Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam continued his open lines discussion regarding Selina Robinson's comments and B.C.'s safe supply program.

In the final hour of the program, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In this hour, Braden Batch, lead economist for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) B.C. region, joined Adam to discuss the latest CMHC rental market report. The report found that Greater Victoria is the third most expensive rental market in Canada and that rents continue to rise as demand exceeds supply. Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Braden Batch, lead economist for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) B.C. region, joined Adam to discuss the latest CMHC rental market report. The report found that Greater Victoria is the third most expensive rental market in Canada and that rents continue to rise as demand exceeds supply.

In this hour, Adam continued the discussion about expanding B.C's safe supply program and took calls from listeners on the subject.

In the first hour of the show, Adam shared his thoughts on Dr. Bonnie Henry's review of the B.C.'s safer supply program. Later, Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA, joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion.

In this hour, Adam continued the discussion on B.C. politics and BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau deciding to run in Victoria-Beacon Hill. He also opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Adam closed out the show by opening the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In hour 2, Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined Adam to talk about their latest B.C. polling numbers that show the NDP are still a strong favourite with Conservatives tailing in second. Later, Adam was joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly Legally Speaking segment. They discussed recent changes the BC government made to the Land...

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined Adam to talk about their latest B.C. polling numbers that show the NDP are still a strong favourite with Conservatives tailing in second.

Adam was joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly Legally Speaking segment. They discussed recent changes the BC government made to the Land Act, a pandemic border dispute, and the Court of Appeal overturning the censure of regional district board member.

Adam opened the show by sharing his thoughts on BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau deciding to run in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding in the 2024 provincial election. He also took calls from listeners on the matter.

  Continued discussion on BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau, announcing she will be running in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding.  We listen to some of her announcement, and questions asked during the press conference.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines

Victoria News at Noon -  January 31, 2024 B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside, says ending the provinces 3 year decriminalization project won't save lives. This and more top news stories in under 10 minutes  

  Adam spoke with Anita Huberman, president & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade The recently announced cap on international student visas sparks worries about economic consequences. The Surrey Board of Trade highlights the potential harm to both public and private colleges.

Economic concerns raised over cap on international student visas Adam spoke with Anita Huberman, president & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade The recently announced cap on international student visas sparks worries about economic consequences. The Surrey Board of Trade highlights the potential harm to both public and private colleges.   Continued discussions on housing and development in our region....

  Discussions on municipal governance, housing, development and more.  Listeners have the opportunity to voice their opinions on these issues during open lines.

  Discussions on the recent cancellations on several BC Transit bus routes.  What is actually causing the delays and cancelations? Listeners weigh in on this issue through calls and texts

Open lines continue during hour 4. Adam engages with listeners through calls and texts. Listeners voice their opinions on topics affecting our region including, healthcare, housing, city spending, centennial square fountain, and much more.

Unseasonably warm weather breaks 35 temperature records province wide, this and more top news stories during Victoria News at Noon All the top news stories from around the region and beyond in under 10 minutes 

Adam spoke with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voiced their opinions on old growth logging, police budgets, healthcare and more.

  Adam spoke with Emily Boston, Policy Analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) According to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, municipal governments could help address the housing shortage in Canada by simplifying their permitting processes.

Is unnecessary paperwork making Canada’s Housing shortage worse? Adam spoke with Emily Boston, Policy Analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) According to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, municipal governments could help address the housing shortage in Canada by simplifying their permitting processes. During hour 2 Adam Stirling discussed the $10...

Adam discusses Victoria City council unanimously passing VicPD’s budget. We listen back to when VicPD’s “Late Night. Great Night” program funding was cut almost 10 months ago

  Adam spoke with John Treleaven, chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria During the last 20 years the annual BC inflation rate averaged 1.91 percent, well below most municipal tax increases. But this year several regional municipalities are considering property tax increases in the range of eight to 12.4 percent