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.
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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 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.
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.
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Winter tires and Coquihalla chaos
Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, now with Forensictrafficpro.com
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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.
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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%?
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Effect of Cowichan land ruling on Richmond real estate
Guest: Robin Junger, Lawyer at McMillan LLP, and Former Provincial Chief Treaty Negotiator
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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.
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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.
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Should we lower the voting age?
Does the empty homes tax need adjusting?
The pressures faced by paramedics on a daily basis.
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The Province says legislation that included a referendum to eliminate the elected Park Board isn’t proceeding - allegedly due to failure to consult First Nations.
The US Ambassador to Canada profanely berated an Ontario representative over Premier Doug Ford’s TV Reagan ad! Are the talks really over?
A Richmond public meeting was held on the Cowichan decision. Mayor Malcolm Brodie is taking the blame for not informing residents.
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Does the federal government bail reform plan go far enough?
Next Tuesday PM Mark Carney will table his first budget. One of the things Liberals are promising is funding for trades. Is it enough?
Last year alone, Canadians lost more than $643 million to bank fraud — an increase of nearly 300 per cent since 2020. As scams get increasingly sophisticated, experts say our financial institutions lag behind other countries with better protections.
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Does the federal government bail reform plan go far enough?
GUEST: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam
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The strike is over so restaurants are good, right? Right?
Will new legislation help reduce intimate partner violence?
What reviews can you trust this holiday season?
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Doug Ford's Reagan tariff ad continues to rattle the political realm.
Could we possibly see a federal election before Christmas?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Should municipalities control traffic enforcement cameras?
GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert with forensictrafficpro.com
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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 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.
