Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam discussed the issues with bike lane infrastructure around the region. He also opened the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Constable Terri Healy, Victoria police, about a three-day crackdown on retail theft led to 17 shoplifting arrests, weapon seizures and the recovery of about $5,000 worth of stolen goods, Victoria police say.   Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In the final hour of the show, Adam continued the discussion on Missing Middle Housing in Victoria.

In this hour, Carson Binda, B.C. Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined the program to discuss why he says a two-year rate freeze for B.C. drivers isn't enough and that B.C. should end the ICBC car insurance monopoly. Later, Adam spoke with Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives, about ICBC applying...

Carson Binda, B.C. Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined the program to discuss why he says a two-year rate freeze for B.C. drivers isn't enough and that B.C. should end the ICBC car insurance monopoly.

Adam spoke with Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives, about ICBC applying for a two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance to help alleviate some of the high cost-of-living pressures on British Columbians.

In this hour, Adam analyzed Premier David Eby's announcement that ICBC will not be raising auto insurance rates over the next two years. Later, he opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

Adam opened up the show by discussing Missing Middle Housing in Victoria.  He also took calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam kicked off his new fourth hour of the show by opening up the phone lines to discuss housing and taking away parking spots to encourage cycling and other modes of transportation.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, President of Research Co about how British Columbians shopping habits have changed. Research Co data shows that more than half of British Columbians (55%) say they prefer buying things in person than online. Later, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear from listeners.

In this hour, Adam reviewed an earlier conversation on CFAX with Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock on housing and safety improvements for pedestrians and kids. Adam also opened up the phone lines to hear from callers.

In the first hour of today's show Adam discussed the City of Victoria's Missing Middle Housing debate and City council wrapping up meetings for the remainder of 2022.  

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David Eby’s cabinet change Adam speaks with Todd Stone, Opposition house leader & Critic for Jobs, Economic Recovery, Trade, & Innovation. They discuss yesterday’s newly announced cabinet for Premier David Eby Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. We hear about the following legal topics:...

Continued discussions on the missing middle housing initiative. Will there be benefits for everyone, or just some?   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show.

Adam discusses the past and present meetings regarding the missing middle housing initiative. Where does this initiative stand today, and what is its future? Discussions on Premier David Eby’s new cabinet, which was announced yesterday.

Adam speaks with Todd Stone, Opposition house leader & Critic for Jobs, Economic Recovery, Trade, & Innovation. They discuss yesterday’s newly announced cabinet for Premier David Eby

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. We hear about the following legal topics: - A successful application to video record and broadcast a certification hearing of a proposed class action over COIVD-19 Provincial Health Orders. - SCC orders return of children from Ontario to the United Arab Emirates - A failure t...

Labour federation says B.C. should triple minimum number of employer-paid sick days Adam speaks with David Fairey, co-chair of the BC Employment Standards Coalition. The BC Federation of Labour wants 15 annual days of employer-paid illness or injury leave.   We hear more about BC Premier Davis Eby’s newly announced cabinet   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.  Li...

COVID aid and ineligible recipients Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, federal director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.  $4.6 billion in COVID-19 financial aid overpayments went to ineligible recipients, audit finds.   BC Premier David Eby announces new cabinet, we listen live.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.   

Adam discusses the missing middle housing initiative.  We hear how different groups feel about this initiative. Where does City Council currently stand on missing middle? We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning from VicPd spokesperson.  Investigators are asking for your help to identify a woman whose remains were discovered following a fire on the evening of November 11, 2022. Discus...

Adam speaks with David Fairey, co-chair of the BC Employment Standards Coalition. The BC Federation of Labour wants 15 annual days of employer-paid illness or injury leave.

Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, federal director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.  $4.6 billion in COVID-19 financial aid overpayments went to ineligible recipients, audit finds.