Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam reacts to news reporting which suggests the president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Grand Chief Stewart Phillips, is changing his position on the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Listeners weigh in on issues of the day via open lines and text, including community safety and policing, the announcement of a new BC Ferries lounge called Seascapes and more. 

Blair Mantin, President of Sands & Associates, joins Adam to discuss a new consumer debt survey.

Victoria at Noon: A new poll suggests 37 per cent of Canadians have no choice but to seek health information they find online because they don't have access to a family doctor. This story, more top headlines and everything else you need to know in the region today in one newscast! 

Blair Mantin, President of Sands & Associates, joins Adam to discuss a new consumer debt survey. Plus, Adam reacts to Ambulance Paramedics of BC spokesperson Ian Tait discussing the staff shortage on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby. Plus, Adam reacts to listener texts involving issues of the day, including the disappearance of the Pacific Buffet on BC Ferries. We read the latest CTV coverage on the...

Adam discusses issues involving Canada’s natural resources and trade. Plus, Adam engages with listener perspectives via open lines and text.

Adam reacts to political leaders’ recent statements involving potential U.S. tariffs, including comments Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made to the media. Plus, Adam reacts to the latest statement from the Four Houses within SD61 dated yesterday, January 20th, titled “SD61 Board Contravenes Reconciliation Priorities.” Adam also reacts live to the latest statement involving tariffs...

 Adam reacts to a recent statement from the Greater Victoria (61) school board. Plus, listeners weigh in on issues of the day during open lines.

Victoria at Noon: The Liberal Leadership race got a lot busier over the weekend, but also a lot more contentious as Chrystia Freeland faced protestors at her event as she officially announced her leadership bid. This story, more top headlines and everything local you need to know right now in one newscast! 

Adam discusses issues of the day and reacts to Alberta premier Danielle Smith speaking about trade with the U.S. on CTV. Plus, Adam discusses a new statement from the Greater Victoria (61) school board involving the district safety plan situation. 

Adam discusses issues involving Canda's relationship with the U.S. in the context of the new leadership. Listeners react to U.S. president Donald Trump’s comments today. Adam engages with listener ideas shared via open lines and text. 

Adam reacts to Donald Trump’s inauguration speech.

Adam hosts open line conversations about national and local issues. 

Victoria at Noon: The Cowichan Valley Regional District has spent $2.5M to buy 75 hectares in Electoral Area #1, around Youbou & Meade Creek. This story, more top headlines and all the local updates you need in one newscast! 

Adam discusses current events, and reacts to comments at a district 61 school board’s Education Policy and Directions Committee meeting on Monday. Plus, Adam reacts to listener texts. 

Leger executive Vice President Steve Mossop joins Adam to discuss the latest polling numbers on the Liberal leadership race.

Adam discusses questions involving the future of Canada’s Liberal party’s leadership and reacts to listener text-ins. Plus, Leger executive Vice President Steve Mossop joins Adam to discuss the latest polling numbers. Adam also hosts open line conversations.

Adam discusses what Canadian leaders’ are doing ahead of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump taking office. Plus, Adam discusses the latest on the school district 61 safety plan situation and reacts to a letter from leaders of four different police departments in the region. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to talk issues of the week with Adam.

Adam discusses Mark Carney’s Liberal leadership bid and reacts to him speaking to the press. Plus, Adam hosts open line conversations. 

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to discuss numbers which suggest B.C.’s carbon-tax may not be as effective for reducing emissions as expected.

Victoria at Noon: BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian exports could cost the province up to 69 billion dollars in lost GDP by 2028. This story, more top headlines and all the local updates you need right now in one newscast! 

Adam hosts open line conversations and engages with listeners who discuss several issues of the day. Plus, Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to discuss numbers which suggest B.C.’s carbon-tax may not be as effective for reducing emissions as expected.

Adam reacts live to the B.C. government’s press conference on the Trump tariff threats and engages with listener text-ins. Plus, Adam reacts to housing minister Ravi Khalon on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby today. Michael Mulligan also joins the show for Legally Speaking, bringing cases of the week.

Adam discusses local current events and community issues, including reacting to a letter the Spectrum Community School Parent Advisory Council addressed to the education minister involving The Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils. 

North Park resident and architect Gary Streight joins the show to discuss his concerns involving the Dowler Place SOLID hub site.

Fraser Institute policy analyst Grady Munro speaks on a new report on proposed changes to the inclusion rate for the federal capital gains tax.