Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses changes to B.C.’s policies on safer supply, including prescribed alternatives needing to be used in front of a health professional. Adam reacts to notable moments in the provincial legislature’s question period this week involving prescribed alternatives and potential diversion.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to share his reaction to the throne speech at the BC Legislature this week. 

Adam hosts open line conversations. Callers share their experiences and thoughts on community issues. 

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to share his reaction to the throne speech at the BC Legislature this week. Plus, more discussion of provincial politics on open lines and text.

Senior military leaders say the Canadian Armed Forces recruitment numbers have stabilized this year and they're on target to meet their goal of bringing in seven-thousand new troops. This story, more top headlines and everything else you need to know right now in your go-to mid-day newscast! 

Adam’s reaction to the throne speech continues. Plus, Adam engages with listener texts and hears out different perspectives on open lines.

Adam discusses the BC Legislature returning this week and reacts to yesterday’s throne speech. His analysis includes contrasting the messaging in the throne speech with the BC NDP's political leadership over the past several years. 

Adam discusses issues involving social and political problems in the province including drug use. Adam engages with listeners via open lines and text.  

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Greater Victoria. Plus, one man is under arrest and a large quantity of dangerous drugs are out-of-circulation on the West Shore following a month-long drug trafficking investigation led by VicPD’s Strike Force unit. These stories, more top headlines and everything else you need to know right now in Victoria's go-to noon newscast. 

Adam discusses what’s happening at the B.C. legislature today. Adam reflects on ongoing social problems including toxic drug deaths. Adam reacts to Dr. Ryan Herriot from Doctors for Safer Drug Policy on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby this morning to discuss the latest unsanctioned overdose prevention site. Plus, Adam engages shared via text-ins and open lines. 

Adam discusses local current events, including the strike action which could happen at LifeLabs. Adam reacts to BC General Employees' Union president Paul Finch on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby. Adam discusses the now-discarded idea for a B.C. $1,000 grocery rebate and reacts to listener perspectives on the issue. Plus, Adam covers live the new speaker of the house being elected and their comments in...

Adam discusses several current events including previewing today in the B.C. legislature. Plus, Adam react to the rocky landing at Toronto’s Pearson airport this week.  Adam reacts to B.C. forestry minister Ravi Parmar on CFAX 1070. Plus, Adam reacts to the province’s finance minister Brenda Bailey on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s federal director Franco Terrazzano joins the show to discuss his organization’s estimate that members of parliament will receive a 3.9 per cent pay raise on April 1.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s federal director Franco Terrazzano joins the show to discuss his organization’s estimate that members of parliament will receive a 3.9 per cent pay raise on April 1. Plus, Adam hosts open lines.. 

Forests Minister Ravi Parmar is in Sacramento meeting with California government officials, saying his priority on the trip is trying to help the BC softwood lumber industry avoid increased tariffs. This story, more top headlines and all the other local updates you need right now in one newscast! 

Adam reacts to Victoria Council discussion involving the question of if the City of Victoria should remain on X, formerly known as twitter, in today’s context with the U.S. Plus, Adam engages with contrasting perspectives of listeners shared via open lines and text.

Adam discusses issues of the week with listeners and reacts to text-ins. BC Real Estate Association chief economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show for a housing market update. Plus, Ron from Maryland calls in for pop culture Friday.

BC Real Estate Association chief economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show to share the latest real estate data. 

Adam discusses local issues and reacts to council discussion involving the question of if the City of Victoria should remain on X, formerly known as twitter, in today’s context with the U.S. and tariff threats. Adam also discusses city spending after CTV reported an emergency warming shelter was closed last night due to lack of staffing capacity. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the...

Grumpy Taxpayer$ chair John Treleaven joins the show to discuss issues involving Victoria Council.

BCAA director of corporate purpose and mobility marketing Shawn Pettipas joins the show to discuss a recent study on the effects of cold weather on electric vehicles.

Listeners share their takes on recent current events via open lines. 

Grumpy Taxpayer$ chair John Treleaven joins the show to discuss issues involving Victoria Council. Plus, Adam tunes in live to Victoria Council today. Open line conversations involve discussion of local issues including the Crystal Pool referendum and future of the proposed Quadra McKenzie plan. 

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide downtown on Wednesday. Plus, the B.C. government and the City of Victoria appear caught in a political stalemate trying to balance tight resources and keep people sheltered through the recent cold snap. These stories, more top headlines and all your local updates in Victoria's go-to mid-day newscast. 

BCAA director of corporate purpose and mobility marketing Shawn Pettipas joins the show to discuss a recent study on the effects of cold weather on electric vehicles. Listeners react via open lines and text. Michael Mulligan brings cases of the week for Legally Speaking.