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: David Eby press conference, Glen Clark, & Prince Harry 09.01.2023 17:30

Today on Baldrey's Beat: A David Eby press conference later today is predicted to allow more nurses to work in BC. Glen Clark leaves as President and COO of Jim Pattison Group. Prince Harry sat down with Anderson Cooper ahead of his book release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 6, 2023: Mexico mayhem, Sports gambling, & Consumer Electronics Show! 06.01.2023 43:41

On today's show: Mexican cartel mayhem prompts extreme travel advisories to Canadian tourists. We're witnessing a dramatic rise in sports gambling. Why is that? and why are so many celebrities endorsing these companies? The latest & greatest tech from the Consumer Electronics Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID subvariant, US house speaker vote, & Sports betting! 06.01.2023 16:47

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Adrian Dix says we don't know if new subvariant will have big effects on our healthcare system. Kevin McCarthy loses house speaker vote for a 12th time! Should celebrities and superstar athletes be barred from sports betting endorsements? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 5, 2023: Stratas discouraging renters, Animal attacks, & Gun buy-back costs! 05.01.2023 45:32

On today's show: Stratas converting to 55+ age limit to discourage renters. Victoria jogger injured in owl attack + your calls on animal encounters! How much will the federal gun buy-back program cost us taxpayers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debate! Are Canadians angry? Andrew Scheer vs Randeep Sarai 05.01.2023 14:38

Debate! Are Canadians angry? Andrew Scheer vs Randeep Sarai Guest: Andrew Scheer, Conservative MP Guest: Randeep Sarai, Liberal MP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A caller describes their close encounter with a bear! 05.01.2023 2:06

A caller describes their close encounter with a bear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 4, 2023: CEO salaries, Canada's bail system, & Suits for A-List celebrities! 04.01.2023 56:36

On today's show: Discussing CEO salaries and whether it's time for a wealth tax! Debate: Is Pierre Poilievre right that Canadians are angry? Is Canada’s bail system broken? Suits for the stars! Local tailor has been making suits for world-renowned actors for 60 years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Marry Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Kevin McCarthy, & Damar Hamlin update 04.01.2023 17:57

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Marry Ellen Turpel-Lafond is no longer working at UBC. Was she fired? Did she quit? Rep. Kevin McCarthy struggling to get the votes to be elected as speaker of the house. NFL player Damar Hamlin remains in hospital after suffering a cardiac event during a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 3, 2022: Foreign buyer ban, Alexander Ovechkin, & the Top 200 Singers of all time! 03.01.2023 42:30

On today's show: Discussing the efficacy of the newly implemented foreign buyer ban Should Alexander Ovechkin be barred from Canada? Reviewing Rolling Stone’s top 200 singers of all time. Who made the list? Who didn't? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Foreign home buyer ban, Alexander Ovechkin, & NFL player Damar Hamlin 03.01.2023 17:10

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith react to the newly implemented Foreign Buyer ban. Should Alexander Ovechkin be barred from Canada over his support of Vladimir Putin? NFL player Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac event after a heavy tackle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices