Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA & former RCMP officer. They discuss new BC premier David Eby, and the new measures announced in the Safer Communities Action Plan.  

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.

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?  

ORCAsat Launch Adam speaks with Alex Doknjas , Project Manager for ORCASat. We hear about the BC built ORCASat — short for Optical Reference Calibration Satellite, set to launch tomorrow and headed for the International Space Station Continued discussion on crime in our region, and David Eby’s announcement of a community safety plan. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers weigh in o...

Adam discusses what the future of BC might look like under the leadership of new premier David Eby We hear from listeners through call and texts during open lines. Residents are worried about the plans to expand Bamberton mine Adam speaks with Ryan Windsor, Mayor, Central Saanich. Central Saanich Council is asking the Province to delay the approval of expanded mining actives at Bamberton to allow...

Adam discusses the tragic tent fire that resulted in the death of the occupant. We also hear about random stranger attacks, some of which have been targeted towards babies. New BC Premier David Eby announced sweeping new changes to make improvements to community safety    

Adam speaks with Ryan Windsor, Mayor, Central Saanich. Central Saanich Council is asking the Province to delay the approval of expanded mining actives at Bamberton to allow for a study and mitigation of the long-term environmental impacts on the Saanich Inlet.

Adam speaks with Alex Doknjas , Project Manager for ORCASat. We hear about the BC built ORCASat — short for Optical Reference Calibration Satellite, set to launch tomorrow and headed for the International Space Station

Adam speaks about the resignation of a member of the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board, Paul Schachter.  He has cited concerns about a lack of access to information and said  "There is need for greater transparency and analysis" within the Victoria Police Department. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines through calls and texts.

We hear about the ongoing murder trial in Metchosin, the accused are two escaped inmates from William Head Institution. We listen to a conversation from earlier this morning with Langford’s new Mayor, Scott Goodmanson. Friday Round Table Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, to discuss the issues of the week.  

Bio solid waste at Hartland Landfill Adam speaks with Jonathan O'Riordan, Peninsula Biosolids Coalition When the CRD stopped dumping toxic wastes in Juan de Fuca Strait through its new sewage treatment plant at McLoughlin Point, it transferred the disposal of those wastes to the Hartland Landfill. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues di...

Adam speaks with Jonathan O'Riordan, Peninsula Biosolids Coalition When the CRD stopped dumping toxic wastes in Juan de Fuca Strait through its new sewage treatment plant at McLoughlin Point, it transferred the disposal of those wastes to the Hartland Landfill.

Adam discusses an attempted kidnapping on the Westshore. We also hear about a murder in Metchosin. Two escaped inmates from William Head Institution are accused of the murder. Adam talks about a woman with colon cancer and her lack of a family doctor.

Adam closes the show with open lines.   Listeners weigh in on topics discussed during today’s show through calls and texts.

Is it time to talk about amalgamation? Adam speaks with Peter Diamant, former deputy minister of Manitoba Urban Affairs, now living in Victoria. Should the province take leadership in the consolidation of the metropolitan area of the capital region?   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment. Michae...

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment. Michael tells us about: -The BCCA allows the Songhees and Esquimalt first nations intervener status in the appeal over the Beacon Hill Park Trust. - The Gonzales Hill Preservation Society avoids a security for costs order in the BCCA - Appeal from conviction for aggravated s...

Adam speaks with Peter Diamant, former deputy minister of Manitoba Urban Affairs, now living in Victoria. Should the province take leadership in the consolidation of the metropolitan area of the capital region?  

Rising Cost of Food Impacting the Habits of British Columbians Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co A new Research Co. poll has found residents of British Columbia are starting to take action to deal with increasing food prices.   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show, through calls and texts.  

British Columbians may need to adapt to a new weather reality Adam speaks with Aaron Sutherland, Western Vice-President, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). One year ago, a series of atmospheric rivers brought unprecedented rain to southwest British Columbia (BC). The storms resulted in the tragic loss of life, as well as devastating mudslides, and flooded homes, farms and businesses. A poll by Poll...

Adam talks about some disturbing incidents that took place on the Westshore. Discussions on the possibility of mask mandates this winter, amidst an increase in respiratory illnesses this winter.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co A new Research Co. poll has found residents of British Columbia are starting to take action to deal with increasing food prices.  

Adam speaks with Aaron Sutherland, Western Vice-President, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). One year ago, a series of atmospheric rivers brought unprecedented rain to southwest British Columbia (BC). The storms resulted in the tragic loss of life, as well as devastating mudslides, and flooded homes, farms and businesses. A poll by Pollara Strategic Insights has found 88% of British Columbians sur...

BC Home Sales Remain Slow While Active Listings Plateau Adam speaks with Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Brendon says, sales activity remains slow across the province and inventories appear to be plateauing. Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume was down 26.3 per cent from the same period in 2021 to $73.3 billion. Adam speaks with listeners through...

Adam discusses “Winky” the Owl. The owl has broken into 2 homes in Oak Bay. We also hear about a concrete pump truck that drove into a rail bridge on East Shawnigan Lake rd We hear from listeners during open lines

Discussions on Victoria new City council, the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor, missing middle housing, owl intruders, and more. Listeners weigh in on these issues and more through calls and texts.