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.
BCGEU settlement of 3% a year for four years – is this a good deal? For which side? Trump raising tariffs on Canada by 10% because Doug Ford didn't pull the ad in time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After nearly 9 weeks, a tentative deal has been reached in the BCGEU strike. How did Ontario's Ronald Reagan tariff ad impact Canada/US relations? Canadian snowbirds going to the US for the winter are expressing concerns about what they can expect when travelling down south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump says he's cutting off trade talks. All this because of a recent ad by the Ontario government. John Rustad and the power struggle inside the BC Conservatives. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the BC Conservatives imploding? So many questions are still lingering about John Rustad's future as leader of the party. The federal government is tabling legislation for stricter bail and sentencing. Will it make a difference? The current state of Vancouver's changing food scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The looming federal budget is leaving everyone feeling uneasy. Will it finally be balanced? A number of BC Conservatives are asking John Rustad to step down. Will he survive this leadership challenge? It's almost straight out of a movie... Priceless jewels STOLEN from the Louvre in broad daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could John Rustad be kicked out of the BC Conservatives? He claims he's not going anywhere, but his leadership is now being called into question. Pierre Poilievre said on a podcast a while back that former PM Trudeau should face criminal charges for the SNC Lavalin scandal. Now, Poilievre is denying he ever said it. A massive NBA gambling scandal is drawing world-wide attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should municipalities control traffic enforcement cameras? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert with forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Sim's plan to use city land for rental housing GUEST: Paul Sullivan, Principal and Practice Leader for advocacy and tax policy Canada at RYAN ULC in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump's border policies are now impacting Canadian snowbirds. Plus, crisis in Kamloops! OBGYNs are quitting in droves saying they're burnt out. And finally, the question looming over everyone's heads: Who should be paying for public transit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bombshell court ruling has awarded land in Richmond to the Cowichan tribe. Will there be an appeal? Should this go to the Supreme Court of Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We begin the show talking about a bombshell ruling awarding pieces of land in Richmond to the Cowichan nation. BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins us in-studio to talk about why another MLA is leaving his party! Plus, traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko comes on to discuss what is quickly growing into a full-blown epidemic: Distracted driving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another MLA is out of the BC Conservatives! Amelia Boultbee went out in a blaze of glory, saying John Rustad has a problem with women. Are more party resignations on the horizon? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Big announcement from Ottawa! Prime Minister Carney says he's cracking down on crime. Plus, Auto manufacturer Stellantis is leaving Canada! What does this mean for the future of our auto industry? And finally, we talk about the ongoing extortion crisis in Surrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BCGEU strike is causing some local businesses to boom. The pipeline battle between BC and Alberta continues to escalate. Finally, we talk about why auto manufacturer Stallentis is bailing out of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We begin with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's promise to save the city money! Fury on BC Ferries! Multiple crew members say they've experienced violent threats from passengers! How's holiday shopping looking like this upcoming season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eby says the government is working on a new offer to present to the BCGEU. Is there an end in sight? The pipeline battle between BC and Alberta continues to heat up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C.'s multiplex challenge Guest: Frances Bula, Contributor to BC Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to let foreign buyers back into the province? The recent Yaletown stabbings are reigniting the divisive conversation around involuntary care. Finally, we discuss the massive costs of getting BC Place ready for the world cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Premier David Eby has announced a new medical school at SFU's Surrey campus! The Alberta/BC pipeline conversation continues. Finally, it's WEEK 7 of the BCGEU. Are we any closer to seeing an end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before and after school childcare in British Columbia GUEST: Eric Swanson, Policy consultant for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One-on-one with Surrey city councillor Linda Annis comes on to discuss all the major happenings in the city! Flu season is back! Is Covid still a thing? All this and more with science guy Jason Tetro! Finally, is automatic tax filing the way to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ongoing BCGEU strike is causing liquor supplies to dwindle, and the restaurant industry is getting nervous! Plus, it's TURKEY TIME! Caren McSherry from the Gourmet Warehouse comes on to teach us how to cook the perfect Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to oust the park board! