Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Open lines. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on the show. Continued discussions on the helicopter flying over Langford as part of the Urban Forest Management Plan project

We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Jim Swanson, managing partner, Victoria HarbourCats. Discussions on a helicopter flying over Langford as part of the Urban Forest Management Plan project.   2023 Gas Tax Honesty Report Adam speaks with Carson Binda, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released the 2023 edition of its annual Gas...

Discussions on an act of vandalism that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a sign in Langford During open lines Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment They discuss the following cases: 1)            What’s an Amicus, and what can they do 2...

Discussions on the political discourse in Langford, and the upcoming byelection for Sooke school district trustee seat.  Listeners weigh in through our text line. Discussions on the recent wildfire at Tugwell Creek, and BC Ferries gearing up for the busiest weekend of the year We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with President & CEO of BC Ferries

  Adam speaks with Carson Binda, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released the 2023 edition of its annual Gas Tax Honesty Report.  

  Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment They discuss the following cases: 1)            What’s an Amicus, and what can they do 2)            The BC Court of Appeal upholds a $5,000 award against the Bowen Island Municipality for disposing of a sailboat that broke free and sunk 3)            The administrator of an...

During open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed on the show through calls and texts.  Discussions on safety, missing middle housing and more.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on the show through calls and texts.

Greater Victoria Regional integrity commissioner Adam speaks with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria Grumpy Taxpayer$ is calling on the City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District to establish a regional integrity commissioner to administer complaints against all mayors and councils.   Protection for neighbourhoods Adam speaks with Lynn Andersen, President, Stadacon...

We listen to some of a previous interview with Victoria city councillor Chris Coleman discussing he MNP Governance Review, and councillor code of conduct. We listen to a council meeting from Langford’s previous council discussing council code of conduct. Discussions on beautification projects for downtown core in Victoria. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Victoria City co...

  Adam speaks with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria Grumpy Taxpayer$ is calling on the City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District to establish a regional integrity commissioner to administer complaints against all mayors and councils.

  Adam speaks with Lynn Andersen, President, Stadacona Centre Strata Council. They discuss a motion from Coun. Stephen Hammond to provide enhanced security in Victoria neighbourhoods negatively affected by crime and disorder. The motion was voted down.  

A BC wIldfire update, including breaking news about a blaze spreading in Sooke from the award winning Victoria at Noon with James Gardner.

Discussions on trees in Langford. We listen to a conversation from yesterday discussing a carriage horse that tripped over a curb of a protected bike lane.  Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines. We listen to concerns about the possibility of an arsonist in Saanich, and a scary incident of a bear trying to claw its way into a tent.  

  Heat Wave Survey Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger Leger recently surveyed Canadians and Americans about how the recent heat wave affected them and their families, how prepared they are for heat waves in the future, and more.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines through calls and texts. Discussions on climate change, de-forestation, protests and more.  

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. A popular topic amongst listeners is punishments in school from previous generations, and how societal norms have changed. Discussions on old growth forests, protests, and climate change.  

During open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed recently through calls and texts. Discussions on crime, governance, forests and more.

Discussions on climate change, trees, municipal governance and more. During open lines, listeners weigh in on these issues and more through calls and texts.

Adam discusses municipal governance and code of conduct for city councillors Are members of the public allowed to file a complaint against a city councillor? We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Mayor Marianne Alto discussing short term rentals.

Continued discussions on municipal governance. During open lines, listeners weigh in through calls and texts.   Are crime rates rising? Adam speaks with Neil Boyd, professor, School of Criminology, SFU Statistics Canada says daily violent crime incidents rose by more than 400 in 2022 -- compared to seven year earlier

MNP Governance Review Adam speaks with Chris Coleman, Victoria Councillor. They discuss the MNP Governance Review, councillor code of conduct, and strategic planning.   Adam speaks with listeners though calls and texts during open lines.

  Adam speaks with Neil Boyd, professor, School of Criminology, SFU Statistics Canada says daily violent crime incidents rose by more than 400 in 2022 -- compared to seven year earlier  

  Adam speaks with Chris Coleman, Victoria Councillor. They discuss the MNP Governance Review, councillor code of conduct, and strategic planning.

Discussions on municipal governance in Victoria. We revisit some issues discussed in years passed, and where they stand now, including pay increases for city councillors. Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca to discuss this and issues of the week during our regular Friday segment.  

During open lines, listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts. We listen to discussions at Victoria City Hall regarding short term rentals.   A new study looks at the healthcare costs for Canadian individuals and families Adam speaks with Bacchus Barua, Director, Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds a typical Canadian...