Adam Stirling: The Podcast

We hear a sound montage of some interesting moments and quotes from Langford City Hall council meetings, and the Mayor.

Text and Open Lines are available for listeners to engage with Adam on the healthcare system, Canadian politics, global conflicts, and gun control legislation regarding antique firearms.  

Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joins the program to speak about a report that highlights 2024 tax changes, the rises in various tax rates, and the impacts on Canadians. 

Adam continues engaging with listeners on the concerns and challenges with the Healthcare system. Topics shift to federal politics as Adam comments on Poilievre’s plans if the federal Conservative gets elected. Open Lines are utilized by listeners to speak about ongoing global conflicts and the Canadian military.

Bank of Canada hasn’t ruled out another interest rate hike. The new Canadian senate includes a former Olympian, a development director, and an advocate for gender equality. Calls for more doctors around the CRD after a Victoria medical clinic closes. Reminder to check in with the seniors during the holiday season. A new survey highlights that half of the participants are unfamiliar with the govern...

Text and Open Lines are utilized by listeners to voice their concerns and experiences with the healthcare system. Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins the program to speak about a report that highlights 2024 tax changes, the rises in various tax rates, and the impacts on Canadians.

Adam starts the show by providing an update on Langford’s Greater Victoria Library Board Representative volunteer position. Adam also comments on a CTV story that covers the closure of a local medical clinic and listeners share their own recent experiences with the healthcare system.

Adam engages with listeners through Text and Open Lines on topics covered on the show including federal politics, global conflicts, and local municipalities.

Dave Korzinski, Angus Reid Institute Research Director speaks about how British Columbians are concerned with the rising cost of living and housing affordability and the growing disapproval of the B.C. government’s response.

We listen to segments from Mornings with Al Ferraby including B.C. Premier David Eby. Adam provides perspective on some of the comments made by Eby and Poilievre. Focus shifts to concerns with Langford Mayor and City Council. Listeners utilize Text and Open lines to voice their opinions with Adam on federal politics.

Ottawa announces a plan that will see gas vehicle sales to be banned by 2035 and that all vehicle sales forward will be electric. Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says a potential early win would be due to common sense. P.E.I signs health accord with Federal Government and aims to improve digital medical record system. The annual rate of inflation for November was higher than what expe...

Adam continues covering the CRD Governance Committee debate on the Code of Conduct, notably the involvement of public complaints against directors. Dave Korzinski, Angus Reid Institute Research Director speaks about how British Columbians are concerned with the rising cost of living and housing affordability and the growing disapproval of the B.C. government’s response. We listen to segments from...

Adam starts the show by covering the CRD’s passing of the Code of Conduct policy and examines discourse from the Governance Committee debates on the policy. Adam draws comparisons between the CRD’s Code of Conduct and other Greater Victoria municipalities.

We listen to Sailor 1st Class Corey Moore on Mornings with Al Ferraby speaking about the navy fleet’s local homecoming for the holidays. Text and Open Lines are utilized by listeners to speak to Adam about the Canadian military, federal politics, and conflicts abroad.

We listened to a segment from this morning as Cheryl Dinse was on Mornings with Al Ferraby speaking about a negative letter written to her about Christmas lights. Text and Open lines are available for listeners to speak with Adam about Christmas lights, Centennial Square, and public safety.

U.N. Security Council to vote on ceasefire for Israel-Hamas today and release of hostages held by Hamas. Canada and other countries urge Israel to avoid unnecessary violence in Gaza. The rise of anti-Semitism has prompted the federal government to introduce a bill to protect individuals from online harm. Report to be released about $10-a-day daycare program in B.C. A new survey suggests 1 in 4 Can...

Adam continues commenting on Victoria City Council’s discourse on the budget inquires including the Victoria Music Strategy, TBD budget items (i.e. changes to Centennial Square & the Central Library), and tree planting on city-owned soil.

Adam starts the show by covering municipal politics by commenting on Langford City Council’s closed meetings, Victoria City Council’s discussions on a bylaw regarding left behind materials as well as budget inquiries for city staff, and the CRD’s code of conduct policy.

Adam analyzes Victoria City Council debates on the safe bike valet and funding for an organization that supports the unsheltered people of Victoria. Text and Open Lines are available for listeners to weigh in on the budget discourse and opinions on federal politics.  

David Hutniak, LandLordBC CEO, speaks to Adam about how the B.C. government is improving services for tenants and landlords. 

Dave Korzinski, Angus Reid Institute Research Director, joins Adam to speak about a recent poll that highlights public opinions on the federal political parties.  

Even with low temperatures, there are still 119 wildfires ablaze in B.C. and emergency responders are preparing for the worst. Experts are hoping that inflation and interest rates will lower in the New Year. Canadian Coast Guard offers higher pay for a remote job position due to lack of interest. Canadian Doctors and Scientists say research on Long COVID is making progress. Federal automobile regu...

David Hutniak, LandLordBC CEO, speaks to Adam about how the B.C. government is improving services for tenants and landlords. Adam then continues commenting on the debates from Victoria City Council on the city’s budget plan including discussions on trees and bike lanes.

Adam continues examining Victoria City Council debates on the city’s budget plan. Dave Korzinski, Angus Reid Institute Research Director, joins Adam to speak about a recent poll that highlights public opinions on the federal political parties. Open Lines are utilized by listeners to weigh in on the discourse involving Victoria’s budget.

Adam is joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca for their weekly Round Table segment to examine this week’s Victoria City Council meeting as a discourse on which questions to have staff research regarding the city budget. Question topics include raising taxes, bike velvet, and reducing services.