Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam reflects on significant moments in B.C. politics. Plus, Adam reacts to BC Poultry Association spokesperson Shawn Hall on CFAX 1070 to talk about avian flu. Plus, more open lines and text engagement.

Victoria at Noon: A group calling itself the Victoria Liberation Front is planning to set up an encampment at the Victoria courthouse on Burdett Avenue this weekend that shows they may be in for the long haul. This story, plus more top headlines and all the local updates in one newscast!

Adam reacts to BC Conservative leader John Rustad on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby today. Adam reflects on the current state of B.C. politics and how we got here. Plus, open line conversations about community issues. Former School District 62 trustee Wendy Hobbs calls in during open lines. 

Adam discusses Crystal Pool remaining closed until December 30. Spirit Orcas Coach Susan Simmons joins the show to weigh in.

Adam discusses Crystal Pool remaining closed until December 30. Spirit Orcas Coach Susan Simmons joins the show to weigh in. Adam discusses his take on if the City of Langford should launch a referendum on the question of buying the YMCA pool in the West Shore. Plus, more Adam engages with listener perspectives on school safety and School District 61. Parents and Police Together advocate Lori Popp...

Adam discusses local and provincial issues, including how the federal GST rebate could play out in B.C. Plus, Adam reacts to a Times Colonist article which involves School Police Liaison Officer program issues in School District 61.

In the final hour of The Adam Stirling Show, open lines light up as listeners share their views on key regional issues. Topics include school safety, weather concerns, municipal governance, Ottawa’s temporary GST cut, and the ongoing VicPD budget debates. Join the conversation shaping our community. 

The 3800-block of Quadra Street reopens to single-lane traffic after a massive fire, while Environment Canada meteorologist Derek Lee provides an update on today’s wind storm. Listen to Victoria News at Noon for all the top regional and national stories in under 10 minutes. 

In Hour 3 of The Adam Stirling Show, open lines continue as listeners weigh in on Ottawa’s temporary GST cut, the provisional Victoria Police budget, and other issues in municipal governance. Listen for a lively discussion of the topics shaping our community.

Adam Stirling sits down with Franco Terrazano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, to discuss the federal government’s temporary GST holiday on essentials. Franco highlights why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging Ottawa to make the GST cut permanent and provide more meaningful tax relief for Canadians struggling with high costs. 

In Hour 2 of The Adam Stirling Show, the VicPD budget debate continues as listeners share their thoughts during open lines. Plus discussions on the bomb cyclone aftermath and its impact on the region. Adam interviews Franco Terrazano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about the federal government’s temporary GST holiday and the push for permanent tax relief. 

In Hour 1 of The Adam Stirling Show, we dive into the provisional Victoria Police budget, analyzing the city's request to cut over $2 million from the expected increase. Plus, we recap this week's top stories, including the aftermath of the bomb cyclone that left significant damage across the region. Stay informed with all the latest local updates and insights

Adam discusses issues related to police funding after tuning in to today’s Victoria council meeting. Plus, Adam reacts to Victoria City councillor Krista Loughton’s comments quoted in a CHEK news story involving sheltering service issues.

Victoria at Noon: The federal NDP says the Liberals caved to their demands in bringing in a temporary GST cut over the holidays -- but Jagmeet Singh says there was no negotiation between the parties to make it happen. This story, plus all the regional updates you need to know in Victoria right now.

Leger executive vice-president Steve Mossop joins to discuss polling which suggests most Canadians are supportive of government intervention in the labour disputes at ports and at Canada Post. Plus, open line conversations include discussions about community issues in Langford.

Leger executive vice-president Steve Mossop joins to discuss polling which suggests most Canadians are supportive of government intervention in the labour disputes at ports and at Canada Post.

More discussion on the tree protection bylaw, and former Langford councillor Lanny Seaton calls in during open lines. Plus, Michael Mulligan shares your weekly bite of information about the law during Legally Speaking, which involves discussion about the judicial recount in Surrey-Guildford.

Adam reacts to CTV news coverage of the fallout of the bomb cyclone. Adam discusses the latest information about power outages across the region and reacts to listener experiences shared via text-ins. Plus, Adam reacts to Langford council discussing its tree protection bylaw this week.  

Independent Contractors and Business Association chief economist Jock Finlayson joins the show to discuss what he believes the BC NDP’s government’s cabinet should prioritize. 

Adam reacts live to CRD Regional Water Supply Commission business. He discusses issues involving development cost charges.

Victoria at Noon: Hurricane-force winds slammed into our region last night. Winds from the bomb cyclone weather system exceeded 100 kilometer’s per hour in multiple areas. This top story, plus a BC Hydro update and everything else local you need to know in one newscast! 

Independent Contractors and Business Association chief economist Jock Finlayson joins the show to discuss what he believes the BC NDP’s government’s cabinet should prioritize. During open lines, arborist and former mayor of Colwood Dave Saunders calls in. Plus, Adam discusses more about the development cost charge issue relating to the CRD’s Regional Water Supply Plan. He reacts to live to CRD Reg...

B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Carson Binda to discuss why he’s calling for the CRD to roll back some taxes on new homes relating to the Regional Water Supply Master Plan. Adam reacts to the latest information on the location of power outages across Vancouver Island. Sooke Mayor Maja Tait calls in during open lines.

B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Carson Binda to discuss why he’s calling for the CRD to roll back some taxes on new homes relating to the Regional Water Supply Master Plan.

Adam discusses damage caused by the bomb cyclone weather event overnight. District of Saanich fire chief Michael Kaye joins the show to update listeners on the overnight fire which impacted a multi-story building under construction which led to part of Quadra Street being closed. Plus, Adam reacts to BC Hydro spokesperson Ted Olynyk on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby. Adam also reacts to Erin Stockill f...