Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses Miracle on Broad Street which is this Friday, and giving back to our community.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers weigh in on issues discussed today.

Adam discusses the middle missing housing initiative. Will it go ahead without an independent financial analysis? Discussions on people in our region who are struggling financially right now. We listen to a discussion from BC's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie.   Families urged to get children vaccinated before the holidays

Holiday Hurt Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski ,Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds more than half of Canadians (56%) report that they will be spending less on Christmas, including presents and entertaining.   Adam closes the show with open lines. Texters and callers weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. 

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski ,Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds more than half of Canadians (56%) report that they will be spending less on Christmas, including presents and entertaining.  

Continued discussions on the missing middle housing initiative. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. Victoria Real Estate Board Market Report for November 2022 Adam speaks with Karen Dinnie-Smyth, president, Victoria Real Estate Board. A total of 384 properties sold in the VREB region this November, 41.2 per cent fewer than the 653 properties so...

Poll finds: A Third of Canadians Would Remove All Statues of Sir John Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president of Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, most Canadians are not particularly satisfied with the idea of withdrawing existing monuments from public view.   Adam closes the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today through calls and texts.

Adam discusses a closed Victoria City Council meeting, and the missing middle housing initiative. We listen to some previous meetings regarding missing middle housing.  

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president of Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, most Canadians are not particularly satisfied with the idea of withdrawing existing monuments from public view.

Adam speaks with Karen Dinnie-Smyth, president, Victoria Real Estate Board. A total of 384 properties sold in the VREB region this November, 41.2 per cent fewer than the 653 properties sold in November 2021 and 20 per cent fewer than in October.

Adam begins the second hour of the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts. Continued discussions on housing in our region, and the need for high density housing.

Listeners continue to weigh in on housing issues in our region through calls and texts. Some listeners wonder if moving to another province would be a solution to the high cost of housing in greater Victoria.

Adam discusses missing middle housing. Does Victoria need more high density housing to meaningfully address the housing crisis long term? We listen to some of yesterday’s Victoria City council’s meeting. During our regular segment ‘Friday Round Table’ Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, and discusses issues of the week. Mike and Adam hear from listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Rent subsidies and more social housing are helpful but not the cure-all solutions Adam speaks with Aled ab Iorwerth, Deputy Chief Economist, CMHC: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation They discuss Canada’s housing affordability challenges. Aled feels that while financial support and the construction of more social and affordable housing will help th...

Continued discussions on winter driving conditions. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following topics: 1)            Bill 1. The Alberta Sovereignty Within.  A United Canada Act 2)            A finding of fraudu...

Adam discusses missing middle housing initiative. What is the future of this initiative? Where does BC premier David Eby stand on missing middle?  Is the municipality of Victoria doing enough to create more housing?  What happened to “BC Builds” ? An update on the condition of the Malahat, after a large snowfall.  

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment. They discuss the following topics: 1)            Bill 1. The Alberta Sovereignty Within.  A United Canada Act 2)            A finding of fraudulent misrepresentation re a Saanich home abutting a large rock face upheld on appeal. 3)            Recordings from a voice recorder...

Adam speaks with Aled ab Iorwerth, Deputy Chief Economist, CMHC: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation They discuss Canada’s housing affordability challenges. Aled feels that while financial support and the construction of more social and affordable housing will help those with lower incomes, there must also be increased supply of housing aimed at the market.

Poll finds: Most British Columbians eager to experience holiday travel Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co A new Research Co. poll has found, Residents of British Columbia are more likely to be planning to spend time away from their homes during the holiday season than last year.   Adam closes the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show t...

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.   New BCAA survey shows many B.C. Motorists Are Not Prepared for Winter Driving Adam speaks with Josh Smythe, BCAA Automotive Manager. According to the survey results, 47% have not had their winter tires installed and only 37% have an emergency kit in their vehicles in case of a breakdown. In terms of winter driving confidence,...

We hear from Christine Hewitt, and get an update on CFAX Santas Anonymous, and the upcoming Miracle Day radio-thon.  https://www.cfaxsantas.com/   An update on our new City of Victoria council.  We learn who the new neighborhood liaisons are.   Discussions on the weather in our region, and some of the disruptions it’s caused.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines.

Adam speaks with Josh Smythe, BCAA Automotive Manager. According to the survey results, 47% have not had their winter tires installed and only 37% have an emergency kit in their vehicles in case of a breakdown. In terms of winter driving confidence, 42% of BC drivers are nervous driving in snow and winter conditions. They discuss some tips for winter driving.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co A new Research Co. poll has found, Residents of British Columbia are more likely to be planning to spend time away from their homes during the holiday season than last year.

We hear about David Eby’s announcement yesterday that will address the shortage of family doctors in our province. We go back in time to listen to an announcement from 2020, which includes the opening of a new medical school, which was announced again yesterday. We listen to a number of other announcements and promises made from years past that have since been re announced.   Adam speaks with list...

Interest rate impact for mortgage holders Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger They discuss the impact of raised interest rates on mortgage holders in B.C. Leger recently surveyed mortgage holders in B.C. about how increasing interest rates are impacting their ability to pay their mortgages.   Adam closes the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on today’s show throug...

Continued discussions about the current state of our medical system, and the announcement made by David Eby yesterday. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines. Some topics discussed are, family doctor shortage, covid, vaccines and more