Adam Stirling: The Podcast

New Leger polling suggests Canadians are more worried about Donald Trump's tariffs and U.S. aggression than they are their own wallets. Plus, BC Highway Patrol are piecing together what happened in a head-on collision in Parksville. These stories, more top headlines and all the updates you need in your mid-day newscast. 

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to share his take on the B.C. budget tabled by the province's finance minister this week. 

Adam reacts to B.C. conservative finance critic Peter Milobar on CFAX 1070 this morning. Plus, Adam discusses issues of the week with listeners who weigh in via open lines and text. Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to share his take on the B.C. budget tabled by the province's finance minister this week. 

Adam discusses community issues in Langford with listeners, including funding for policing, local governance and more. Chris Foxall calls in during open lines. Wendy Hobbs also calls in. Plus, Adam reacts to B.C. finance minister Brenda Bailey on CFAX 1070 this morning. Adam also reacts to U.S. president Donald Trump posting online after his phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

Adam reacts to notable moments at Langford council this week. Adam also discusses the latest on U.S. tariffs and B.C.’s economic situation after the province’s finance minister tabled the budget yesterday.

Open lines continue as Adam explores issues involving trade, U.S. politics and the economy. 

Highway 4 will undergo another closure on Thursday near Angel Rock for a debris clean-up. Plus, CFB Esquimalt continues to look for unexploded devices around the Mary Hill Training area in Metchosin. These stories, more top headlines and tariff updates in your go-to mid-day newscast! 

Listeners react to the unfolding trade war with the U.S., weighing in via open lines and text. 

Adam reacts to Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaking after the U.S. put tariffs into effect. Adam discusses the significance of today’s unfolding events. Adam reacts to Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer on CFAX 1070 this morning. Adam j. C.  reacts to federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh Plus, listener reaction to the unfolding trade war via open lines and text....

Adam reacts live to Ontario premier Doug Ford saying he is scrapping his province’s contract with Starlink and talking about potentially turning off electricity in the U.S. He also reacts to premier David Eby speaking to the public this morning.

Open line and text engagement continues as listeners weigh in on geopolitical issues, including perspectives on the war in Ukraine. 

U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods are set to kick in tomorrow. The Trans Canada was closed through Duncan for several hours on Saturday after a collision involving two pickup trucks left one man dead. These stories, more top headlines and everything else you need to know right now in one newscast!   

Adam hosts open line conversations with listeners who weigh in on issues of the day, including tariff threats, the U.S.’s global leadership, the war in Ukraine, economic issues and more.

Adam reacts to Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto discussing budget deliberations on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby this morning. Plus, Adam reacts to the province’s chair of the tariff response cabinet committee Ravi Kahlon on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby.

Adam discusses issues in the region including local municipalities trying to manage budgetary pressures. He reacts to notable moments at Victoria Council involving proposals for revitalizing Centennial Square.  

Adam engages with listeners who weigh in on open lines and text, with discussion topics including funding for police and social issues. 

VicPD’s Strike Force conducted a three-day investigation this week arresting a drug trafficker police say operate across Vancouver Island. During an Oval Office meeting in front of reporters, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy he's in no position to demand anything from the U.S. These stories, more top headlines and all your local updates in your go-to...

Adam discusses community issues including safety and social programs. Adam discusses a proposed community safety and wellbeing initiative in Victoria. Adam continues reacting to Victoria City Council this week.

Adam discusses what could be needed to create accountability for politicians in our current political, social and media context. Adam reacts to notable moments at Victoria City Hall this week.

Adam discusses local issues and reacts to comments at Victoria Council involving Leger opinion data on the downtown core. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to talk local issues of the week.

Adam reacts to the BC Conservatives asking about emergency room closures during question period at the B.C. legislature. Plus, more open line conversations about issues of the day. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canadians are accustomed to challenges, and facing a looming threat of U-S tariffs is just another one. Plus, the province is still planning to introduce a budget as scheduled next week. These stories, more top headlines and everything else you need to catch up on in your go-to mid-day newscast. 

Hear Adam reflect on what happened with the dismissal of the former school district 61 board of education. He discusses related community issues including questions he still has about Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Council. Plus, Adam engages with listeners weighing in on community issues via open lines and text. Lori Poppe from Parents and Police together calls in during open lines.

Adam discusses community issues downtown and reacts to comments from VicPD chief Del Manak at Victoria council. Plus, Adam reacts to key moments from the first school board meeting at district 61 since the education minister dismissed the former board. During Legally Speaking, Michael Mulligan brings cases of the week, including one involving a recalled stove.   

Adam discusses the latest at the B.C. legislature including yesterday’s failed non-confidence vote against the BC NDP government. Plus, Adam discusses local issues including the first school board meeting for district 61 since the education minister dismissed the former board and replaced it with a trustee. Plus, Adam recaps Leger polling on perceptions of downtown cores in Western Canada an...