Victoria at Noon - November 10, 2023

Covid 19 outbreak declared at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, this and more top stories in 10 minute podcast 

Improved ambulance service for rural and remote communities

Adam spoke with Jason Jackson, President of  Ambulance Paramedics of BC

Provincial Health Services Authority, and BC Emergency Health Services recently announced changes to the ambulance paramedic staffing models that bring more ambulance services to 60 rural and remote communities in BC. 

Continued discussions on housing regulations and the roll of municipalities in regulating short term rentals. 

Listeners voice their opinions on short term housing, cost of living, and new housing regulations. 

Adam analyzes a recent Victoria City council meeting discussing housing, and short term rentals.

There were some comments made speculating if municipalities should be speaking on Provincial legislation regarding housing           

Municipal bylaws and regulating short-term rentals

Adam spoke with Stephen Hammond, Victoria City Councillor

They discuss municipal bylaws and regulate short-term rentals. Hammond expresses concern that people affected by these regulations have not been consulted.

Adam discusses the political discourse in Langford, examines the recent decision to part ways with the BC Greens deputy leader over social media activity, and analyzes discussions at the BC Legislature regarding lack of affordable housing

Adam spoke with Peter Brady, executive director, B.C. Securities Commission

The BC Securities Commission says it will start paying people who provide information about investment fraud and other market misconducts

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment

We hear about these interesting legal matters:

1. BC Government proposal to modernize the regulation of the legal profession threatens independence and causes bencher to give up position to permit opposition to plans
2. Miscellaneous statutes amendment act and statutory definition of “reasonably available” “alternative shelter.”

Adam continues discussions on the housing crisis facing our region, the increased cost of living and more.

During open lines listeners weigh in on these topics through calls and texts.

Another 32 Canadians have exited Gaza for Egypt, this and more top stories on Victoria at Noon  

Discussions on violence and crime in our region.

We listen to a recent question period at the legislature discussing these challenges, and the Safer Communities Action Plan

BC securities commission whistleblower program

Adam spoke with Peter Brady, executive director, B.C. Securities Commission

The BC Securities Commission says it will start paying people who provide information about investment fraud and other market misconducts

Adam analyzes a conversation from earlier this morning with BC housing minister discussing new housing legislation aimed at encouraging more home builds near transit hubs

Adam continues discussions on a local business that was slapped with a $7000 fine after a sting from the BC liquor inspector.

Discussions on bail reform

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers during our regular Thursday segment

We hear about these interesting legal matters:

1. BC Government proposal to “modernize” the regulation of the legal profession threatens independence and causes bencher to give up position to permit opposition to plans
2. Miscellaneous statutes amendment act and statutory definition of “reasonably available” “alternative shelter.”