Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Will the future museum upgrade go ahead? Discussions on the family doctor crisis, the B.C. government wants to offer incentives for new family physicians. How do we keep physicians in family medicine? During open lines callers weigh in on the family doctor shortage

Adam speaks with Ryan Burghardt, Owner Budget Brake and Muffler Auto Center. Ryan tells us about a frustrating crime that took place at his business. His business has seen its fair share of break ins.

Adam speaks with Rod Hunchak, Director, Business Development and Community Relations, Victoria International Airport. Vaccine mandates have been removed, and travel has picked up. Long delays have been seen at many busy airports, what you can expect at Victoria International Airport?

Adam speaks with Tara Weber, BNN Western Bureau Chief. Many Canadians are worried runaway inflation and interest rates could push us into a recession. What do we need to do to better safeguard the economy?

Can B.C. be recession resilient? Adam speaks with Tara Weber, BNN Western Bureau Chief. Many Canadians are worried runaway inflation and interest rates could push us into a recession. What do we need to do to better safeguard the economy? Adam closes the show with open lines. Listeners discuss, housing, inflation, shoplifting, single use plastics, bike lanes, and gas prices.

Adam discusses a report that the City of Victoria will receive this week warning of an ongoing staff shortage. Thoughts on yesterday afternoons interview with Stephen Andrew, and accountability at City Hall, independent accountability officer, and code of conduct.

During open lines callers weigh in on some of the issues discussed today. Listeners have lots to say about confidence in Victoria City Council. What does the future hold with new councilor candidates? Inflation, and housing costs, could there be a rent increase cap? People looking for housing are seeing a giant hike in rental prices.

Adam speaks with Jeremy Caradonna, candidate for Victoria councilor. Jeremy tells us what his platform pertains to, and answers Adams questions about Jeremey's independent run for Victoria City Council.  

We begin the hour with calls from listeners, during open lines. Callers discuss how city council has handled homelessness and housing. Adam and listeners think back on the issues of the Centennial Square tent city.

Discussions on the recycling of demolished housing, high cost of building housing, a drop in youth involved violence in Downtown, and two arsons that took place in James Bay. Callers weigh in during open lines

Adam speaks with Jeremy Caradonna, candidate for Victoria councilor. Jeremy tells us what his platform pertains to and answers Adams questions about Jeremey's independent run for Victoria City Council.   During open lines callers weigh in on Adams interview with Jeremy Caradonna, and issues discussed today.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins us for our regular Friday segment. Discussions about a B.C. Liberal Party name change. Ron discusses Alberta politics, and Jason Kenney’s resignation announcement. Jason Kenney has said he will remain the leader of the party until a new one is found. What is involved in becoming a candidate?

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds most British Columbians oppose the $789-million project (69%) while one-in-five support it (22%).

We hear about some things discussed at yesterday’s city council meeting. FRIDAY ROUND TABLE, Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca joins us for our regular Friday segment. Mike and Adam discusses city council, crime in the downtown core. Mike and Adam speak with listeners during open lines

We start the second hour of the show with open lines. Callers discuss the “temporary” changes made for a pickle ball court in Beacon Hill, city council, and we get a pop culture update from Ron. Survey says majority of British Columbians don’t support museum rebuild Adam speaks with Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institu...

Political-Analysis Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins us for our regular Friday segment. Discussions about a B.C. Liberal Party name change. Ron discusses Alberta politics, and Jason Kenney’s resignation announcement. Jason Kenney has said he will remain the leader of the party until a new one is found. What is involved in becoming a candidate? We close...

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment. Brief discussion on constitutional protections for property. We hear about federal Bill C21, which would see further regulations of firearms. Michael discusses the recent Save Old Growth protest that saw protester injured after falling from a ladder. Could this protester pot...

Adam speaks with Mike Shekhtman, Regional Director, Robert Half Canada. Robert Half research shows, money is the top motivator for making a move to a new job. More than half of professionals are considering a plan to pursue hybrid or fully remote positions.

Discussions on the “temporary” structure constructed at Beacon Hill, for a Pickle Ball pilot project. Thoughts and predictions on Victoria’s upcoming election, and the state of our downtown core. Listeners weigh in during open lines.

Adam speaks with Matthew McGuire, Co-Founder and Practice Leader with The AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Shop, about the Cullin Commission   Discussions on crime in the downtown core.   Legally-Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment. Brief discussion on constitutional protections for property. We h...

Discussions on the “temporary” structure constructed at Beacon Hill, for a Pickle Ball pilot project. Thoughts and predictions on Victoria’s upcoming election, and the state of our downtown core. Listeners weigh in during open lines.

Adam revisits previous mentions from some members of city council. Discussions on Save Old Growth protesters, previous incidents that occurred at Fairy Creek blockades, and it appears that the temporary Pickleball courts don’t look so temporary. Callers weigh in during open lines.

Criminal Justice and Old Growth Blockades Adam speaks with Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology, Simon Fraser University Save Old Growth blockaders blocked a number of B.C. highways this morning and one protestor appeared to seriously injure themselves by falling off an unsafe ladder. Given these dangerous escalations by protestors – how should we respond to these situations? Listeners weigh...

We hear from listeners during open lines Rising Construction Costs Adam speaks with Rory Kulmala, president of Vancouver Island Construction Association. Rory has said projects everywhere are facing budget pressures as prices for construction materials have increased from 40 to 50 per cent in the last two years, fuel costs 145 per cent what it did pre-pandemic, and lumber has doubled in price in t...

Adam speaks with Dr. Yanet Valdez Tejeira, immunologist and COVID-19 lead in British Columbia. We learn more about the lasting effects some people experience with COVID