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If you really want to know what is going on in British Columbia, you better be listening to Mike Smyth. 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, 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 yesterday’s headlines slip away without a second glance and a bit more scrutiny, The Mike Smyth Show keeps you dialed in and up to date. The Mike Smyth Show airs weekdays from 9am to noon on 980 CKNW.

The Mike Smyth Show


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    One-on-one with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 39:15


    Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim joins us to discuss the massive Whitecaps stadium deal. Where will it be built? How much will it cost? BC is still importing electricity to meet demands. How can we get our local energy sector back on track? Are we equipped to handle a future run by artificial intelligence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Friday Face-off: Conservative MP crosses the floor to the Liberals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 17:36


    Conservative MP Michael Ma has crossed floor to Liberals, leaving them just 1 seat short of a majority. Does this endanger Pierre Poilievre in leadership review? Mayors from 16 Metro Vancouver cities are rejecting the BC government's density plans for housing. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Guest: Caroline Elliot - BC political strategist and commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Everything to know about the flood-watch if you're in Chilliack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 8:48


    Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove joins us to talk about everything residents need to know about the flood-watch in the Fraser Valley. Guest: Ken Popove - Mayor of Chilliwack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    How did Ryan Wedding go from snowboarder to wanted drug trafficker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 39:12


    We kick things off with a pipeline debate! Does it make sense to have one coming through BC from Alberta? Can we really trust AI travel influencers? How did Ryan Wedding go from being an Olympic snowboarder to a wanted drug trafficker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Will Hastings Park be replaced with a dedicated Whitecaps stadium??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 16:45


    We're keeping a close eye on the potential flooding happening in the province. Will there be a new Vancouver Whitecaps soccer stadium? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Construction wreaking havoc on Broadway businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 46:53


    Businesses along Broadway continue to struggle amid ongoing construction chaos. Should the government step up to help them? Mike brings on a veteran racehorse trainer to talk about the city's decision to close down Hastings Park. Finally, we talk about the safety concerns surrounding right turns on red lights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Politicians fighting over something that doesn't exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 16:56


    A pipeline fight is erupting in Ottawa. Is this just a part of the game of politics? A bombshell land-claim ruling in Richmond continues to draw major pushback. Is there a possibiltiy Elenore Sturko will rejoin the conservatives? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    How to handle DRIPA and the latest on Richmond land disputes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 15:29


    How to handle DRIPA, and the latest on Richmond land disputes Guest: Steve Kooner - BC Conservative MLA for Richmond-Queensborough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Where are all the local hires?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 44:02


    Tim Horton's wants more temporary foreign workers... What about local hires?! Is the new Riverview Bridge adequate for growing traffic demand? More and more first responders are reporting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Do things need to be changed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Making amends to DRIPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 16:42


    There was a recent call by the BC Conservatives to recall the legislature to immediately repeal DRIPA (the law requiring governments to align legislation, develop action plans, and work with Indigenous peoples to ensure rights to self-determination, culture, land, and well-being are upheld, fostering reconciliation). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Top tips to help you avoid all those pesky holiday scams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 34:35


    With pulp and paper mills shutting down across the province, many industry workers are fearing this is only just the beginning. It's the question on a lot of British Columbians' minds: How much is the FIFA world cup ACTUALLY going to cost us taxpayers?! We bring you some pro tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Repealing DRIPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 11:30


    The BC Conservatives tried recalling the legislature to repeal DRIPA (the law requiring governments to align legislation, develop action plans, and work with Indigenous peoples to ensure rights to self-determination, culture, land, and well-being are upheld, fostering reconciliation). Guest: A'aliya Warbus - Official Opposition House Leader, Conservative MLA Chilliwack-Cultus Lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    BC Conservatives leadership, DRIPA amendments, & revisiting the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 46:17


    Could Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West jump into the BC Conservative race? Should B.C. hit rewind on DRIPA? The debate over Indigenous rights, land, and consent is back front and center. The world's greatest aviation mystery reopens - the hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is back on. Will this finally bring answers, or just more questions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    DRIPA Amendment, Crofton Mill, and the fate of the Vancouver Whitecaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 11:26


    Ravi Kahlon joins us to talk Crofton Mill closure, Whitecaps contract, DRIPA amendments, and more. Guest: Ravi Kahlon - MLA for Delta North and Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Amending DRIPA, and what else is Vancouver about to lose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 16:30


