Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam engages with listener perspectives via texts and call-ins. Plus, Adam reacts to Our Place executive director Julian Daly on CFAX 1070 with Al Ferraby this morning. Adam also commentates on BC Housing Minister Ravi Kahlo on CFAX 1070 today.

Victoria at Noon: Bloc Quebecois leader Yves Francois-Blanchet says he won’t support the Conservative’s non-confidence motion expected later this week. Plus, an update from the BC Nurses Unions on patient ratios. These stories and everything else you need to catch up on in Victoria in one newscast.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives senior economist Alex Hemingway joins the show to discuss a report on housing policy he co-authored with Marc Lee. Plus, open lines conversations. Listeners discuss school police liaison officer programs, illicit substance use and more local issues.

Property Rights Association of B.C. director Orion Rodgers joins the show to discuss B.C.’s housing minister’s statements on progress to lower rent prices. Former Victoria school district board chair Ryan Painter calls in on open lines to discuss school police liaison officers. View Royal councillor Don Brown also calls in to weigh in. Lori Poppe from Parents and Police Together also calls in. 

Adam analyzes the BC NDP government’s statements on rental prices and family physician access. Plus, Adam reacts to the Minister of Education and Child Care’s directive for a “proactive” updated student safety plan in Victoria School District 61. Adam discusses the issue of school police liaison officers in School District 61.

Adam reacts to CTV coverage that BC Ferries is securing a new vessel to meet heightened demand. Plus, Adam reacts to BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez speaking about his team’s ship repair and fleet expansion plan on CFAX 1070 this morning. Listeners weigh in on the conversation about diesel-hybrid ships and other show topics via open lines and text.

Victoria at Noon: An update on the province’s efforts to connect people with family doctors through the Health Connect registry. Plus, a former federal liberal cabinet minister is hopes to find a political home for B.C.’s centrists. An endangered killer whale calf was spotted near Victoria, and everything else you need to catch up on in the region in one newscast.

Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria chair John Treleaven joins Adam to discuss business taxes.

BC Real Estate Association chief economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show to discuss mortgage rates falling.

Research Co. president Mario Canseco joins the show to discuss polling on the provincial election.

BC Real Estate Association chief economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show to discuss mortgage rates falling. Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria chair John Treleaven joins Adam to discuss business taxes. Plus, open lines conversations about local issues, including trees in Victoria.

Research Co. president Mario Canseco joins the show to discuss polling on the provincial election. Plus, open lines!

Adam discusses polling ahead of the B.C. election, along with the historical context of elections in the province. Adam reacts to CTV reporting on the province’s expansion of involuntary care to contextualize his analysis of the issue. Adam reacts to CTV legislative reporter Rob Buffam on with CFAX 1070’s Al Ferraby this morning. Adam also engages listener texts.

Adam plays historical clips of Langford City council business to contextualize a conversation with Sandy Sifert, who calls in on our open lines. Former Langford Councillor Lanny Seaton calls in too. Then, we zoom out for open line and text reaction to more top issues across the region, including community safety. 

Victoria at Noon’s top headline is that enhanced pensions could be coming for some firefighters directly employed by the BC Wildfire service. Plus, the BC Greens leader unveils her party’s housing plan. A BC Ferries service use update and everything else you need to catch up on in Victoria.

Angus Reid Institute Research Associate Jon Roe joins the show to break down polling which suggests many Canadians feel the two biggest federal parties are moving further away from the country’s political centre.

Angus Reid Institute Research Associate Jon Roe joins the show to break down polling which suggests many Canadians feel the two biggest federal parties are moving further away from the country’s political centre. Plus, listeners discuss their perspectives on several local issues, including community safety and housing.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Julian Somers joins the show to discuss the BC NDP government’s involuntary care announcement. Adam reacts to Victoria Police chief Del Manak discussing the BC NDP government’s involuntary care announcement on CFAX 1070 this morning. Plus, Adam reacts to current MLA and BC Conservative candidate Elenore Sturko weighing in with Al Ferraby as well. Adam also engages with li...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Julian Somers joins the show to discuss the BC NDP government’s involuntary care announcement.

Adam discusses the upcoming provincial election. Plus, Adam reacts to recent comments from Victoria councillor Jeremy Caradonna. Adam discusses questions related to what could be next for policing and social services in Victoria. Adam reacts to the BC NDP’s involuntary care announcement. Plus, Adam reacts to Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer on with CFAX 1070’s Al Ferraby this morning.

Cardus Work & Economics Program Director Renze Nauta joins the show to discuss his research on issues involving Community Benefit Agreements. 

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to talk about B.C.’s consumer carbon tax.

Our phone lines are filled with listeners who want to weigh in on local and provincial issues. Plus, Adam reacts to Victoria Police Chief speaking at Victoria City Council.

Prime Minister Trudeau suggests he won’t tip the scales in pilots’ labour dispute unless it becomes clear no negotiated agreement is possible. Plus, the City of Victoria is moving forward on upgrades to Royal Athletic Park and Centennial Square, and everything else you need to catch up on in Victoria in one newscast.

Cardus Work & Economics Program Director Renze Nauta joins the show to discuss his research on issues involving Community Benefit Agreements. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to talk about B.C.’s consumer carbon tax. Adam also discusses what could be happening with policing in Victoria. Plus, more open lines.