Adam Stirling: The Podcast

  Adam spoke with Karin Kirkpatrick, BC United Housing critic 17 communities have opted into B.C.’s short-term rental rules that begin today. Adam and Karin discuss this and economic impacts of short term rentals.

Short Term Rental regulations come into effect today Adam spoke with Karin Kirkpatrick, BC United Housing critic 17 communities have opted into B.C.’s short-term rental rules that begin today. Adam and Karin discuss this and economic impacts of short term rentals.   Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on issues discussed today.

We listen to concerning reports of cockroaches found in a Saanich Peninsula hospital Discussions on decriminalization in BC, and the ban on open drug use in public Adam analyzes a recent question period at the BC Legislature discussing these issues.

In the final hour of today's show, Adam went to the phones to hear what listeners had to say.

In this hour, Adam discussed the new provincial short-term rental ban set to come into effect in 60 B.C. communities on Wednesday.

In this hour, Jeff Swann, Pacific director with the National Police Federation, joined Adam to discuss B.C. moving to make the public consumption of drugs illegal again. Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Jeff Swann, Pacific director with the National Police Federation, joined Adam to discuss B.C. moving to make the public consumption of drugs illegal again.

Adam opened today's show by discussing federal Green party deputy leader Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, being released from jail pending an appeal of her 60-day jail sentence for her role in old-growth logging protests at Fairy Creek. He also discussed the controversy over political signs in Langford.

Continued discussions on healthcare, municipal governance, an decriminalization. Listeners weighed in on these issues and more during open lines.

Port Hardy Hospital Closures Adam spoke with Kris Huddlestan, Port Hardy resident & Board Member, North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society Kris told us about the struggles her and her ill husband are facing as their Port Hardy Hospital is closed because no night Doctors are available. Listeners voice their opinions during open lines

Adam spoke with Kris Huddlestan, Port Hardy resident & Board Member, North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society Kris told us about the struggles her and her ill husband are facing as their Port Hardy Hospital is closed because Doctors are available between 5pm and 7am.

Adam spoke with Elenore Sturko, BC United Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education They discuss the NDP government’s latest request for exemptions to ban drug use in all public places

BC United Members of the Legislature are crying foul. They introduced a motion this morning calling for a vote on decriminalization in the Legislature. They claim that BC NDP just shut down the debate and used their majority to not allow a vote.  This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon, April 29 2024 

Decriminalization amendment Adam spoke with Elenore Sturko, BC United Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education They discuss the NDP government’s latest request for exemptions to ban drug use in all public places   During open lines listeners voice their opinions through calls and text

Discussions on governance in Langford and the upcoming tax increase. Adam discusses the recent announcement from Premier Eby regarding public drug use.

Discussions on the removal of the School Police Liaison Officer program in some school districts

Premier David Eby will be talking about public drug use this afternoon. A media advisory issued this morning says news conference is set for 1:15. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon 

Adam continues to analyze a recent question period at the BC Legislature with leaders discussing decriminalization, and combating anti-Semitism. Listeners voice their opinions during open lines  

  Adam analyzes a recent question period at the BC Legislature with leaders discussing decriminalization

We hear an update on a stranded orca calf in a remote lagoon. Adam discusses governance in Langford and fact checks Langford’s new city fact check posts including sidewalk infill and YMCA subsidy

We listen to discussions at the BC Legislature about crime and repeat violent offenders. Adam discusses governance, tax increases, development regulations and housing in Langford

Adam spoke with Jairo Yunis, BC Director, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) 53% of Canadian small business owners have reported that labour shortages are hindering the growth of their business

Adam spoke with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discussed the following legal matters. Vic Police issue press release concerning man arrested three times in 3 days A BC RCMP officer’s convictions for indecent acts and exposing himself to persons under 16 upheld on appeal

Continued discussions on reports of crime and disorder in our region. Adam discussed federal polling numbers with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute Skilled labour shortages Adam spoke with Jairo Yunis, BC Director, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) 53% of Canadian small business owners have reported that labour shortages are hindering the growth of their business W...

BC Hydro is encouraging eligible low income and vulnerable customers to get ready for warmer temperatures now. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon