Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Shift in Canada's labour market Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. As help wanted signs appear in the windows of hotels, restaurants, and others business across the country, a new study of more than 5,000 Canadians from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute helps illuminate a shift in the labour market.   Continued discussions on violent crime and prolific offe...

Great British Columbia ShakeOut Adam speaks with John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist and senior researcher with Natural Resources Canada. We participate live, in the Shake Out BC province wide earthquake drill. If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold On: -DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!), -Take COVER by getting under a sturdy de...

Adam discusses the tragic murder of a RCMP officer in Burnaby, and other violent crimes that occurred recently in our region. What is being done, and what can be done about prolific offenders?

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. As help wanted signs appear in the windows of hotels, restaurants, and others business across the country, a new study of more than 5,000 Canadians from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute helps illuminate a shift in the labour market.

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for our regular Thursday segment. We hear about a successful judicial review of decisions by the Jubilee Hospital and Mental Health Review Board, re involuntary treatment under the Mental Health Act.

Adam speaks with John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist and senior researcher with Natural Resources Canada. We participate live, in the Shake Out BC province wide earthquake drill. If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold On: -DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!), -Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and -HOLD ON to it...

Adam discusses the tragic incident that occurred yesterday in Burnaby where a RCMP officer was fatally stabbed. Adam continues to discuss violent crime and repeat offenders. Discussions on the crime severity index in Esquimalt compared to Victoria. Could Esquimalt have its own police force in the future?  

British Columbians Ponder Future Effect of BC NDP Leadership Race Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, the governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) remains ahead of the opposition BC Liberals in British Columbia’s political scene.   Adam closes the show with open lines. We hear from listeners through calls and texts. Listeners weigh in on issues...

Health care complaints in BC highest in 10 years Adam speaks with Jay Chalke, BC's Ombudsperson. The ombudsman's 2021-22 annual report shows of the 82-hundred total complaints the office received, 13-hundred were aimed at the Health Ministry -- ranging from visitor restrictions to COVID-19 measures, quality of care and access to services.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.  

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, the governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) remains ahead of the opposition BC Liberals in British Columbia’s political scene.

Adam speaks with Jay Chalke, BC's Ombudsperson. The ombudsman's 2021-22 annual report shows of the 82-hundred total complaints the office received, 13-hundred were aimed at the Health Ministry -- ranging from visitor restrictions to COVID-19 measures, quality of care and access to services.

Turnout declined in Victoria and Saanich for 2022 election Adam speaks with John Treleaven, chair, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria. Turnout declined in Victoria and Saanich this year compared to the 2018 municipal election. In Victoria, voter turnout was down from 44.9 per cent in 2018 to approximately 38 per cent this year. It was a similar story in Saanich, where turnout fell from 38.3 per...

B.C. secures national commitment on addressing repeat offending Adam speaks with Patricia Barnes, Advocacy Chair, Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) Members of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) have called for urgent action from all three levels of government to deal with untenable street issues and crime plaguing communities across the province.   Listeners weigh in during open lines...

Adam wishes a farewell to Victoria’s outgoing city council. Adam also discusses provincial politics in relation to prolific offenders.

Adam speaks with John Treleaven, chair, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria. Turnout declined in Victoria and Saanich this year compared to the 2018 municipal election. In Victoria, voter turnout was down from 44.9 per cent in 2018 to approximately 38 per cent this year. It was a similar story in Saanich, where turnout fell from 38.3 per cent in 2018 to roughly 31.2 per cent this year.

Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. Continued discussions on Langford politics, and results of the municipal elections.  

Newly elected Victoria City Councillor, Matt Dell calls into the show. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. A popular topic of discussion is Langford city council. Can Langford expect big changes with a new Mayor?

Adam speaks about the results from the municipal elections. Victoria has an all new City Council. Adam discusses an interview with Mayor Elect Marianne Alto from last Friday. We also hear about the results of the Langford election. Listeners weigh in during open lines. Callers discuss the results of the municipal elections.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers talk about, municipal elections, crime and disorder and other issues discussed today. Many callers give their predictions for the upcoming municipal elections.

Adam discusses 24/7 camping, repeat offenders, the upcoming municipal elections, and other issues affecting our city.   Friday Round Table Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca,  and discuss the issues of the week during our regular Friday segment.  

Adam revisits a conversation from earlier this morning about municipal elections with, Dan Reeve, political science instructor, Camosun College Adam hears from listeners during open lines. Callers weigh in on issues discussed today.   Survey finds: concerns over crime climb to decade high Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. New data from the non-profit Angus R...

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds three-in-five Canadians (60%) believe there has been more crime in their community over the last five years.  

Canadians Endorse Pardons for Simple Possession of Marijuana Adam speaks with Mario Canseco President, Research co. A new Research Co. poll has found, more than three-in-five Canadians are in favour of a plan to pardon people convicted of simple possession of marijuana.   Adam discusses a conversation about flu shots with Kimberly Myers, Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart, from earlier this morning.  ...

Continued discussions on crime in our region, and repeat offenders. Listeners weigh in on these issues during open lines.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for our regular Thursday segment. We hear about a case involving ownership of a rescue dog and her puppies. Michael also tells us about a case involving the British Columb...

Adam discusses bike lanes, city council, Bill C-75, and repeat offenders.   We hear from listeners during open lines. Callers discuss repeat offenders, and crime in our region.