Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses the current state of provincial politics during the legislature’s spring break as we approach an election call which could happen over the weekend. He shares his current assessment of provincial and federal political issues, including his concerns involving the internet and government control, along with discerning truth from fiction online. Plus, Adam reacts to health ministe...

Adam reacts to Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch discussing efforts to plan for increased demand for pool space when Crystal Pool is closed. Plus, Adam analyzes the current political situation of federal and provincial parties.

Adam reacts to discussion at Langford City Hall involving funding for West Shore RCMP. Plus, Adam reacts to CTV News coverage of calls for more protection from violence for healthcare workers. Plus, Adam engages with listener perspectives shared via open lines and text. 

Adam discusses how tariffs are making things complicated for our economy and reacts to CTV News coverage of the issue. Plus, Adam engages with listeners who have their say on issues of the day via open lines and text. Adam discusses issues involving budget deliberations at Victoria Council. Plus, Adam discusses funding for policing in the West Shore. 

Adam discusses the current state of federal politics. He reacts to Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre posting online after U.S. president Donald Trump suggested he would rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative. Adam reacts to CTV News coverage of the Vancouver International Auto Show removing Tesla as a participant in its event over safety concerns. Plus, Adam reacts to CT...

Discussion of current events continues as Adam engages with open lines and text. Plus, Adam reacts to Bob Beckett speaking on CFAX 1070 about locals’ humanitarian efforts to help people in Ukraine. Plus, Adam analyzes what could be happening with the City of Victoria's rules involving overnight sheltering. 

The discussion about community issues in Langford continues on open lines as Adam reflects on questions he still has about what is happening at City Hall. 

Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to break down the latest in federal polling. Listeners engage in community issues in the West Shore and beyond during open lines. Former Langford councillor Lanny Seaton calls in.

Angus Reid research associate Jon Roe joins the show to break down the latest poll on federal politics. 

Adam discusses local current events, recent discussion at Langford City Council involving funding for police. Adam reacts to public participation and comments from councillors at city hall this week. Adam reacts to emerging information after Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto made comments about public authorities and a potential policy shift in the city’s rules for overnight sheltering in parks.

Hour 4 with Adam Stirling wraps up the day with more in-depth discussion on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first international trip—how is he handling global diplomacy? Plus, open lines continue as listeners weigh in on this and other key issues shaping the news

Hour 3 with Adam Stirling continues the conversation on Mark Carney’s first week as Prime Minister—what does his stance on carbon pricing signal for Canada’s future? Adam analyzes Green Party leader Elizabeth May’s thoughts on Carney’s leadership.  And as always, listeners weigh in on the biggest issues, from U.S.-Canada relations to today’s top debates.

Hour 2 with Adam Stirling continues the discussion on B.C.’s response to President Trump’s tariff threats—why is the NDP pushing for emergency powers, and why aren’t other provinces following suit? Plus, a look at Mark Carney’s first week as Canada’s Prime Minister.  And as always, listener calls and texts drive the conversation on municipal governance, U.S...

Adam Stirling dives into the latest in local and provincial politics, including Victoria’s bylaw changes affecting outdoor sheltering in parks—what impact will this have on crime and public spaces? Plus, B.C.’s response to President Trump’s tariff threats: the government is pushing for new emergency powers to protect the economy, but why aren’t other provinces followi...

In the final hour of Adam Stirling on CFAX 1070, Adam continues analyzing Victoria’s proposed bylaw changes on park encampments—how will enforcement work, and will it reduce crime and disorder? Plus, live listener reactions to this topic, and the new carbon tax announcement.

In hour three of Adam Stirling on CFAX 1070, Ryan Mitton of CFIB discusses the Economic Stabilization Act—does it do enough to support B.C. businesses? Plus, Adam continues his deep dive into Victoria’s proposed bylaw changes on overnight sheltering in parks. Can the city balance public space, homelessness, and safety? We break down key moments from the latest council meeting.

Adam Stirling is joined by Ryan Mitton, CFIB’s Director of Legislative Affairs for B.C., to discuss the province’s proposed Economic Stabilization Act. The legislation grants cabinet more power to respond to U.S. tariffs, but does it do enough to support businesses? CFIB welcomes the free trade provisions but argues that lifting internal trade barriers should be permanent, not temporar...

In the second hour with Adam Stirling on CFAX 1070, the conversation turns to municipal governance and homelessness. Victoria City Council is proposing changes to the Parks Regulation Bylaw, aiming to clarify rules around overnight sheltering. Should local governments be allowed to direct people to shelter elsewhere? What impact will these changes have on crime and disorder in parks? Should cities...

In the first hour of Adam Stirling on CFAX 1070, Adam breaks down the B.C. government's response to President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Premier David Eby has announced new measures, including proposed emergency powers for cabinet, aiming to protect the province’s economy. Are these actions necessary, or an overreach? Later, Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joins for his regular Fr...

Adam discusses premier David Eby’s announcement today. Plus, Adam tunes in live to Victoria city council business, as discussion involving the location of Crystal Pool continues. Engagement with listener perspectives continues via open lines and text.

Adam reacts to premier David Eby speaking to the press following his announcement his party is proposing legislation which the government says would enable it to respond faster to tariff troubles. Adam reflects on the current state of B.C. politics and how we got here. Plus, Adam engages with listener perspectives shared via open lines and text. 

Conservative Party of BC public safety critic Eleanor Sturko joins the show. 

BC opposition public safety critic Eleanor Sturko joins the show to discuss an amendment to the Mental Health Act she has introduced to the legislature. Plus, Adam reacts to premier David Eby announcing his party is proposing legislation which involves allowing cabinet to remove barriers to interprovincial trade, impose highway tolls for non-Canadian commercial vehicles, direct the exclusion of U....

Adam discusses local current events, including the latest on that major 4-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway near six mile. Plus, Adam reacts to discussion at Victoria City Council today. Plus, Adam reacts to Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto on CFAX 1070 this morning ahead of today’s meeting.  Adam discusses issues involving sheltering in parks. Plus, Adam reacts to a Premier Dav...

Adam discusses the assumptions some people make about the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state as he engages with listener texts. Adam reacts to comments made during question period at the B.C. legislature this week. Adam reacts live to a provincial announcement involving guidance on involuntary care for some people with complex substance use disorders.