Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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 speaks with listeners about issues discussed during today’s show, including concerns about Clover Point.  Will Clover Point ever be returned to the way it once was, or are people happy with the change made by Victoria’s previous City council? Listeners weigh in through calls and texts

Topics discussed during the first hour of the show include: - An incident over the weekend at the Santa Clause Parade, in which a parade attendee and police officer were assaulted. - The Merriam-Webster's word of the year. - Discussions from legislative assemblies regarding individualized funding for children with autism - The B.C. budget surplus - Wait times in emergency rooms, and current state...

Continued discussions on our over worked medical system. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Half of Canadians Are Losing Sleep Over Financial Concerns Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found Most Canadians are unable to match Health Canada’s recommended sleep guidelines, and half are finding it harder to rest every night because of finan...

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found Most Canadians are unable to match Health Canada’s recommended sleep guidelines, and half are finding it harder to rest every night because of financial anxiety.

Adam speaks with Kevin Falcon, BC Liberal leader. They discuss BC Housing, and the fall session of the legislature, as well as new BC premier David Eby.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines   $230M funding for RCMP Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation. They discuss the new government new funding that will deliver stronger public safety services across the...

Strata rental prohibitions Adam speaks with Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA) BC’s government introduced new legislation Monday to tackle the housing crisis under recently sworn-in Premier David Eby.  They discuss the new rental bylaw meant to free up 300,000 units in strata's that forbid renting. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines

Adam discusses BC housing, and a forensic audit that is currently underway. Victoria’s new city council had its first meeting with Victoria Police Department.  We hear about weapons that were seized from supportive housing, some troubling incidents where 2 separate women had hot liquid thrown at them, and other random attacks. During this meeting Victoria Police Chief Del Manak discussed some of t...

Adam speaks with Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA) BC’s government introduced new legislation Monday to tackle the housing crisis under recently sworn-in Premier David Eby.  They discuss the new rental bylaw meant to free up 300,000 units in stratas that forbid renting.

Adam speaks with Stephen Tapp, chief economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce More and more businesses are asking workers to return to the office, as downtown cores empty.

Adam speaks with Kevin Falcon, BC Liberal leader. They discuss BC Housing, and the fall session of the legislature, as well as new BC premier David Eby.

Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation. They discuss the new government new funding that will deliver stronger public safety services across the province.

Adam revisits a raucous discussion at legislative assembly the other day. Past and present discussions on the use of “closure” in terms of passing bills. We hear about a recently leaked 2018 report citing mismanagement at a government funded housing provider.

Continued discussions on a leaked 2018 report citing mismanagement at a government funded housing provider. We learn that there is a forensic audit at BC housing, which is underway right now. Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers Michael tells us about some recent provincial legislations and what they mean, including Bill 44, Bill 4...

HealthIM app to provide better connections between law enforcement and the healthcare system Adam speaks with Supt. Howard Tran, Vancouver Police & Chair of the BCACP Mental Health & Addictions Standing Committee. B.C. police agencies have successfully lobbied the provincial government for funding to dramatically expand an app to screen, document, and assess what kind of mental health reso...

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers Michael tells us about some recent provincial legislations and what they mean, including Bill 44, Bill 43, and Bill 33.

Adam speaks with Supt. Howard Tran, Vancouver Police & Chair of the BCACP Mental Health & Addictions Standing Committee. B.C. police agencies have successfully lobbied the provincial government for funding to dramatically expand an app to screen, document, and assess what kind of mental health resources will best serve people they encounter in distress.

Adam speaks with listeners about topics covered on today’s show.   Home Fire Safety Week Adam speaks with Lewis Smith, Manager, National Projects, Canada Safety Council Residential properties accounted for 92% of all unintentional fire-related fatalities in that same time period. November 24 – 30 is National Home Fire Safety Week, and the Canada Safety Council wants to remind you to be proactive a...

Continued discussions on BC housing. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and text during open lines. We hear more of what was discussed at yesterday’s legislative assembly, including a confrontation with the chair   BCNU wants to highlight working conditions for nurses through new ad campaign Adam speaks with Aman Grewal, President, BC Nurses Union (BCNU) The BC Nurses’ Union is launching a n...

Adam discusses the legislative assembly that took place yesterday, and the bills that were passed. We also here about some troubling issues raised during question period. New BC premier David Eby was not at yesterday’s legislative assembly, as he was attending national housing day in Vancouver.   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.

Adam speaks with Lewis Smith, Manager, National Projects, Canada Safety Council Residential properties accounted for 92% of all unintentional fire-related fatalities in that same time period. November 24 – 30 is National Home Fire Safety Week, and the Canada Safety Council wants to remind you to be proactive and freeze out winter fires.  

Adam speaks with Aman Grewal, President, BC Nurses Union (BCNU) The BC Nurses’ Union is launching a new province-wide ad campaign to highlight the state of the health-care system, and the impact it’s having on patients and nurses.  Many nurses are choosing to leave the profession. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Poll finds: British Columbians OK with Abandoning Winter Olympic Bid Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, most British Columbians think the provincial government made the right call in refusing to back a proposed bid to host the Winter Olympics again.   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show through calls and texts.

David Eby announces ambitious public safety plan for B.C Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation. They discuss new BC premier David Eby’s plan to deal with the province’s public safety issues.  Will this plan solve the problem of repeat offenders and violent crime?   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lines.  

We hear more about Bill 44 which was unveiled yesterday by new BC premier David Eby, on his first day in the B.C. legislature as premier. We hear an interaction between Kevin Falcon and new BC Premier David Eby at yesterday’s legislative assembly, regarding violent crime.   Safer Communities Action Plan Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA & former RCMP officer. They discuss new BC pre...