Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors Advocate - Beginning July 15, seniors will be able to express a preference for up to three long-term care homes, rather than having to accept the first available bed.

This morning on the Round Table bicycle safety is discusses, the use of helmets, rules of the road and etiquette.

Rising property taxes are could force some Legions in the area to close their doors.

Kathy Stinson, CEO, Cool Aid - Cool-Aid has been given the approval to build 72-units of affordable housing, 10 less than they had previously applied for. Corey Burger, policy and infrastructure chair, Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition - This weekend anti-bike graffiti was painted on cycling trails in Central Saanich and Saanich

Kevin Lee, 1st Vice President, BC Ferry and Marine Workers' Union - BC Ferries workers face abuse every day, just for doing their job Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan, Tam, and Pearson - BC Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to interfere with an Air Canada decision to fire an aircraft cleaning attendant with 17 years of service over “a few nuts and a tube of lotion plus o...

The Corporate Mapping Project a six-year joint initiative between the University of Victoria, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Alberta-based Parkland Institute lists a “who’s who” of the energy industry in what is called the Fossil-Power Top 50 and explores their reach into wider society. Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - The Corporate Map...

Guest: Corey Burger, policy and infrastructure chair, Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition

Guest: Kathy Stinson, CEO, Cool Aid Society 

This Week on Legally Speaking  BC Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to interfere with an Air Canada decision to fire an aircraft cleaning attendant with 17 years of service over “a few nuts and a tube of lotion” Parts of Gordon Wilson’s defamation claim have been struck out: A conviction for “driving contrary to restrictions” overturned on appeal:

82% of workers surveyed have suffered abuse including threats, harassment, or physical violence from passengers. Kevin Lee, 1st Vice President for the BC Ferry and Marine Workers' Union joined Adam Stirling to discuss the implications. 

Guest: Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Some Langford residents are concerned about rezoning in their own backyard + open lines on whatever is on your mind

A new survey shows a majority of British Columbians agree with Ottawa’s pipeline decision + open lines on whatever is on your mind. 

Project reconciliation and TMX, contaminated soil near Shawinigan Lake, and open lines. 

A massive parcel of land in the heart of the community is the subject of a rezoning application. We find out more with Nicole Polet from Citizens of South Langford for Sustainable Development.

56% of British Columbians agree with the federal government’s decision to re-approve the pipeline expansion, while 33% disagree with the decision. 11% are undecided. We learn more with the President of Research Co., Mario Canseco.

A land dispute will see the Island Corridor Foundation go to trial against the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation.

Yesterday was Canada Day which saw thousands of people flood the downtown core.

What does this mean for any future challenges to the tax? Joanna Kyriazis, senior policy advisor, Clean Energy Canada - Ontario's Progressive Conservative government under Premier Doug Ford, who calls the carbon charge an illegal tax, had argued the act is a violation of the Constitution because it allows the federal government to intrude on provincial jurisdiction

Larry Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer, Island Corridor Foundation - The Snaw-Naw-As First Nation in Nanoose with be going to trail with the Island Corridor Foundation. 

Political Analysis w/ Ron Cheffins + a survey on what Canadians think about the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). 

Open lines on whatever is on your mind + a chat with the President of the BCCA, Chris Atchison on a connection between the construction and tech industry. 

B.C. technology companies are helping transform certain sectors like gaming and transportation, but the construction sector haven’t found the technology products they need. We learn more with the President of the BCCA, Chris Atchison and what could be done. 

A quick dive into federal politics and a focus on the political history of Quebec. 

The survey showed 48% of Canadians think the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) should be ratified, while more than a third (36%) disagree and 16% are undecided. We find out more with Mario Canseco of Research Co.