Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners.

Texters and callers discuss, Victoria’s transportation system, homelessness, but a popular topic amongst listeners is the upcoming elections for Victoria City council.

Listeners discuss polling stations, past elections, who is running, and who is expected to possibly announce their candidacy.

Adam discusses the upcoming elections for Victoria City Council. Who has thrown their hat into the ring, and who has decided not to run?

We take a look back at some of city councils decisions regarding 24/7 camping, and one council members’ struggles to be heard.

Friday Round Table

Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joins us for our regular Friday segment.

Mike and Adam discuss Victoria councilor Geoff Young not seeking re-election, and other issues affecting our city this week.

We start the 2nd hour of the show with calls from listeners during open lines. 

Callers discuss Geoff Young’s decision to not seek re-election, and Victoria’s upcoming city council elections.

British Columbians Say Homelessness Has Increased in Province

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.

Adam finishes the hour with open lines. Callers weigh in on some of the issues discussed today.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins us for our regular Thursday segment, Legally Speaking.

Michael tells us about the Liquor Distribution Act and how it’s being used by the BCGEU.

We also hear about a case regarding resignation vs dismissal, involving a 68 year old and a commercial truck driver.

You can only receive pay for a lack of notice if you’re dismissed and didn’t quit. This isn’t always clear.

Adam takes a look back at some alarming incidents that took place in the Beacon Hill park area.

Also a look back at a terrifying incident which saw a police officer intentionally hit with a vehicle.  What led up to this incident, and what has happened since?

Adam starts the second hour of the show by speaking with listeners during open lines.

Legally Speaking

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins us for our regular Thursday segment, Legally Speaking.

Michael tells us about the Liquor Distribution Act and how it’s being used by the BCGEU.

We also hear about a case regarding resignation vs dismissal, involving a 68 year old and a commercial truck driver.

You can only receive pay for a lack of notice if you’re dismissed and didn’t quit. This isn’t always clear.

Is There a Need for Alternative Legal Cannabis Distribution Systems?

Adam speaks with Jaclynn Pehota, executive director, Retail Cannabis Council of BC.

The Retail Cannabis Council of BC are calling on the BC government to release their essential service plan to make sure cannabis can continue to be legally distributed while labour negotiations from the  BCGEU continue.

Adam finishes the last hour of the show with open lines.

Listeners discuss some of the topics heard on todays show.

Adam speaks with Jaclynn Pehota, executive director, Retail Cannabis Council of BC.

The Retail Cannabis Council of BC are calling on the BC government to release their essential service plan to make sure cannabis can continue to be legally distributed while labour negotiations from the  BCGEU continue.

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners.

During open lines, callers discuss vaccines, policing, city council, and more issues discussed during todays show.

Adam takes us on a trip down memory lane. The issues with policing in Esquimalt are not new.

Will the outcome be any different now that Esquimalt has again opted not to renew their policing agreement?

Listeners weigh in during open lines.