Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Discussions on municipal governance, including the proposed dog bylaw in Saanich.  Adam reads through some of Langford’s first strategic plan, which was released yesterday.   Mike Kozakowski joins Adam to discuss the big stories of the week during our regular Friday segment.

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following cases: 1)            A finding of not guilty on a charge of harbouring a prohibited bird 2)            A group of licenced cannabis retailers attempt to sue the province for failing to adequately enforce licencing requirements on reserves 3)       ...

  Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa for the fall legislative session, and unanimously passed Bill C-48.  The Bill would make several amendments to the criminal code in hopes to strengthen the bail system in Canada.  The bill still needs to be passed in the Senate before receiving Royal assent, but will the bill solve the c...

  Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll conducted in partnership with the “Strengthening Democracy” initiative has found, three-in-four residents of British Columbia are concerned about the effect of two issues in Canada. “fake news” and polarization.

Adam spends hour 4 of the show speaking with listeners. Through calls and texts, listeners weigh in on topics covered today. Some popular issues are, short term rentals, housing crisis, and more

Victoria at Noon – September 21, 2023 The top stories on CFAX 1070 today in a less than 10 minute podcast Trudeau is again calling on India to help investigate the killing of Canadian Sikh leader, this and more top stories of the day.

Bill C-48 passed unanimously Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa for the fall legislative session, and unanimously passed Bill C-48.  The Bill would make several amendments to the criminal code in hopes to strengthen the bail system in Canada.  The bill still needs to be passed in the Senate before receiving Royal assent, bu...

Research finds: British Columbians see “fake news” and polarization as threats Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll conducted in partnership with the “Strengthening Democracy” initiative has found, three-in-four residents of British Columbia are concerned about the effect of two issues in Canada. “fake news” and polarization. Legally Speaking Adam speaks...

Adam discusses the housing crisis in our region. We listen to a conversation discussing the secondary suite program. We learn more about “Tiny Town”, from its pilot project beginnings, to crowd funding, to present day where they are asking for an extension on their licence while permanent housing is completed. We also hear about some of the crime and disorder that has surrounded Tiny Town

  Adam speaks with Dave Saunders, Saunders Family Foundation We hear about the grass roots efforts to shore up the healthcare system, and solve the family doctor shortage on Vancouver Island. We hear what Saunders Family Foundation has had in bringing these efforts to the ministry of health at the BC Legislature.

  Adam speaks with Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association. Casey is at the UBCM engaging in conversations about housing and missing middle. According to new data very few “missing middle” housing is being built in Greater Victoria.

During hour 4 Adam continues with lively discussions during open lines. Through calls and texts, listeners sound off on issues discussed on the show. Some popular topics are Canada-India relations, deer culling, crime and more.

Victoria at Noon - September 20, 2023 Protests and counter protests taking place today across Canada, this and more top news stories affecting our region

Efforts to solve family doctor shortage have reached BC Legislature Adam speaks with Dave Saunders, Saunders Family Foundation We hear about the grass roots efforts to shore up the healthcare system, and solve the family doctor shortage on Vancouver Island. We hear what Saunders Family Foundation has had in bringing these efforts to the ministry of health at the BC Legislature. Adam speaks with li...

We listen to the conclusion of the House of Commons passing the Liberal Governments bail reform bill. Adam continues with his audio montage from the House of Common, and we hear the conclusion of how the bail reform bill was recently passed. During open lines a listener shares her first person account of what it’s like to be in a jail with no supports or recovery programs. New data finds there con...

Discussions on the UBCM talks happening in Vancouver. What are some issues municipal leaders are speaking about? When will we hear the targets for new housing starts in Oak Bay? We hear an audio montage of discussions at The House of Commons where they agreed to adopt the Liberal government’s bail-reform bill and send to the senate. We also hear members discussing crime on Vancouver Island

  Adam speaks with Shirley Bond, BC United Shadow Minister for Health   They discuss budget overruns, mismanagement, and delays of hospital projects amidst BC’s healthcare crisis.

Adam continues to hear opinions from listeners during open lines. Discussions on municipal governance in Langford, development, environmental politics and more.

Victoria at Noon – September 19, 2023 Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says PM Trudeau should provide evidence of India’s link to killing of Canadian Sikh leader, this and more top stories in a 10 min podcast.

Billions over budget on important hospital projects under NDP Adam speaks with Shirley Bond, BC United Shadow Minister for Health They discuss budget overruns, mismanagement, and delays of hospital projects amidst BC’s healthcare crisis.   During open lines listeners weigh in on today’s hot topics through calls and texts. Discussions on environmental politics, fossil fuels, decarbonization and mor...

Adam discusses recent news in federal politics. We listen to a conversation form earlier this morning discussing the allegations that agents of the Indian government were behind the killing of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada. Discussions on environmental politics in BC. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on today’s hot topics. 

Adam discusses some interesting news in the BC caucus. Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker, was recently kicked out of NDP caucus following the conclusions of an investigation after a human resources complaint. We listen to conversation from earlier this morning with political science instructor Dan Reeve discussing some possibilities of why the MLA may have been removed. Discussions on caucus fun...

Adam speaks with Franco Terrazano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Franco says removing GST from rental construction good first step. What more can the government do to help the housing crisis?

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts listeners weigh in on housing, decriminalization, UBCM meeting and more. A popular topic amongst callers is municipal governance in Langford

Victoria at Noon September 18, 2023  BC government announces two new home building initiatives, this and more top stories in a 10 minute podcast.