Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam continued his discussion with callers on Langford's budget and tax increases. We also got an update from listener Maggie on her situation.

Adam opened the show by reviewing Langford's 2024 budget meeting on Thursday evening. Later, Adam was joined by Mike Kozakowski, from Citified.ca for their weekly discussion.

In this hour, Adam took calls from listeners on healthcare issues, drug decriminalization and Selina Robinson's resignation from cabinet.

Adam opened the show by discussing drug decriminalization and B.C.'s prescribed alternatives to illicit drugs program. 

Adam was joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly 'Legally Speaking' segment. They discussed religious exemption from taxation and a forestry company trying to diversify into cryptocurrency mining.

In the final hour of today's show, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In this hour, Adam continued discussing issues with our healthcare system. Later, Adam was joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly 'Legally Speaking' segment. They discussed religious exemption from taxation and a forestry company trying to diversify into cryptocurrency mining.

In this hour, Jon Roe, Research Associate with the Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to discuss how Canadian interest in the Ukraine war has faded in recent months. Their research shows that Conservative voters especially feel that Canada is too involved in the conflict. Later, Adam continued to open lines discussion on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Adam opened today's show by reviewing the resignation of former Post-Secondary Minister Selina Robinson over remarks she made about pre-1948 Palestine.

In the final hour of today's show, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Jon Roe, Research Associate with the Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to discuss how Canadian interest in the Ukraine war has faded in recent months. Their research shows that Conservative voters especially feel that Canada is too involved in the conflict.

In this hour, Adam took calls from listeners to get their reaction to Selina Robinson stepping down as Pot-Secondary Minister. Later, Adam spoke with Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about B.C. taxpayers being on the hook for at least $260 million when Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

Adam spoke with Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about B.C. taxpayers being on the hook for at least $260 million when Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

  Adam spoke with Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon announced that a BC United government would take immediate steps to ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusion in Public Land management

                               Adam spoke with Collen Middleton, President, Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association is calling for end of drug decriminalization

    Open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed during the show.  Through calls and texts listeners discuss municipal governance, remarks made by BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education about the Middle East, and more.

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Is drug decriminalisation working? Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association says no. Adam spoke with Collen Middleton, President, Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association is calling for end of drug decriminalization   We listen to clips from a recent Langford City council meeting. Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts during open lines

  Public land legislation measures Adam spoke with Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon announced that a BC United government would take immediate steps to ensure transparency, accountability, and inclusion in Public Land management   Adam engages with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Adam discusses recent controversial remarks made by BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education about the Middle East, and how the Premier has dealt with the situation.  Adam juxtaposes this with controversial remarks made in the past by other political leaders

In this hour, Adam was joined by Dr. Julian Somers, a clinical psychologist at SFU focusing in substance use & mental health, primary health care reform & homelessness, for a conversation about B.C.'s safer supply program. Dr. Somers says there is no evidence that Prescribed Additions to Illicit Drugs has reduced harms.  Later, Adam spoke with John Treleaven, chair of the Grumpy Taxpayer$...

Adam spoke with John Treleaven, chair of the Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, about the elector feedback process closing today for the CRD to borrow $85 million to build new housing. 

Adam closed out the show by opening up the phone lines to hear from listeners n a number of issues including Selina Robinson's controversial comments and B.C.'s safe supply program.

Adam opened today's show by reviewing controversial comments made by Post-Secondary Minister Selina Robinson on pre-1948 Palestine.

Adam was joined by Dr. Julian Somers, a clinical psychologist at SFU focusing in substance use & mental health, primary health care reform & homelessness, for a conversation about B.C.'s safer supply program. Dr. Somers says there is no evidence that Prescribed Additions to Illicit Drugs has reduced harms.