Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Dan McTeague, president, Canadians for Affordable Energy joins the program to speak about the rising prices of gas and oil. McTeague notes that gas prices will continue to increase over the coming months and how beneficial more infrastructure such an pipelines could be for Canada when dealing with inflated prices

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam about topics covered on the show including local theft, the homelessness issue, community health, housing challenges, and unclaimed property. Adam plays a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Alec Rossa, President of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church shares an update on the arson that occurred on April 20th at...

Adam starts the show by sharing an update on the on going re-contextualizing of the statue of John A. McDonald as the City of Victoria publishes a press release and outlines dialogues that will occur in coming months to address various reconciliation challenges including the torn-down statue. Adam also shares that one of his segments, The Fairy Creek: Legal Assistant, has been nominated for an 202...

Karen Dinnie-Smyth, President, Victoria Real Estate Board (VRBE) joins the program to speak with Adam about the lower start to the housing market’s ‘busy season’ this year. Dinnie-Smyth acknowledges that prices are stable for the time being but is unsure of where the market could go over the next several months but believes it should remain fairly stable. Open Lines continue as l...

Karen Dinnie-Smyth, President, Victoria Real Estate Board (VRBE) joins the program to speak with Adam about the lower start to the housing market’s ‘busy season’ this year. Dinnie-Smyth acknowledges that prices are stable for the time being but is unsure of where the market could go over the next several months but believes it should remain fairly stable. 

Kerry Godbout, Local mother joins the program to provide details about a theft that her family has experienced this week. Godbout noted that her blue and yellow bicycle trailer is vital to her son to being able to participate in cycling with their family as her son is unable to ride a bike on his own.

Adam starts the show by providing updates on a few stories covered one the show in recent weeks including the North Park arson that targeted the home of a Ukrainian family, challenges in preventing reoffenders, Save Old Growth and similar organizations blocking roads and highways, and the potential disbanding of police authorities. Afterwards, we listen to a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby a...

Mario Canseco president of Research Co. joins the program to speak with Adam about the public’s general receptions to electric vehicles among British Columbians. Canseco notes that 59% of B.C drivers say that they plan on obtaining an electric vehicle as their next vehicle and that the technology of these vehicles has improved greatly over recent years. Stewart Muir, Executive Director Of Re...

Rachel Staples joins the program to speak about her son’s story and how B.C. scraps a plan to involuntarily treat youth after an overdose. Staples notes that this feels like a giant step backwards in the process of helping and providing resources to youth whom are struggling with addiction. Open Lines continue for the remainder of the show as listeners are able to chat with Adam on topics co...

Stewart Muir, Executive Director Of Resource Works chats with Adam about blockades occurring throughout B.C. committed by environmental protestors. Muir acknowledges that there has been several changes in the B.C. regarding forestry issues from the government and has even made companies in the industry ‘not very happy’ with regulations. 

Rachel Staples joins the program to speak about her son’s story and how B.C. scraps a plan to involuntarily treat youth after an overdose. Staples notes that this feels like a giant step backwards in the process of helping and providing resources to youth whom are struggling with addiction. 

Mario Canseco president of Research Co. joins the program to speak with Adam about the public’s general receptions to electric vehicles among British Columbians. Canseco notes that 59% of B.C drivers say that they plan on obtaining an electric vehicle as their next vehicle and that the technology of these vehicles has improved greatly over recent years.

Carly Phillips, Researcher-in-Residence, Wildfire and Carbon, lead author of the study, chats with Adam about a study conducted that showcases how mitigating forest fires can help lower Co2 emissions. Phillips acknowledges that the research group had found that B.C./Alaska forests could release roughly 12 gigatons of Co2 which is on scale with the emissions released by 2.6 billions cars annually....

Adam starts the show with providing an update on the 1,360th day since Victoria City Council purposed re-contextualizing the John A. McDonald statue, an recap of the saga of Picnic/Clover Point that has been subject to changes from Victoria City Council, as well as a Councillor’s potential alterative motive while on a tour of a local police department’s ecom facility. Additionally, we...

Open lines continue as listeners are able to voice their opinions with Adam on topics covered throughout the show such as Victoria City Council, municipal amalgamation, North Saanich associations, and the upcoming Victoria election. David Eby, Attorney General of British Columbia joins the program to speak with Adam about remarks made by Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Todd...

David Eby, Attorney General of British Columbia joins the program to speak with Adam about remarks made by Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Todd Stone, last week pertaining to the B.C. justice system. David Eby clarifies on several points raised by Stone and provides insight into how the attorney general’s office weighs their decisions.

Carly Phillips, Researcher-in-Residence, Wildfire and Carbon, lead author of the study, chats with Adam about a study conducted that showcases how mitigating forest fires can help lower Co2 emissions. Phillips acknowledges that the research group had found that B.C./Alaska forests could release roughly 12 gigatons of Co2 which is on scale with the emissions released by 2.6 billions cars annually.&...

Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division joins Adam to talk about a report that was released this week that outline suggested changes and reformations of B.C. police authorities. Morris notes that the mental health recommendations from the report are incredibly important to helping improve resources for those seeking aid. Open Lines are available for listeners to vo...

Adam starts the show by acknowledging the B.C. RCMP reform report that was released this week and Victoria City Council’s relationship with local police authorities. Adam then examines and speculates upon a debate that occurred at Victoria City Council this week as a fossil fuel non proliferation treaty is the focus of discourse. Mike Kozakowski from Citified. CA joins the program for a week...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly Political Analyse segment with Adam. Today, Professor Cheffins covers the approval ratings of B.C. political parties, speculations upon the B.C. Liberal Party’s member’s election plans, John Horgan’s f-bomb, and the political side of the B.C. doctor shortage. Fred Haynes, Mayor of Sa...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly Political Analyse segment with Adam. Today, Professor Cheffins covers the approval ratings of B.C. political parties, speculations upon the B.C. Liberal Party’s member’s election plans, John Horgan’s f-bomb, and the political side of the B.C. doctor shortage. 

Stewart Young, Mayor of Langford calls into the show to speak about the police reform report and how the municipal government is supporting their own local police force. Mayor Young acknowledges that police officers are facing more and more challenges in the modern day and fully intends to continue to support the force in upholding the law with whatever resources they can provide.

Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division joins Adam to talk about a report that was released this week that outline suggested changes and reformations of B.C. police authorities. Morris notes that the mental health recommendations from the report are incredibly important to helping improve resources for those seeking aid.

Fred Haynes, Mayor of Saanich calls into the show to speak about Saanich’s perspective on the police reform report. Mayor Haynes acknowledges that amalgamation between Victoria and Saanich municipal governments and police forces would be incredibly complex and requires a lot of legitimate information prior to an ultimate decision. Mayor Haynes also speaks about how their local police force o...

Adam speculates and offers his thoughts on the Victoria infrastructure, City Council, government, and the conditions of citizen livelihood. Open Lines are available for listeners to share their opinions and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program with Adam for their weekl...