Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses the upcoming city council election. A number of councillors have announced they will not seek re-election.

We hear about the public hearing process this taking place this Thursday for missing middle housing.

Applications to run for mayor of Victoria are now open.

When a person having a mental health crisis is brought into a hospital by the police, can security staff be used to oversee the situation?

We hear from listeners during open lines.

Adam opens a discussion about staffing shortages for BC ambulances.

We hear from listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Troy Clifford, President, Ambulance Paramedics & Dispatchers of BC.

The Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. released a statement criticizing the understaffing of ambulances.

How are the members of the B.C. paramedics union dealing with the increasing strains?

We hear reaction from listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co.

According to a new Research Co. poll, just over half of Canadians feel their vote in federal elections does not make a difference.

Residents of the United States are significantly more likely than their counterparts in Canada to keep their political views to themselves, a new two-country Research Co. poll has found.

We start the second hour of the show with call from listeners during open lines.

Through texts and phone calls, listeners weigh in on the upcoming elections, candidates that are running, and those who have decided not to seek re-election.

We also hear about an incident from last night on Pandora Street.

Adam speaks with Anna Barford, Stand.earth’s shipping campaigner.

Cruise ships must self report compliance to Transport Canada, for new waste water guidelines.

Some critics are saying that Transport Canada’s report needs more information, and the industry’s largest source of water pollution continues to be untreated.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co.

According to a new Research Co. poll, just over half of Canadians feel their vote in federal elections does not make a difference.

Residents of the United States are significantly more likely than their counterparts in Canada to keep their political views to themselves, a new two-country Research Co. poll has found.

We hear from listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Anna Barford, Stand.earth’s shipping campaigner.

Cruise ships must self report compliance to Transport Canada, for new waste water guidelines.

Some critics are saying that Transport Canada’s report needs more information, and the industry’s largest source of water pollution continues to be untreated.

Adam closes the show with reaction to today’s discussions during open lines. Discussions continue regarding harassment and bullying of politicians.

Adam discusses the upcoming elections for city council. We also hear about some of the online harassment some candidates have faced.

What can we expect leading up to the election?

We hear about City Councillor Jeremy Loveday’s decision not to seek re-election.

Adam finishes the hour with reaction from listeners during open lines.

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners who text, and call into the show.

A popular topic is crime on Pandora street and around Victoria.

Elections for Victoria City Council is coming up. Adam takes a look at how the race is shaping up so far.

Adam discusses Together Victoria.

We also revisit a conversation from yesterday with Const Todd Mason. He was struck with a stolen vehicle 1 year ago, and he told us about his road to recovery.

Friday Round Table

Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca, joins Adam for our regular Friday segment to discuss the issues of the week.

We hear discussions between Mike, Adam and listeners about new fencing at Dallas road, as well as brightness of street lights in the city.

Adam speaks with Kevin Kendall, Tour de Cure rider battling brain cancer.

For almost ten years Kevin has been battling an inoperable brain tumor.

Kevin will participate in the Tour de Cure for the 6th time, to help BC Cancer Foundation break down cancer.