Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Sales tax for online marketplaces

Adam speaks with Greg Wilson, Director of BC Government Relations, Retail Council of Canada.

We hear about the new B.C. sales tax rules that will go into effect July 1 for online marketplaces like Amazon, and eBay

Discussions on speed, gas consumption, and listeners weigh in during open lines.

Adam speaks with Julia Caranchi, fire information officer, Coastal Fire Centre.

The heat wave over the weekend raises the question of when we will see wildfires pop up around the province.

During open lines, listeners discuss their views on speed limits

Ecosystems changed by heatdomes

Adam speaks with Julia Baum, UVic Biology Professor & President's Chair, Ocean Ecology and Global Change.

A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems are recovering, but could be transformed forever if such events become more frequent

A situation unfolds involving gunfire in Saanich. We hear from 2 witnesses on scene.

Many people are concerned about housing, and poverty as we approach the BC civic elections

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co.

A Research Co. survey finds 39 per cent of British Columbians rank housing, homelessness and poverty as their number one concern – more than double the next leading issue.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in on the upcoming Canada Day celebrations, and Roe vs Wade.

We spend this hour hearing from listeners with texts and during open lines.

Listeners speak about the importance of museums, safety of artifacts, upcoming Canada Day celebrations, John Horgan, housing and more issues affecting our city.

Adam discusses public opinion on the announcement made last week regarding the halting of the Royal BC Museum rebuild. What is next for the museum?

We hear about some disturbing encounters that happened over the weekend, in which a number of women were sexually assaulted.

Is Victoria ready for Canada Day? We hear what City Council discussed regarding the upcoming event, during last Fridays subcommittee meeting.

Many people are concerned about housing, and poverty as we approach the BC civic elections

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co.

A Research Co. survey finds 39 per cent of British Columbians rank housing, homelessness and poverty as their number one concern – more than double the next leading issue.

Adam speaks with Brian Tate, Ditidaht Chief Councillor. Brian helps us understand what is happening with the protesters that have been ordered to remove an illegal camp.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins us for our regular Friday segment.

Professor Cheffins discuses Federal Politics.  There has been a somewhat dramatic upward sweep in conservative numbers.

Discussions on whether or not Trudeau will try for a fourth term

Ron discusses Alberta politics. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner announced, she will not contest the UCP leadership.

Political-Analysis

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins us for our regular Friday segment.

Professor Cheffins discuses Federal Politics.  There has been a somewhat dramatic upward sweep in conservative numbers.

Discussions on whether or not Trudeau will try for a fourth term

Ron discusses Alberta politics. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner announced, she will not contest the UCP leadership.

We close the show with calls from listeners during open lines.  Callers discuss new construction bylaw, protesters, and traffic back ups.

Adam speaks with Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association.

Casey gives insight into a bylaw the City of Victoria is expected to enact, that will change the way that construction waste is handled.