Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Ryan speaks with Denise Dignard, General Manager & Executive Vice-President, Canada Women's National Team. Canada's Senior Women's National Team will be splaying against Japan's national team during an exhibition match in Victoria tonight.  We hear more about tonight’s match, and the teams journey towards the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Sooke School Buses Ryan speaks with Scott Stinson, superintendent, Sooke School District. They discuss a shortage of drivers for Sooke School District. They have occasionally needed to cancel a route.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts   Legally Speaking Ryan speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular...

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Hospital staffing levels Ryan speaks with Shirley Bond, BC United Health Critic. Hundreds of nurses from across BC are calling on the provincial government to take immediate action to tackle BC’s worsening nurse shortage. They discuss this crisis and what can be done.   Local government asking for province’s help in legal matter Ryan speaks with Troy DeSouza, managing...

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Sooke School Buses Ryan speaks with Scott Stinson, superintendent, Sooke School District. They discuss a shortage of drivers for Sooke School District. They have occasionally needed to cancel a route.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts   Legally Speaking Ryan speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular...

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Ryan spends the last hour of the show with open lines.  Listeners weigh in on topics discussed today through calls and texts.  We hear opinions on our healthcare system, and housing in our region. Ryan revisits a conversation from earlier this morning with Minister of Housing, Ravi Kahlon.

Ryan speaks with Scott Stinson, superintendent, Sooke School District. They discuss a shortage of drivers for Sooke School District. They have occasionally needed to cancel a route.

  Ryan speaks with Shirley Bond, BC United Health Critic. Hundreds of nurses from across BC are calling on the provincial government to take immediate action to tackle BC’s worsening nurse shortage. They discuss this crisis and what can be done.  

  Ryan speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the Housing Supply Act for Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria.

Ryan speaks with Troy DeSouza, managing partner, Dominon GovLaw LLP They discuss an unusual matter in Saanich.  A former IT manager in Saanich has allegedly provided private documents to his son, to utilize in a dispute with neighbour.

Ryan Price fills in for Adam. Ryan continues an earlier conversation regarding off leash dogs. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. 

Ryan Price fills in for Adam New Democrat MP target of foreign interference Ryan speaks with New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan, Vancouver East. Jenny Kwan was briefed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, and has been told she is an ongoing target of foreign interference.  Despite this, Kwan says she will continue to speak out on behalf of immigrants, and fight for those who don’t enjoy basic hu...

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Off leash dog restrictions in Saanich Ryan speaks with Saanich Councillor Teale Phelps Bondaroff, They discuss a proposed policy that would limit off-leash dogs to designated areas. Listeners weigh in with Ryan and Teale during open lines.

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Ryan speaks with Corey Burger, policy and infrastructure chair, Capital Bike. They discuss cycling, infrastructure, Go By Bike Week, and the E-Bike Rebate BC has offered starting tomorrow. Listeners weigh in through our text line.

  Ryan speaks with New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan, Vancouver East. Jenny Kwan was briefed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, and has been told she is an ongoing target of foreign interference.  Despite this, Kwan says she will continue to speak out on behalf of immigrants, and fight for those who don’t enjoy basic human rights.

Ryan speaks with Elena Lawson, BC United Candidate Langford-Juan de Fuca. Autism advocate Elena Lawson is running to be the next BC United MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca.  We learn more about her and what issues she is passionate about.   

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Ryan discusses the Alberta elections, and starts the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.   Gardening Ryan speaks with Fiona Hamersley Chambers from Metchosin Farm. They discuss pest management, including tent caterpillars, and flea beetles.  Fiona answers questions from listeners.

Ryan Price fills in for Adam Ryan speaks with Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, they discuss rentals and housing in the region. What’s going on for construction of rental housing? How many units are being built across the capital region?  

Ryan Price fills in for Adam During the final hour of the show Ryan speaks with listeners through calls and texts. BCTF Survey finds: Teachers are experiencing increasing workload and stress Ryan speaks with Clint Johnston, president, BC Teachers' Federation. They discuss the results of BCTF membership survey. The survey finds:  British Columbia’s public school teachers are experiencing higher str...

Ryan Price fills in for Adam West Shore RCMP uncover firearms, drugs, cash, and stolen property Ryan speaks with Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP They discuss all the evidence seized by the West Shore RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Unit after they executed 9 separate search warrants. They also briefly discuss cougars near Victoria.   Alberta Election Results Ryan speaks with Dan Reeve, political...

  Ryan speaks with Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP They discuss all the evidence seized by the West Shore RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Unit after they executed 9 separate search warrants. They also briefly discuss cougars near Victoria.  

  Ryan speaks with Fiona Hamersley Chambers from Metchosin Farm. They discuss pest management, including tent caterpillars, and flea beetles.  Fiona answers questions from listeners.  

  Ryan speaks with Dan Reeve, political science instructor, Camosun College. They discuss the results of the Alberta election.

  Ryan speaks with Clint Johnston, president, BC Teachers' Federation. They discuss the results of BCTF membership survey. The survey finds:  British Columbia’s public school teachers are experiencing higher stress and workload this year compared with last and say they’re concerned by significant gaps in meeting students’ needs.

Adam discusses byelections called by BC Premier David Eby on Saturday. Discussions on tree bylaws in Langford. Adam revisits a past meeting from former Langford City Council, regarding code of conduct.