Adam Stirling: The Podcast

2023 BC Real Estate Association outlook Adam speaks with Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association. Will 2023 be a challenging year for the housing market?   During open lines, listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show through calls and texts.

Victoria budget proposal Adam speaks with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria. They discuss Victoria’s 2023 city budget, that proposes a 9% hike in property taxes.   Dave Saunders former mayor of Colwood and arborist calls into the show.  Adam and Dave discuss last night’s Langford City Council meeting.   We hear from listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

  Adam speaks with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria. They discuss Victoria’s 2023 city budget, that proposes a 9% hike in property taxes.

Adam speaks about tonight’s Langford Council meeting. Is David Eby planning a secret spring election? He has said he is committed to a fixed election date.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.  

Adam discusses the Langford tree bylaws, why are they being “re-passed”? We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau. Continued discussions on whether or not there will be a spring election. During open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show through calls and texts.

During the final hour of the show Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in on topics discussed during today’s show through calls and texts. Some listeners discuss HandyDART, and funding for taxis.

Poll finds: British Columbians back LNG expansion, split on nuclear power Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, a majority of British Columbians endorse the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector in the province.   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.  

  Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, a majority of British Columbians endorse the expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector in the province.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers and texters discuss COVID booster shots, mandates, healthcare workers and more

Adam discusses Dr. Alex Nataros, who is expected to soon be the only emergency Dr in Port Hardy. Dr Nataros has called for change in leadership at Island Health Authority. During our regular Friday segment Adam, and Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca discuss housing affordability and other issues affecting our region.

During the final hour of the show Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. Discussions on population growth, BC leadership, housing and more.

Adam speaks with Dr. Kathleen Ross, president-elect, Canadian Medical Association They discuss the upcoming ministers' meeting in Ottawa that will look to finalize a deal on health-care funding with the provinces.

Adam speaks with Kevin Falcon, Leader, BC Liberal Party We hear about his plan to make changes for people suffering from mental health issues and addictions.

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Adam revisits a conversation from earlier this morning with Dr Joshua Greggain, President, Doctors of BC.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines through calls and texts. Discussions on housing, and whether or not an election will be announced. Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. Michael tells us about a bail pending appeal of a conviction and 6-year sentence for a large quantity of drugs.  Ad...

During the first hour of the show Adam discusses if there will be an early spring election call. Also, the new payment model for doctors that was recently announced. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

On the last hour of the show Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Discussions on drug toxicity, addictions, and the recent decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs.  Adam continues to analyze a conversation from earlier this morning with Dr Joshua Greggain, President, Doctors of BC. Listeners also discuss some history and geography of o...

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. Michael tells us about a bail pending appeal of a conviction and 6-year sentence for a large quantity of drugs.  Adam and Michael discuss the recent decriminalization of possession of small amounts of illicit drugs in BC.

Adam speaks with listeners about issues discussed on today’s show during open lines.    A popular topic of discussion is BC’s recent decriminalization of possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, and BC’s overdose crisis.   Adam opens a discussion on Victoria’s recent tax increase for property owners.

New national standards for long-term care homes Adam speaks with Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. On Tuesday, the Health Standards Organization released updated standards for the quality, design and operations of long-term care homes in Canada   Adam reads texts from listeners.   Decriminalization and access to addictions treatment Adam speaks with Dr. Paul Sobey, addiction medicine physicia...

Continued discussions on drug toxicity, and overdoses in BC. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. 

Adam discusses WorkSafe BC healthcare worker claims, and the strain on mental health.  Drug toxicity and overdose fatalities in BC. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.  We revisit a conversation from earlier this morning with Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Jennifer Whiteside.  

Adam speaks with Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. On Tuesday, the Health Standards Organization released updated standards for the quality, design and operations of long-term care homes in Canada  

Adam speaks with Dr. Paul Sobey, addiction medicine physician with SFU’s Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction. They discuss addiction and decriminalization

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