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The pros and cons of no-fault auto insurance
2026-10-08 | 23 mins.
What’s wrong with no fault insurance? BC's transportation minister Mike Farnworth says insurance rates could double if we went private.

With the municipal election and provincial election fast approaching, are British Columbians experiencing election fatigue?
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Baldrey's Beat: Promises promises promises
2026-10-08 | 17 mins.
Premier David Eby says he will freeze ICBC rates for 3 years if re-elected.

Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief
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BC seniors are having a hard time finding LTC beds
2026-10-07 | 26 mins.
Are the BC Conservatives trying to switch the province to private auto insurance? What would happen if we actually did?

We also talk about the state of long-term care homes in BC, and why it's becoming harder and harder for seniors to find a bed.
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Baldrey's Beat: What would happen if ICBC went private?
2026-10-07 | 17 mins.
What would happen if ICBC went private?

Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief
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Baldrey's Beat: October 6, 2026
2026-10-06 | 17 mins.
Quebec Election Results

BC Election latest

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
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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.

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