Adam Stirling: The Podcast

  Adam speaks with Chris Atchison, President of the BC Construction Association. They discuss the finding of the annual BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Survey.  

Listeners weigh in on topics covered on today’s show during open lines. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.

Can taxpayers afford PSAC’s demands? Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants the federal government to be aware that taxpayers can’t afford the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s compensation demands. The cost to taxpayers would be $9.3 billion over 3 years.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts, d...

We listen to members of BC legislature discuss a recent stabbing death in Surrey on a transit bus, and other violent crimes. Listeners weigh in through our texts line.   Hospitality sector labour shortage Adam speaks with Ingrid Jarrett, CEO of the British Columbia Hotel Association. Some hotels on the island and BC are putting domestic and temporary foreign workers up in rooms, to ensure they hav...

Adam discusses crime and disorder in our region, and the political discourse in Langford, the green party and more. Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with Rafal Zebrowski, Owner, Francis Jewellers. We listen to video surveillance that showed a robbery suspect that entered Rafal’s store and smashed open display cases. Listeners weigh in through our text line.

  Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants the federal government to be aware that taxpayers can’t afford the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s compensation demands. The cost to taxpayers would be $9.3 billion over 3 years.  

  Adam speaks with Ingrid Jarrett, CEO of the British Columbia Hotel Association. Some hotels on the island and BC are putting domestic and temporary foreign workers up in rooms, to ensure they have enough staff to get through the summer season.

Continued discussions on the toxic drug crisis. Listeners weigh during open lines through calls and tests.

Adam discusses the political discourse in Langford. Adam analyses a conversation from last week, with Sonia Furstenau, Leader, BC Green Party.   Repeat Offender Hubs Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, BC United MLA & Critic for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education. 12 new regional hubs will see police, prosecutors and probation officers confront the issue of repeat violent offender...

7 year anniversary of public health emergency declaration Adam speaks with Kora DeBeck, Associate Professor, SFU School of Public Policy & Research Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use. Friday was the 7th anniversary of B.C. declaring a public health emergency over the toxic drug crisis. Are the measures we are taking working at all? Where are we at with safe supply?   Listeners weigh in thro...

Adam analyzes a conversation from last week with Camille Currie, Green candidate for Langford-Juan de Fuca   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

  Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, BC United MLA & Critic for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education. 12 new regional hubs will see police, prosecutors and probation officers confront the issue of repeat violent offenders

  Adam speaks with Kora DeBeck, Associate Professor, SFU School of Public Policy & Research Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use. Friday was the 7th anniversary of B.C. declaring a public health emergency over the toxic drug crisis. Are the measures we are taking working? Where are we at with safe supply?

  Rob speaks with Melanie Mark, NDP MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant. They discuss her time as, the first First Nations woman to serve in the BC Legislature and as a cabinet minister, as well as her decision to resign.

  Rob speaks with Bill Lewis, Chair, Hotel Association of Greater Victoria. They discuss the upcoming tourist season for our region. According to Destination Greater Victoria, hotel bookings are up about five percent for this time of year compared to pre-pandemic numbers.  

  Rob speaks with David Screech, Owner Gregg's Furniture & former Mayor of View Royal. Due to numerous concerning incidents, David is considering moving his business away from downtown. Greggs Furniture and Upholstery has been in its current location since 1955.  

  Rob speaks with Dr. Jennifer Lush, Victoria Family Physician. They discuss the BC doctor pay model, BC’s updated mask rules in healthcare settings, and cost of UPCC & ER visits vs. family doctor.

  Rob speaks with Katie DeRosa, Vancouver Sun. They discuss BC United re-brand, Provincial repeat offender hubs, and more.  

  Rob speaks with Robert Lewis-Manning, CEO, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. They discuss his new role as CEO, the 2023 cruise season, and Ogden Point shore power.

  Rob speaks with Jessica Michalofsky, Aubrey's Run across BC. Jessica is training for “Aubrey's Run Across B.C.” in memory of her son, who died from drug poisoning last August.  

  Rob speaks with Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo. They discuss new funding targeting safety initiatives, and dealing with prolific offenders. 

  Rob speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation. The National Police Federation supports a program announced to mitigate repeat offending.

  Rob speaks with Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing. They discuss the BC Government’s new housing plan & reaction to BC United rebranding.

Rob speaks with Kathleen Gilbert, Film Commissioner, Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission They discuss the Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission, the latest on a new film studio, and what 2023 has in store for locally filmed productions.  

Rob speaks with Bob Beckett, Langford-GlobalMedic Ukraine Humanitarian Project. Bob and a team of Langford based humanitarians returned from their second supply trip to Ukraine in February. What’s next for Bob and his team?