Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Starting the final hour of the show, Adam is joined by Elijah Zimmerman, executive director of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre to discuss the findings that reported sexual assaults in Victoria almost doubled in 2021. After, Adam goes to open lines discussing topics ranging from the lack of doctors in British Columbia to affordable housing. To finish off the hour, more listeners call in to talk...

To open the hour, Kevin Falcon, the Leader of the BC Liberals joins the show to discuss the 30-day action plan put forward by the BC Liberals to improve the healthcare system. After, Adam goes to open lines. Later in the show, Marg Gardiner, candidate for Victoria City Council joins the show to talk about her position on the missing middle housing initiative and why now is the time for her to run...

On the Friday Round Table with Adam Stirling and Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA, they talk about the missing middle housing initiative public hearing, the economic viability of the plan across various neighbourhoods and the unseen impact regarding the displacement of people.

Kevin Falcon, the Leader of the BC Liberals joins the show to discuss the 30-day action plan put forward by the BC Liberal Caucus retain more physicians and improve the healthcare system.  Falcon brings up making more medical training zones in British Columbia and creating more residencies for international medical graduates.

Marg Gardiner, candidate for Victoria City Council joins the show to discuss her position on the missing middle housing initiative, why now is the time to run for Victoria City Council, and gives her opinions on Beacon Hill, Clover Point, and more pressing topics.

Adam opens the show discussing city council. Later, Adam commends Janice Williams for her perseverance after announcing she is running for Victoria City Council and raises some of his concerns for the missing middle housing initiative. To finish off the hour, Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA joins the show for the Friday Round Table, diving into the missing middle housing initiative by going o...

Open Lines continue as listeners speak with Adam on topics covered on the show. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment as Mulligan provides insight and details regarding various legal notable proceedings including child custody for those who identify as Indigenous, challenging laws, and a local proceeding invo...

Adam starts the show by providing updates on stories including the CDR’s water plan and this year’s heat related deaths in BC compared to the previous heat dome. Open Lines is available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including the Missing Middle Housing Initiative and discontent with Victoria City Council.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment as Mulligan provides insight and details regarding various legal notable proceedings including child custody for those who identify as Indigenous, challenging laws, and a local proceeding involving inconsiderate neighbours and bamboo .

Adam opened up the show by continuing to share his thought s on the City of Victoria’s Missing Middle Housing debate. Later, Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District (CRD), about what is on the agenda at the upcoming CRD board meeting. They also discussed concerns over the CRD not meeting the safe disposal plan for toxic biosolids.

Hugh Stephens, vice-chair, Mount Work Coalition, joined Adam to explain that the Capital Region District is not following its own safe disposal plan for toxic biosolids. Stephens says for the first half of this year, just 422 tons of the 1,620 tons of biosolids produced at the Hartland plant from dewatered sewage was delivered to the Lafarge Cement Plant for use as fuel, as per the CRD’s disposal...

In this hour, Hugh Stephens, vice-chair, Mount Work Coalition, joined Adam to explain that the Capital Region District is not following its own safe disposal plan for toxic biosolids. Stephens says for the first half of this year, just 422 tons of the 1,620 tons of biosolids produced at the Hartland plant from dewatered sewage was delivered to the Lafarge Cement Plant for use as fuel, as per the C...

Adam closed out the program by taking calls from listeners.

Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District (CRD), about what is on the agenda at the upcoming CRD board meeting. They also discussed concerns over the CRD not meeting the safe disposal plan for toxic biosolids.

Bacchus Barua, Director, Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute, joined the program to talk about what the real cost of healthcare is for Canadians. Barua says a typical Canadian family of four will pay an estimated $15,847 for public health-care insurance this year.

 Dave Saunders, President of the Saunders Family Foundation & Mark Holland, President of Holland Planning Innovations Inc. & Planning consultant, Healthy Westshore join the program together to provide updates on a project to help address the healthcare services. The project has seen great support from community members, businesses, and have had conversation with John Horgan and other gover...

Brenda McPhail, Director of Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) joins the program to speak about the use of spyware for police investigations. McPhail shares some of the concerns about the existence of such spyware and ensuring it’s used appropriately. 

Brenda McPhail, Director of Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) joins the program to speak about the use of spyware for police investigations. McPhail shares some of the concerns about the existence of such spyware and ensuring it’s used appropriately. Dave Saunders, President of the Saunders Family Foundation & Mark Holland, President of...

Adam continues on the topic of healthcare by providing his own thoughts and perspectives on potential solutions for improving the healthcare system. Open Lines also continue as listeners weigh in on various topics covered on the show including local infrastructure, healthcare and the Missing Middle Housing initiative.

Adam kicks off the show with updates on a local doctor’s seeking to charge retainer fees and an announcement on a local award. Adam also addresses concerns over new regulations for some upcoming construction projects before shifting focus to the healthcare system. Additionally, we listen to a segment from Morning With Al Ferraby as Cpl. Mike Halskov shares details regarding DUI’s being handed out...

Adam closed out today's show by taking listeners calls over the last hour.

In this hour, Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined Adam to talk about a a recent poll that found a majority of Canadians perceive the nation’s finances in a negative light, and there is a significant increase in the proportion of the country’s residents who foresee a worsening situation. Later, Adam spoke with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about...

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined Adam to talk about a a recent poll that found a majority of Canadians perceive the nation’s finances in a negative light, and there is a significant increase in the proportion of the country’s residents who foresee a worsening situation.

Adam spoke with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about the conservative leadership race and where the main candidates stand on cancelling the carbon taxes.