Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses economic issues a as he explores the latest on pipeline politics, LNG and more debates on major projects and environmentalism. He explores comments from the premier, the BC Green leader and more political figures in the province. 

Adam discusses the latest on Alberta’s carbon price deal with Ottawa, including reaction in B.C. from the premier’s office. Listeners call and text in.

Adam discusses local discourse on heat issues and emergency responses in Victoria as he explores local current events. Listeners call and text in.

Adam discusses current events, including Alberta’s premier and the Prime minister signing a carbon price deal which could be one of the steps to building a new pipeline to the West Coast. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins to talk local issues of the week.

Adam discusses Victoria council moments this week and more current events. Plus, live reaction to the premier and federal energy minister’s LNG announcement today.

Adam reviews and discusses key moments at Victoria council today, including the community safety update and debate on a proposal for the city to look into renter heat protections.  

Adam discusses local issues including exploring today’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan update at Victoria council. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking.

Adam discusses local issues including the latest Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan update at Victoria council.

Adam discusses local current events, including the latest review on corporate emissions at Saanich council and a recent notable incident at North Saanich council. Plus, more on discourse on development and climate change issues in the region.

Adam explores comments from the premier today, including discourse on economic and environmental issues. Listeners call and text to weigh in on local and provincial debates

Adam hears comments of memorialization and condolences live at the CRD board today, after the late Langford Councillor Lillian Szpak’s passing. Plus, Adam explores comments from Premier Eby today involving AI technology & regulations and more.  

Adam discusses community issues and current events in the West Shore and beyond, including moments from the special meeting convened in Langford to this week to approve its financial plan ahead of the province’s deadline. Plus, more on provincial political discourse and analysis of notable comments from the premier.

Adam discusses local issues in the West Shore and beyond as municipalities effort capital projects, including the proposed Metchosin Fire Hall and the West Shore RCMP detachment project. Listeners weigh in. Former Colwood Mayor Dave Saunders calls in during open lines.

Listeners explore current events in the capital region, including the latest on a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich. Also featuring debate on a proposed Metchosin firehall. Listeners call and text in their takes.

Adam explores council debate North Saanich and Sidney this week, including exploration of key moments shaping the discourse on funding possibilities for a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich. Plus, Victoria council candidate Melissa Cseszko joins the show for a chat about her campaign.

Adam discusses local issues in Victoria and beyond, including community health and safety issues as Victoria council is set to receive yet another update on the Community Wellbeing and Safety Plan on Thursday. Plus, Adam explores the emerging story of Victoria councillors asking the city to look into heat protections rules for renters. Adam also reviews more comments at local government tables in the capital region involving reflections on the passing of Langford Councillor Lillian Szpak. Adam also starts breaking down what happened in Sidney and North Saanich yesterday evening.

Adam discusses local issues including development debates in Central Saanich and beyond, as listeners weigh in via open lines and text.

Adam discusses local conversations on federal issues involving the Royal Canadian Airforce’s Snowbirds, plans aiming to accelerate regulatory reviews for major projects, and more.

Adam discusses local current events and themes of cross-municipality coordination, including the latest on a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich. Plus, Adam discusses concerns about the status of the Royal Canadian Airforce Snowbirds program.

Adam discusses local current events, including B.C. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaking to the press after four people landed in Victoria who were previously on that cruise ship with Hantavirus exposure.

Adam discusses current events in the capital region as listeners call and text in their thoughts on local community issues and political debates. Sooke councillor Herb Haldane calls in during open lines.

Adam discusses current events in Victoria, and beyond, including exploration of recent council moments. Plus, he explores the perception of Colwood’s low tax hike in the region.

Adam discusses local current events in Victoria and beyond, including recent debate on city grant funding for Fernfest.

Adam discusses local and provincial current events, including the update of a special meeting being scheduled in Langford for council to address time sensitive matters ahead of the province’s May 15th deadline for municipalities to approve their Financial Plan Bylaw, following the death of long-time councillor Lillian Szpak and subsequent cancellation of the meeting which was originally scheduled this week. Plus, Adam explores B.C.’s health minister’s comments this morning involving plans to expand the scope of practice for midwives and other current issues. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to discuss more local issues of the week, including political dynamics in Sooke ahead of municipal election season.

Adam discusses traditions and customs in the commonwealth, with discussion of ongoing bargains that make up current-day society. Listeners call and text in their takes. Plus, Adam tunes into the Premier and minister responsible for education announcing the school in Tumbler Ridge where the mass shooting took place will be torn down.  

Adam discusses provincial and national issues including discourse on access to information & government transparency, climate change, regional representation in Ottawa and more as listeners text in their thoughts. Independent MLA Amelia Boultbee joins the show to weigh in on what’s been happening at the B.C. Legislature.

Adam discusses current issues including question period discourse involving court system resourcing, safety on public transport, healthcare system capacity and more. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking.

Adam discusses current issues at the BC legislature, including yesterday night’s marathon debate on Bill 9 and question period highlights today.  

Adam discusses question period moments at the BC Legislature, with discourse on procedure, DRIPA, economics and more.

Adam discusses provincial political discourse, including questions after Premier Eby said neither the RCMP or CSIS have raised concerns about his cabinet after a Vancouver ex-mayor claimed a minister was being investigated for collaboration with China’s government. Plus, more on short term rental discourse and housing issues in View Royal and beyond. 

Brad Aschenbrenner joins the show to share what you need to know about this year’s Sarah Beckett Memorial Run happening Sunday. Plus, listeners share their thoughts on issues of the day, including provincial standards & lack of funding for Naloxone in schools. Colwood Councillor Kim Jordison calls in during open lines.

Adam discusses local and provincial current issues, including contrast between provincial standards and the resources provided to the local governments that need to implement those standards. He explores recent discourse at the SD 62 board on funding and training for Naloxone & provincial standards. 

Adam discusses provincial political issues and local discourse in Saanich on budget debates, transportation issues, cell towers and more.

Adam discusses provincial political news, including Premier Eby saying neither the RCMP or CSIS have raised concerns about his cabinet after a Vancouver ex-mayor claimed a minister was being investigated for collaboration with China’s government.

Adam discusses community issues and current events in the peninsula, Langford and beyond. He listens to Mayor Scott Goodmanson speaking about the late Councillor Lillian Szpak as Langford city hall and the wider community grapples with mourning her sudden passing over the weekend. Plus, discussion of pickleball discourse in North Saanich and Sidney.

Adam discusses current issues including the recent surge in temperatures as listeners text in. Plus, Adam takes some time to explore the developing story of Langford city hall and community mourning Councillor Lillian Szpak, a long-time member of Langford Council who died suddenly over the weekend.  

Adam discusses political dynamics in B.C. politics and reviews question period moments at the BC Legislature.

Adam discusses a comment in the Times Colonist in which the author critiques Victoria Council for lacking transparency and meaningful engagement with the public. Plus, more on current issues including the hot temperatures greater Victoria experienced over the weekend, changing political dynamics in the province and messaging from BC Conservative leadership contenders. Listeners call and text in their thoughts on current issues.  

Adam discusses local current events up the peninsula and beyond, including Sidney being set to consider a trial conversion of some tennis courts into a pickleball court.

Adam takes some time at the top of the show to share condolences after Langford Council made a statement on the death of long-time Councillor Lillian Spazk. He also discusses current issues, including resignations from the School District 62 board and wildfire season approaching fast with high local temperatures over the weekend and trade issues affecting the lumber industry.

Adam discusses local current events and provincial issues, including discourse on security resourcing as the FIFA World Cup event in Vancouver grows nearer.

Adam explores local issues involving transportation infrastructure, community event planning, ecological debates and more—including discussion of current events in Esquimalt, the Highlands and beyond. Listeners call and text in their thoughts.

Adam discusses issues involving housing in Esquimalt and beyond as part of today’s conversation on local current events. Listeners call and text in their perspectives.

Adam discusses local current events, including questions involving how the School District 62 (Sooke) board’s composition has been evolving. Listeners text in their thoughts. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to discuss issues of the week. 

Adam discusses provincial political discourse and local current events, including the latest discourse on batteries disposal in the CRD after that fire at the Hartland Landfill the past weekend.  

Adam explores question period at the BC Legislature today and discusses issues of the week as listeners text in their takes—including discourse on park signs, reconciliation, the media and more. 

Adam digs into question period highlights at the BC Legislature, including discourse involving healthcare, tech regulations, the mental health care system and more. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking!

Adam discusses question period highlights at the BC Legislature. Plus, more exploration of current debates involving municipal rules for short-term rentals as listeners call and text in their thoughts. Councillor Don Brown calls in during open lines.

Adam explores current events in Saanich and beyond, including a long council discussion involving the district’s short-term rental rules.  

Angus Reid senior research associate Jon Roe joins the show for the latest polling on the job market and economy. Adam explores more local current events in Central Saanich, Saanich and beyond, with discussion of development & short-term rental debates.