    Who's in control? Elected officials...or judges? Why amending DRIPA matters. With news that Vancouver may lose its MLS team, we take a look at what else Vancouver has lost in the last little while. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Rustad RESIGNS as leader of the BC Conservative Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 31:58


    A truly wild day in Provincial politics! John Rustad announced he is stepping down as leader of the BC Conservative party. Our coverage includes the moment the news broke during our live show, a one-on-one conversation with Rustad following his resignation, plus an interview with the new interim leader Trevor Halford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    One-on-one with John Rustad following his resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 10:00


    Less than an hour after his official resignation as BC Conservative leader, John Rustad joins us to discuss how he finally came to this decision and what he thinks the future of the party looks like. Guest: John Rustad - Former leader of the BC Conservative Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    BC Conservative leader John Rustad announces his resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 12:16


    The BC Conservative party is facing leadership turmoil. The Mike Smyth Show got the exclusive breaking announcement that John Rustad is stepping down. Guest: Harman Bhangu - BC Conservative MLA for Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Wayne Gretzky's controversial friendship with Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 46:33


    Is this the beginning of the end for an iconic Vancouver race track? As e-scooter injury cases rise, is it time we begin requiring insurance for riders? Former NDP MP Charlie Angus comes on to unpack Wayne Gretzky's controversial friendship with Donald Trump! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Cancelling Truth & Reconciliation Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 17:27


    The leader of the OneBC party is garnering major attention for introducing a bill to cancel Truth & Reconciliation Day. Some recent changes to BC's gambling rules could mean the end for the Hastings Park racetrack. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Highlighting the pressures being faced by first responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 11:28


    First responders continue to be put through the ringer. And as street drugs get more potent, their job hazards are only going to get worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Bill's Beat: Could the BC/Alberta pipeline already be over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 16:11


    Could the BC/Alberta pipeline dream be over before it's even begun? New polling shows Carney well ahead of Poilievre personally, but the Liberals and Conservatives are almost tied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Should Canada ban social media for kids under 16?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 33:31


    Australia is banning social media for children under sixteen. Should Canada follow suit? The holidays are fast approaching, and experts are warning parents about giving e-scooters as gifts to their kids. They are not toys! What can be done to tackle Vancouver's rat problem?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Can you have a pipeline AND a tanker ban?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 15:45


    It's a question being asked by British Columbians across the province: Can you have a pipeline AND a tanker ban? That's what Premier David Eby Guest: John Rustad - BC Conservative Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What's the problem with Bitcoin ATMs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 16:34


    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

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    Pipeline, or pipe dream?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 44:13


    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

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    Baldrey's Beat: Pipeline or pipe-dream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 17:43


    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

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    Premier Eby's pipeline battle, the ongoing debate for it, & changes for veteran health coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 30:40


    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

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    PM Carney and Premier Smith announce major pipeline agreement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 33:08


    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

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    Bill's Beat: Major pipeline announcement from PM Carney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 18:04


    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

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    One-on-one with investigative sports journalist Rick Westhead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 16:20


    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

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    Baldrey's Beat: Celebration of Light CANCELLED

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 17:41


    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

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    Is Ken Sim's tax freeze pandering for the next election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 41:56


    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

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    The current state of Canada/US relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 14:44


    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

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    Does BC need to light the "Vacancy" sign on short term rentals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 16:02


    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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    Carney's trade pitch - Cowichan land claim - STR Amendments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 32:59


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Carney trade & Pipeline politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 16:15


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

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    Bill's Beat: Tanker ban & Rustad's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 14:59


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    Alberta's new private surgery model - Canada-US trade talk stall - Grizzly attack in Bella Coola

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 37:33


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    School group attacked by grizzly in Bella Coola

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 11:41


    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

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    Is there a way to resolve the Cowichan land claim while protecting private property?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 16:20


    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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    Cash strapped transit - Cowichan land claim - Rise in auto theft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 42:56


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Bill's Beat: Tanker ban & Hoekstra the bully

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 16:06


    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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    Transit funding competition results

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 11:31


    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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    Drug consumption site pushback - EV mandate u-turn -Unfair Costco lotto tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 41:13


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: EV mandate & Poilievre polling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 16:02


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

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    Latest on the Epstein files - the house votes on releasing the files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 10:49


    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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    Budget squeaks through - Cowichan decision - World Cup costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 39:36


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    Baldrey's Beat: Budget squeaker & World Cup costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 16:15


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    Prison guard found guilty of breach of trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 10:00


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

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    What could federal budget impacts be? What's happening with the Highway 1 expansion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 12:15


    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

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