The Mike Smyth Show

Is a snap election coming to BC? David Eby seems like he's ready to call it anytime, but some are saying now's not the right time given the upcoming municipal election. We're seeing a concerning rise of violence in classrooms! Why is this happening, and what can be done to stop it before things get out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Canada join the EU as an associate member? Some are worried that that might worsen our current trade war with the US. Would privatizing airports be a good idea? We're hearing great arguments from both sides, so there's lots to unpack there. BC Premier David Eby seems like he's chomping at the bit to call an early election. Could this backfire if he actually pulls the trigger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Eby calling a snap election? All signs point to yes. Is Kerry Lynne Findlay ready for it? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global New Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States Should Eby call a snap election? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should Canada trade with? Should Canada privatize airports? New report more than 50% of parents bankrolling kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC deficit gets bigger Abbotsford-Mission byelection Trump calls AI worries a hoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump calls AI worries a hoax Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: Should Canada look to Europe and build closer ties with the EU? (0:26) Plus - can B.C.’s newest party build a big enough tent to take down Eby? (9:09) And AI is moving at warp speed - is it already too late to put the brakes on? (25:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles “Spider” Jones, Journalist, author, and former amateur boxer. He is a former three-time Golden Glove Champion and was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Peter Milobar, Interim leader of new centre-right party MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Miller, Canada-U.S. trade expert in Washington DC and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is the ongoing tariff trade war impacting businesses? Falling asleep at the wheel and speeding cab drivers... We take a look at some recent examples of dangerous driving. Mayors and councillors of BC are getting ready for their biggest meeting of the year. What issues are on the table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Eby recently unveiled new border signs encouraging people to "Buy BC." Was this a good idea? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin the podcast today with a riveting debate on the ongoing Canada-US trade war. The BC Forestry sector is on life support. What can be done to bring it back to life? It's the question on every British Columbian's mind: Is health care in this province getting better or worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump held a convention in an effort to rally support ahead of the midterms. He even offered $5000 to every American if the Republicans win. Is that legal? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is already pushing back against Canada's retaliatory tariffs. How is this trade war hurting small businesses? A Pokémon card store in Richmond is the latest victim in a rash of smash n grabs. How do we stop these criminals? We're seeing a concerning rise... in falling test scores! Why are students doing so poorly in math? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is escalating the trade war by banning multiple Canadian products... Premier Eby is reigniting his "Buy BC" rhetoric... How long will this trade war last? Kerry Lynne Findlay says the reason so many MLAs are leaving the BC Conservatives is becase of how quickly the party was thrown together. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada has retaliated against US tariffs with some tariffs of our own. When will we see an end to this trade war? Independent MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the ongoing concerns over crime and leadership in BC. A small town in Alberta has successfully fought back against the construction of a massive AI data centre. Wow long before they try to build again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is responding to the US trade war by implementing retaliatory tariffs on a variety of American goods. As many as 7 MLAs were approached to give up their seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump vs. Carney! Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US are set to kick in tomorrow. Will this trade war ever end? The controversial Alberta referendum vote is fast approaching. Do Albertans actually want to separate from Canada? Five of the MLAs that quit the BC Conservatives have formed an all-new centre-right political party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five MLAs have left the BC Conservatives to start a new party. How do they plan to distinguish themselves from their former party? Ken Sim is running for re-election. Does he have a shot? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 MLAs have left the BC Conservative party. Could they form an all new party? United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's comments about a Canadian cadet are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Back-to-school season means a whole new wave of gang recruitment attempts. What are the signs you need to look out for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A total of 9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative party. Can Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on as leader for much longer? Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. He even directly contacted Apple to make them change the name of the lake on Apple Maps. We're seeing a massive rise in youth e-scooter injuries. How do we keep kids safe ahead of the back-to-school season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative Party. Should Kerry Lynne Findlay resign? