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If it happens on Vancouver Island – good or bad – we need to talk about it. Every hour in every show we deep dive into every nook and cranny of Victoria politics and learn the truth about how YOUR life will be affected. Adam Stirling explores and debates the latest news and current affairs every weekday from 11am to 3pm on CFAX 1070.

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Adam Stirling Hour 2 – June 21st 21.06.2019 43:56

A series of fires in Langford has residents and firefighters worried + What has a Saanich neighbourhood feeling betrayed?

Saanich neighborhood feels “betrayed” after refusal to fix intersection near McKenzie interchange 21.06.2019 21:01

The residents say they feel “betrayed” by the B.C. government’s refusal to fix a problem intersection near the McKenzie interchange project. We learn more with the president of the Portage Inlet Sanctuary Colquitz Estuary Society, George Blogg.

Rise in youth vaping troubling according to CCS 21.06.2019 13:09

The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on the government to take action. We hear from Jenny Byford of the Canadian Cancer Society, BC, Yukon.

Political Analysis w/ Ron Cheffins 21.06.2019 19:59

Recapping an Angus Reid poll, trouble brewing for the conservatives & a look at Manitoba & B.C.

Langford sees six fires over past two days 21.06.2019 7:14

Firefighters were busy putting out six fires in the last two days, five of which were caused by discarded cigarette butts. We hear from the chief of the Langford Fire Department, Chris Aubrey.

Adam Stirling Hour 1 Roundtable – June 21st 21.06.2019 43:57

Recapping a new report on Victoria’s downtown core, transit, parking & more. Langford Mayor & council are getting a raise + the approval of the TMX. 

Adam Stirling Hour 3 – June 20th 20.06.2019 43:46

A new poll finds Canadians concerned about the carbon tax and the impact on competitiveness + A new study looking at the economic health of Victoria’s downtown rejects a claim that the core is dying. 

Adam Stirling Hour 2 – June 20th 20.06.2019 45:03

An advocate for seniors says the provincial home-support system falls short for seniors who need it the most + Legally Speaking w/ Michael Mulligan. 

Adam Stirling Hour 1 – June 20th 20.06.2019 43:24

Talking crude oil outside of Canada + reaction from leaders on the pipeline approval + more

New polling: Canadians believe carbon taxes will reduce our nation’s competitiveness 20.06.2019 13:19

We learn more about the results with the President of SecondStreet.org, Colin Craig.

Seniors advocate says provincial home-support system falling short 20.06.2019 21:07

Adam Stirling was joined by Isobel Mackenzie of the B.C. Seniors Advocate to find out why.

New study rejects claim Victoria’s downtown core is dying 20.06.2019 19:20

We hear from the Executive Director of the Downtown Victoria Business Association, Jeff Bray. 

Legally Speaking w/ Michael Mulligan 20.06.2019 23:29

An unsuccessful appeal over a failing grade, publication ban lifted on an Indigenous man for selling $90 of fish, a new trial in the MV Sun Sea case & murder conviction overturned as a result of a disorganized and confusing jury charge. 

Adam Stirling Hour 3 – June 19th 19.06.2019 44:23

More open lines on the Trans Mountain pipeline approval 

Adam Stirling Hour 2 – June 19th 19.06.2019 43:40

Open lines on the Trans Mountain pipeline approval. 

Adam Stirling Hour 1 – June 19th 19.06.2019 44:06

Recapping the announcement of the Trans Mountain pipeline approval, your thoughts + catching up with Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation & Greg D’Avignon of the Business Council of BC. 

Business Council of BC reacts to Trans Mountain pipeline approval 19.06.2019 5:30

Greg D’Avignon of the Business Council of BC joined Adam Stirling.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation weighs in on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion 19.06.2019 4:52

Adam Stirling was joined by the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Aaron Wudrick.

Adam Stirling Hour 2 - June 18th 18.06.2019 43:25

Is there economic feasibility in expanding the Trans Mountain Pipeline?  Then we discuss the British Columbia government is implementing a series of changes to its social assistance policies that it says will help break the cycle of poverty

Adam Stirling Hour 3 - June 18th 18.06.2019 40:57

Was there any fallout from the plastic bag ban for business in Victoria? And senior executives from Canadian oil and gas companies gathered for a press conference last Thursday to express their displeasure with the Trudeau government’s handling of Bill C69 amendments.

Adam Stirling Hour 1 - June 18th 18.06.2019 43:52

A decision is coming down the pipeline today, or is it? We await to hear the Federal Government's announcement on the Trans Mountain Pipeline. 

With the federal government announcing a ban on single-use plastics, some are concerned banning bags will negatively impact businesses. Has the bag ban negatively impacted businesses in Victoria? 18.06.2019 20:44

Jeff Bray, executive director, Downtown Victoria Business Association

Oil and gas executives have some explaining to do about C69 opposition 18.06.2019 20:14

Markham Hislop - Energi.news

B.C. loosens social assistance rules to ease poverty 18.06.2019 22:22

Trish Garner, Community Organizer, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition - The new rules start July 1 and will allow welfare recipients to keep their vehicles valued at over $10,000 and increase the asset limit to $5,000 for a single person and up to $10,000 for a couple or family

Adam Stirling Hour 2 - June 17th 17.06.2019 42:18

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month & we bring on a Marine Conservation Scientist to find out the human benefits to marine protected areas. 