Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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. Many listeners are very concerned about ongoing crime in our region, and municipal governance.

Adam speaks with Elle Brovold, City Manager, City of Campbell River. Many municipalities are creating bylaws to ban public drug use.  Premier David Eby has offered support to municipalities passing bylaws banning drug use in places such as sports fields and bus shelters etc.

We listen to discussions from last night’s Victoria City Council meeting. There were many concerns regarding security and crime surrounding supportive housing.    Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca to discuss issues of the week, during our regular Friday segment.  They discuss issues facing Victoria and Langford.

Adam begins hour 4 with open lines. Discussions on supportive housing, and security, parking, Victoria City council, and more. We listen to more comments from residents of Russell Street that spoke at yesterday’s Victoria City council meeting. We also hear comments made at a recent Langford City Hall meeting.

Adam continues to speak with listeners through calls and text during open lines. Discussions on military spending, crime, and disorder, Victoria City council and more.

We listen to more discussions from last night’s Victoria City Council meeting. There were many concerns regarding security and crime surrounding supportive housing.    Canada’s global image Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. Research finds half of Canadians believe nation’s international reputation is on the decline.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls...

  Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. Research finds half of Canadians believe nation’s international reputation is on the decline.

Continued discussions on bail reform, crime, and mental health supports. Listeners weigh in through calls and text during open lines. Some popular topics are bail reform, gun control, and mental health supports.  

Continued discussions on crime and disorder in our region.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Discussions on the residents of Russell Street. Will an expanded supportive housing unit be built? We listen to some conversations from residents of Russell Street. Adam discusses the ongoing crime and disorder happening in our region. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Listeners continue to weigh in on crime and disorder 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 legal matters: 1)            Bill C-48 – bail reform 2)            A BC sentencing decision that is an example of the kind of case C-48 could actually...

Adam discusses upcoming Langford-Juan de Fuca by-election. Discussions on BC sending cancer patients to US for treatment.  We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with BC United Health Critic Shirley Bond, discussing cancer treatment in BC.

Adam continues to speak with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Discussions on safety, resources, cancer treatment and more.

Restorative Justice program Adam speaks with Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP. Two youths who were recently accused of graffiti, were diverted to the Restorative Justice program, which is facilitated by volunteers with the West Shore RCMP. Cpl. Nancy Saggar tells us more.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines through calls and texts.  

Continued discussions on BC sending cancer patients to US for treatment. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines. Discussions on bail reform. Yesterday Bill C48 was introduced, it would concentrate on violent repeat offenders, weapons violence, and intimate partner violence.

  Adam speaks with Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP. Two youths who were recently accused of graffiti, were diverted to the Restorative Justice program, which is facilitated by volunteers with the West Shore RCMP. Cpl. Nancy Saggar tells us more.

Protections for Police Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, National Police Federation, BC Director. The National Police Federation is saying there is a need for greater protections for police officers, amidst an increase in threats and violence.   Adam discusses bail reform and repeat violent offenders.  During the show Ottawa unveiled bail reforms; we listened live to the breaking news.  Bill C48 would...

Discussions on the political discourse in Langford.  Adam revisits a conversation from yesterday with former Langford Mayer Stew Young. They discussed the new city council, and the issues faced by council and residents. Discussions on reports that needed to be done for RidgeView Place. Residents were displaced from that building due to safety concerns.  Was there a comprehensive review done?  

Has BC Housing wasted millions in how it houses the homeless? Adam speaks with Dr. Julian Somers, SFU Professor of Health Sciences & Clinical Psychologist focusing on substance use & mental health, primary health care reform, homelessness. Dr. Somers says there are better ways to deal with the homeless financially than put them in seedy single room occupancy facility. Somers believes that...

Continued discussions on violent offenders, Langford City Council and the displaced residents of RidgeView Place, and more. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

  Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, National Police Federation, BC Director. The National Police Federation is saying there is a need for greater protections for police officers, amidst an increase in threats and violence.

  Adam speaks with Dr. Julian Somers, SFU Professor of Health Sciences & Clinical Psychologist focusing on substance use & mental health, primary health care reform, homelessness. Dr. Somers says there are better ways to deal with the homeless financially than put them in seedy single room occupancy facility. Somers believes that setting only compounds the problems of people in dire need.

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford. Listeners weigh in during open lines through calls and texts.

Discussions on the political discourse in Langford. The 12.4% tax increase has been approved.  Will Langford buy the YMCA, when will the RCMP get a new building? We listen to some of public participation from a recent Langford City Council meeting. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford. Listeners continue to voice their opinions through calls and texts, during open lines