Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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 the past five years.

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?  

Recap of yesterday’s events in which a blockade was formed on the Pat Bay Highway, by the “Save Old Growth” protest group.  One of the protesters who was blocking the road on top off a 25 foot ladder, fell to the ground and was seriously injured. Some drivers who were trapped in traffic, took it upon themselves to try and dismantle the blockade. Open lines listeners give the...

Discussions from Adam and listeners regarding zipper merging, and the Save Old Growth Protesters. Five-year fixed mortgage rate highest since 2009. Adam speaks with Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) They speak about rising mortgage rates, low home sales, and high housing prices. What does the future of the housing market look like? We close the hour with calls...

Proposed new labelling requirement for ground beef Adam speaks with Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB, Dalhousie University. Alberta's beef producers are concerned that a proposed regulation from Health Canada to change the labels on packages of ground beef may create doubt of their product's nutritional value.   Open lines Some callers draw comparisons from t...

Adam speaks with Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) They speak about rising mortgage rates, low home sales, and high housing prices. What does the future of the housing market look like?

Adam speaks with Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB, Dalhousie University. Alberta's beef producers are concerned that a proposed regulation from Health Canada to change the labels on packages of ground beef may create doubt of their product's nutritional value.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. Mario tells us about a new poll that finds, more British Columbians believe it is a good idea to have a lower speed limit on residential streets.

Adam speaks with Tamara Meggitt, an organizer with Clear the Road. Tamara Meggitt, who is organizing a pushback to the Old Growth Protesters. The initiative is called Clear The Road. A petition from Clear The Road gathered nearly 1,000 signatures calling on police forces to ensure that blockaders face the consequences of their actions.  

Discussions on this morning’s old growth protest. The Pat Bay highway was blocked by protesters, one protester was injured as a ladder they were sitting on top off buckled and fell onto the road. People sitting in traffic began to dismantle the blockade. Listeners discuss their frustrations with these protests  

Adam speaks with Tamara Meggitt, an organizer with Clear the Road. Tamara Meggitt, who is organizing a pushback to the Old Growth Protesters. The initiative is called Clear The Road. A petition from Clear The Road gathered nearly 1,000 signatures calling on police forces to ensure that blockaders face the consequences of their actions. During open lines, listeners voice their opinions on old growt...

Do British Columbians want to Reduce Speed Limits? Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. Mario tells us about a new poll that finds, more British Columbians believe it is a good idea to have a lower speed limit on residential streets. During open lines callers discuss road blockades from protesters, zipper merging, house pricing, The HarbourCats

Political-Analysis with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science.

Adam discusses the City council meeting, and missing middle housing Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca speaks with Adam to discuss the issues of the week, during our regular Friday segment.  

Continued discussions on missing middle housing, and yesterday’s City Council meeting. Adam takes calls from listeners during open lines. Callers weigh in on missing middle housing. Councilor Stephen Andrews calls in to discuss missing middle housing  

Political-Analysis with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science.   Adam finishes the hour with open lines. Callers weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show

Adam speaks with Namita Kearns, director of Insurance products, BCAA. British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being unprepared . Namita tells us BCAA’s top tips for Emergency Preparedness.

During our regular segment Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers. When can trustees be removed from doing their job? Page limits for factums A case out of Victoria regarding Family Law Act, gifts, and being a fiduciary.

Will the meeting regarding middle missing housing go forward with Sharmarke Dubow in Somalia? Where is the Twin Cities Pole in Centennial Square? Was it vandalized? Did the city take it down? Langford mayor Stu Young and former Langford Fire Chief Bob Becket, are heading to Ukraine to bring aid. Saanich Police are asking for information after several motorcyclists were clocked at 270km per hour. L...

Are you ready for the next extreme weather event? Adam speaks with Namita Kearns, director of Insurance products, BCAA. British Columbians worried about more extreme weather, but many admit to being. Namita tells us BCAA’s top tips for Emergency Preparedness.   We hear from listeners during open lines.   Legally-Speaking with Michael Mulligan During our regular segment Adam speaks...

Adam talks about delays in upgrading schools for seismic activity, bicycles and vehicles co-existing in our city, climate change, and having an economical just population. During open lines callers weigh in on topics discussed during today’s show.  

Adam speaks with Shirley Bond, Liberal MLA for Prince George-Valemount. They discuss a report from the B.C. Coroners Service that reviewed the heat-related deaths during last summer’s heat dome. The Coroner’s report brings light to the failings of our government to inform British Columbians of the risks of the extreme heat. What has been done to make sure our province doesn’t see...

Adam speaks with Rebecca Mersereau, Vice Chair, Capital Regional District Board. Adam asks Rebecca if she intends to seek reelection. Rebecca and Adam discuss Geese, and population management, cruise ship waste, curbside Blue Box Recycling, and the Regional Water Master Plan.

During the final hour of the show, we hear from listeners during open lines. We hear thoughts on keeping each other safe during extreme heat, and how likely is it for us to see another extreme heat event this summer. Also discussions on public fears and the role of the media.

Adam starts the hour with open lines, and hear thoughts on our City Council Heat Dome Death Report Adam speaks with Shirley Bond, Liberal MLA for Prince George-Valemount. They discuss a report from the B.C. Coroners Service that reviewed the heat-related deaths during last summer’s heat dome. The Coroner’s report brings light to the failings of our government to inform British Columbia...