The Mike Smyth Show

Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam comes on to discuss the problems associated with Bitcoin ATMs and what he wants to do about it if he were to be elected. Guest: Kareem Allam - Leader of Vancouver Liberals, Ken Sim's former chief of staff, now challenging Sim for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby says he's open to the idea of a pipeline, but the conditions he's listed are raising eyebrows. Are the deals we're seeing being advertised for Black Friday and Cyber Monday actually worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipeline talk! BC Premier David Eby says he'd be open to discussions about a pipeline, but it comes with some very specific conditions. In other news, Premier Eby is slamming Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe over decision by Nutrien Ltd to build a potash export terminal in Washington state instead of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C.'s Premier was left out of crucial pipeline talks while Alberta's Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away all smiles after a pipeline agreement. What should we make of the pipeline battle? Starting December 1st, health coverage for veterans is changing. What does this mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the federal and Alberta governments are signing a memorandum of understanding to develop a pipeline between Alberta and BC to deliver oil to Asian Markets. The heart and stroke foundation released new research showing child-friendly cartoons are used to promote foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. Think tank SecondStreet.org has done some digging and has found that at least 23,746 Canadians died on surgical or diagnostic waiting lists over the past fiscal year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government are announcing a landmark memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigative sports journalist Rick Westhead joins us for a riveting discussion about his new book about hockey culture. Guest: Rick Westhead - Investigative Sports Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iconic Celebration of Light fireworks festival has been cancelled indefinitely due to lack of funding. Pipeline politics continues to heat up in Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's all for them, but BC Premier Eby isn't budging. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim delivered on his promise of a property tax freeze. Is this just pandering for the next election? A recent spike in bear attacks is raising a big question: Should we bring back the grizzly hunt? Pipeline politics are heating up in Canada! Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith says she's all for them, but BC Premier Eby isn't budging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is still so much in the air regarding Canada/US relations. What can be done to get trade talks back on track? Guest: Dr. Keith Martin - Former MP now based in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does BC need to light the "Vacancy" sign on short term rentals? Guest: Gavin Dew, Conservative MLA for Kelowna-Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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School group attacked by grizzly in Bella Coola Guest: Mark Hall, Director of Wild Origins Canada, and Host of The Hunter Conservationist Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a way to resolve the Cowichan land claim while protecting private property? Guest: Scott McInnis, BC Conservative Deputy Critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transit funding competition results Guest: Denis Agar, Executive Director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest on the Epstein files - the house votes on releasing the files Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Prison guard found guilty of breach of trust Guest: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could federal budget impacts be? What's happening with the Highway 1 expansion? Guest: Alex Mitchell, CEO Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extortion in Surrey, Gretskzy speaks up & Contraband in Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Carney's budget pass or fail and trigger an election?  Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Eby's vote, Carney's budget & getting booed at events Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction to Eby's speech at the NDP convention Guest: Trevor Halford, Conservative MLA for Surrey-White Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Vancouver's World Cup dream about to crash? A shortage of short-term rentals could leave visitors scrambling for beds. Bank fraud, phishing scams, spoofed calls… scammers are everywhere! How do you protect yourself?   Is Canada finally ready to take defense spending seriously, or are we still coasting while the world gets more dangerous? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Vancouver's lack of short term rental space becoming a major worry for the World Cup? Guest: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on the Epstein files Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consumer debt rising in BC Guest: Bruce Sellery, CEO, Credit Canada Debt Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll shows most Vancouverites think they'll never own a home, has the dream of buying completely died? Surgical wait times in B.C. just keep getting worse. What's really behind the delays? The Epstein files are back in the headlines, with new leaks and a crucial vote looming in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Vancouverites think they will never afford their own home - are they right? Guest: Ron Butler, Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Bill Tieleman: Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We reflect on the true meaning of Remembrance Day, and why it matters more than ever. The new Liberal budget is out, but is Canada's border security getting left behind? Are Canadians finally saying "No thanks" to tipping overload? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another gambling scandal blows up - how deep does it go, and who's next to fall?  Should homeowners be warned if their property's tied to an Indigenous land claim?  Have sky-high insurance premiums priced young drivers off the road?  It's all coming up on The Mike Smyth Show Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some restaurants are scrapping tipping altogether - could this be the start of a new trend in hospitality? Prime Minister Carney apologized to Trump for the Ontario tariff ad. Is Canada showing diplomacy, or just backing down? Finally, we discuss Surrey's wave of extortion crime! What's really going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ostrich farm cull gets the green light - is this necessary protection or a bird-brained overreaction? Canadians are ditching U.S. border trips in droves. Have Canadians finally decided the trip isn't worth the hassle? Richmond cancels their holiday party! Fiscal responsibility or festive buzzkill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down reaction to the new federal budget - are the Liberals fixing the economy or just pouring gas on the fire? Wait times to see specialists in B.C. are ballooning. Is our healthcare system cracking under the pressure? And winter tires: some still think they're optional - until they're spinning out on the Coquihalla! We get into the chaos and the cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter tires and Coquihalla chaos Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, now with Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada continues to push for a softwood lumber deal with Donald Trump. We'll bring you the latest on that. Plus, the federal budget drops today! What changes can we expect to see from Ottawa and the Carney government? And finally, we'll bring you the details of a harrowing grizzly bear attack from earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our own Keith Baldrey receives the "lifetime achievement award" at the Jack Webster's! Today is budget day. What will happen?! The Vancouver Police Board is asking for an extra $50 million to bring its budget up to $497 million. How will Ken Sim keep taxes at 0%? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Effect of Cowichan land ruling on Richmond real estate Guest: Robin Junger, Lawyer at McMillan LLP, and Former Provincial Chief Treaty Negotiator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Tuesday's Federal budget actually TRIGGER a federal election? A court ruling striking down mandatory minimums for child porn is drawing big reactions from all sides. Finally, we talk about a massive cross-Canada study looking at the long-term effects of vaping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Canada be open to more trade with Asia? And what's the deal with CAN-US trade? The latest on education in Canada. How has the restaurant industry been impacted by the BCGEU strike? This we ask as we head into the busiest time of hear for the service industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we lower the voting age? Does the empty homes tax need adjusting? The pressures faced by paramedics on a daily basis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices