Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam does his morning round-up of ongoing local stories, including the Victoria Council remuneration review. He also reacts to clips from the Victoria Police Department’s quarterly report at Victoria City Hall. Mike Kozakowski joins to discuss property crime prevention and compensation. Plus, the fate of the Sequoia tree at Centennial Square. 

Callers share their perspectives on today’s topics. Former Langford City Councillor Lanny Seaton calls in to share his perspective on water safety and planning in public parks.

Victoria at Noon’s top story is that three provincial NDP ministers have announced they will not seek re-election in B.C.’s upcoming fall vote. This, plus everything you need to know in Victoria by lunch in one newscast.

Adam reacts to the news that B.C. transportation minister Rob Fleming has announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming provincial election. Adam also reacts to Victoria City Hall discussing potential plans to re-fresh Centennial Square. A caller raises concerns with the physical accessibility of Victoria.

Adam’s discussion on drowning and water safety continues. One listener calls in to share a story about a near-miss she says her daughter experienced while swimming in the ocean. Other listeners call and text in stories and tips about water safety. For this week’s Legally Speaking segment, Michael Mulligan describes a sentencing decision for a 25-year-old man who attacked a stranger, a 78-year-old...

Adam reacts live to part of the Victoria Police Department’s quarterly report to Victoria City Council and discusses student safety in schools. Plus, Adam discusses ongoing local issues including water safety and drowning awareness. He also updates listeners on what is happening with Ryan Oakley’s dock-edge life rings.

Adam discusses Centennial Square, community safety and other show topics. Listeners share their perspectives via open lines. Plus, View Royal councillor Don Brown calls in to comment on Centennial’s sequoia tree.

Foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says the government is monitoring as it expects Hurricane Beryl to make landfall on Jamaica as a possible category four hurricane. This plus everything else you need to know in Victoria by lunch today. 

Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Laurie Lidstone joins Adam to update us on what is happening with the local real estate market based on June's numbers. 

Adam reacts to Al Ferraby’s interview with president of the Hallmark Heritage Society Ken Johnson about potential changes that could be coming to Centennial Square. Plus, Laurie Lidstone joins the show to update us on what is happening with the local real estate market. 

Adam interviews Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group estate liquidation services. Oakley purchased five life rings he hopes to install for public use at Langford Lake. Plus, Adam expands on his discussion about local governments' roles in improving water safety. 

Adam interviews Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group estate liquidation services, who purchased life rings to donate for public use at Langford Lake. He says he is willing to install and post signage for the flotation devices pending the green-light from city council.

Adam previews ongoing local issues including the task force reviewing Victoria Councillor’s remuneration. Adam discusses the data we have on close calls, deaths and injuries by accidental drowning at popular local lakes. Adam reacts to Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson’s comments about potential water safety solutions.

Adam discusses Victoria Council remuneration and engages with listeners via open lines.                                       

Adam interviews Victoria Councillor Stephen Hammond about City Hall’s first code of conduct bylaw investigation report involving a councillor.

Victoria at Noon’s top story is how Westjet passengers are experiencing more travel delays today even though the strike is over. This, plus everything else you need to know by lunch in Victoria in one newscast!

Adam interviews Victoria Councillor Stephen Hammond about City Hall’s first code of conduct bylaw investigation report involving a councillor. Adam discusses the bylaw’s complaint process.

Adam commentates on the public conversation about the sequoia tree outside Victoria City Hall. Adam reacts to this morning’s Al Ferraby interview with View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias about a proposal to offer public flotation devices at Thetis and Elk/Beaver lakes. Listeners share their ideas to improve water safety at popular lakes by text.

Adam discusses Victoria City Council’s compensation and other local issues. Adam reacts to clips from previous years to contextualize how the remuneration review process is unfolding now. 

Adam continues discussing how Victoria City Council responded to the code of conduct bylaw investigation, reacting to councillors’ comments. Adam discusses the Biden-Trump CNN Presidential Debate. Plus, Adam engages listener responses via open lines and text. 

Victoria at Noon’s top story is that charges are laid for a suspect in a late March double-stabbing in Victoria that left one victim dead. This plus everything else you need to know in Victoria by lunch in one newscast.

Leger vice president Andrew Enns joins the show to discuss a survey on North American’s perspectives about key economic issues.

Leger vice president Andrew Enns joins the show to discuss a survey on North American’s perspectives on economic issues. Adam continues discussing how Victoria City Council responded to the code of conduct bylaw investigation, reacting to clips from yesterday’s meeting.

Adam continues discussing how Victoria City Council responded to the code of conduct bylaw investigation with listeners, also reacting to clips from yesterday's meeting.

Adam discusses how Victoria City Council proceeded with its first code of conduct bylaw investigation report this week. Plus, Citified founder Mike Kozakowski joins the show to discuss top stories on the show this week, including Sooke’s traffic woes. He shares that a community committee is forming this week to identify potential solutions.