Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses updates on how last week's assault on a paramedic on the 900-Block of Pandora is impacting the greater Victoria area. Adam reacts to Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins’s comments and questions for Victoria Police chief Del Manak at yesterday’s meeting. Adam describes his take on the context of policing in Esquimalt.

Adam discusses substance use and community safety with a caller. Plus, Adam reacts to BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau’s comments during a recent interview with Al Ferraby.

Victoria at Noon’s top story is the fallout after the assault against a paramedic at the 900-Block of Pandora last week. This, plus everything else you need to know in Victoria today by lunchtime in one newscast! 

Adam hears listener perspectives on community safety in the aftermath of the assault against a paramedic at the 900-Block of Pandora, along with other local issues. Colwood Councillor Kim Jordison calls in to discuss how she thinks B.C. communities should approach homelessness.

Adam reacts to reports that Westshore RCMP have taken into custody a man that they believe lit aflame the Mammoth art display at Royal Bay beach this morning. Plus, listeners discuss show topics with Adam, including community safety, homelessness and local government. Jim Swanson calls in to discuss what happened when an umpire collapsed on the field at a recent Victoria HarbourCats game. 

Jim Swanson calls in to give Adam information about what happened when an umpire collapsed during a Victoria HarbourCats game over the weekend. 

Adam discusses the assault on a paramedic at the 900-block of Pandora block last week. He comments on clips of Victoria Chief Constable Del Manak’s response. Plus, Adam discusses how fire fighters responded to the incident. Adam reacts to Al Ferraby’s interviews with president International Association of Fire Fighters Local 730 Jeremy Wilson, as well as with BCEHS information officer Brian Twaite...

Adam spoke with Elenore Sturko, BC Conservative MLA for Surrey South Elenore responds to the recent provincial health officer's report on alternatives to unregulated drugs. The Conservative Party of British Columbia would like to focus on support and treatment for those struggling with addiction

  Adam spoke with Del Manak, Victoria Police Chief. VicPD Chief Del Manak shared information on yesterday’s police response following an assault on a paramedic responding to a call on Pandora Ave.

Police Respond To Paramedic Assaulted On Pandora Avenue Adam spoke with Del Manak, Victoria Police Chief. VicPD Chief Del Manak shared information on yesterday’s police response following an assault on a paramedic responding to a call on Pandora Ave.   Listeners weighed in on this issue during open lines

  Victoria Police have provided more details about the incident in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue last night, during a call for assistance to BC Emergency Health Services members. This and more top stories from around the region and beyond during Victoria News at Noon 

  Conversations continued regarding an attack on a paramedic in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue on Thursday evening. Through calls and texts listeners voice their thoughts during open lines. During this hour Victoria Police Department release a statement regarding this incident.

  Open lines continue in Hour 2 of the show. Through calls and texts listeners voice their thoughts on the recent incident on Pandora where a emergency responder was attacked and a large police presence was then called to the scene   Adam spoke with Elenore Sturko, BC Conservative MLA for Surrey South Elenore responds to the recent provincial health officer's report on alternatives to unregulated...

Our Place Society spokesperson Grant McKenzie called in to share more details on an attack on a paramedic in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue on Thursday evening.

Discussions on a recent incident in which an emergency responder was attacked while responding to a call on Pandora Street, this resulted in a large police response. During open lines Our Place Society Director of Communications Grant McKenzie called in to shed some light on this incident

Plus, Canadian Federation of Independent Business director for western economic policy Jairo Yunis joins the show to flag his concerns with Canada's productivity levels. 

Our newsroom's mid-day top story is that there are 149 active wildfires in B.C. as of this morning, leading to restrictions on burning. This story, plus everything else you need to know by lunch in Victoria today! 

Adam discusses Victoria City council business including discourse on the rules surrounding short-term rentals. Plus, Canadian Federation of Independent Business director for western economic policy Jairo Yunis joins the show to argue that Canada’s relatively low productivity levels are a serious problem. Plus, former Sooke councillor and current BC United candidate Herb Haldane calls in about Sook...

Adam discusses the map he annotated to help illustrate the Sooke traffic issue. Plus, Adam reacts live to today’s Victoria City Council business. Adam also reflects on local issues, including how Victoria’s council has approached short term rentals throughout the past few years.

Adam discusses geographic and infrastructure elements of Sooke that present challenges in solving the community’s traffic woes. Plus, Adam reacts to posts by a Conservative Party of BC candidate Tim Thielmann regarding a SOLID Outreach access hub which is currently planned to open on Dowler Place this month. For this week’s Legally Speaking segment, Michael Mulligan joins the show to describe seve...

Adam discusses local ongoing stories including the Victoria City Council remuneration task force. Adam reacts to Sooke chamber of commerce executive director Britt Santowski discussing Sooke traffic and transit with Ryan Price. Plus, Adam reacts to discussion at Sooke council's meeting on Monday July 8.

Conservative Party of BC MLA for Surrey South Elenore Sturko joins the show to discuss her concerns with the province’s administration of justice.

The number of active wildfires in B.C. is ticking up. Meanwhile, a cold front that could bring storms and lightning is expected in the north tomorrow. This story, plus everything else you need to know in Victoria today in one newscast! 

Conservative Party of BC MLA for Surrey-South Elenore Sturko joins the show to discuss her concerns with the province’s administration of justice. Adam discusses Mustard Food Bank executive director Treska Watson ‘s campaign to resupply the food bank, which currently has unseasonably low levels. Plus, Adam reacts to Oak Bay deputy chief constable Kris Rice telling Al Ferraby about how police are i...

Executive Vice President Steve Mossop joins the show to discuss Leger polling which suggests the federal Liberal party is four points up in June, and yet trail behind the federal Conservatives in voting intentions. Plus, Adam discusses the importance of upholding the peaceful transfer of power during elections and other elements of B.C.'s civic culture.