Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Data finds: More than two-in-five (43%) Canadians believe elections are becoming less free and fair in the country. @Adam_Stirling speaks with @davekorzinski, Research Director, @angusreidorg Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds when it comes to election interference: Canadians lean towards calling for a pu...

Adam begins the 4th hour of the show with open lines. Someone who was mentioned during the 1st hour calls in to respond. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.

Project Downtown Connect Adam speaks with Jeff Bray, CEO, Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) They discuss the Project Downtown Connect which was launched by Victoria Police.  The six-week initiative will see officers listen to businesses’ concerns, including the impact that retail theft, property crime and street disorder have on their operations.   Adam speaks with listeners through ca...

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds when it comes to election interference: Canadians lean towards calling for a public inquiry, and majority call government response ‘evasive’

  Adam speaks with Jeff Bray, CEO, Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) They discuss the Project Downtown Connect which was launched by Victoria Police.  The six-week initiative will see officers listen to businesses’ concerns, including the impact that retail theft, property crime and street disorder have on their operations.  

Continued discussions on the toxic drug crisis. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines. Adam speaks with listeners about safe supply, treatments, and more related to the toxic drug crisis.

Adam discusses David Eby and the possibility of a bi election. Adam discusses an incident posted online, where a Victoria resident was caught in the middle of an altercation which left their car damaged. Adam reads some information from a recent report on repeat random violence, and brain injuries from toxic drugs. Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski about issues of the week during our regular Friday...

Continued discussions on dog friendly spaces. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

Saanich People Pets and Parks Adam speaks with Eulala Mills, of Happy Dogs in Saanich Parks. They discuss Saanich’s People Pets and Parks Strategy, and leash only and off leash parks. Saanich City Council will soon be discussing issues relating to this.   During open lines Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. Many listeners voice their opinions on leash only and off leash areas for...

Adam speaks with Eulala Mills, of Happy Dogs in Saanich Parks. They discuss Saanich’s People Pets and Parks Strategy, and leash only and off leash parks. Saanich City Council will soon be discussing issues relating to this.

7 fires in 7 days caused by cigarette butts Adam speaks with Asst. Chief Simon Chadwick, Langford Fire Langford Fire Department has recently attended to seven fires in seven days caused by cigarette butts.    Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts.   Adam speaks with Seamus Benwell, Housing Research Specialist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation & co-...

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford, the upcoming bi election, and the Green Party.    Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following cases: 1)            Strata age restrictions: Still permitting bylaws prohibiting people younger than 55 but adding exce...

Adam begins the final hour of the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts during open lines. Some popular topics are harm reduction, paper straws, local governance and more.

Discussions on the recent tax payer funded presentation, where a city planning consultant hired by the City of Langford, spoke about strategic planning for Langford.  We listen to some key moments from that presentation. We also listen to some public participation directed at Langford City Council. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. We get an update from one of the displaced RidgeView Pla...

  Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following cases: 1)            Strata age restrictions: Still permitting bylaws prohibiting people younger than 55 but adding exceptions. 2)            Spousal support depending on how long a couple was in a “marriage like” relationship  

Adam speaks with Asst. Chief Simon Chadwick, Langford Fire Langford Fire Department has recently attended to seven fires in seven days caused by cigarette butts.   

Adam speaks with Seamus Benwell, Housing Research Specialist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation & co-author of the CMHC's Residential Mortgage Industry Report. They discuss the Residential Mortgage Industry Report, provides highlights of the most recent trends in the residential mortgage industry.

Poll finds: perceptions about public safety has risen Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found the proportion of British Columbians who hold negative perceptions about public safety has risen markedly.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts, during open lines.  

Continued discussions on crime in our region, and our justice system.  Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. Many listeners weigh in on crime and disorder in Victoria.

Discussions on crime rate in our region, yesterday GVERT responded to a call of a break in while armed with a hand gun. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning from a downtown business owner regarding the city’s plan for downtown revitalization. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

Adam begins the final hour of the show with open lines.  Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts. We hear concerns about pet friendly spaces, opinions on electric vehicles, and more.

  Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found the proportion of British Columbians who hold negative perceptions about public safety has risen markedly.

Continued discussions on crime and disorder in our region, open drug use, and Langford City Council. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

Discussions on the crime and disorder some residents experienced living across the street from supportive housing on Russell Street. Discussions on the political discourse in Langford, and the displaced residents of Ridgeview Place. We listen to some of at a tax payer funded presentation, where a city planning consultant hired by the City of Langford, spoke about the future of development.

Continued discussions on a tax payer funded presentation, where a city planning consultant hired by the City of Langford, spoke about the future of development. Listeners weigh in through our text line.   Support for municipalities trying to ban public drug use. @Adam_Stirling speaks with Elle Brovold, City Manager, City of Campbell River. Support for municipalities trying to ban public drug use A...