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Trump in hot water over Lake America? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC and Senior Editor at notus.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of a wastewater treatment facility in North Van has now ballooned to an eye-watering $5.5 billion. How does this happen? 3 byelections, 3 wins: a clean sweep for the Federal Liberals. How does the opposition Conservatives feel about this? An 8TH MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. How much longer can their leader Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative turmoil continues after an 8th MLA has left the party. Can Kerry-Lynne Findlay survive this? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we killing too many grizzlies? Guest: Mark Hall, Founder and executive director of Wild Origins Canada and host of The Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government needs to "walk the walk" on buy Canadian Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director B.C. affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Susan Senecal, CEO & President of A&W Canada GUEST: Dr. Pamela Valentine, President and CEO of MS Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American government is now claiming Carney started the trade war because of politics. Lots to unpack there. Chinese EVs like BYD continue to grow in popularity. Would you buy one? Australia is banning AI music from their charts. Should Canada follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great news for Mark Carney. The Liberal party made a clean sweep in 3 BC byelections. A 7th MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. What's going on here? PM Carney says the US needs to stop "doing memes" if they wish to make any progress in the ongoing trade war. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Premier David Eby has set a provincial byelection for Abbotsford–Mission on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Another Vancouver pool is facing controversy as Britannia’s planned renovation has some groups calling for it to be paused. What does the government need to do to help small businesses with the ongoing tariff war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative Party turmoil continues! Now, a 7th MLA is leaving. Who's going to win the 3 Federal by-elections today? Donald Trump‘s renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America“ continues to make waves. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Vancouver afford to lose another pool? Guest: Andrew Grant, Legacy Masters Board Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaving the BC Conservatives GUEST: Rosalyn Bird, Independent MLA for Prince George-Valemount What are BC’s energy strengths and vulnerabilities in a US trade war GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair of the Energy Futures Institute Petition to repeal DRIPA GUEST: Harman Bhangu, Conservative MLA for Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

We discuss the changes in the British Columbia conservative party GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can the Conservatives rally together? GUEST:  Yuri Fulmer, Former candidate for BC Conservative leader Tariff impacts on groceries + “buying Canadian” GUEST: Mike Von Massow, Food, Agricultural, & Resource Economics; University of Guelph More companies going back to office GUEST: Mike Shekhtman, Senior Regional Director - Western Canada at Robert Half Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring you the latest on the escalating Canada/US trade war. An 18-year old was recently killed in an e-scooter crash. Is it time for stricter rules and regulations? Little Mountain is CRUSHING IT at the Little League World Series. What's been the secret to their success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 3rd and now a 4th MLA have left the BC Conservative Party. What does this mean for Kerry-Lynne Findlay? Trump now says he wants to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two BC Conservative MLAs have bolted from the party and say they’re launching a new political party. We bring you the details on that! How should BC respond to the new US tariffs? Finally, why is it that in the age of online shopping are malls still so popular? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're learning more about why Delta South MLA Ian Paton left the BC Conservative party. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concerns raised over possible Canada-US trade surrounding digital policy. Guest: Andrew Clement - Chair of Canadians for Digital Sovereignty, Professor Emeritus Faculty of Information at University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Canada respond to the latest Trump tariffs? Would no retaliation be the best move for Canada? What would more SRO closures could mean for Vancouver? Plus, concerns are being raised over Canada conceding on digital sovereignty in trade talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Paton has left the BC Conservatives, following Peter Milobar. How does this shape the BC Political landscape? Canada has walked away from its trade talks with the US. What is next for Canada as these new tariffs settle in? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Possible trade deal between Canada-US. What about the tariffs? Are Covid era borrowers in a big rate hike? It’s the opening weekend of the PNE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US - Canada trade tentative deal depends on American booze back on provincial shelves BC Government Directory has been eliminated - with next to zero notice - and makes it impossible for anyone to find out who is who in government - for businesses, non-profits, unions, indigenous organizations and others - that is extremely problematic BC Conservatives online ad portraying Premier David Eby as a fascist/authoritarian military dictator getting major blowback as 2 polls have BC NDP ahead again Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a case for Keystone XL PIpeline? Poilievre has but one path to survival The rising costs of fighting wildfires in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need a tax on carbonated beverages? Guest: David Clement - North American affairs manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the repeat offender program working? Uber Canada data shows Canadians are becoming more courteous riders. Beware of bad drivers this back-to-school season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump has put a 3-day pause on the imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. New research finds that nearly half of Canadian citizenship applicants are Americans! