Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses Victoria council and talks with Michael Mulligan for 'Legally Speaking'

We listen in to the CRD regional water supply commission meeting, and the Proposed Regional Water Supply Service Development Cost Charge Program. We hear a conversation form earlier this morning with Langford Fire Chief discussing the growing concern over cancer risks linked to firefighting protective gear. Adam analyzes a conversation from yesterday discussing the new CREST public safety building...

Adam spoke with Shirley Bond, BC United Health critic In a recent statement BC United say they are committing to enhance the BC Workers Compensation Act for Presumptive Cancer Coverage, in support of BC firefighters

  Adam spoke with Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist at SFU focusing in substance use & mental health, primary health care reform & homelessness. Dr. Somers gives reaction to a recent report that contains two audits of provincial harm reduction programs that found they were not effectively implemented.  Are there opportunities for improvement?  

We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing a structure fire in Colwood   BC United commits to increasing support for B.C.’s firefighters Adam spoke Shirley Bond, BC United Health critic In a recent BC United statement they are committing to enhance the BC Workers Compensation Act for Presumptive Cancer Coverage, in support of BC firefighters   Adam discusses the CRD water mas...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to plunge Canada into a "carbon tax election" as Liberal MPs struggle to defend the government's signature climate policy against growing backlash. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

Continued discussions on Victoria city council voting to increase their wages.  During open lines listeners voiced their opinions through calls and texts Harm reduction audit finds two programs not effectively implemented Adam spoke with Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist at SFU focusing in substance use & mental health, primary health care reform & homelessness. Dr. Somers gives rea...

Discussions on the recent vote by Victoria city council to increase their remuneration by 25%. We listen back to councillors and other members of the community discussing and weighing in on this topic. Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts.    

Josh Hylden spoke with Adam Olsen, BC Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands  BC firefighters are calling for the province to phase out cancer-causing chemicals in their gear. BC Green's Adam Olsen emphasizes the need for safer equipment in rural fire departments

Open lines continue. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on city councillor wages, the purchase of Hermann’s Jazz Club building, and other municipal governance topics

Adam spoke with Chris Gardner, President, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) B.C. They discuss comparisons in fiscal trajectories for Alberta and British Columbia.

  Adam spoke with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds ahead of an expected October provincial election, 43% would vote NDP, 22% each back BC Conservatives, BC United

Discussions continue on wages for city councillors, purchase of the Hermann’s Jazz Club building, and municipal governance.   Economic vision, Alberta vs. British Columbia Adam spoke with Chris Gardner, President, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) B.C. They discuss comparisons in fiscal trajectories for Alberta and British Columbia.   Adam engages with listeners during open...

An audit of two key planks of the BC government's overdose prevention program has found they were not effectively implemented by the ministries responsible. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

Continued discussions on the City of Victoria purchasing the Hermann’s Jazz Club building, and city council voting to give themselves a raise.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.   New data reveals BC election voter intention Adam spoke with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds ahead of an expected Oct...

  Discussions on the City of Victoria purchasing the Hermann's Jazz Club building. We hear about a recent press release from VicPD describing an incident at Beacon Hill park in 2022. Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with Victoria’s Mayor discussing a vote to raise councillor wages.

  News breaks during the show that the city of Victoria has purchased the building that houses Hermann’s Jazz Club in an effort to maintain the building as a downtown music venue. Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on this purchase, as well as Victoria council’s vote for a pay increase

Adam spoke with John Treleaven, Grumpy Taxpayer$ about Victoria City council voting on their remuneration increase, information from the 2022 MNP Governance review, and comparisons on wages for councillors in other municipalities

An NDP motion calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to officially recognize the state of Palestine is being voted on this afternoon in the House of Commons. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon 

Listeners continue to weigh in on Victoria city council recently voting to increase their remuneration by 25%. Adam analyzes a conversation from a former Victoria council member discussing this topic.  

Adam spoke with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria. They discuss Victoria City council voting on their remuneration increase, information from the 2022 MNP Governance review, and comparisons on wages for councillors in other municipalities.   Discussions on Victoria council voting to increase their remuneration by 25%, and whether being a councillor is a full time or part...

  Adam discusses Victoria City council’s recent vote to increase remuneration for councillors, as well as the findings and recommendations of the 2022 MNP Governance review.  

Open lines continued in hour 4 of the show. Through calls and texts listeners weighed in on Victoria city council voting to give themselves a 25% pay raise

Warm temperatures expected for a number of Vancouver Island communities this weekend. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon

  Discussions continued on Victoria city councillors voting to give themselves at 25% pay raise. Listeners weighed in during open lines through calls and texts.