The Mike Smyth Show

<p>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 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.</p>

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

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

11-28
29:41

PM Carney and Premier Smith announce major pipeline agreement!

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

11-27
32:41

Bill's Beat: Major pipeline announcement from PM Carney

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

11-27
11:56

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

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

11-27
10:52

Baldrey's Beat: Celebration of Light CANCELLED

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

11-26
17:12

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

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

11-26
41:17

The current state of Canada/US relations

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

11-26
14:30

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

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

11-24
15:35

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

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11-24
32:28

Baldrey's Beat: Carney trade & Pipeline politics

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

11-24
16:31

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

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11-21
14:44

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

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11-21
37:44

School group attacked by grizzly in Bella Coola

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

11-21
11:27

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

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

11-20
16:06

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

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11-20
41:57

Bill's Beat: Tanker ban & Hoekstra the bully

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

11-20
15:52

Transit funding competition results

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

11-20
10:46

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

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11-19
40:12

Baldrey's Beat: EV mandate & Poilievre polling

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

11-19
15:17

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

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

11-18
10:20

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