Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts

Continued discussions on municipal governance in Victoria Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. We listen to a conversation from earlier today discussing Victoria’s electric buses Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing wildfires and dry weather in our region.

  Adam speaks with Bacchus Barua, Director, Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds a typical Canadian family of 3 will pay an estimated $17,039 for public health-care insurance this year.

  Almost two thirds of Canadians content with COVID-19 measures            Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found most Canadians believe the country is currently in a good situation when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.     Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor...

During open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed today, through calls and texts.

Adam discusses a 200 year old sequoia tree in Langford which was thought to be saved from destruction. We hear some of Langford City council discussing this. Listeners weigh in through our texts line We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing BC’s vandalism repair and prevention fund.  

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Listeners discuss Langford council, and covid-19

     Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found most Canadians believe the country is currently in a good situation when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment  They discuss the following cases: 1)            Gabriola Island Local Trust pursues fine for failing to remove a seawall 2)            $1.32 million property transfer tax imposed on a refugee who has lived in BC since 1995 and purchased a $6.6 million house because he didn’...

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.  A popular topic amongst listeners is short term rentals in Victoria, and its effect on affordable housing.

Continued discussions on the number of recommendations that have been completed by Victoria City  Council, from the MNP Governance Review. Discussions on Clover Point. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.   Federal cabinet shuffle Adam speaks with Sanjay Jeram, senior lecturer, political science, SFU They discuss todays shuffle with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s...

Discussions on parking accessibility for low income housing. Victoria City Council will soon be discussing short term rentals and the impact on affordable housing. An update on the MNP Governance Review.  How many recommendations from the review have been implemented? Discussions on Langford City council and proposed bylaw that would ban the public from recording video and photos during meetings....

We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with political science instructor, Dan Reeve discussing the federal cabinet shuffle. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan. Many businesses are asking for an extension on the loan repayment. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.  

Adam speaks with Sanjay Jeram, senior lecturer, political science, SFU They discuss todays shuffle with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

Continued discussions on Langford City Council, and a proposed bylaw that would ban filming and taking pictures in council. Listeners weigh in during open lines, through calls and texts.

Discussions on filming and taking pictures during Langford City Council meetings. We listen to some public input on this matter, during a council meeting.   They discuss a proposed bylaw that would ban filming and taking pictures in council. 

Continued discussions on a recent Langford Council meeting. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines

Adam speaks with Emily Boston, BC policy analyst, CFIB CFIB is calling for WorkSafeBC to rebate a portion of a $2.5 billion surplus to business owners. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. 

  Adam speaks with Emily Boston, BC policy analyst, CFIB CFIB is calling for WorkSafeBC to rebate a portion of a $2.5 billion surplus to business owners.

Sheltering in parks bylaw on hold Adam speaks with Marg Gardiner, Victoria Councillor They discuss a bylaw that would prohibit sheltering in some Victoria parks. Why was it put on hold?   Listeners weigh in through our text line.   Can the NDP do something to improve the situation at BC Ferries? Adam speaks with Jordan Sturdy, BC United MLA & critic for BC Ferries The BC United Caucus is calli...

Continued discussions on Langford City Council discussing funding for various programs. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.  A popular topic is BC Ferries.

Continued discussion on the long wait times for BC Ferries. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

We listen to Langford City Council discussing funding for various programs. We hear some of which were approved for funding, and some that may not. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning discussing interim sheltering spaces. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.

  Adam speaks with Marg Gardiner, Victoria Councillor They discuss a bylaw that would prohibit sheltering in some Victoria parks. Why was it put on hold?  

  Adam speaks with Jordan Sturdy, BC United MLA & critic for BC Ferries The BC United Caucus is calling on the NDP government to address issues with BC Ferries. They are calling for improvements to be made quickly to protect this essential transportation service.