Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Angus Reid Institute research director Dave Korzinski joins the show to discuss survey data on British Columbians’ willingness to leave the province due to the cost of living. June 11, 2024. 

Adam discusses the show’s recent topics with listeners. Listeners text in personal stories. 

British Columbia Securities Commission manager of investigations Sammy Wu joins the show to share information about “prolific” crypto investment fraud in the province. Adam engages with listener responses to recent topics.

Angus Reid Institute research director Dave Korzinski discusses survey data on British Columbians’ willingness to leave the province due to the cost of living. Plus, Adam commentates on ongoing local stories, including school board discussions about School District 61's defunct school police liaison officer program. 

Adam discusses questions about Langford city hall and gives his take on yesterday’s Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting.

Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joins Adam to discuss finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s tabling a motion to implement proposed changes to the capital gains tax.

Brian Sauvé, President and CEO, National Police Federation calls in to Adam's show to discuss public safety issues. June 10, 2024. 

Our top Victoria at Noon story is federal opposition parties saying a public inquiry into foreign interference must address allegations that some MPs wittingly participated in meddling. Our newsroom beings you this story, plus everything else Victoria locals need to know is all in one newscast.

Adam discusses mechanisms for accountability at local civic institutions and provides his commentary on listener perspectives.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation director Franco Terrazzano calls in to discuss Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabling a motion that proposes changes to the capital gains tax. Plus, Adam analyzes accountability mechanisms for elected officials and discusses today’s topics with listeners.

Adam analyzes how our current economic environment has evolved. Plus, National Police Federation President and CEO Brian Sauvé calls in to discuss public safety issues. 

Adam discusses the Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention in Calgary and provides commentary about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appearance at the event. Plus, Adam discusses some of his opinions about the role of public scorn in our current civil society.

Our top story is the province’s minister of jobs describing B.C.’s labour market as steady while commenting on Statistics Canada’s May labour force survey. Plus, everything else you need to know in #YYJ today in one newscast!

Research Co. president Mario Canseco joins Adam's show to explain what recent data is suggesting about public opinion on Canadian healthcare. June 7 2024. 

Today’s listener conversations with Adam continue, including discussions about protest and boycott movements during the Israel-Gaza war. 

Adam discusses this week’s topics with listeners who call in to share their perspectives via open lines. This includes discussions about Palestine solidarity protests at UVic. Adam shares his analysis and opinion on the pro-Palestine student protesters’ demands and methods.

Adam discusses public opinion on healthcare in Canada, featuring Research Co. president Mario Canseco explaining what recent Research Co. data is suggesting. Plus, Ron from Maryland dedicates this Pop Culture Friday to the memory of his mother.

Adam gives updates on unfolding stories he has been following. He analyzes the province’s political parties’ policy approaches to making childcare more affordable. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to discuss some stories of the week related to community safety. Plus, Westshore RCMP’s Cpl. Nancy Saggar calls in to add context.

Adam Stirling interviews Resource Works CEO Stewart Muir about a report on the LNG sector’s economic impact, written by Philip Cross, a former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada. June 6, 2024. 

Adam gives commentary on an Al Ferraby interview with Oak Bay police chief Julie Chanin about a resident losing over $18,000 to someone claiming to be a “bank inspector.” Listeners call in to talk about today’s topics.  

Adam discusses his opinion on the economic viability of LNG in the province. Featuring Resource Works CEO Stewart Muir discussing a report on the LNG sector’s economic impact, written by Philip Cross, a former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada. Plus Adam reflects on the 2021 heat dome as part of his commentary on the importance of preparing to protect susceptible people from heat illnes...

Adam continues his analysis of the provincial government’s messaging and how policy discussions have evolved in B.C. Plus, Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defense Lawyers joins the show to share his understanding of notable legal stories as part of our weekly Legally Speaking segment. 

Adam continues his ongoing commentary on recent events at Langford city hall. Plus, Adam comments on clips from a recent Al Ferraby interview with Premier David Eby. 

Our top story is B.C.'s new seniors advocate releasing a new report and five recommendations for lawmakers during B.C. Senior's Week. Plus, everything else you need to know in Victoria today in one newscast. 

Property Rights Association of BC director Orion Rodgers joins hour two of Adam's show to update us on his group’s legal challenge to the province’s  Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. June 5, 2024.