Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses local issues including today’s Victoria City Council agenda items. He reacts to a motion which would direct staff to report back on the implications of closing the city’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account as part of addressing the trade war. Listeners weigh in on local issues including city planning via text-ins.

Adam kicks off the hour with some quick math involving the results of the Crystal Pool referendum after listeners asked about the number of “no” voters who filled out the question about the preferred location for the project. Listeners weigh in on topics of the day during open lines including housing density issues in the region. Adam reflects on why people might look at housing issues...

Premier David Eby says "the last thing" the province is considering is further economic integration with the United States. Plus, Canada's fentanyl czar met the public today at a border crossing in Lansdowne, Ontario. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapping up a one-day visit to Brussels focused on deepening Canada's trade and defence ties with Europe. These stories, more top headline...

Adam hosts open line conversations as listeners weigh in on issues of the week. 

Adam reacts to public participation at Saanich Council this week. Plus, Adam engages with listeners via open lines and text.

Adam discusses updates on local stories, including reacting to CTV coverage of a new review underway of the decision to withdraw provincial funding for the medication of a 10-year-old Langford girl’s rare neurological condition. Plus, Adam reacts to housing minister Ravi Kahlon on CFAX 1070 this morning with Ryan Price. Adam reacts to public participation in discussion about the future of th...

Central Saanich Community Association president and former Victoria Councillor Pieta Van Dyke joins the show to discuss why she is concerned with what she describes as provincial interference in local land use matters. 

Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to talk the latest in public opinion polling on pipelines.

Open line conversations continue as listeners weigh in on infrastructure and development issues. Adam discusses the evolution of messaging involving the proposed Quadra-Mackenzie plan. 

Steel and aluminum are the latest targets of the US tariff threats in March. Plus, School District 62 (Sooke) says an elementary school teacher has been charged with accessing child pornography. These stories, more top headlines and everything else you need to know right now, included in your mid-day newscast! 

Central Saanich Community Association president and former Victoria Councillor Pieta Van Dyke joins the show to discuss why she is concerned with what she describes as provincial interference in local land use matters. Plus, Adam hosts open lines.

Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to talk the latest in public opinion polling on pipelines. Plus, Adam discusses economic issues and engages with listener texts. Plus, open lines!

Adam discusses local issues this week, including what comes next after the Crystal Pool referendum. Plus, Adam reacts to CTV news coverage of Jori Fales speaking up about the province withdrawing funding for the medication she says her nine-year-old daughter, Charleigh, needs. Plus, Adam reacts to the latest on the future of Quadra-Mackenzie after Saanich received public feedback on a proposal it...

Open line and text engagement with listeners continues.

Victoria at Noon: Ontario's Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says they'll be able to react "hard and fast" if Donald Trump does follow through in imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum products. This story, more top headlines and all your local updates in your go-to mid-day newscast.

Listener engagement continues with open lines and text-ins. Listeners weigh in on current events and issues of the day including the Crystal Pool referendum, healthcare and medication access and more.  

More discussion of current events, including the Crystal Pool referendum. Adam continues reacting to Victoria City Clerk and Chief Election officer for the referendum Curt Kingsley on CFAX 1070 this morning with Ryan Price. Adam reacts to Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto speaking on CFAX 1070 this morning with Ryan Price. Plus, open lines. 

Adam reacts to the results of the Crystal Pool referendum. Plus, Adam discusses development issues in the region including provincial housing targets and the situation in Oak Bay involving the appointment of a housing advisor.

Ross Crockford joins the show to discuss his article which explores what it could potentially cost to fix the old Crystal Pool.

Ross Crockford joins the show to discuss his article which explores what it could potentially cost to fix the old Crystal Pool. Adam hosts open lines. Pro-replacement advocate Karmen McNamara calls in during open lines. Campaigner to vote no on the referendum Sean Kahil also calls in.  

The Oak Bay Fire Department responded and put out a fire in a washroom today; all students and staff were evacuated and families notified. Plus, prime minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. Trump Administration wants Canada's resources, and the U.S. president isn't joking about taking over the country to get them. These stories, more top headlines and all your local updates in our mid-day newscast....

Adam reacts to listener texts and discusses issues involving AI, the global economy and more. Plus, Adam reacts to CTV coverage of a controversial housing project in Richmond, B.C. Adam also discusses current events in Oak Bay and the appointment of a provincial housing advisor.

Adam reacts to online discussion involving the Crystal Pool referendum. Adam reacts to listener texts and discusses economic issues. He discusses the differences between egg prices in Canada and the U.S. Plus, Ron from Maryland calls in for pop culture Friday.

Adam discusses current events including the Crystal Pool referendum. Adam reacts to news that the B.C. Lions are coming to Starlight Stadium. Adam also discusses budget season in Langford. Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to discuss issues of the week. 

Leger executive vice president Steve Mossop joins the show to discuss new polling on B.C. politics.