Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board joins Adam to discuss items that the CRD will address during their meetings including parking rates at regional parks and greenhouse gas inventory.  

Adam addresses thoughts, concerns and opinions from listeners through the text lines on topics covered throughout today’s show. Open Lines are available as callers talk with Adam on Langford politics, provincial government, and housing.

The discussion of Langford City Council continues as callers are able to provide insight for Adam to speculate on the implications of. After we listen to a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Rob Buffam, BC Legislative Reporter for CTV Vancouver, provides insight on ongoing from the Legislature including new legislation with the goal to streamline the process for international professionals t...

Victoria At Noon. Canada set to airlift people’s out of the conflict areas abroad. Air Canada is under investigation due to missing valuable cargo. BC wildfire services say that there are over 300 fires in BC with dozens considered out of control. Canadian grocery stores speculated to implement counter price rise strategies.

Adam continues examining the recent Langford City Council meeting by sharing additional recordings, context, and first hand experiences as listeners are able to contribute to the discussion through Open Lines.

Adam starts the show by examining the recent Langford City Council meeting, notably the seemingly high tensions among council members. Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board joins Adam to discuss items that the CRD will address during their meetings including parking rates at regional parks and greenhouse gas inventory.  

Steve Mossop, Executive Vice-President, Leger joins Adam to discuss B.C politics including approval rating and the public reception of the B.C United’s name change. 

Adam and listeners work together to get to the bottom of the Gas vs. Electric leaf blower debate as callers provide insight and experience on the discussion.

B.C announced more funding for healthcare systems including mental health. More COVID-19 vaccine invites are being sent out to high risks. There is more hospitalization in the last month throughout B.C. Global flights suspended into and out of Israel due to military conflicts. TD Bank also faces a class action lawsuit put forth by TD Bank employees.

Steve Mossop, Executive Vice-President, Leger joins Adam to discuss BC politics including approval rating and the public reception of the BC United’s name change.  Listeners voice their opinions and concerns on topics covered on the show including housing, the provincial government, and the effectiveness of gas vs. electric leaf blowers. 

Listeners are able to weigh in on the challenges facing the housing and employment sector in the Greater Victoria Area as well as the effects of evictions and cost of living on these issues.

Adam starts the show by acknowledging the traffic events occurring abroad and sharing Canadian leaders’ responses. We listen back on an interview with Jonathon Dyck, The Victoria Foundation, on Mornings With Al Ferraby from earlier today as they discuss a survey conducted throughout the Greater Victoria area regarding residents quality of life regarding various topics. Listeners weigh in on the ho...

In the final hour of today's show, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In this hour, Adam spoke with a number of callers about public participation at Langford council.

Adam was joined by Elenore Sturko, BC United critic for Mental Health and Addictions and Recovery, to discuss BC newest rules on drug use in public spaces. Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Adam opened the show by discussing BC's flailing healthcare system and the newest regulations around public drug use in the province. Later, Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam to discuss the issues of the week.

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment They discuss the following cases: 1)            An ex-step-father ordered to pay child support for the children whose biological father doused him with lighter fluid 2)            Dispensing with parental consent for an adoption 3)            A First Nations band that paid the...

Adam spends hour 3 engaging with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on issues discussed recently on the show. Some popular topics are Langford council’s strategic plan, housing, and municipal governance

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Adam talks about the strategic priorities of Langford city council. Adam engages with listeners during open lines.  Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on issues discussed today.

Adam continues to analyze Question Period of day 2 at the BC Legislature fall session. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing problems with crew shortage, cancelled sailings, and proposed fines. Adam also analyzes a conversation regarding emergency management legislation.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Law...

Discussions on The Council Strategic Plan launched by the City of Langford. Adam analyzes question period for day 2 of the fall legislative session. We hear about the concerns of the BC Conservative party during question period, about age appropriate books in schools. As well as the response from the Education Minister. We also hear members of parliament discuss wages, housing, inflation, and cost...

Trevor Dinwoodie, Board Director, Pacific & North Region, National Police Federation joins Adam to discuss a recent tragedy regarding the sudden loss of a police officer. 

Adam speaks with Jay Chalke, BC Ombudsperson, about support resources for people who were subject to emergency disaster situations.

Open lines are available to listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including BC Ferries and the BC government.