Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with John Treleaven, chair, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria.

Last year in Saanich (where there’s no meter parking) total parking-fine revenue amounted to $26,630. Incredibly, during the past four years, 24 tickets valued at $1,430 went to collections. It’s a totally different story in Victoria, even though 80 per cent of drivers eventually pay their parking fines.

Adam speaks with John Treleaven, chair, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria.

Last year in Saanich (where there’s no meter parking) total parking-fine revenue amounted to $26,630. Incredibly, during the past four years, 24 tickets valued at $1,430 went to collections. It’s a totally different story in Victoria, even though 80 per cent of drivers eventually pay their parking fines.

Adam closes the show with calls from listeners during open lines. 

Callers and texters discuss their praises and complaints with Victoria Parking as well as the parking app. 

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute.
Is the toll of inflation soaring prices? According to a recent poll as four-in-five Canadians are pinching pennies because of inflation. Most believe grocery stores are taking advantage of inflation to boost profits.

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute.

Is the toll of inflation soaring prices? According to a recent poll as four-in-five Canadians are pinching pennies because of inflation. Most believe grocery stores are taking advantage of inflation to boost profits.

Adam hears from listeners during open lines.

Adam discusses the incident in which VicPD Const. Todd Mason was intentionally struck with a car. The man behind the wheel was recently sentenced to a 3 year prison sentence.
We hear Const. Todd Mason’s account of that day.

To begin the hour, Adam is joined by Randy Wright, President of Harbour Air to discuss the electronic seaplane the “e-Beaver”. They discuss the advancements in technologies over the past years to make this seaplane a reality, when passengers can be expected to fly, and how one can sign-up to be a test pilot. For the remainder of the hour, Adam goes to open lines, discussing topics from unions, upcoming municipal election, and homelessness.

Randy Wright, President of Harbour Air joins Adam to talk about the electronic Seaplane the “e-Beaver”. Wright talks about how to be an e-plane test pilot, the altitude and length the aircraft flew during the test, and their hopes for when passengers could be flown on the electronic seaplane. They also discuss the advancements in technology made and what is needed to progress further.

Adam kicks off the hour talking about how some Victoria City Council Candidates are facing harsh criticism and hate on various media platforms. After, Adam takes calls from listeners with topics ranging from Victoria City Council, to unions. Then, Adam looks at and gives insight on an interview between Al Ferraby and Stephanie Smith, President of BCGEU talking about the ongoing public sector strikes. To end off the hour, Adam talks about the BCGEU and the ongoing strikes happening in British Columbia.

Adam opens the hour talking about the upcoming Victoria City Council Election and the lack of candidates coming forward to run. Later, Adam looks at the housing and drug crisis facing Victoria. To end the hour, Adam goes to open lines.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co.

A new Research Co. poll has found, majorities of residents of British Columbia are disappointed with the way their elected officials have addressed the issue of homelessness. In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 61% of British Columbians think the federal government has done a “bad” or “very bad” job coming up with solutions to deal with homelessness.