Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam spoke with Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), about sky-rocketing gas prices and the CTF is calling for the provincial government to suspend gas taxes. Later, Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined the program for a conversation about recent data that shows most British Columbians are concerned about aggressive behaviour by protestors...

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined the program for a conversation about recent data that shows most British Columbians are concerned about aggressive behaviour by protestors at pro-Palestine rallies and antisemitism.

Adam spoke with Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), about sky-rocketing gas prices and the CTF is calling for the provincial government to suspend gas taxes.

In this hour, Adam took calls from listeners. Later, Adam was joined by Tom Davidoff, an associate professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, to discuss if the newly proposed home-flipping tax will help increase supply and lower prices in B.C.'s housing market.

Adam was joined by Tom Davidoff, an associate professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, to discuss if the newly proposed home-flipping tax will help increase supply and lower prices in B.C.'s housing market.

Adam opened today's show by reviewing policing costs and tax increases on the West Shore.

Parents & Police Together rally to support the School Police Liaison Officer program Adam spoke with Ryan Painter         Parents & Police Together are holding a peaceful rally to support the School Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) program which was removed by Greater Victoria School Board Trustees   We listen to clips of Langford city council discussing police funding

  Adam spoke with Ryan Painter Parents & Police Together are holding a peaceful rally to support the School Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) program which was removed by Greater Victoria School Board Trustees

  Adam spoke with Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate Housing providers and advocates are saying Provincial rent subsidies in BC aren't being fully utilized, and it’s leaving many seniors struggling to make ends meet.  

Adam spoke with Jodi Sigsworth, lives across from Tiny Town on Caledonia They discuss the announcement that temporary housing facility known as “Tiny Town” will be re-opening and run until at least September 2025 Jodi says she experienced property damage, break-ins, threats and more while the facility was open.

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Is the current system for Provincial rent subsidies in BC excluding those who need it most? Adam spoke with Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate Housing providers and advocates are saying Provincial rent subsidies in BC aren't being fully utilized, and it’s leaving many seniors struggling to make ends meet.   Adam engages with listeners during open lines

  Adam spoke with Jodi Sigsworth, lives across from Tiny Town on Caledonia They discuss the announcement that temporary housing facility known as “Tiny Town” will be re-opening and run until at least September 2025 Jodi says she experienced property damage, break-ins, threats and more while the facility was open.   Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners vo...

Adam discusses the sudden announcement that temporary housing facility known as “Tiny Town” will be re-opening and run until at least September 2025. We listen to some of the disturbances residents in the area experienced while “Tiny Town” was previously open Tiny Town is a 30-unit shipping-container ­village that was built as pilot project in 2021 to provide temporary housing. It ended up being e...

News breaks during the show that the BC Government will be re-opening Victoria’s “Tiny Town” despite Victoria Council previously noting, “there will be no further licence extensions beyond September 30th, 2023.”  Adam discusses this with Stephen Hammond, Victoria City Councillor

  Adam spoke with Stephen Hammond, Victoria City Councillor BC Housing will reopen the 30-unit Caledonia Place despite Victoria Council previously noting, “there will be no further licence extensions beyond September 30th, 2023.”

  Adam spoke with Jairo Yunis, Economist for Western Canada, CFIB While BC's decision to raise the EHT payroll exemption threshold is a relief for many businesses, concerns over the cost of doing business and mounting debt still loom large

  Adam spoke with Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic BC's 2024 budget reveals an $8 billion inflationary deficit, marking the largest in the province's history. What impact will this have on residents?

Liberals and NDP reach agreement on national pharmacare funding including coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

  Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on BC’s 2024 budget, taxes Langford and more.   BC budget provides long-awaited payroll cost relief for small businesses Adam spoke with Jairo Yunis, Economist for Western Canada, CFIB While BC's decision to raise the EHT payroll exemption threshold is a relief for many businesses, concerns over the cost of...

  Adam discusses last night’s Langford council's Committee of the Whole, which looks to have run until after midnight. Was there a vote to reduce amenity use to zero (meaning a ~15% tax increase?)   $8 billion inflationary deficit set out in BC's 2024 budget Adam spoke with Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic BC's 2024 budget reveals an $8 billion inflationary deficit, marking the largest in t...

  Adam discusses last night’s Langford council's Committee of the Whole, which looks to have ran until after midnight. Was there a vote to reduce amenity use to zero (meaning a ~15% tax increase?) Discussions on BC’s 2024 budget that was released yesterday, which promised no cuts but a record high deficit Mike Kozakowksi from citified.ca joins the show to discuss issues of the week, including what...

We listen to more of spring 2024 question period from BC Legislature leading up to the reveal of the 2024 budget   Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on issues discussed today, including Langford, housing, BC budget and more

Medimap walk-in clinic wait time index reveals B.C. has the longest average wait in the country. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

  Adam analyzes spring 2024 question period from the BC Legislature, and we here discussions on housing in BC   Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on issues discussed today.