Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Does vacancy control ultimately harm renters? Adam speaks with David Hutniak, CEO, Landlord BC. They discuss vacancy control, which would tie rent controls to a unit rather than the tenant.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment “Legally Speaking”    We hear about a case involving the “Rainforest...

More discussions on the rising costs of living in our region. Adam speaks with listeners through call sand texts, during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.   

Adam speaks with listeners through call sand texts, during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.  A popular topic is rental troubles and cost of living in our region.   Adam speaks about the new COVID sub variant, as well as Ecomm’s list of most unnecessary 911 calls.

Discussions on Victoria’s Missing Middle Housing Initiative.  Where does it stand today? Adam talks about the Langford tree bylaw. We revisit a conversation from earlier this morning with Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson.   We also hear a discussion from earlier this morning regarding vacancy control. 

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment “Legally Speaking”   We hear about a case involving the “Rainforest Flying Squad” and sentencing after a man chained his arm inside a log blocking a logging road.  Also, as property assessments are being received, who is exempt from paying property taxes? And lastly we hear ab...

Adam speaks with David Hutniak, CEO, Landlord BC. They discuss vacancy control, which would tie rent controls to a unit rather than the tenant.  

For the last hour of the show Adam speaks with listeners through calls and text during open lines.  Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.  Continued discussions on, the decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs in BC. 

British Columbians call for action to revamp the justice system Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, residents of British Columbia are not particularly satisfied with the justice system.   During open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts.  

Adam revisits a call from a listener during yesterday’s show. She and some of her neighbours are facing eviction. We hear about a terrifying stranger attack involving an unknown chemical liquid. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. Adam discusses the province decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use starting January 31.

Compassion Club gets eviction for Christmas Adam speaks with Ted Smith, founder, Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club The oldest medical cannabis provider in Canada will be moving in the new year, after its new landlord gave the society an eviction notice.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.

Adam speaks with Ted Smith, founder, Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club The oldest medical cannabis provider in Canada will be moving in the new year, after its new landlord gave the society an eviction notice.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, residents of British Columbia are not particularly satisfied with the justice system.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. Adams revisits a conversation from earlier this morning about a freighter ship that has had to dock in Victoria due to mechanical issues.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.

Adam discusses immigration and the need to fill jobs.  Discussions on the difference between temporary foreign worker program and immigration. Listeners weigh in through texts. Discussions on ICBC Adam discusses the covid situation in China.

Adam begins the second hour of the show with open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on housing and the missing middle initiative. Listeners also discuss struggles experienced in the rental market.

Discussions on Missing Middle Housing Initiative, and where it stands today. Adam revisits a conversation from earlier this morning with Mayor Marianne Alto, in which she discusses missing middle.

Adam finishes his retrospective of 2022. We revisit these issues and events:  the June attempted bank robbery and shootout in Saanich, local elections, seagull problems, governance review, more council meetings on the Missing Middle Housing initiative, BCGEU strike, policing in Esquimalt, death of Queen Elizabeth II, repeat offenders, new City Council and Mayor for Victoria, voting polling station...

Adam continues his retrospective of 2022.  We hear about when the trucker convoy was in Victoria March 2022, cruise ships returning to Victoria, Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit to Victoria, and Royal Athletic Park.   7th Annual Candy Cane Awards Adam speaks with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria. Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria has awarded VicPD top honours in its 7th...

2022 retrospective continues. Adam revisits these 2022 events and issues, crime in our region, police resources, protesters, Beacon Hill petting zoo reopening, stranger attacks,  the first introduction of the Missing Middle Housing Initiative,  a stolen special needs bicycle trailer, the trucker convoy announces their return to Victoria, the announcement of the BC Royal Museum redevelopment,  bomb...

Adam looks back at events that affected us in 2022. Omicron, covid mandates, old growth protest blockades, Canada Day celebration preparations, Clover Point planning, trucker convoy and more. Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca to discuss these issues, during our regular Friday segment.

Adam speaks with John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria. Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria has awarded VicPD top honours in its 7th Annual Candy Cane Awards for providing an exemplary municipal service during extraordinarily difficult times.

During the last hour of the show, Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on topics discussed during today’s show.

Discussions on the murder of Ontario police officer.  This brings up the topic of changes to criminal code for violent offenders.   We hear from listeners during open lines.   We hear about a robbery at a gallery in downtown Victoria. $40,000 in carvings were stolen.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.  A popular topic amongst listeners is cost of living in Victoria.

911 hold times Adam speaks with Donald Grant, President, Emergency Communications Professionals of B.C. Delays for B.C.’s 911 communications centre not unique to Victoria area.  Delta mayor George Harvie, in letter to province, demands ‘immediate action’ to address problems plaguing B.C.’s 911 communications centre.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.    Legally Speaking Adam speaks wi...

Adam speaks with Donald Grant, President, Emergency Communications Professionals of B.C. Delays for B.C.’s 911 communications centre not unique to Victoria area.  Delta mayor George Harvie, in letter to province, demands ‘immediate action’ to address problems plaguing B.C.’s 911 communications centre.