Adam Stirling: The Podcast

We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Sarah Webb, Manager of Sustainable Transportation Planning & Development, City of Victoria discussing speed limits being reduced in Victoria. Discussions on crime and violence in our region.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. The...

  Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following cases: 1)            Bill – 17 – The Family Law Amendment Act 2)            A wills variation upheld on appeal 3)            A 5-year sentence for possession of a restricted firearm

Adam begins hour 3 with open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts. Discussions on the political discourse in Langford.  

Discussions on the BC Housing forensic audit, and the Langford politics When will the BC Housing Audit be released to the public? Adam speaks with Karin Kirkpatrick, BC Liberal Housing critic. BC Premier David Eby received the BC housing report weeks ago. Why hasn’t it been released to the public?

Continued discussions on Langford, including City Hall, tax increases, development, and more. Also, what is a CALUC, and does Langford have one?   Listeners weigh in on our text line.

Adam discusses tax increases in Langford, development and more. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show, through calls and texts.

  Adam speaks with Karin Kirkpatrick, BC Liberal Housing critic. BC Premier David Eby received the BC housing report weeks ago. Why hasn’t it been released to the public?  

Discussions on policing in Victoria and Esquimalt. Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford. We listen to a conversation regarding a provincial sub-contractor moving operations from downtown Victoria to Central Saanich.  Listeners weigh in on topics discussed today during open lines, calls and texts.

Discussions on crime and disorder in our city and province. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Mayor of Nanaimo regarding public safety and crime in his city. Adam discusses the recent cut of a late night VicPD task force. Was Victoria City Council aware of what they were cutting?

Discussions on Langford, including city council, development, and more. Adam reads texts from listeners. We hear about a recent fire at the Mustard Seed Church which has caused the food bank to close for now. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Director of Operations, Treska Watson regarding the closure.

Adam discusses the resignation of a North Saanich Councillor, after he referred to the Mayor as “Mr. Hitler” during a council meeting. Adam discusses the BC Housing Forensic Audit. When will it be released? We listen to audio of the BC Legislative Assembly discussing this.

Continued discussions on the political discourse in Langford. Discussions on current and former city council, development, and more. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show during open lines. Listeners voice their opinions through calls and texts.

Is government sacrificing downtowns for remote work? Adam speaks with David Fulbrook, CEO, Merchant House Capital. David believes the government has the essential tools to resolve the crime afflicting our downtown cores, the course back to a vibrant and engaging urban environment is people.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Adam discusses the debates on paid parking extensions in Victoria. Discussions the political discourse in Langford.   Poll finds: Canadians are open to “Progressive Punishment” system for motorists Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found the concept of “progressive punishment” for drivers who are issued speeding tickets is endorsed by a majority of...

Adam discusses VicPD’s “late night, great night” program.  Will the task force receive its funding back? Did City Councillors realize what they were cutting from the budget? We listen to several comments from councillors regarding this matter. Discussions on policing in Esquimalt and  Victoria.

  Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found the concept of “progressive punishment” for drivers who are issued speeding tickets is endorsed by a majority of Canadians.

  Adam speaks with David Fulbrook, CEO, Merchant House Capital. David believes the government has the essential tools to resolve the crime afflicting our downtown cores, the course back to a vibrant and engaging urban environment is people.  

Adam reminisces about the trucker convoy in Victoria.   Continued discussions on Langford and Victoria City council. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Discussions on funding for VicPD’s “late night great night” task force.  Adam analyses a conversation from earlier this morning with Victoria Police Chief Del Manak, about this issue. Adam closes the show with ope...

Adam continues to discuss the recent conduct at public participation during Langford City Council meetings During open lines listeners continue to weigh in on Langford and Victoria City Councils, through calls and texts.

Discussions on the funding for VicPD’s “late night great night” task force program. How and why did this program get discontinued by Victoria City Hall?          Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca to discuss issues of the week during our regular Friday segment.      

Discussions on the political discourse in Langford and Victoria.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Listeners weigh in on the political discourse in greater victoria.

We listen to a recent Victoria City Council meeting where they discusses funding for the “Late night great night program”  Was Victoria City Council aware they would be cutting funding for a VicPD program that sends late night patrols to Victoria’s downtown on weekends?   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show through calls and texts.

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided Adam speaks with Ted Smith, founder, Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club has been raided by BC’s Community Safety Unit….again. The club had recently moved to a new location on Quadra near Balmoral.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.  Discussions on medical marijuana.   We listen to a recent Victoria City...

Adam discusses public participation at a recent Langford City Council meeting.   Adam discusses VicPD’s “Late night great night task force”. Will funding be cut to this program? Victoria City Councillor Marg Gardiner joins the show to shed some light on this matter.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. Discussions on the recent announcement that Point Ellice House is closing. Continued discussions on the funding for VicPD’s “Late night great night” program. Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with City of Victoria councillor Stephen Hammond, discussing safety downtown.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Bar...