Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, majorities of residents of British Columbia are disappointed with the way their elected officials have addressed the issue of homelessness. In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 61% of British Columbians think the federal government has done a “bad” or “very bad” job coming up with solu...

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners. Texters and callers discuss, Victoria’s transportation system, homelessness, but a popular topic amongst listeners is the upcoming elections for Victoria City council. Listeners discuss polling stations, past elections, who is running, and who is expected to possibly announce their candidacy.

Adam discusses the upcoming elections for Victoria City Council. Who has thrown their hat into the ring, and who has decided not to run? We take a look back at some of city councils decisions regarding 24/7 camping, and one council members’ struggles to be heard. Friday Round Table Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joins us for our regular Friday segment. Mike and Adam discuss Victoria councilor Ge...

We start the 2nd hour of the show with calls from listeners during open lines.  Callers discuss Geoff Young’s decision to not seek re-election, and Victoria’s upcoming city council elections.   British Columbians Say Homelessness Has Increased in Province Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, majorities of residents of British Columbia are disap...

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins us for our regular Thursday segment, Legally Speaking. Michael tells us about the Liquor Distribution Act and how it’s being used by the BCGEU.   We also hear about a case regarding resignation vs dismissal, involving a 68 year old and a commercial truck driver. You can only receive pay for a lack of notice if you’re dismi...

Adam takes a look back at some alarming incidents that took place in the Beacon Hill park area. Also a look back at a terrifying incident which saw a police officer intentionally hit with a vehicle.  What led up to this incident, and what has happened since?

Adam starts the second hour of the show by speaking with listeners during open lines.   Legally Speaking Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins us for our regular Thursday segment, Legally Speaking. Michael tells us about the Liquor Distribution Act and how it’s being used by the BCGEU.   We also hear about a case regarding resignation vs dismissal, involving a...

Is There a Need for Alternative Legal Cannabis Distribution Systems? Adam speaks with Jaclynn Pehota, executive director, Retail Cannabis Council of BC. The Retail Cannabis Council of BC are calling on the BC government to release their essential service plan to make sure cannabis can continue to be legally distributed while labour negotiations from the  BCGEU continue.   Adam finishes the last ho...

Adam speaks with Jaclynn Pehota, executive director, Retail Cannabis Council of BC. The Retail Cannabis Council of BC are calling on the BC government to release their essential service plan to make sure cannabis can continue to be legally distributed while labour negotiations from the  BCGEU continue.

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners. During open lines, callers discuss vaccines, policing, city council, and more issues discussed during todays show.

Adam takes us on a trip down memory lane. The issues with policing in Esquimalt are not new. Will the outcome be any different now that Esquimalt has again opted not to renew their policing agreement? Listeners weigh in during open lines.

The Number of B.C. Illicit Drug Deaths Dropped in June Adam speaks with Guy Felicella, Peer Clinical Advisor for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use. The number of OD deaths in B.C. was down from 197 in May 2022 to 146 in June 2022 (26% decrease) Is this reflective of safe supply and other measures coming into effect?   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines   COVID-19 Vaccine and Y...

Adam speaks with Guy Felicella, Peer Clinical Advisor for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use. The number of OD deaths in B.C. was down from 197 in May 2022 to 146 in June 2022 (26% decrease) Is this reflective of safe supply and other measures coming into effect?

Adam speaks with Dr. Ran Goldman, professor of pediatrics at UBC. Dr. Ran Goldman, answers some questions for parents looking for more information before vaccinating their children. Thanks to a recent decision by Health Canada, children in British Columbia over the age of six months are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. And a recent study by UBC researchers reveals some surprising attitudes...

Adam speaks with Constable Cam MacIntyre, Victoria Police Department. We learn more about a weapons seizure from a suite in a supportive housing facility. VicPD officers arrested a man and a woman, and seized firearms, body armour, and additional weapons after executing a search warrant in Victoria in July.

Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger. They discuss a survey that explores the perspectives of Canadians and Americans on the return to work, and whether their downtown core has declined.

We are less than 2 months away from general municipality’s elections, Adam speaks about the non business elector rule. Adam discusses missing middle housing. We hear about the BCGEU strike, and hear from listeners during open lines.  

Natural-Gas Ban Adam speaks with Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association. Adam and Casey discuss whether a natural-gas ban will drive housing costs higher.   Return to Work and Declining Downtown Cores Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President, Leger. They discuss a survey that explores the perspectives of Canadians and Americans on the return...

Adam speaks with Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association. Adam and Casey discuss whether a natural-gas ban will drive housing costs higher.  

Weapons Seizure Adam speaks with Constable Cam MacIntyre, Victoria Police Department. We learn more about a weapons seizure from a suite in a supportive housing facility. VicPD officers arrested a man and a woman, and seized firearms, body armour, and additional weapons after executing a search warrant in Victoria in July.   Adam finishes the show with open lines. We hear opinions and concerns fro...

BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) is set to strike today. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines Meal-Delivery Service Owes Several Victoria Restaurants Money Adam speaks with Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Several Victoria restaurants that were hoping to support a local delivery service say they're out thousands of dollars since the company has...

Adam speaks about the state of our economy in the wake of COVID-19, labour, unions and more. Listeners call in to voice their opinions during open lines.

Adam speaks with Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Several Victoria restaurants that were hoping to support a local delivery service say they're out thousands of dollars since the company has failed to pay them.

Adam discusses missing middle housing, and the discourse surrounding the issue. How do we create more affordable housing without displacing regular tenants? We hear from listeners during open lines.

Elijah Zimmerman, executive director of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre joins the show to discuss the findings that reported sexual assaults in Victoria almost doubled in 2021 from 2020. Zimmerman also talks about ways to get support and why some people may feel more comfortable coming forward.