Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Open lines continue into hour 4 with Adam Stirling. Adam and listeners discuss, municipal governance, foreign student cap, housing and more

Victoria News at Noon - January 29, 2024 Rainfall warnings and special weather statements remain in place, this and more top news stories affecting our region in a 10 minute listen

Adam continues to speak with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on issues affecting our region. Topics include rail, development, foreign student cap, water filtration and more

During hour 2 we listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing the Roundhouse development project. Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions

Adam engages with listener during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions during open lines.  Listeners discuss the Roundhouse development project, municipal governance and more

Adam discusses an apology that was issued by Premier David Eby, following a social media mistake We also hear about Langford strategic plan process and the costs associated with it.   Municipal taxation 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...

  Adam spoke with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger According to Leger survey, 28% of Canadians think that the healthcare system in their province is good, while 35% consider it fair, and 37% poor

  Adam spoke with Jennifer Charlesworth, BC Representative for Children and Youth Jennifer would like to see youth justice resources repurposed to better support young people

Environment and climate change Canada is forecasting 300 millimetres of rain for West Vancouver Island communities over the next 5 days. This and more top stories affecting our region during Victoria News at Noon

Adam spoke with Ken Mariash, founder of Bayview Place and Focus Equities They discuss the Roundhouse project in Vic West, and how Ken feels about having this project finally move forward.  This project has been decades in the making

Listeners have an opportunity to voice their opinions through calls and texts as open lines continue   Survey says: Access to good quality healthcare remains a problem for Canadians Adam spoke with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger According to Leger survey, 28% of Canadians think that the healthcare system in their province is good, while 35% consider it fair, and 37% poor   During op...

Roundhouse project in Vic West finally moving forward Adam spoke with Ken Mariash, founder of Bayview Place and Focus Equities They discuss the Roundhouse project in Vic West, and how Ken feels about having this project finally move forward.  This project has been decades in the making   New report highlights need to reallocate resources to better serve BC’s children and youth Adam spoke with Jenn...

Adam discusses the Vic West Roundhouse housing project, which has now been given the green light by Victoria City Council Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca joins the show to speak about the future of this project

  Adam spoke with Carson Binda, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling foul on the Capital Regional District, over plans to borrow $85 million without informed consent from taxpayers.

During hour 4 the phone lines were open. Through calls and texts listeners voiced their opinions on provincial politics, affordability, overdose deaths and more issues affecting our region

Lisa Lapointe will be stepping down after 13 years in her role as B.C. Chief Coroner, this and more top news stories during Victoria News at Noon

Are taxpayers able to give informed consent for the CRD to borrow $85 million? Adam spoke with Carson Binda, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling foul on the Capital Regional District, over plans to borrow $85 million without informed consent from taxpayers.   Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners v...

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following cases: Federal Court decision concluding the use of the Emergencies Act to end the trucker protest was both unreasonable and unconstitutional Langford apartment building litigation appeal and the issues of “proximity” and duty to care of the enginee...

Toxic drug deaths hit record high in BC Adam spoke to Elenore Sturko, BC United critic for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery They discuss the BC Coroners report that shows a record breaking number of overdose deaths in BC last year.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Law...

Adam spoke to Elenore Sturko, BC United critic for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery They discuss the BC Coroners report that shows a record breaking number of overdose deaths in BC last year. 

We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning from VicPD discussing a random stranger attack where a cyclist was stabbed Discussions on the record breaking numbers of toxic drug deaths in BC last year.

Adam speaks with Victoria City councillor Stephen Hammond Two and a half months ago, Hammond sent a letter to Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, with a request to know: “If your ministry will provide more funding for security in neighborhoods where your government purchases or builds supportive housing and the negative behaviour warrants it.” 

During the news break, the number of toxic drug deaths in BC is released.  Open lines continue during hour 4, and listeners weigh in on this and other issues discussed on today’s show.

Open lines continue in hour 3. Listeners voiced their opinions on crime and disorder, homelessness, drugs and more

A Victoria councillor is calling for funding to protect some Victoria neighborhoods Adam speaks with Victoria City councillor Stephen Hammond Two and a half months ago, Hammond sent a letter to Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, with a request to know: “If your ministry will provide more funding for security in neighbourhoods where your government purchases or builds supportive housing and the negative...