Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Discussions on short term rental rules in BC, affordable housing, municipal governance 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 himsel...

Discussions on a recent crime spree involving a man that was arrested 3 times in 3 days.  We listen to a recent question period discussing this. Adam discussed various reports of crime and disorder in our region

Discussions on changes and confusions with Langford Council Procedure Bylaw. We listen to audio from past meetings where councillors and staff attempt to navigate new rules   Listeners voice their opinions during open lines

Adam spoke with Jeff Bray, President of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) & CEO, Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) They discuss concerns and situations faced by some businesses in the midst of crime, vandalism, and public illicit drug use

Impact of crime and vandalism on businesses Adam spoke with Jeff Bray, President of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) & CEO, Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) They discuss concerns and situations faced by some businesses in the midst of crime, vandalism, and public illicit drug use   Adam analyzes a recent question period with discussions on decriminalization, and illicit dr...

Victoria Police Chief Del Manak admits the criminal justice system isn't perfect after an accused car jacker was released only to do it again and cause mayhem in Victoria the very next day. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

Adam spoke with Elenore Sturko, BC United critic for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery They discuss concerns surrounding safer supply and it being diverted into the community 

Safer supply concerns Adam spoke with Elenore Sturko, BC United critic for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery They discuss concerns surrounding safer supply and decriminalization in BC   During open lines listeners weigh in on decriminalization, school police liaison officer program and more. Plus a listener who was a former tenant of Ridgeview Place calls in to give an update on what it’s bee...

School Police Liaison Officer Program. We listen to audio of city councillors and community leaders discussing this program.  Adam discusses and analyzes the decision to remove police officers in some school districts.   Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with Victoria Police chief Del Manak discussing the recent decision not to reinstate the SPLO program in SD61

In the final hour of today's show, Adam discussed the woes surrounding BC's drug decriminalization legislation. He also opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners. 

In this hour, Wendy Wall, president, Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, joined Adam to talk about changes to the  Strata Property Act  about depreciation reports. Stratas can no longer waive or defer obtaining or updating their depreciation report and must obtain a new report at least once every 5 years.  Later, Adam discussed BC's drug decriminalization policy and took calls from listene...

Wendy Wall, president, Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, joined Adam to talk about changes to the  Strata Property Act  about depreciation reports. Stratas can no longer waive or defer obtaining or updating their depreciation report and must obtain a new report at least once every 5 years. 

In this hour, Adam spoke with Ryan Painter, former chair of the School District 61 Board of Education, about the current board doubling down on the decision to ban school police officers in Victoria schools. Later, Adam continued the discussion on school police liaison officers and took calls from listeners. 

Adam spoke with Ryan Painter, former chair of the School District 61 Board of Education, about the current board doubling down on the decision to ban school police officers in Victoria schools.

Adam opened the show by discussing Langford's tree bylaw and School District 61's stance on a School Police Liaison Officer program.

Discussions on Langford’s sidewalk matrix infill policy, municipal governance, climate change and more During open lines listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts 

  Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning from BC Green Party leader. Discussions on incoming short term rental laws, municipal governance and cost of living. Listeners weigh in during open lines through calls and texts.

RCMP have provided an update on the two missing kayakers near Sidney. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon

Two Years Later, Views on COVID-19 Protests Soften in Canada Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found the perceptions of Canadians on the series of protests and blockades against restrictions and mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted over the past couple of years. What sparked the conversation for Langford’s tree bylaws back in Dec 2...

  Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found the perceptions of Canadians on the series of protests and blockades against restrictions and mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted over the past couple of years.

Adam discussed Langford's tree bylaw and tree canopy coverage  Discussions on the stranded orphan orca calf, and the current efforts to free it from a remote lagoon

  Al Ferraby spoke with Tim Ebata, Forest Entomologist, BC Ministry of Forests Another round of aerial spray treatments to try to eradicate spongy moths is coming to Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island

How do security concerns impact decisions on supportive housing in Victoria? Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts during open lines. Listeners weigh in on sheltering in parks, security around supportive housing and funding for these issues.

Justin Trudeau was in Victoria this morning. The PM met with students at the University of Victoria and highlighted some of the new education-related measures that were included in the federal budget. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

Discussions on supportive housing and security concerns surrounding these sites.  These questions arise as Victoria is moving to ban sheltering in 2 more parks. Adam analyzes discussions from Victoria city councillors on these issues.