Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Discussions on municipal governance in Langford and its tree canopy coverage. How does Victoria’s tree canopy compare? Listeners voice their opinions during open lines

Discussions on the incoming new short term rental laws for BC, and what impact it could have on hotels.   Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joins Adam to weigh in on this during our regular Friday segment. 

We listen more to more from the short term rentals announcement from BC Premier David Eby made today. New rules take effect to rein in short-term rentals will take effect on May 1, 2024. The Province released additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors through the changes Listeners weigh in through calls and texts

Adam spoke with Katy Fairley, Industry Standard Practices Consultant, BC Construction Association BC's construction sector says it’s facing challenges with labour shortages and late payments causing "extreme pressures" on companies.

The BC government says analysis of short-term rental data from March showed that more than 19-thousand entire homes in the province are listed for rent for most of the year. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon 

BC's construction sector says it’s facing challenges with labour shortages and late payments Adam spoke with Katy Fairley, Industry Standard Practices Consultant, BC Construction Association BC's construction sector says it’s facing challenges with labour shortages and late payments causing "extreme pressures" on companies. We listen to a short term rentals announcement from BC Premier David Eby

Adam Stirling spoke with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment The BCNDP Bill-21, discussed last week, has become a political issue A Costco confrontation, pepper spray, a shove and a manslaughter conviction upheld on appeal If it looks like a shipping container and has “container” printed on the side, it’s a shipping container Th...

Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, support for the Conservative Party remains stable and superior to that of all other federal political organizations in Canada. Discussions on illicit drug use in hospitals Legally Speaking Adam Stirling spoke with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursda...

Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, support for the Conservative Party remains stable and superior to that of all other federal political organizations in Canada.

Adam discusses an elephant seal named Emerson who swam back to Victoria after being relocated to Northern Vancouver Island. As well as the rescue efforts for a stranded orphaned orca calf Listeners weigh in through our text line

Listeners weigh in on important topics that affect our region during open lines.  Adam analyses an interview from earlier this morning with the Mayor of Victoria discussing concerns of safety after a rash of stabbings 

Adam spoke with Chris Gardner, President & CEO, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) The housing provisions in Budget 2024 may not be enough to address affordability concerns, according to Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)

ICBA skeptical Trudeau's spending in Budget 2024 will significantly impact housing affordability Adam spoke with Chris Gardner, President & CEO, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)  According to Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), the housing provisions in Budget 2024 may not be enough to address affordability concerns.   Adam engages with listeners...

The Liberal Government has unveiled a $535-billion dollar, wide-ranging budget, which they say focuses on economic fairness for Millennials and Gen Z voters.  This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon

Adam spoke with Angela Mason, Amala Rental Solutions Ltd Angela says new short-term rental laws will put an end to her family’s income. Her business provides hosting services for short-term rentals and is part of a legal petition seeking to quash some of the requirements in BC’s incoming short term rental law

Continued discussions on Langford’s sidewalk infill matrix projects and use of amenity funds.   Victoria business fights back against BC's incoming short-term rental law Adam spoke with Angela Mason, Amala Rental Solutions Ltd Angela says new short-term rental laws will put an end to her family’s income. Her business provides hosting services for short-term rentals and is part of a legal petition...

Adam discussed Langford’s sidewalk infill matrix projects and use of amenity funds. We listen to audio from council meetings and news stories discussing this

In this hour, Adam continued the conversation about Langford council and took calls from listeners. 

In this hour, Adam continued the conversation about Langford council and took calls from listeners. 

In this hour, Adam discussed BC's safe supply drug program and took calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today's show, Adam discussed the April 15 Langford council meeting.

  Discussions on security in BC hospitals and concerns of safety for nurses. We listen to a recent question period at the BC Legislature discussing these issues. Listeners voice their opinions during open lines.  

Adam spoke with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds 59% of Canadians are saying even before the $18 billion in spending commitments were announced, federal finances had grown too large and that cuts are in order.

Adam spoke with Susan Simmons, Coach, Spirit Orcas Swim Team & disability advocate. The Accessible British Columbia Act calls upon municipalities to remove barriers for people with disabilities. Advocates are concerned residents with disabilities are being excluded from the city of Victoria's Official Community Plan.

The federal government is doubling its investment to train city firefighters to handle the growing risk that forest fires pose to urban areas. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon