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: NDP pay hike, ICBC rate freeze, & Trump vs. Nixon 14.12.2022 17:20

Today on Baldrey's Beat: NDP backs down on MLA pay hike after facing pressure from the Liberals. How will the Liberals use the ICBC rate freeze to their advantage? BC NDP leader David Eby to make an announcement later today; it may possibly be about tackling pubic safety in the Downtown Eastside. How does Trump's legal debacle compare to the Nixon Watergate scandal? Learn more about your ad choic...

The Collectors Episode 2: Joseph and his amazing technicolor pin collection 13.12.2022 9:07

On this episode of the collectors Eric visits East Van Resident Joseph Planta, to see his collection and learns quickly that when one is collecting it is usually not just one thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 13, 2022: ICBC rate freeze, Vape taxes, & Leaving kids in a running car 13.12.2022 48:58

On today's show: Liberal MLA reacts to ICBC rate freeze Women's car stolen with her kids inside! Fighting back against increased vape taxes. Healthcare workers pushed to brink according to new survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: ICBC rate freeze, Charles Sousa takes shot at Poilievre, & Addressing the interest rate hike 13.12.2022 17:31

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Continuing coverage of the ICBC rate freeze. Former Ontario finance minister wins federal byelection, and takes a shot at Poilievre during his victory speech. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem addressed the recent interest rate hike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Collectors Episode 1: Larry and his microphones 13.12.2022 9:06

In this episode Eric pays a visit to Larry, to look at his collection of 500 microphones and vintage audio gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: ICBC rate freeze, Surrey Police Force, & Pipeline attackers! 12.12.2022 16:57

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Eby set to announce ICBC rate freeze. Is it too late to cancel the new Surrey Police Force? $100,000 reward offered to anyone with info on pipeline attackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 12, 2022: Banning hunting rifles, Surrey policing, & ICBC rate freeze! 12.12.2022 39:59

On today's show: Banning hunting rifles and shotguns. The uncertain future of policing in Surrey. The pros & cons of an ICBC rate freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Transit funding, Oil and gas debate & Holiday cyber scams to watch out for! 09.12.2022 58:35

Transit funding Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam & Chair, Translink Mayors Council Oil and gas debate Ryan Fournier - Student at the University of Ottawa & Member of Young Canadians for Resources Peter McCartney - Climate Campaigner at The Wilderness Committee Holiday cyber scams to watch out for! Claudiu Popa - Cybersecurity expert and CEO of Datarisk Canada Hit and run accidents Grant Gottget...

Baldrey's Beat: Weekly Flu numbers are coming, Drama in the house of commons & Banned gun list 09.12.2022 15:49

Weekly Flu numbers are coming, Drama in the house of commons & Banned gun list Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 8th, 2022: Vandalism at another Vancouver store, Speeding crackdown & Facial-hair ban for BC Ferries employees and other workplace rules 08.12.2022 50:07

On the show today: Vandalism at another Vancouver store Kim Nguyen - CityLux Store Manager Citylux video, breakin and vandalism Sgt. Steve Addison - VPD Media Relations Speeding crackdown, driver clocked 90 kms over the limit Kyla Lee - Lawyer, Acumen Law Facial-hair ban for BC Ferries employees and other workplace rules Darren Sall - Employment Lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Learn more about your...

Baldrey's Beat - Eby's new cabinet, Flu cases rising in kids 08.12.2022 16:15

Baldrey's Beat - Eby's new cabinet, sick kids Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 7th, 2022: BC Federation of Labour campaign for 15 sick days, Bank of Canada hikes interest rates yet again & David Eby cabinet panel 07.12.2022 42:02

On the show today: Annie Dormuth - Provincial Affairs Director for Canadian Federation of Independent Business Marc Lee - Senior Economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Jeffrey Ferrier - Senior vice president Hill and Knowlton Strategies Mary Polak - Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA for Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impact of condo rental rules 07.12.2022 10:23

Wendy Wall - President, Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debate! Should Vancouver schools reintroduce the Police Liaison program? 06.12.2022 17:18

Debate! Should Vancouver schools reintroduce the Police Liaison program? GUEST: Patti Bacchus, Former Chair of The Vancouver School Board GUEST: Rob Rothwell, Former VPD Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Park Board votes to eliminate Stanley Park bike lane 06.12.2022 9:27

Vancouver Park Board votes to eliminate Stanley Park bike lane GUEST: Phil Rankin, Lawyer for increased disabled access to Stanley Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Salvation Army outside liquor stores, Bonnie Henry on kids in schools. 06.12.2022 15:02

Baldrey's Beat: Salvation Army outside liquor stores, Bonnie Henry on kids in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 6th, 2022: Vote on Stanley Park bike lanes, Flu surge and stresses on hospital system & Poor provincial response to snow and ice 06.12.2022 32:59

On the show today: Phil Rankin - Lawyer for increased disabled access to Stanley Park Dr. Kevin McLeod - Internal Medicine Specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Dan Dickey - Trucker & Advocate for safer roads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 5th, 2022: Should BC pass its own Sovereignty Act?, Inflation - are excessive corporate profits to blame? & Christmas tipping 05.12.2022 33:21

On the show today: Trevor Bolin - BC Conservative Party leader Jim Stanford - Economist, Centre For Future Work Franco Terrazzano - Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Marc Gordon - Consumer Advocate, customer-service expert and consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Dr. Bonnie Henry conference, Could there be a Provincial election coming? & Bike lanes in Stanley Park 05.12.2022 16:35

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Dr. Bonnie Henry conference Could there be a Provincial election coming? Bike lanes in Stanley Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 2, 2022: US citizens buying up BC properties, Affordable Surrey housing, & Planning for future snow storms! 02.12.2022 34:06

On today's show: US citizens buying up BC recreational properties ahead of foreign buyer ban. Will Canada’s housing market re-balance by 2023? Harmony is coming for Surrey citizens in need of affordable housing How can better road planning prepare us for snow storms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 1, 2022: Downtown Eastside tent removal, Alberta sovereignty, & Paying tribute to Christine McVie 01.12.2022 48:04

On today's show: Some of the unhoused on the DTES were being moved out of their tents. The City of Vancouver moved in…not entirely unexpectedly except for the timing perhaps…and removed the tents from Hastings. Danielle Smith and the Alberta Sovereignty Act Paying tribute to the late great Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac. December is here and so are the Christmas movies!! Learn more about your ad...

November 30, 2022: Bringing back liaison officers, Winter driving tips, & Cool new map of the Salish Sea! 30.11.2022 35:19

On today's show: VSB votes to bring back liaison officers. Is this the right call? Winter driving tips! Exploring a cool new map of the Salish Sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 28, 2022: Recruiting doctors, Cyber Monday, & BC bears! 28.11.2022 45:01

On today's show: Recruiting more doctors into BC. Province announces it's scrapping autism hub funding decision. Cyber Monday and the coolest holiday tech! Reintroducing bears into BC wilderness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Autism funding, Protests in China, & Trump Thanksgiving dinner 28.11.2022 17:13

Today on Baldrey's Beat Bruce and Keith discuss the autism funding reversal. Protests in China continue to unfold. Trump hosts a known holocaust denier for Thanksgiving dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 25, 2022: Housing shortage, BC nurses union, & Screen time for toddlers! 25.11.2022 1:00:38

On today's show: There's nothing wrong with renters! New BC Nurses Union ad and what it looks like to be a nurse in BC right now. Province has blame to share in housing shortage. The Fuss with Zuss! Checking in with Richard Zussman! Screen time not so bad for toddlers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices