Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Leger polling suggests that the federal Liberal party is four points up in June, yet trail behind the federal conservatives. The survey indicates 27 per cent of Canadians would vote for Prime Minister Trudeau’s party, and 41 per cent would vote for the Conservative Party of Canada. Executive Vice President Steve Mossop joins Adam to add insight to the numbers.

Adam discusses community safety and community programs. Plus, Adam engages listener reactions via open lines and text. Adam also discusses transportation and development in Langford.

A North Park area resident shares his experience of a public meeting held Tuesday night regarding a new low barrier service facility on Dowler Place.

Adam discusses local ongoing issues at Victoria City Hall, including council remuneration. North Park area resident Josh Montgomery calls in to share his take on yesterday’s public meeting with SOLID Outreach and Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto, which he says discussed the low-barrier services hub that is planned to open June 15 on Dowler Place.

Sooke councillor Kevin Pearson discusses Sooke’s traffic with Adam. 

North Park homeowner Josh Montgomery discusses questions he will bring to SOLID outreach and Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto during an upcoming meeting.

Saanich Peninsula Pickleball Association President Brad Watson joins the show to discuss presenting data to North Saanich Council suggesting sound panels can reduce pickleball noise by as much as 50 per cent.

CRD board chair and Saanich Councillor Colin plant previews this week’s CRD board meeting with Adam on today's show. 

North Park homeowner Josh Montgomery joins the show to discuss questions he will bring to SOLID outreach and Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto during an upcoming meeting. Plus, Adam discusses Sooke traffic with local councillor Kevin Pearson. Listeners share their reactions via open lines. Cifified founder Mike Kozakowski calls in. 

Victoria at Noon’s top story is research from Environment and Climate Change Canada suggesting last month’s heat wave in eastern Canada was made 2 to 10 more times likely due to climate change. This plus everything else you need to know in Victoria at Noon in one newscast! 

Adam discusses municipal procedures and reacts to clips of the aftermath of Saanich Peninsula Pickleball Association president Brad Watson’s presentation to North Saanich council. Plus, Adam reacts to Langford’s sustainable development advisory committee considering the waiving of a million-dollar amenity fee.

Adam discusses traffic in Sooke and reacts to public engagement at this week’s Sooke Council meeting. Saanich Peninsula Pickleball Association President Brad Watson joins the show to discuss presenting data which suggests sound panels can reduce pickleball noise by as much as fifty per cent. Connie McCann, president of Victoria Regional Pickleball Association, calls in to react.

Adam gives an update on ongoing stories, including code of conduct training at the City of Langford. Plus, Adam reacts to Langford's most recent sustainable development committee meeting. CRD board chair and Saanich Councillor Colin plant previews this week’s CRD board meeting with Adam. Adam also discusses Sooke's traffic woes and reacts to clips from this week's council meeting. 

Angus Reid Institute research director Dave Korzinski joins the show to discuss survey data suggesting 60 per cent of British Columbians do not think it is worth it to host seven World Cup games in 2026. 

Councillor Marg Gardiner joins Adam to discuss the Centennial Square re-design. 

Adam reacts to Al Ferraby’s interview on water safety with View Royal’s Fire Chief Paul Hurst. Plus, Adam discusses varying approaches to conversations about risk-taking within our community. Callers share their takes on today's topics with Adam. 

Today's top story is that 17 B.C. communities set new high temperature records this week. This plus everything else you need to know in Victoria by lunchtime in one newscast! 

Angus Reid Institute research director Dave Korzinski joins the show to discuss survey data suggesting B.C. residents are three-times as likely to say the price tag to host seven World Cup games in 2026 is “not worth it.” Plus, Adam discusses local issues and discusses Centennial Square with listeners via text and open lines. 

Victoria councillor Marg Gardiner joins the show to discuss the proposed centennial square re-design, and also comments on community safety. Plus, Adam discusses commerce in the area and expands on the community safety conversation.

Adam discusses B.C. politics and pushes back against speculation Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps could run to represent Victoria-Swan in the provincial legislature. Adam discusses Help’s mayoral record. Plus, Adam talks about ongoing local stories including the Victoria council remuneration issue.

Adam discusses Centennial Square and describes a personal anecdote about a time he found a man trapped in the fountain. Plus, Adam reacts to clips of Al Ferraby’s interview with Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto about the Centennial Square’s redesign.  Listeners call in about today’s issues.

Victoria at Noon's top story is that all of BC Ferries scheduled to sail from Swartz Bay are full until 5 p.m., although those with reservations will be good to go. This, plus everything else you need to know in Victoria by lunchtime in one newscast! 

Adam discusses local stories with callers. Plus, BC United MLA for Kamloops-South Todd Stone joins the show to discuss wildfire preparedness.

Ryan Oakley joins the show to say that City of Langford staff has told him that the dock-edge life rings he purchased for public use will be installed this afternoon. Plus, listener reaction via open lines. Ron from Maryland calls in for pop culture Friday.

Ryan Oakley joins the show to update us that City of Langford has told him that the dock-edge life rings he purchased for public use will be installed at Langford Lake this afternoon.