Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses municipal governance in Langford, while analyzing previous and current leadership Discussions on the newly increase cost of living wage for greater Victoria residents. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. We listen to a conversation from yesterday about a local business that was slapped with a $7000 fine after a sting from the BC liquor inspector

Focus is shifted as Adam discusses a new Saancih bylaw with listeners as retractable leashes will likely be banned. Discourse on the city of Langford also continues.  

Colin Plant, Capital Regional District Board Chair, speaks to Adam about the CRD Provisional Budget for 2024, Foodlands Access Service, and Management of Onsite Sewage Systems Service.

We listen to segments from yesterday’s interview with Former Langford Mayor Stew Young as Adam examines and comments on the mayor’s remarks.

Cowichan Tribe residents are voting on law to reclaim full control on family and child services. A Victoria restaurant is being fined $7,000 for serving a minor and the restaurant community is calling for changes. New satellite analyses reveals B.C old growth deferral areas has seen some logging. The Alberta government is restructuring the health system to improve the infrastructure. Prime minster...

Adam engages with listeners through the Text and Open Lines as the discourse on Langford City Council continues.

Adam starts the show by reviewing moments from Langford City Council as context for highlights of Stew Young's interview yesterday. Colin Plant, Capital Regional District Board Chair, speaks to Adam about the CRD Provisional Budget for 2024, Foodlands Access Service, and Management of Onsite Sewage Systems Service.

Text and Opens lines are utilized by listeners and community members to voice their concerns and opinions with Adam on the city of Langford and City Council.

Saanich City Council passes bylaw that changes the dog leashes. A Tofino man sentenced 30 days in jails for killing black bear and cub years ago. Indigenous leaders across B.C call Ottawa for changes to fishing techniques. Prime Minster Trudeau says bombing of religious spaces in Montreal is disgusting. Canadians have finally been able to escape the conflict areas in the Middle East. Four G7 leade...

Former Mayor Stew Young continues the conversation with Adam by providing perspective on issues facing Langford and City Council. After text and open lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and opinions on Langford, gas taxes, and zero emission vehicles.

Former Mayor Stew Young joins Adam for the hour to discuss the state of Langford and aspects of Langford City Council including public safety, good governance, double billing, budgets, and taxes.

Adam starts the show by providing a full recap of some of the contentious moments from Langford City Council including double billing, media training, and recent debates on the Ukraine aid funding.

Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP, joins the program to speak with Adam on road safety and prohibited driver arrests. 

Community members and listeners are able to engage with Adam through Text and Open lines on Langford City Council, road safety, and more.

Members of parliament to vote on carbon tax changes for all of Canada. Vancouver Police say a high risk sex offender whereabouts are unknown after removing electronic tracker. David Eby says he is disturbed after an offender was able to escape. Canadians in Gaza are unsure when and how they will be able to evacuate. Israel dismisses calls for cease fire. B.C Human right commissioner is causing a s...

Open Lines continue voicing their opinions and concerns about municipal and provincial politics and amalgamation. Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP, joins the program to speak with Adam on road safety and prohibited driver arrests.

Adam continues coverage on the Langford City Council as newly released documents highlight concerns with double billing and media training. Listens are able to utilize Text and Open lines to engage with Adam on topics covered on the show including taxes and amalgamation

Adam starts the show by recapping various moments from Langford City Council as controversies continue to arise including double billing and media training. After we listen to a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as B.C Tourism Minister Lana Popham speaks to Al about upcoming events and economic benefits.

Focus on Langford City Council continues as listeners and community members engage in the conversation with Adam. Additional concerns are raised on the safety of Victoria parks and downtown areas. 

Defense Minister anticipates Canadians will be able to leave Gaza in coming days. Ottawa and B.C First Nations come to agreement to protect land. No weather watches in CRD as wind warning lands on the northern half of the island. More Victoria Parks are now no longer available for overnight camping. Jobless rate rose in October as Canada introduces 18,000 new jobs. Discussion on Alberta’s plan to...

The conversation continues with speculation on the Langford City Council as community members including other municipal councilors join the discussion.

Text and Open Lines are available for listeners to engage with Adam on housing policies and taxes and Langford City Council.

Adam joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified. CA to discuss the major topics of the week such as downtown Victoria police patrols, Langford City Council, and the rezoning process in B.C.

Michael Mulligan, Mulligan Defence Lawyers Barrister and Solicitor, joins Adam for their weekly Legally Speaking segment as they discuss video of an assault in jail to be disclosed as fresh evidence on a sentence appeal and can an inmate be punished with segregation on a standard of a “balance of probabilities” or does it need to be “proof beyond a reasonable doubt”?

John Treleaven, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria Chair, speaks to Adam about the contentious expense report of Langford City Council when attending conferences.