Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the first hour of today’s program, Adam opened the show by sharing his thoughts on Victoria’s voluntary reconciliation tax.

Later, Adam spoke with John Treleavan, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria, about Victoria’s voluntary contribution to be added on to property taxes that would go to the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations in the name of reconciliation. Less than one per cent of tax payers chose to contribute.

Adam spoke with Karen Dinnie-Smyth, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, about the latest home sales numbers for the region. Home sales in Greater Victoria dropped last month by 35 per cent since June 2021, with 612 properties sold compared to 942 properties last year.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Dave Saunders, President of the Saunders Family Foundation, and Kevin Albers, CEO of the M’akola Group, to discuss the Saunders Family Foundation pitch to the Province of British Columbia to improve healthcare on the growing West Shore and Sooke.

Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined the program for his weekly legal segment with Adam. They discussed Firearms prohibitions, the Food Network vs Food Factories and “security for costs”, and the Hershey Company accused of having “child labour and slavery” in its supply chain.

Adam discusses a recent article that ranks Victoria as Canada’s best little city. Is our city’s slogan “Keep Victoria boring”?

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Callers discuss, bike lanes, cyclist safety, and bicycle theft.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co.

A new Research Co. poll has found, public satisfaction with the provincial government’s decision to establish the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia has increased since last year.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co.

A new Research Co. poll has found, public satisfaction with the provincial government’s decision to establish the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia has increased since last year.

Adam closes the show with calls from listeners.

Callers discuss, bike lanes, identity politics, and thoughts on Vitoria being named Best little City

Adam discusses an accident that took place yesterday on Store st and Pandora, between a truck and a cyclist.

It’s been over a week since the tragic shootout in Saanich, and the police have received an avalanche of support from the community.

Adam reads texts from listeners, they weigh in on the bike lanes and yesterday’s accident.

Adam speaks with Cpl. Alex Bérubé, BC RCMP, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit (VIIMCU)

Cpl. Alex Berube tells us as much as can about the ongoing investigation into the Saanich shootout from last week.

Adam speaks with Mike Old, Hospital Employees Union spokesperson.

Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country

We go live to a press conference and receive an update on the Saanich shootout from 1 week ago.

Adam closes the show with calls from listeners during open lines. Callers weigh in on the Saannich shoot out, and offer thanks and support for our city’s first responders.