Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment Michael discusses the following topics: 1)            Christmas Tree Permits 2)            Not declaring an interest in property when declaring bankruptcy results in a discharge annulment. 3)            Use of hearsay allowed by SCC based on necessity and reliability  

Adam discusses the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, and the housing crisis. Discussions on Victoria’s snow clearing budget.  Some people feel the city could have done a better job dealing with the snow. Possible changes for dispute resolutions between landlords and tenants.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam continues to hear from listeners during open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. Discussions on climate change, the environment, problems with snow removal, transportation and more.  

Adam begins the hour with open lines. We hear from listeners through calls and texts.  Some listeners have complaints and solutions to clearing snow on our roads and sidewalks. Discussions on bike lanes, snow removal, and more.  

Continued discussions on the recent snow and how it has affected our region.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines, through calls and texts.   Majority of Canadians Expect to Eventually Vote for Senators Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, while Canadians do not reach consensus about the best way to proceed with the upper house, more...

Adam revisits a plea for help from a listener during our last live show, and we get an update.  We listen to an interview from earlier this morning about the blizzard of ’96. How did the Blizzard of ’96 compare to the snow we got last week? We hear about a fatal passenger bus crash on highway 97 C due to the weather and poor road conditions.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, while Canadians do not reach consensus about the best way to proceed with the upper house, more than half think voters will one day be able to choose the members of the Red Chamber.

Adam begins the second hour of the show with open lines.  Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.   Most Canadians Pick “Merry Christmas” as Preferred Greeting Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, while the proportion of Canadians who are fond of saying “Happy Holidays” has risen since 2018, most of the country’s residents continue to rely...

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show.   Continued discussions on, the proposed Langford bylaw that would prohibit the removal of large trees.

Adam spends the last hour of the show with open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, while the proportion of Canadians who are fond of saying “Happy Holidays” has risen since 2018, most of the country’s residents continue to rely on “Merry Christmas”

Adam discusses the Missing middle Housing Initiative. Adam and Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, discuss the issues of the week during our regular segment, Friday Round Table. They discuss Langford’s possible tree cutting bylaw.

Federal leader approval Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s favourability is nearly twice as high among men (44%) as women (23%), while the inverse, though not as pronounced, is true of Trudeau (35% among men, 50% among women).   Listeners weigh in through c...

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s favourability is nearly twice as high among men (44%) as women (23%), while the inverse, though not as pronounced, is true of Trudeau (35% among men, 50% among women).

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers. During our regular Thursday segment Michael tells us about the following cases: -No liability for failing to clear snow on sidewalk -BC fails to get Single Mothers Alliance constitutional challenge to inadequate family legal aid dismissed    

Adam speaks with Dave Saunders.  They discuss the possibility of a new Langford bylaw that would prohibit the removal of large trees within the municipality.

**This hour contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, discussions of gun violence** Adam discusses all the various machinery that was out clearing the snow on Douglas Street early this morning. Adam speaks about a new report from the Independent Investigations Office of B.C , regarding the June 28th lethal bank shootout in Saanich. We revisit some eye witness accounts from that day....

Harbourcats snow rides Adam speaks with Jim Swanson, general manager of the Victoria Harbourcats and the Nanaimo NightOwls. Jim was out all day yesterday in the team ‘Hummer’ to get people to work when they can’t drive themselves   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Continued discussions on how Greater Victoria responds to snow. Adam discusses a possible tree bylaw in Langford, impacting the removal of large trees.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show.

Adam speaks with Ross Crockford, Focus On Victoria. They discuss Victoria’s new council pushing forward with the missing middle housing initiative.

Adam speaks with Wade Roberts, owner, Wade Roberts Plumbing. As temperatures drop, Wade expects flood of calls for burst water pipes.  

Adam recaps yesterday’s events after greater Victoria received a massive amount of snow overnight. Missing Middle Adam speaks with Ross Crockford, Focus On Victoria. They discuss Victoria’s new council pushing forward with the missing middle housing initiative.

Adam speaks with Jim Swanson, general manager of the Victoria Harbourcats and the Nanaimo NightOwls. Jim was out all day yesterday in the team ‘Hummer’ to get people to work when they can’t drive themselves  

We extend the show another hour to keep you up to date on disruptions in our region caused by snow Snow Clearing Reminder Adam speaks with Michelle Mahovlich, Director of Engineering and Public Works, City of Langford. Michelle gives us a reminder to clear your sidewalks   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts.     Producer Josh Hylden gives us an update on transit in Victoria. Also a...

Increasing risk of power outages Adam speaks with Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro Spokesperson for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Adam and Ted discuss power outages in our region, and what to do if you see a downed power line. To check on the status of an outage, visit bchydro.com/outages.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.  Listeners discuss the snow, and the a...