Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam wraps up today's show by revisiting top stories about B.C.'s economy, climate and politics. Brandon Laur, CEO & Instructor at The White Hatter, calls in to provide his perspective on how people can manage their passwords and maintain their cybersecurity. 

Adam discusses housing issues in the province and how they connect to other policy priorities within B.C. communities, and cybersecurity in a changing economic landscape. 

Adam discusses the wildfire and evacuation order impacting residents in and around Fort Nelson. He also discusses he elephant seal that loves Victoria and starts his analysis of housing economics. Listeners call in to discuss their ideas.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam Stirling discusses the Sarah Beckett memorial run, Emerson the elephant seal, what hues in the Aurora Borealis indicate and wildfires in the province. Adam interviews Cory Hobbs, who ran 50 km with several others on Sunday in honour of the late Const. Sarah Beckett. 

During open lines, listeners had their chance to weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. Through calls and texts listeners discussed, pickleball, housing, overnight camping and more.

During open lines, listeners had their chance to weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. Through calls and texts listeners discussed, pickleball, housing, overnight camping and more.

Adam spoke with Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to discuss capital gains taxation. Ian Daniel dials in to discuss the launch of a quieter pickleball paddle. 

We hear a pop culture update from Ron in Maryland and discussions about municipal governance. Listeners discuss ways to make pickleball a less-disruptive part of a healthy lifestyle in Victoria. 

BC's minister of jobs and economic development says the latest labour force survey shows the province has added 93,000 jobs to the economy over the last year. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon. 

Discussions on pickle ball, Sarah Becket memorial run, cost of housing and density

In this hour, Carson Binda, BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), joined the program to talk about the CTF's annual Teddy Waste Awards. The CTF nominated Parks Canada for spending $10,000 per deer it culled on Sidney Island.  Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In the final hour of today's show, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Carson Binda, BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), joined the program to talk about the CTF's annual Teddy Waste Awards. The CTF nominated Parks Canada for spending $10,000 per deer it culled on Sidney Island. 

Adam was joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor with Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly 'Legally Speaking' segment. They discussed the revised exemption for drug possession in BC and the Supreme Court of Canada ordering a new trial in a BC case as the accused wasn’t asked if he wanted a trial in French.

In this hour, Adam continued discussing the controversial closure of pickleball courts in Wain Park in North Saanich. Later, Adam was joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor with Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly 'Legally Speaking' segment.

Adam opened today's show by discussing the province and ICBC giving drivers a $110 rebate.  Later, Adam got into the controversy around the closure of pickleball courts in Wain Park in North Saanich.

Adam spent the final hour of today's show by taking calls from listeners.

Adam was joined by BC United leader Kevin Falcon who shared his reaction to Ottawa approving the re-criminalization of public drug use in B.C.

In this hour, Adam was joined by BC United leader Kevin Falcon who shared his reaction to Ottawa approving the re-criminalization of public drug use in B.C.

In this hour, Adam discussed the re-criminalization of public drug use in B.C. and took calls from listeners.

Adam spoke with CRD Board Chair Colin Plant about what's on the boar agenda this month including the Transportation Service Engagement Plan and Biosolids Long-Term Plan.

Adam opened today's show by discussing public drug use being banned in B.C. Later, he spoke with CRD Board Chair Colin Plant about what's on the boar agenda this month including the Transportation Service Engagement Plan and Biosolids Long-Term Plan.

In the final hour of today's show, Adam took calls from listeners during open lines. He also shared his reaction to the live news that Ottawa has approved the ban on public drug use in BC.

In this hour, Adam continued his conversation former Langford mayor Stew Young. Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Adam was joined in-studio by former Langford Mayor Stew Young for a conversation. They discussed the latest Langford tax increase, Langford's tree canopy bylaw, the city's new fact-checking website and more.