Adam Stirling: The Podcast

New data on Airbnb units in the region reveal there are more than 3,000 active units. Many of them are operating in condo buildings – and are putting strain on strata councils. Wendy Wall, director with the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, joined Adam to talk about what is being done about AirBNB's being run contrary to strata restrictions. Later, Victoria Regional Transit Commiss...

Adam takes calls from listeners in the first half of the hour, Later, CBRE says there could be a record investment of $50 billion in Canadian commercial real estate this year. Chris Rust, Senior Vice President of the Victoria CBRE branch, spoke with Adam about the rise in investment in commercial real estate.

An Ontario refugee family is desperately trying to get their brother home, after learning he’s been living in Victoria  – suffering from mental illness and homelessness. But there’s a catch: their brother doesn’t have the ID he needs to board a plane. Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Victoria City Councillor, knows this man and has been trying to help him out, she joined Adam t...

Adam opens the show by giving his thoughts on the latest protests at the BC Legislature. Later, he takes calls from listeners.

CBRE says there could be a record investment of $50 billion in Canadian commercial real estate this year. Chris Rust, Senior Vice President of the Victoria CBRE branch, spoke with Adam about the rise in investment in commercial real estate.

New data on Airbnb units in the region reveal there are more than 3,000 active units. Many of them are operating in condo buildings – and are putting strain on strata councils. Wendy Wall, director with the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, joined Adam to talk about what is being done about AirBNB's being run contrary to strata restrictions.

Victoria Regional Transit Commission voted this morning to not move forward in exploring the idea of free youth bus passes for everyone in Greater Victoria. Mayor of Saanich and director on the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, Fred Haynes, joined Adam to talk about the vote and other ways they are improving the transit system. 

An Ontario refugee family is desperately trying to get their brother home, after learning he’s been living in Victoria  – suffering from mental illness and homelessness. But there’s a catch: their brother doesn’t have the ID he needs to board a plane. Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Victoria City Councillor, knows this man and has been trying to help him out, she joined Adam t...

During the noon hour Adam takes calls from listeners about free youth bus passes for Greater Victoria and the country wide rail blockades.

The latest provincial statistics for illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2019 show a 36% decrease. While this is a positive step, Adam speaks with Donald MacPherson, executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition at Simon Fraser University, about why that number doesn't tell the whole story. Later, Adam is joined by  Paul de Jong, president, Progressive Contractors Association of Canada...

Adam speaks with Climate Justice Victoria representative, Aven Knutson, about why her organization is calling on the regional transit commission to approve free youth bus passes. The commission will vote on the issue tomorrow. Later, Adam is joined by Maja Tait, Mayor of Sooke and Victoria Regional Transit Commissioner, to get her perspective the vote that will happen tomorrow to decide if free yo...

Adam opens the show by discussing how climate activists may be hurting indigenous reconciliation by using their cause to support their own belief.

The latest provincial statistics for illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2019 show a 36% decrease. While this is a positive step, Adam speaks with Donald MacPherson, executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition at Simon Fraser University, about why that number doesn't tell the whole story.

Adam is joined by  Paul de Jong, president, Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, for a conversation about why he believes the cancellation of the $20-billion Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project, is a major blow to Canadian workers, their employers, First Nations and investors.

Adam is joined by Maja Tait, Mayor of Sooke and Victoria Regional Transit Commissioner, to get her perspective the vote that will happen tomorrow to decide if free youth bus passes will go ahead in Greater Victoria.

Adam speaks with Climate Justice Victoria representative, Aven Knutson, about why her organization is calling on the regional transit commission to approve free youth bus passes. The commission will vote on the issue tomorrow.

Adam is joined by Ron Cheffins, UVIC Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political conversation. This week they discuss a poll on how Canadians feel about how the Federal Government has performed since 2015, they also analyze a poll about the approval ratings of the Canadian Premiers. 

Adam gives his thoughts on the RCMP saying that agree to leave Wet'suwet'en territory. Later, Adam takes calls from listeners.

Adam takes calls from listeners. Later, Adam is joined Mike Hicks, CRD Director, Juan de Fuca electoral area, to discuss the nine-year ban on dumping biosolids at the Hartland landfill being lifted.

Adam takes calls from listeners about the protests and blockades in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs. Later, Adam is joined in-studio by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly conversation regarding legal matters. This week they discuss the rail blockades around Canada and ICBC's move to a 'no-fault style' insurance model.