Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Municipal elections are less than 2 weeks away. Adam discusses some of events involving city council, and the upcoming elections. We also hear about a troubling situation involving impersonation and a fake endorsement email. We revisit a discussion involving people with disabilities in our city. Adam discusses random attacks and crime in our city and province.

Adam begins the third hour with calls and texts from listeners.   BC expanding pharmacists' prescribing powers Adam speaks with Suzanne Solven, Registrar and CEO, College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Beginning Oct. 14, pharmacists will be allowed to administer and renew up to two years a wider range of prescriptions for people without a family doctor   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed...

Municipal elections are less than 2 weeks away. Adam discusses some of events involving city council, and the upcoming elections. We also hear about a troubling situation involving impersonation and a fake endorsement email. We revisit a discussion involving people with disabilities in our city. Adam discusses random attacks and crime in our city and province.

Adam speaks with Suzanne Solven, Registrar and CEO, College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Beginning Oct. 14, pharmacists will be allowed to administer and renew up to two years a wider range of prescriptions for people without a family doctor

Ken Peacock, chief economist, Business Council of B.C. Nation-wide the workforce that was first upended by massive job losses at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic is being upended again by multiple forces.

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute. The latest data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds 43 per cent of British Columbians overall say Horgan will be remembered as an outstanding or above average premier – even earning the respect of three-in-ten past BC Liberal voters. That’s not to say he – and his government – have been immune to criticism over si...

Positive Views on State of Health Care Drop in British Columbia Adam speak with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. Just over three-in-ten British Columbians believe the province’s health care system requires a major overhaul, a new Research Co. poll has found. Half of the province’s residents say a shortage of doctors and nurses is the biggest problem facing the system right now.   We hear fro...

We are less than 2 weeks away from municipal elections. Adam speaks about street crime and disorder in our city, and the prolific offenders report. We hear some stories in the report, from businesses who have experienced crime.

During the last hour of the show we hear from listeners through calls and text. Listeners discuss crime, health care, voting stations, the upcoming municipal elections and more.

Political Analysis Adam speaks with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, during our regular Friday segment, Political Analysis. We hear a preview of the Monday, October 3rd Quebec general election. Also discussions on Provincial Politics in B.C. including the Liberal Party name change. Adam closes the show with calls and texts from listeners  

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. We learn more about the people whose land we reside on. Adam also discusses more about the proposed development at 902 Foul Bay.   Friday Round Table Adam and Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca discuss the issues of...

Discussions on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We hear about some of the ceremonies, and events in our city for today. Adam also talks about the upcoming municipal elections.   We hear from listeners through calls and texts, during open lines.  

Adam speaks with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, during our regular Friday segment, Political Analysis. We hear a preview of the Monday, October 3rd Quebec general election. Also discussions on Provincial Politics in B.C. including the Liberal Party name change.

Adam gives us an update on Susan Simmons’s walk in protest against road closures in Beacon Hill Park. Discussions on BC NDP and affordable housing in the province.   We hear from listeners during open lines.  

Listeners weigh in on issues discussed so far through text and calls. Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers. Michael tells us about a case in which a 5 1/2 year sentence was handed down to a 25 year old woman, who had sex with a 15 year old boy. We also hear about a case involving the Victoria School Board, who was found to have had...

Police based victim services report Adam speaks with Ian Batey, Executive Director PVSBC. Independent report makes recommendations to strengthen the delivery of police-based victim-services delivery in BC. The report identified several key issues in police-based victim services delivery.   Adam takes calls from listeners, during open lines.   Legislation to support juror mental health has passed A...

Adam speaks with Mark Farrant, president and CEO, Canadian Juries Commission. They discuss legislation, which will allow former jurors to get mental health support.  

Adam speaks with Ian Batey, Executive Director PVSBC. Independent report makes recommendations to strengthen the delivery of police-based victim-services delivery in BC. The report identified several key issues in police-based victim services delivery.

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers. Michael tells us about a case in which a 5 1/2 year sentence was handed down to a 25 year old woman, who had sex with a 15 year old boy. We also hear about a case involving the Victoria School Board, who was found to have had no authority to suspend 2 elected trustees. And finally an appeal of a decision dismis...

Prolific Offenders report Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation. They discuss the recently released report titled: "A Rapid Investigation into Repeat Offending and Random Stranger Violence in British Columbia". The National Police Federation (NPF) supports many of the themes and recommendations identified in the report.   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed today...

Adam spends the last hour of the show speaking with listeners. Callers and texters weigh in on issues discussed during todays show. Discussions on upcoming municipal elections, affordable housing, transportation problems and more.

Adam discusses an appeal in respect to Beacon Hill Park. Discussions on affordable housing. Is affordability pushing people to move farther and farther away? What’s going on with Sooke rd?  Residents say traffic is worse than ever.   Adam hears from listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation. They discuss the recently released report titled: "A Rapid Investigation into Repeat Offending and Random Stranger Violence in British Columbia". The National Police Federation (NPF) supports many of the themes and recommendations identified in the report.

Adam begins the show with continued discussions on the 902 Foul Bay Rd redevelopment. Adam also discusses the MNP Governance review. The public engagement summary by MNP found 81% of respondents were either very dissatisfied or dissatisfied with the governance of the city. What are some of the recommendations made?

The City of Victoria and blind citizens Adam speaks with Graeme McCreath, Canadian Federation of the Blind. They discuss access to Victoria bus stops for blind citizens, and the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Case brought forth by the Canadian Federation of the Blind.   We hear reaction from listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed to day through calls and texts.