Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Victoria at Noon. The B.C government plans to fine B.C ferries a lump sum every sailing that is missed. Manitoba’s new Indigenous elected official. Hundreds of fires continue to engulf forests in BC.

Adam speaks with Jay Chalke, BC Ombudsperson, about support resources for people who were subject to emergency disaster situations. Listeners were able to voice their thoughts and opinions with Adam during Open Lines such as mental health and BC Ferries.

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. Afterwards, Adam continues covering highlights from the Legislature session.

Adam starts the show by recapping and discussing various topics coming from the recent BC Legislature sessions including housing and SOGI.

Adam speaks with Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist for the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) Housing targets have been set for 10 BC municipalities selected by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. Are these targets keeping up with population growth?

Will the housing targets set be enough? Adam speaks with Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist for the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) Housing targets have been set for 10 BC municipalities selected by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon. Are these targets keeping up with population growth?   Listeners weigh in during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners voice their opinions on issues discusse...

  Victoria at Noon – October 03, 2023 Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected speaker of the house. The top stories on CFAX 1070 today in a less than 10 minute podcast

During hour 3 we listened live to question period as the fall the legislative session resumed.  Provincial leaders discuss the housing crisis in our region, and cost of living. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines. What is being done to address the lack of affordable housing in our region?

  Adam engages with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on issues discussed recently on the show.  Some popular topics are the toxic drug crisis, housing crisis, provincial politics, and more.

Adam discusses municipal governance in Langford, including work cycle for city hall staff. Discussions on the amount of emails from constituents to the Mayor, and staff. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing provincial legislature resuming today. We hear comments from BC Conservative leader, which many have called poorly timed regarding residential schools and SOGI. Adam...

  As respiratory illnesses rise, masking protocols are returning to BC hospitals and clinics. Adam speaks with Mike Old, Spokesperson, Healthcare Employees' Union (HEU)

  Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, MLA for Surrey South. Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery and Education. BC United calls for investigation following the discovery of public funds channelled towards an organization engaging in illicit drug trafficking in Vancouver

  Adam speaks with Stephen Hammond, Victoria Councillor They discuss the six-month review of Missing Middle regulatory framework, and how recent tweaks aim to expedite developer projects.  Will these builds have less parking?

During hour 4 Adam engages with listeners. Vaccines, housing, and Tupac Shakur were all topics up for discussion on open lines. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing transit improvements in our region.

Victoria at Noon - September 29, 2023 Victoria at Noon - Nisga'a Nation celebrates return of memorial totem to B.C. This and more top news stories from around our region

Masks are making a comeback in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care homes As respiratory illnesses rise, masking protocols are returning to BC hospitals and clinics. Adam speaks with Mike Old, Spokesperson, Healthcare Employees' Union (HEU)   Adam engages with listeners during open lines.  Listeners weigh in on topics discussed today including missing middle housing initiative, parking, and mask...

Less parking, more development? Adam speaks with Stephen Hammond, Victoria Councillor They discuss the six-month review of Missing Middle regulatory framework, and how recent tweaks aim to expedite developer projects.  Will these builds have less parking?   BC United calls for investigation following the discovery of public funds channelled towards an organization engaging in illicit drug traffick...

Adam talks about recent problems on the Malahat. We listen to some of the objectives of the missing middles initiative, and if there will be reduced parking for new builds.   During our regular Friday segment, Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca joins Adam to speak about issues currently facing our region, housing targets, parking and more.  

  Adam speaks with Chris Atchison, BCCA President The first round housing targets have been released. They discussed how construction trade apprenticeships play a crucial role in achieving these targets, and how the BCCA Apprenticeship Services project is helping.

  Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, executive Vice President, Leger They discuss an insightful report from Leger that explores how Canadians and Americans perceive economic uncertainty and household finances.

  Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. We here about the following legal topics: 1)            Parents of Korean teenager killed in car accident awarded damages based on Korean cultural practice of financially supporting parents 2)            A duty to consult re mineral claims, but the legislation isn’t unconst...

We go live to Dr Bonnie Henry in a news conference discussing masks making a return to BC healthcare settings, and the upcoming respiratory illness season. Adam spends the rest of the show speaking with listeners during open lines. Through calls and text we hear opinions on topics discussed recently on the show. Topics include, vaccines, Ukraine, housing and more.

Victoria at Noon –  September 28, 2023 Masks are about to make their return in BC healthcare settings, this and more top stories in less than 10 minutes

What are Canadians' views on federal politics and economic uncertainty compared to Americans? Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, executive Vice President, Leger They discuss an insightful report from Leger that explores how Canadians and Americans perceive economic uncertainty and household finances.   Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning regarding old-growth day of action planned fo...

Former Langford Councillor Lanny Seaton calls into the show during open lines discussing his time on council, and gives some history of our region. Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. We here about the following legal topics: Parents of Korean teenager killed in car accident awarded damages bas...