Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam spoke with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds 59% of Canadians saying even before the $18 billion in spending commitments were announced, federal finances had grown too large and that cuts are in order. Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts during open lines.  Discussions on Langford’s urban forest m...

Have people with disabilities been excluded from Victoria’s Official Community Plan? 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. Susan is concerned residents with disabilities are being excluded from the community plan. Listeners voice their opi...

Adam discusses municipal governance in Langford, including the tree bylaw, Langford’s forest canopy, and urban forest management plan. We listen back to some memorable moments from Langford city council meetings.

Adam spoke with Orion Rodgers, director, Property Rights Association of B.C. The Property Rights Association of BC has served the Province and the City of Victoria with a judicial review and seeking to stop the enactment and enforcement of the Short Term Rental Accommodations Act. During open lines, listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts.

Adam spoke with Orion Rodgers, director, Property Rights Association of B.C. The Property Rights Association of BC has served the Province and the City of Victoria with a judicial review and seeking to stop the enactment and enforcement of the Short Term Rental Accommodations Act.

A rescue attempt is underway to save a killer whale calf stranded in a remote tidal lagoon near Zeballos, BC. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon

Adam spoke with Eulala Mills. CRD DOGG Society They discuss Saanich’s allocation of its $6+Million 2023 budget surplus, and how much could be used to fund People Pets and Parks Strategy

We continue to listen to some of the heated debates that happened in the BC legislature recently, including healthcare, concerns of toxic drug fumes in supportive housing, and more. Saanich to allocate its $6+ million 2023 budget surplus Adam spoke with Eulala Mills. CRD DOGG Society They discuss Saanich’s allocation of its $6+Million 2023 budget surplus, and how much could be used to fund People...

We listen to some of the intense debates in the BC Legislature regarding allegations of a “kickback” scheme with the CleanBC grant program. Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts

Discussions on Victoria city councillor remuneration. Adam discusses Langford, Pacific FC and the one year contract that will keep the football club playing at Starlight Stadium. Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca joined Adam to discuss issues of the week, such as reports of workers being exposed to toxic drug fumes in supportive housing facilities

Continued discussions on Langford city council, Pacific FC, and Starlight Stadium. Listeners weigh in on these topics through calls and texts during open lines.

Starting next week, the province is launching a new digital tool to help link patients in need with available family doctors and nurse practitioners. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

Province increases mass timber building limit to 18 storeys Adam spoke with Rory Kulmala, Vancouver Island Construction Association, about new building-code changes that will allow for mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys Adam discusses Langford council, and Pacific FC. We listen to moments from last nights’ Langford council meeting.

Adam spoke with Rory Kulmala, Vancouver Island Construction Association, about new building-code changes that will allow for mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys

Adam spoke with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discussed the newly introduced Bill 21 – the Legal Profession Act. Some are concerned the Bill will have detrimental effects on the ability of lawyers to represent the public.

Continued discussions on Langford city council and Pacific FC Legally Speaking Adam spoke with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discussed the following interesting legal topics: Newly introduced Bill 21 – the Legal Profession Act

Discussions on a recent Langford city council meeting and Pacific FC. We listen to some of public participation from this meeting.  

During hour 4 listeners weigh in on issues discussed today. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on the state of our healthcare, and more

New Democrats say they will support a Conservative motion calling for Trudeau to defend carbon pricing in televised meeting with premiers. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

  Continued discussions on a recent question period at the BC Legislature. We listen to concerns about illicit drug use in BC hospitals, and the safety of nurses Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts during open lines

  Adam spoke with Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF)  B.C.'s credit rating takes a hit as The Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for urgent action on government spending.

Discussions on provincial politics and allegations of a “kickback” scheme in relation to administration of the Clean BC grant program. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging EBY government to tighten its belt after credit downgrade Adam spoke with Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF)  B.C.'s credit rating takes a hit as The Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls...

Discussions on a Langford special council meeting that only lasted 7 minutes, and had a mysterious last minute item added to the agenda. Adam discusses the stranded killer whale calf in a nearby Lagoon, and we hear what rescue efforts are underway. Adam spoke with Colin Plant, CRD Board Chair. We heard about this month’s board agenda topics which include: Extreme Heat Mapping, Hartland Policy Chan...

Listeners voiced their opinions during open lines. Through calls and text listeners weighed in on issues discussed today like carbon tax, climate change, affordability and more Listeners voiced their opinions during open lines. Listeners discussed issues like carbon tax, climate change, affordability and more

Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found most British Columbians believe the federal government should continue to pursue the Net-Zero goal, but grow skeptical of the idea if they end up paying more for energy.