Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Discussions on CRD’s water plan, potential increased costs, and future Development Cost Charges to help fund the plan

We listen live to the CRD Water Commission meeting. Discussions on concerns that have been raised regarding the CRD’s water plan. Listeners voice their opinions during open lines. Adam discusses some of the various advisories that are active in Greater Victoria due to the weather.

Victoria News at Noon- January 17, 2024 Ministry of transport advising people not to drive unless they have to. This and more top stories from around the region in under 10 minutes during Victoria News at Noon  

We hear an update from Jamie Weiss, Spokesperson, BC Transit.  We hear what’s happening with the transit alert system, and which buses are running around the region How are the animals at Beacon Hill Children's Farm handling the snow? Adam spoke with Claudia Laube, Manager, Beacon Hill Children's Farm How are the animals handling the cold & snow? They recently had a broken water pipe due to th...

  Adam spoke with Shirley Bond, BC United Health Critic They discuss what can be done to support BC seniors as affordability continues to be an issue.

Continued discussions on the CRD’s $2 billion water plan.  Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines. Seniors feeling the impact of BC’s affordability crisis Adam spoke with Shirley Bond, BC United Health Critic They discuss what can be done to support BC seniors as affordability continues to be an issue.

Discussions on the CRD’s $2 billion water plan.  We listen to some of the previous debates around this plan

  Adam speaks with Carson Binda, B.C. Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Taxpayers Federation calls on B.C. government to exercise fiscal restraint in 2024, with prioritizing paying down debt, cutting government spending, and cutting the carbon tax

Adam speaks with Emily Boston, policy analyst with Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) According to CFIB 23% of small businesses in B.C. are grappling with the burden of their CEBA loans  

Adam discusses yesterday’s meet and greet with members of Langford City council. We hear some of the questions raised from the public at this meet and greet. During open lines a listener calls in to give us a firsthand account of this event and the issues he raised with some members of Langford council

Victoria News at Noon - January 16, 2024 Snowfall expected overnight for greater Victoria. This and more top stories during Victoria News at Noon

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants to see fiscal responsibility from the B.C. government in 2024 Adam speaks with Carson Binda, B.C. Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Taxpayers Federation calls on B.C. government to exercise fiscal restraint in 2024, with prioritizing paying down debt, cutting government spending, and cutting the carbon tax   Adam engages with listeners during open line...

What will happen to small businesses that cannot replay their CEBA loans before Jan.18th? Adam speaks with Emily Boston, policy analyst with Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) According to CFIB 23% of small businesses in B.C. are grappling with the burden of their CEBA loans   Adam continues discussions on the CRD’s $2 billion water plan; many feel there has been a lack of public c...

Discussions on the CRD’S $2 billion water plan. Some feel the plan designed to account for a growing population is flawed, and concerns have been raised it’s being “rushed through” without enough public consultation. We listen to several conversations from the CRD board and others discussing this.

  Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, just over a third of Canadians think the country’s finances are doing well at the start of 2024.

During the final hour of the show we hear continued discussions on municipal governance, including expense for members of Langford City council. During open lines listeners have their say through calls and texts.

Victoria news at noon January 15, 2024 Environment Canada has issued another weather statement for Greater Victoria . This and more top stories in under 10 minutes on Victoria News at Noon

35% of Canadians rate the economic conditions in Canada as “very good” or “good” Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, just over a third of Canadians think the country’s finances are doing well at the start of 2024. Continued discussions on the CRD water plan.  Adam finishes the 3rd hour of the show with a discussion on our electrical system, and the strains som...

Adam spoke with Jonathan Huggett, consulting engineer, Urban Development Institute. They discuss the CRD’s $2 Billion Water plan.  Will this plan expose residents to a potential 500%+ increase in water charges? 

Adam spoke with Jonathan Huggett, consulting engineer, Urban Development Institute They discuss the CRD’s $2 Billion water plan.  Will this plan expose residents to a potential 500%+ increase in water charges? Adam engages with listeners through calls and texts, and a few city councillors weigh in on the CRD water plan during open lines

Adam discusses the travel costs for Langford to send its city council to Vancouver for Union of BC Municipalities convention Discussions on the CRD’s $2 billion water plan Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Open lines discussions continue during hour 3. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions and concerns about, CRD, urban development and freezing temperatures in Greater Victoria

Coldest day in Victoria since 1963. All the top news stories in under 10 minutes,  during Victoria News at Noon 

Discussions on water supply and urban development. CRD is proposing a $2 billion upgrade to the water supply system; some are concerned this could bring a potential 500%+ increase in water charges. Adam spoke with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voiced their opinions on municipal governance, housing urban development and more.

Has BC health care gone from first to worst? Adam spoke Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader BC United is calling for better healthcare for British Columbians, saying the status quo is not enough and someone needs to be held accountable. Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on housing, development, and more.