Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam discussed the Ridgeview Place evacuation and Centurion Property Associates statement released over the weekend. Later, Adam reviewed a conversation with BC's Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, about the Surrey policing situation and other public issues.

In this hour, Recent federal polling by Research Co has found Canadians rely mostly on negative attributes when they think of the leaders of the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party. Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. about how Canadians feel about the federal party leaders. Later, Adam talked about publc safety and the catch and release issues

Recent federal polling by Research Co has found Canadians rely mostly on negative attributes when they think of the leaders of the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party. Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. about how Canadians feel about the federal party leaders.

In this hour, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Adam opened up the show by discussing the statement on the Ridgeview Place evacuation released by Centurion Property Associates over the weekend.

Adam discusses the devastating recent discovery of a deceased newborn baby found in a parking lot. We listen to members of parliament discussing a Victoria resident witnesses individuals digging up a crossbow from a playground. Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca, to discuss issues of the week during our regular Friday segment.  

CACP asking for help to keep public and officers safe Adam speaks with Dale McFee, Edmonton Chief of Police & former President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police have discussed safety concerns with premiers. They have raised concerns of keeping dangerous offenders from being released as well as mental health and addiction.   Con...

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Discussions on the public safety rally at the legislature yesterday. Adam and listeners continue to discuss the residents of a Langford apartment building that were recently evicted due to safety concerns.

Continued discussions on the residents of a Langford apartment building that were recently evicted due to safety concerns. Discussions on crime and safety in our region.  We listen to members of parliament discuss crime and illicit drugs. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.

  Adam speaks with Dale McFee, Edmonton Chief of Police & former President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police have discussed safety concerns with premiers. They have raised concerns of keeping dangerous offenders from being released as well as mental health and addiction.

  Are increased construction costs likely to affect the number of housing starts? Adam speaks with Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association. In 2022, a total of 4,787 units of housing of all types were started in Greater Victoria, down marginally from 2021 when there were 4,809 units built.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts, during open lines.   L...

Continued discussions on crime, disorder, and illicit drug use in our region. During open lines, listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts.  Many listeners are concerned about what’s next for residents of a Langford Apartment building that have been evacuated due to safety concerns.

Adam discusses Ravi Parmar being announced as the BC NDP’s candidate for Langford - Juan de Fuca. Discussions on crime and disorder, a man was seen digging out suspected weapons from a playground in Victoria, an arrest has been made in a jewellery store robber from earlier this month. Discussions on the housing market and the impact is has on renters.   Adam talks about residents of a Langford apa...

  Adam speaks with Michael Barr, Save Stadacona Park. They discuss public safety, crime and disorder and what’s been going on at Stadacona Park.  

  Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. Michael weighs in on the issues facing the recently evicted residents of a Langford apartment building. He discusses the residential tenancy act, and possible outcomes for the owners and renters. Michael also discusses BC Government press release re Bail statistics

  Adam speaks with Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association. In 2022, a total of 4,787 units of housing of all types were started in Greater Victoria, down marginally from 2021 when there were 4,809 units built.  

We go live to a press conference with Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson, regarding the recently evicted residents of a Langford apartment building.   Public Safety and Stadacona Park Adam speaks with Michael Barr, Save Stadacona Park. They discuss public safety, crime and disorder and what’s been going on at Stadacona Park.

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford and more. Listeners weigh in on topics discussed today through calls and texts.

Continued discussions on Langford. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.    What impact could the federal public service strike have on small businesses? Adam speaks with Christina Santini, senior policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned about the impact the strike will have on sma...

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford. Listeners weigh in on topics discussed through calls and texts. Former Langford Councillor Lanny Seaton calls into the show, during open lines.  

Adam discusses Langford residents that had to vacate their apartment building due to safety concerns. Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with one of those residents.  What is the City of Langford doing to support these residents? We also listen to members of the BC Legislature discuss this matter. Bail for repeat offenders Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, BC United MLA & Cr...

  Adam speaks with Christina Santini, senior policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned about the impact the strike will have on small businesses and taxpayers, in the middle of tax season.

  Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, BC United MLA & Critic for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education. The Crown opposed bail in roughly half the cases involving crimes of violence with an accused that was already on bail, but judges ordered detention in only one-quarter of those cases. This is according to data collected from bail hearings, released by the B.C. Prosecution Service.

Listeners weigh in on topics discusses today through calls and texts during open lines.   Canadian Blood Services in need of blood Adam speaks with Patricia Wilms, Community Development Manager, Canadian Blood Services. There is currently a need to increase the national inventory for the O-negative and B-negative blood types.    Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. We listen to a recent question period at the BC Legislature. One of the topics discussed was drug use in public places. Listeners weigh in through our text line