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We begin by unpacking Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Donald Trump! What exactly is Carney's strategy here? BC is going after vaping companies for their deceptive practices! A petition is going around trying to keep Alberta as a part of Canada! Could the US get involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices Guest: Sam Tam, President of the Canadian Vaping Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eby goes toe-to-toe with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in a pipeline show-down! Was decriminalization a mistake? Port Coquitlam mayor Brad west weighs in. Finally, what's the deal with the growing number of unsold condos in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle Smith says David Eby's opposition to a pipeline is "unCanadian", and Eby is NOT happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In conversation with John Rustad: The start of a new legislative session and rumours of a leadership challenge?! Road rage incidents are on the rise! What's causing this increase? Are Crypto ATM machines being used in scams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Keith unpack our earlier conversation with John Rustad. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump in the White House today. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Other provinces are now weighing in on the BC pipeline debate. Is this a project we should take on for the good of Canada? We unpack some controversial proposed pay raises for New West city councillors. Delta's Emergency Room went from having never been closed, to closing 4 times just this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BCGEU workers are holding a rally at the BC legislature today as the strike enters its 6th week! Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe is weighing in on the BC/Alberta pipeline debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC vs. Alberta! The 2 provinces square off in a heated pipeline debate! Should the provincial government make exemptions for Airbnb ahead of the world cup? Finally, we talk about the incredible influence that Crimestoppers has had in delivering justice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is the BCGEU strike impacting the public? Residential rents have caps... should commercial rents have them too? Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith REALLY wants a pipeline through BC, but David Eby isn't budging! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Striking members of the BCGEU are protesting outside the BC legislature! Is there a realistic exit strategy? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to roll back anti-resource policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We begin the show discussing the latest on the BCGEU strike as it cruises into its 5th week! Plus, we continue the conversation surrounding the public's growing demand for involuntary care in BC. Finally, we hear a harrowing account of a shooting targeting a radio station in Surrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A huge rally is planned for Downtown Vancouver as part of the ongoing BCGEU strike. The Downtown Eastside is quickly becoming one of the most surveyed and studied parts of the city. Do we REALLY need another consultant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Involuntary care continues to be top-of-mind for British Columbians. Is it time to bring it in? Starbucks closures are hitting BC! What does the future of the coffee chain look like? Lastly, we dedicate some time to talk about Truth and Reconciliation day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BCGEU president Paul Finch says the new contract talks very quickly broke down. What happened?! Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell is speaking out on his appointment as DTES special advisor, saying he is definitely not a "czar." Donald Trump says he wants to put a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the US! What does this mean for BC's film industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Premier David Eby has announced some new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George. Should Vancouver be next? How do we ensure social media apps like TikTok don't get a hold of sensitive information about Canadian children? And finally we discuss Trumps decision to deploy federal forces to Portland, Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BCGEU strike is entering its 5th week! Is the government feeling the pressure? Mike and Keith unpack the highlights from David Eby's speech at the UBCM convention. The BC Green Party has a new leader! 25-year old Emily Lowan says she wants to redistribute wealth in the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A 12-year old BC child is suing Roblox alleging that their video game is TOO addictive. Is there a case here, or does this boil down to bad parenting? What does the science say about the ostrich cull story? Is it reallynecessary to kill all those birds? Robert Pickton's killer recently described in court why he decided to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BCGEU is expanding their strike to many BC Liquor Stores - and the government is reportedly to return to the bargaining table Monday. Can significant differences be resolved? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political and communications Strategist - former director of comms to a bc premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The man who killed Robert Pickton in prison is in court, and he explained why he chose to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Guest: Alan Mullen - Former correctional manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The BC legislature is packed with politicians! What's the occasion? The fallout continues on Elenore Sturko's ejection from caucus. What actually happened? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Mayors are calling for a crackdown on crime. How bad do things have to get before real change happens? Elenore Sturko joins us in the wake of her being tossed out the Conservative caucus! A court ordered stay has SAVED a flock of ostriches from being culled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Conservative John Rustad survived his leadership review, but right afterward he ejected MLA Elenore Sturko from caucus! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Conservative leader John Rustad gets 70.66% support in BC Conservative leadership review. Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog is calling for mandatory secure care for people suffering from mental illness and drug addiction on the street. 75% of Canadians say they are eating less at restaurants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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