Adam Stirling: The Podcast

During the final hour of the show, listeners continue to weigh in on current issues including the Israel-Hamas conflict, crime, protests, homelessness , political leanings, and more

Victoria News at Noon – January 5, 2024 BC gained 13,200 jobs in information, culture, and recreation in the final month of 2023.  This and more top stories in a 10 minute podcast

Open lines continue during hour 3 of the show.  Listeners continue to weigh in on topics covered today including the Israel-Hamas conflict, crime, protests, homelessness and more.

Adam begins the second hour of the show with a pop culture update from Ron in Maryland. Continued discussions on bail reform, crime and disorder. Will bill C-48 help prevent repeat offenders? We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with the Downtown Victoria Business Association discussing the impact crime is have on small business owners We also hear about an incident at a Langford...

Adam discusses some of the tensions and vandalism being experienced locally since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7 Mike Kozakowksi from citified.ca joins Adam to discuss top issues of the week including bail reform, during our regular Friday segment.

Adam spoke with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers During our regular Thursday segment Adam and Michael discuss: The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act

During the final hour of the show Adam engages with listeners on Open Lines. Through calls and texts people weigh in on topics including taxation and representation, municipal governance and more.

Victoria at Noon, January 4, 2024  US Secretary of State heading to Middle East for fourth time since October 7 Hamas attack, this and more top stories during Victoria at Noon All your top news stories in 10 minutes  

Continued conversations regarding municipal governance, and the controversy surrounding a play that was recently cancelled. Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts.

Adam continues to engage with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Listeners weigh in on controversy surrounding a play, municipal governance and more.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers Adam and Michael discuss The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act during our regular Thursday segment.  

Adam discusses a play in Victoria that was recently cancelled, which is set in Israel.  We hear some of the events that led up to the cancellation. Adam reads a response from the playwright. Discussions on the temporary court injunction against the law banning public drug use. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with the mayor of Victoria, discussing cost of living. During open l...

  Adam speaks with Graden Sol, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board B.C. Assessment mailed out nearly 400,000 assessment notices this week.  High interest rates seem to be taking a toll on property assessments in Greater Victoria.

Adam speaks with Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog of Nanaimo shares his insights with Adam on the recent BC Supreme Court ruling blocking provincial laws on public consumption of drugs.  

On the final hour of the show Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on issues discussed today including the overdose crisis, wages, housing and more.

When will winter temperatures arrive in greater Victoria? This and more top stories in a 10 minute podcast.

Adam continues to engage with listeners during open lines.  Through calls and texts, listeners weigh in on the overdose crisis, and the government’s approach to solving it. High interest rates taking a toll on property assessments in Greater Victoria Adam speaks with Graden Sol, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board B.C. Assessment mailed out nearly 400,000 assessment notices this week.  High interest...

We hear an update on a controversial play at a local theatre and some of the negative reaction to it.   Adam engages with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.   Adam speaks with Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog of Nanaimo shares his insights with Adam on the recent BC Supreme Court ruling blocking provincial laws on public consumption of drugs.

We listen to an update on the numerous parking kiosks that were damaged from vandalism.  Listeners through our text line wonder how much it will cost to repair them. Listeners also call into the show to voice opinions on the parkades, and the parking app.

During the final hour of the show, listeners continue to voice their opinions during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners discuss the overdose crisis, laws surrounding drug use, and municipal governance.

Senior Hamas figure killed in an explosion, these and more stop stories on Victoria at Noon

Adam continues to engage with listeners through calls and texts.  A main topic of conversation is laws surrounding drug use. Are harm reduction efforts preventing drug related deaths?

During hour 2 Adam continues his analysis of the current Langford council. Adam opens a discussion on a temporary injunction regarding public drug use We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning from the executive director of the Canadian Drug Coalition discussing this. During open lines Adam engages with listeners through calls and texts.

Adam discusses a recent new article featuring Langford Mayor, regarding his time in office so far. We hear a few comparisons from the previous council to the current one.

Adam reflects on the state of Victoria this time last year as part of a year-end review of municipal politics. Text and Open Lines were available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on housing, immigration, labor workforce shortages, and Downtown Victoria safety.  

Adam provides his thoughts and recounts Victoria City Councilor Kim’s controversies related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Then shifts focus as Adam speculates on government accountability and code of conduct.