Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Victoria at Noon's top story is ongoing travel complications as cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike works to fix the software update that it sent to Microsoft, causing global Microsoft outages. This story, plus everything else you need to know before noon in Victoria! 

Insp. Damian Kowalewich joins the show to share information about a case in which a man is accused of using a forklift to break and enter a local small business. Saanich Police say the Independent Investigation Office has been notified after the suspect sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. Adam reacts to Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson commenting on how the city's potential grow...

Insp. Damian Kowalewich joins the show to share information about a case in which a man is accused of using a forklift to break and enter a local small business.

Adam continues analyzing Victoria City Council business this week. Plus, open lines. The show wishes Ron from Maryland happy birthday during this pop culture Friday.

Adam previews current events in Langford. Plus, Adam reacts to clips of Victoria City Council’s discussion yesterday. Mike Kozakowski from Citified discusses homelessness and Sooke traffic.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC director Carson Binda joins the show to discuss the provincial debt clock, and how it is presented on the van he is travelling around the province in. 

Open lines are buzzing with listener reaction to local issues. Plus, Adam discusses his understanding of the cycles of addiction and why people misuse drugs.

Victoria at Noon's top story is the Conservative Party of BC revealing its healthcare policy platform. This story, plus everything else you need to know in Victoria by the afternoon! 

Save Our Streets co-founder Jess Ketchum joins Adam Stirling to discuss substance abuse and community safety. 

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC director Carson Binda joins the show to discuss the provincial debt clock. Plus, Sooke councillor Dana Lajeunesse calls in during open lines.

Adam discusses B.C’s top doctor recommending expanding safe supply to non-prescription drugs. Save Our Streets co-founder Jess Ketchum joins the show to discuss substance abuse and public safety. Listeners share their reactions via open lines.

Adam reacts to Victoria City Council voting on Councillor Stephen Hammond’s request to add a late item to today’s agenda. Hammond’s motion aims to take steps to put an end to illegal daytime temporary sheltering in Victoria parks and on city streets, sidewalks and boulevards. Plus, Adam reacts to B.C. housing minister Ravi Kahlon commenting on the 900-Block of Pandora during an Al Ferraby intervie...

Adam discusses show topics with listeners via open lines. Conversations on school police liaison officers, community safety and other local issues. 

Victoria at Noon’s top story is that B.C. premier David Eby says his government is considering its own legal action over a lack of fairness in federal equalization payment. This story, plus everything else you need to know in Victoria by lunch in one newscast!

Property Rights Association of BC director Orion Rodgers joins the show to update Adam on his efforts to challenge some restrictions on short term rentals. Rodgers tells Adam what he hopes to see if Victoria council discusses the city’s short term rental bylaw this week.

Property Rights Association of BC director Orion Rodgers joins the show to update us on his efforts to challenge some restrictions on short term rentals. Rodgers tells Adam what he hopes to see if Victoria council discusses the city’s short term rental bylaw this week. Conservative Party of BC candidate for the riding of Victoria-Beacon Hill Tim Thielmann calls in to share his take on the short-te...

Victoria City Police Union spokesperson Joan Elliot joins the show to discuss the 900-Block of Pandora. Plus, Adam continues analyzing yesterday’s Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board meeting.  

Victoria City Police Union spokesperson Joan Elliot joins the show to discuss the 900-Block of Pandora. 

Adam commentates on the aftermath of Victoria School District 61 having removed its school police liaison officers. Adam reacts to conversation at a Victoria-Esquimalt Police Board meeting yesterday, which B.C’s human rights commissioner appears at.

Angus Reid research associate Jon Roe joins the show to discuss Canadians’ opinions on which provinces get more or less from confederation

Adam discusses development issues Langford, including a developer’s request to waive an amenity fee and the fate of a creek involved in a Latoria Road zoning application. Plus, Adam discusses FOI request fees in Langford.

Victoria at Noon's top story is the end of the wine fight between Alberta and B.C. after the provinces came to a trade agreement. This, plus everything else Victoria locals need to know by lunchtime in one newscast! 

Angus Reid research associate Jon Roe joins the show to discuss Canadians’ opinions on which provinces get more or less from confederation. Plus, open lines are buzzing with listeners sharing their perspectives on public issues including community safety and street-entrenchment.

President of Research Co. Mario Canseco discusses data which suggests two thirds of British Columbians believe Canadian Jews are being unfairly targeted for what is happening in Israel and Gaza. Plus, Adam discusses policing in Victoria and Esquimalt. Listener perspectives on community safety issues continues. 

President of Research Co. Mario Canseco discusses data which suggests many British Columbians are dissatisfied with how the Israel-Gaza war is impacting Jewish Canadians.