Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam spoke with John Treleavan, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria, about Victoria’s voluntary contribution to be added on to property taxes that would go to the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations in the name of reconciliation. Less than one per cent of tax payers chose to contribute.

In the first hour of today’s program, Adam opened the show by sharing his thoughts on Victoria’s voluntary reconciliation tax. Later, Adam spoke with John Treleavan, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria, about Victoria’s voluntary contribution to be added on to property taxes that would go to the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations in the name of reconciliation. Less than one per cent of tax paye...

Adam spoke with Karen Dinnie-Smyth, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, about the latest home sales numbers for the region. Home sales in Greater Victoria dropped last month by 35 per cent since June 2021, with 612 properties sold compared to 942 properties last year.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Dave Saunders, President of the Saunders Family Foundation, and Kevin Albers, CEO of the M’akola Group, to discuss the Saunders Family Foundation pitch to the Province of British Columbia to improve healthcare on the growing West Shore and Sooke. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined the program for his weekly legal se...

Adam discusses a recent article that ranks Victoria as Canada’s best little city. Is our city’s slogan “Keep Victoria boring”? Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers discuss, bike lanes, cyclist safety, and bicycle theft.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, public satisfaction with the provincial government’s decision to establish the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia has increased since last year.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new Research Co. poll has found, public satisfaction with the provincial government’s decision to establish the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia has increased since last year.   Adam closes the show with calls from listeners. Callers discuss, bike lanes, identity politics, and thoughts on Vitoria being named B...

Adam discusses an accident that took place yesterday on Store st and Pandora, between a truck and a cyclist. It’s been over a week since the tragic shootout in Saanich, and the police have received an avalanche of support from the community. Adam reads texts from listeners, they weigh in on the bike lanes and yesterday’s accident.

Adam speaks with Cpl. Alex Bérubé, BC RCMP, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit (VIIMCU) Cpl. Alex Berube tells us as much as can about the ongoing investigation into the Saanich shootout from last week.

Adam speaks with Mike Old, Hospital Employees Union spokesperson. Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country

We go live to a press conference and receive an update on the Saanich shootout from 1 week ago.   Adam closes the show with calls from listeners during open lines. Callers weigh in on the Saannich shoot out, and offer thanks and support for our city’s first responders.

Adam speaks with Cpl. Alex Bérubé, BC RCMP, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit (VIIMCU) Cpl. Alex Berube tells us as much as can about the ongoing investigation into the Saanich shootout from last week.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines   Adam speaks with Mike Old, Hospital Employees Union spokesperson. Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a nu...

Adam covers what we know so far about the shooting in Saanich last week. There are many similarities between this shooting and the 1997 North Hollywood shootout. We hear from listeners during open lines, guns and gun control are a popular topic

Adam speaks with Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology, Simon Fraser University. Professor Gordon gives his thoughts on the shooting in Saanich. Adam closes the show with calls from listeners during open lines. We revisit some questions Ben Isitt had during council meetings regarding the funding for VicPD. Listeners give praise to GVERT and all first responders.

We hear from listeners during open lines. Listeners give their praise to the first responders in our city, and voice their thoughts on the attempted Saanich bank robbery from last week., and discussions on guns and gun control.  

We revisit what we know, and what we’ve learned over the weekend about the attempted bank robbery that took place last week in Saanich. There are many disturbing similarities to the 1997 Bank of America shooting in North Hollywood. Discussions on the amazing wave of support the police and GVERT have received from the public.  

Adam was joined by Dr. Stewart Prest, political science lecturer at Simon Fraser University, to discuss Premier John Horgan stepping down and the top candidates in the NDP that could replace him. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joined the show for his regular Thursday segment.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joined the show for his regular Thursday segment.

Adam was joined by Dr. Stewart Prest, political science lecturer at Simon Fraser University, to discuss Premier John Horgan stepping down and the top candidates in the NDP that could replace him. 

In the third hour of today's show, Adam opened up the phone lines to get lister reaction the Saanich shooting and John Horgan stepping down as Premier of B.C.

In the first hour of today's show, Adam continued to react to the bank robbery turned shootout in Saanich.

Adam spoke with Shelli Fryer, who was inside the Saanich BMO branch during the attempted robbery and shootout with police on Tuesday, June 28.

Adam speaks with Anthony Everett, President & CEO, Tourism Vancouver Island. It’s going to be a busy long-weekend in the region with big events happening across many municipalities. Is tourism in Victoria back to normal?

Adam speaks with Fred Haynes, Mayor of Saanich.  Mayor Haynes gives us information on the attempted robbery that happened in Saanich yesterday. He also reassures the residents of the region, they are supported.

Long Weekend Tourism Adam speaks with Anthony Everett, President & CEO, Tourism Vancouver Island. It’s going to be a busy long-weekend in the region with big events happening across many municipalities. Is tourism in Victoria back to normal?   We close the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on the terrifying events from yesterday’s shooting, and offer their support to first responders, a...