Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Canadian Federation of Independent Business senior policy analyst Emily Boston joins the show to discuss the latest provincial red tape report card. 

Jeff Guignard, executive director, BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees, joins the show to discuss issues involving what will happen if U.S. tariffs hit tomorrow. Plus, more open line discussion.

Adam discusses issues of the week and reacts to listener texts. Listeners weigh in with their thoughts during open lines, including conversations involving tariffs, housing development and more.

Environment Canada has two weather alerts, one wind warning and a special weather statement in effect.  It appears US President Donald Trump is still poised to level a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods tomorrow, according to the White House. These stories, more top headlines and all your local updates in one newscast.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business senior policy analyst Emily Boston joins the show to discuss the latest provincial red tape report card. Plus, Adam reacts to clips of Victoria City Council after Councillor Stephen Hammond brought forward a motion including a request for an apology from Councillor Jeremy Caradonna.

Adam discusses local current events, including remaining questions about what unfolded leading up to the dismissal of the school district 61 board of education. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to discuss local issues of the week, including housing in Oak Bay.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has sent a video of Canada's border security efforts to the man U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda. Plus, former Camosun College President and superintendent of schools with School District 61 Sherry Bell has been appointed as an official trustee to replace the Greater Victoria District School starting immediately. These stories, mo...

Our open lines are buzzing with listener reaction to education minister Lisa Beare dismissing the Greater Victoria School District (61) board of education.

We tune in live to a press conference with education minister Lisa Beare, where she announces she has relieved the members of the school district 61 school board from their duties and appointed an official trustee. Listeners weigh in via open lines and text. 

Adam continues his discussion about local issues, including the latest on the SD 61 safety plan situation. Plus, Michael Mulligan brings his cases of the week for Legally Speaking.

Adam discusses updates to ongoing current events, including discussing context ahead of B.C.’s education minister Lisa Beare’s press conference which is scheduled later this morning. He discusses the discourse involving the role of police in schools, and involving what happened so far with the school district 61 safety plan situation.

Adam discusses current events and reacts to listener texts. Open lines conversations involve discussion of current events and technology issues, including nuclear power, AI and more.

CBRE-Victoria vice president Jeff Lougheed joins the show for the latest on the retail rental market. 

British Columbia's children's representative says the province has been slow to respond to the growing needs of children with disabilities and their families, often reacting to tragedies rather than making improvements. This story, more top headlines and everything else you need to know right now in one newscast.

Victoria Councillor Stephen Hammond joins Adam. 

Victoria councilor Stephen Hammond joins the show. Plus, Adam discusses local issues and reacts to listener texts. Listeners share their thoughts on current events and community issues during open lines.

CBRE-Victoria vice president Jeff Lougheed joins the show for the latest on the retail rental market. Plus, Adam discusses local current events including the latest on the Crystal Pool referendum.

Adam discusses current events involving the province’s economic landscape and reacts to premier David Eby speaking about the potential of U.S. tariffs. Adam also reacts to Sonia Furstenau on CFAX 1070 after she announced she is stepping down as leader of the BC Greens.

Adam reacts to notable moments in Langford this week. Adam also reacts to today's announcement about the BC Green party's leadership Plus, listeners weigh in on show topics via open lines and text. 

Victoria at Noon: Sonia Fursteneau announced this morning she is stepping down as leader of the BC Green Party. Plus, a federal inquiry into foreign interference says there is no evidence of "traitors" in Parliament conspiring with foreign states. These stories, more top headlines and all your local updates in one newscast. 

Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to discuss the latest opinion data on the future of Liberal Party leadership. Plus, Adam discusses local current events. Adam reacts to former Victoria Councillor Stephen Andrew on CFAX 1070 today. Plus, Adam engages with open lines and text. Susan Simmons calls in during open lines. 

Hassan Wafai, Associate Professor & Program Head, Doctor of Business Administration with the Faculty of Management at Royal Roads University joins the show to discuss Canada’s supply chains and tariffs. 

Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to discuss the latest opinion data on the Liberal leadership race.

Hassan Wafai PhD, Associate Professor & Program Head with the Faculty of Management at Royal Roads University, joins the show to discuss Canada’s supply chains and the potential impact of U.S. tariffs. Plus, Adam discusses the latest on local current events and issues, including the potential timing of a by-election in Sooke.  

 Adam discusses local issues in the region, including the business of municipal councils this week. Adam reacts to moments from a District of Oak Bay meeting this week, and a meeting at the District of Sooke.