Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Continued discussions on open drug use, homelessness, safety concerns in Langford and more. During open lines, listeners weigh in on topics discussed today through calls and texts.

Tenants of a Langford apartment building have been told they need to vacate immediately, due to safety concerns. Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with Mayor of Langford, regarding this matter. Listeners weigh in through our text line. We hear an update on the story of a Nanaimo toddler that found fentanyl on a playground. We listen to a recent question period at the BC Legisl...

Continued discussions on the Langford YMCA, and the much needed expansion of the RCMP building. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.  Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with BC United leader, Kevin Flacon. Kevin discussed a toddler finding fentanyl on a playground, and the problem of illicit drug use in our province.

Most Canadians support union demands for wage premiums, but divided over higher pay Adam speaks with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds a majority of Canadians inclined to back federal public service workers in their asks for wage premiums and the right to work from home, but are divided over wage increase demands.   Listeners...

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts, We listen to a conversation from earlier today with Grant McKenzie, Director of Communications, Our Place Society, discussing addictions and the Stop the Sweep rally.   Continued discussions on crime, the justice system, and illicit drugs in our city and region.

We listen to some of a recent Langford City Council meeting. Discussions on the Langford RCMP building which is in desperate need of more space. Will Langford council have to make a decision between the YMCA Westhills, and the RCMP? What will the tax increase be in Langford? Council also discussed defunding Christmas decorations.

  Adam speaks with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds a majority of Canadians inclined to back federal public service workers in their asks for wage premiums and the right to work from home, but are divided over wage increase demands.

Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts. Continued discussions, on affordability, housing , parking and more.

Continued discussions on the affordability crisis in Langford and our region.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and text during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.

Continued discussions on Housing, affordability, and Langford.   Crime, disorder, and open drug use Adam speaks with Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic. They discuss the issues of crime, disorder, and open drug use.  Harm reduction, decriminalization, what is the solution?   Listeners weigh in through our text line.

Adam discusses the political discourse in Langford. Discussions on signs in Langford, does the bylaw allow for them? We listen to members of the BC Legislature during question period.   Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski to discuss issues of the week during our regular Friday segment.  

  Adam speaks with Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic. They discuss the issues of crime, disorder, and open drug use.  Harm reduction, decriminalization, what is the solution?

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford. Adam speaks with listeners thorough calls and texts during open lines.

Do Canadians think the Justice System is fair for everyone? Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, a significant proportion of Canadians question the impartiality of the country’s justice system.   Adam reads texts from listeners.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with ) Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during...

Adam discusses the political discourse in Langford. Discussions on who will fill John Horgan’s seat at the legislature. RCMP Emergency Telecommunications Operators and Dispatchers in short supply Adam speaks with Kathleen Hippern, President, RCMP Emergency Telecommunications Operators and Dispatchers (CUPE 104) CUPE estimates that RCMP call centres are understaffed by as much as 40% right across t...

Adam discusses the BC Housing forensic audit. We listen to members of the BC Legislature discussing use of illicit drugs, and decriminalization. What guardrails were put in place before BC decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs? Many concerns were raised including an incident in which a Nanaimo elementary school student found a packet of fentanyl on school grounds.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, a significant proportion of Canadians question the impartiality of the country’s justice system.  

Adam speaks with Kathleen Hippern, President, RCMP Emergency Telecommunications Operators and Dispatchers (CUPE 104) CUPE 104 estimates that RCMP operation communications centres are understaffed by as much as 40 per cent right across the country. That number is higher in BC at 43 per cent.

  Adam speaks with ) Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following cases: 1)            Bill 23 – Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2023 2)            No money = no transcripts = no appeal

Strong winds, the PSAC strike and everything else you need to know about what's happening in Victoria today, all in less than 10 minutes. 

We listen to audio at the BC Legislature discussing housing and development. What is BC Builds and how does it address the housing issue? We also hear discussions on violent repeat offenders, and what’s being done. Including safety on public transit.  

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. Popular topics amongst listeners are crime in our region, and the PSAC strike.

  Canadians polled on safety issues Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger. A recent poll asks: how does the current level of crime and violence where you live compare to what it was like several years ago, before the pandemic? During open lines Adam speaks with listeners though calls and texts.  Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today.  

Survey finds construction industry is under strain Adam speaks with Chris Atchison, President of the BC Construction Association. They discuss the finding of the annual BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Survey.   Continued discussions on the problem of violent repeat offenders in our province. We listen to more audio of the Legislature discussing this issue, including comments from BC Pr...

  Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger. A recent poll asks: how does the current level of crime and violence where you live compare to what it was like several years ago, before the pandemic?