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the BC government need to step in and help businesses affected by fires? With the Trump tariff deadline just hours away, has any progress been made in the ongoing trade talks with the US? Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is moving forward with a public‑safety plebiscite this October, asking voters to weigh in on tougher rules for open‑air drug use and a new involuntary‑care facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a two‑hour meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Minister Dominic LeBlanc said only “our job is not yet done”with 50% tariffs set to hit soon. A Canadian petition to expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has got over 200,000 signatures. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big tech is getting dragged into court for not protecting kids. What do the facts say? Vancouver voters will face a new question this October: a public safety plebiscite on banning open-air hard drug use and building more involuntary treatment beds. Finally, we discuss the rise of legalized gambling in Canada and its impact on young people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're getting down to the wire on Trump's looming tariff deadline. Have we made ANY progress? Shockwaves continue to be felt by Peter Milobar's departure from the BCCP caucus on Friday. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is proposing a plebiscite on drug use. Is this cynical politics, or a bargaining chip with BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the BC government be helping businesses affected by Broadway construction? Damage to Okanagan service industry with wildfires Update on wine industry with fires across the province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby visits fire zone in Okanagan and promises review of response to wildfire; says speed of wildfire growth could be the “new normal“ Fable Kitchen restaurant at Broadway and Main closes permanently due to Skytrain extension construction delays and loss of business with no compensation from the Province On or off?  US-Canada trade negotiations and alleged offer seems to be off again! And Canada warned the US that trade talks, may be further impeded if the tariffs go ahead Guest: Bill Tielman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does British Columbia need an “innovation fund” to fight fires? Coin collection stolen from her car - one of the only items she took from her home before evacuating Small homes, big future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does BC need an innovation fund to fight fires? Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director BC affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Summerland and other parts of BC. We'll bring you the latest on that. Canada-US trade talks continue! Conservatives say that Carney is being too easy on Trump, but is there really a correct strategy here? Illegal street racing is taking over the streets of Nanaimo. Is there enough police enforcement to tackle this issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite numerous requests, we have been unable to get Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the show. What do the latest opinion polls say about her? There's a single man living in a massive SRO along Granville Street. How is this possible? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government wants to buy up all the empty condos in BC and turn them into affordable housing. Where did this idea come from? "Bossware" is software that's allowing managers to SPY on their employees! Is this level of screen monitoring encroaching on our privacy rights? We're only a few days away from Trump implementing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Is this another TACO tariff? Or does Carney need to push back harder on Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to rage through parts of BC, and the mayor of Summerland is telling residents to brace themselves for significant losses. Mike and Bill unpack the latest defificit numbers. Should we be happy or concerned? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires in Summerland have prompted a massive evacuation effort. We'll bring you the latest on that. More and more people are selling their stuff on Facebook Marketplace. Is it really all it's cracked up to be? Quebec is banning the sale of energy drinks for kids under the age of 16. Should BC do the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive wildfire in Summerland has prompted a massive evacuation operation and the declaration of a state of emergency. Donald Trump's looming tariffs. Poilievre has penned an open letter to Mark Carney over the PM's concessions to Trump. First Nations chiefs are saying they want the pipeline construction to stop. Do they have the power to do this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are energy drinks harming your kids? Guest: David Clement, North American affairs manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is BC right to scrap the second road test - or do new drivers need that extra check? Plus - repeat offenders keep cycling through the justice system. How do we stop the revolving door? And Crime Stoppers launches a new business partnership campaign - how can local businesses help fight crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a mistake to drop the second road test for new drivers? The Metro Vancouver mess Report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canadians "nasty." We also bring you Mark Carney's reaction to Gianni Infantino Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why hasn’t the province called a state of emergency over wildfires? Which province in Canada has the highest average wage? What about the lowest? Tips for keeping your dogs safe on trails and parks this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires are tearing through multiple BC communities. It's highlighting the importance of having a grab n' go bag. Should the province declare a state of emergency? We also bring you the latest in the ongoing Trump tariff trade war. