Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses information shared at the Victoria Esquimalt Police Board this week. Adam reacts live to Victoria City Council business this week. Adam reacts to Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby.

Adam reacts to Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock speaking about cold-weather shelters in the region. Adam discusses social services and homelessness issues in Victoria. Plus, open line and text engagement. 

Victoria at Noon: The provincial NDP caucus was sworn in at the BC Legislature this morning. Plus, a 60 year old cyclist is in serious condition in hospital after an incident Tuesday on the Pat Bay Highway. These stories and all the local updates you need in our mid-day newscast.

Central Saanich Police chief constable Ian Lawson joins to share some of his insights into issues involving integrated units in the region. 

Central Saanich Police chief constable Ian Lawson joins to share some of his insights into issues involving integrated units in the region. Adam discusses how conversations about the issues are evolving. Plus, more open lines and text engagement. 

CRD board chair Colin Plant joins for his final update on board business. Thank you for sharing updates with us for the past six years! 

Adam discusses local issues including school safety and integrated policing in the region. Plus, Adam reacts to more people remembering John Horgan on CFAX 1070’s airwaves, including local MLA Ravi Parmar.

 Adam reflects on John Horgan’s death and legacy. Plus, Saanich Councillor and CRD board chair Colin Plant joins the show to discuss CRD board business this week, including the upcoming election of a new chair. 

BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt joins the show to discuss a new survey on ageism.

Former BC Green leader Andrew Weaver joins the show to remember John Horgan, 

Former Langford Mayor Stew Young joins the show in memory of former BC premier John Horgan. 

Listeners call in with reaction to former BC Premier John Horgan’s death. Former Langford Mayor Stew Young joins the show. Also featuring former BC Green leader Andrew Weaver.

Adam interviews Leger executive vice-president Andrew Enns about opinion data on how happy British Columbians are with the election.

Victoria at Noon: John Horgan died today at Royal Jubliee Hospital at age 65. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others pay tribute. This story and everything else local you need to know in one newscast.

Adam learns about the news former BC premier John Horgan has died. Plus, BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt joins the show to discuss a new survey on ageism.

Conversation continues about policing in the region. Chris Foxall calls in via open lines. Adam interviews Leger executive vice-president Andrew Enns about opinion data on how happy British Columbians are with the election.

Adam disucsses updates related to policing issues in the West Shore. Adam reacts to a Times Colonist article involving comment from VicPD chief Del Manak about the potential shift away from joint regional programs in the CRD. John Treleaven calls in via open lines. 

In this conversation, Adam Stirling speaks with Jess Ketchum from Save Our Streets (SOS) about the organization’s urgent call for Premier David Eby to address rising crime, safety concerns, and mental health issues across British Columbia. SOS has proposed 25 priority actions, from bolstering police forces and reforming the bail system to improving addiction and mental health care. With a recent p...

Adam Stirling speaks with Carson Binda, B.C. Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about the latest poll results from Leger showing that nearly six in ten British Columbians want the provincial government to immediately scrap the carbon tax on gasoline and other fuels. With British Columbians facing the highest fuel taxes in the country. Is it time for Premier David Eby to take action on...

In hour four, Adam Stirling opens the lines for a lively discussion with listeners, who call and text in to share their thoughts on today’s hot topics: housing, safety, and Victoria’s concerns over winter shelter demands in the CRD.

Victoria Council has voted to ask neighbouring Saanich to open more shelter spaces, so the city doesn't end up shouldering the burden of that municipality’s unhoused population. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon

  Adam Stirling speaks with Carson Binda, B.C. Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about the latest poll results from Leger showing that nearly six in ten British Columbians want the provincial government to immediately scrap the carbon tax on gasoline and other fuels. With British Columbians facing the highest fuel taxes in the country. Should Premier David Eby to take action on affor...

In hour two, Adam Stirling continues the discussion on Victoria City Council's call for regional action in providing emergency winter shelters in their areas. Will municipalities tackle this critical issue?

In hour 1 with Adam Stirling we delve into Victoria's recent call for action on emergency winter shelters. With the cold season upon us, Victoria's Council is urging other municipalities in the CRD to create their own winter shelters, addressing the overwhelming demand last year when Victoria bore a lot of the responsibility of sheltering residents from across the region. Can a collective approach...

Adam discusses local issues and reacts to listener tests. Discussion of parking in Victoria, social services and other issues.