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? West Jet has received a tentative deal putting an end to the strike. Why are so many airlines going on strike recently? Should the government scrap the sales tax on used cars? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says yes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? During a video update on the wildfire situation, Lorne Doerkson was interupted by a lightning strike! Should Poilievre be replaced as leader of the Federal Conservatives? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Supreme Court has ruled that provisions allowing blanket power to administer involuntary care violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. WestJet has stuck a tentative deal. How long till they're up and running again? Tech advancements have allowed scammers to become incredibly sophisticated. How do we stop them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Canada retaliate against Trump's tariff threats? Should we retaliate at all? Interfor is moving out of BC to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Should BC end the booze ban? NDP and LNG, And we look at political interference at the municipal level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A proposal to build 17 villages within Vancouver was shut down by city council, but some residents are now speaking out saying they think it's a good idea. Do Canadians really hate the USA? A CNN data analyst has been crunching the numbers, so we'll get into that. Finally, we'll discuss the ethics of betting on climate disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big staff shakeup in the BC Conservative party today. Forest company Interfor is moving its head office from Burnaby to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Phone Is Ringing. It Could Be a Scam. Guest: Julie Matthews, Consumer protection expert and fraud prevention educator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City council is nixing the proposed villages plan. Was this the right move to make? Nobody wants to buy the tiny condos in Vancouver. Our guest Ron Butler has been saying that for years! And finally, are Alberta drivers worse than BC drivers? (Spoiler: our resident traffic lawyer says YES) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Premier Eby fire cabinet minister Kelley Greene over her oppoisition to an LNG project? Should American booze be put back on Canadian liquor store shelves? Premier Eby is vehemently against the idea. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Canada need to change its wildfire strategy? The true costs of supply management. Is the proposed “Villages” plan a good one or not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like we're seeing some unity issues in both the NDP and Conservative caucus’. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC; Senior editor at NOTUS dot org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Bhavini Gohel, Clinical Associate professor at Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Shuv Majumdar, Conservative MP for Calgary Heritage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Patrick Johnston, Sport columnist with the Vancouver Sun and Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, are we wasting $5 million on Granville St? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councilor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Ready/Amanda Rogers mediation report for B.C. Nurses spent lots of focus on workplace safety for nurses Tilbury LNG approval has another regulatory hurdle cleared Regarding Tilbury, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene has affirmed her opposition to the project raising questions of if she should resign from this post Guest host Rob Fai talks to Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. nurses close to a deal, why does it seem there’s constant job action across Canada? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Barry Eidlin, Associate sociology professor at McGill University, specializing in labour and social movements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Eby's approval rating is falling fast. What's causing this drop? The Broadway construction chaos continues! The latest road closures are wreaking havoc on the businesses along that stretch. People are pushing back against AI data centres being built in BC due to there massive electricity usage. Where's all this power going to come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relations with the US have gotten so bad that Canada is now skipping the Gordie Howe bridge opening. How do we get through this rough patch with our neighbours to the south? The Google reviews are in, and Canadians are NOT happy with their hospitals. What are their biggest complaints? Canadian wildfire smoke is drifting into the US and it's making Trump angry! Why is it so hard to extinguish these blazes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby's approval rating has dropped signifigantly in the last month. What's causing this? People are calling for the removal of the American booze ban on Canadian liquor store shelves, but the BC Premier isn't budging. Experts are saying that Trump's threatened tariffs on Canada will actually hurt BOTH countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices