Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Rob Buffam, CTV Vancouver Island updates Adam and listeners on a indecent that occurred early this morning as a house caught fire. Buffam shares the accounts of the house residents, all of whom are safe, as they recount hearing “glugging” sounds and could smell a gas-like-scent before flames were set ablaze. Residents believe that an individual potentially poured gas through the front door’s mail slot before lighting the fire and fleeing. 

Open lines continue as listeners share their thoughts and concerns on topics and issues that have been covered throughout the show such as Victoria City Council, infrastructure for bicycles, challenges with free public transportation, issues faced by residents around a Homelessness Shelter, Royal Athletic Park, and local greenery.

Adam kicks off the show by sharing updates on Victoria City Council including a member officially declaring they will not be running for re-election this fall and the debate on whether Royal Athletic Park should be reformatted to include an off leash dog park. Afterwards, John Wilson, co-owner, Victoria HarbourCats joins the program to share the perceptive of HarbourCats on the off leash dog park debacle. Wilson acknowledges that some of the statistics and facts presented during City Council was not accurate, noting that the HarbourCats alone have booked the park for nearly 200 days, not including other groups and organizations. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including Royal Athletic Park.

David Lawes, president, Vic West Soccer chats with Adam about their side of the Royal Athletic Park debate. Lawes notes that City Council did not discuss changes to the park prior to their council meeting even though dialogue has occurred between a City Council member and sports organizations in regards to improvements to the athletic facilities at Royal Athletic Park.  Open Lines continue as listeners voice their thoughts on topics covered throughout the show including Royal Athletic Park, Victoria City Council, inflation, and potential additional fees for single use items. Sarah Kirby-Yung, MBA Councillor - City of Vancouver joins the program to speak about a bylaw that was introduced in Vancouver that implements a fee for single use items such as cups and cutlery. Kirby-Yung notes that the bylaw has some flaws and has seen very mixed responses to the bylaw including concerns on where the money from the fees ultimately goes.

John Wilson, co-owner, Victoria HarbourCats joins the program to share the perceptive of HarbourCats on the off leash dog park debacle. Wilson acknowledges that some of the statistics and facts presented during City Council was not accurate, noting that the HarbourCats alone have booked the park for nearly 200 days, not including other groups and organizations. 

Sarah Kirby-Yung, MBA Councillor - City of Vancouver joins the program to speak about a bylaw that was introduced in Vancouver that implements a fee for single use items such as cups and cutlery. Kirby-Yung notes that the bylaw has some flaws and has seen very mixed responses to the bylaw including concerns on where the money from the fees ultimately goes.

David Lawes, president, Vic West Soccer chats with Adam about their side of the Royal Athletic Park debate. Lawes notes that City Council did not discuss changes to the park prior to their council meeting even though dialogue has occurred between a City Council member and sports organizations in regards to improvements to the athletic facilities at Royal Athletic Park. 

Adam continues on the topic of Victoria City Council’s proposal to introduce an off leash dog park at Royale Athletic Park. Adam speculates and examines various audio clips from City Council’s meeting and we attempt to fully understand the logic and motives from City Councillors. Afterwards, Kevin Murdoch, Oak Bay Mayor, CRD Director joins the program to speak with Adam about the CRD providing a grant to Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island to help ­refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Mayor Murdoch notes that this initiative may be setting a precedent for the CRD Board but acknowledges that members felt determined to do more to offer support. Open Lines are available as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns about topics covered throughout the show including the potential off leash dog park at Royale Athletic Park and Victoria City Council.

Adam starts the show by providing some background details that provide a base of understanding for a recent motion purposed by Victoria City Council which involved the Royale Athletic Park being reformatted to include an off leash dog park. Adam also plays audio clips from public accessible Victoria City Council meetings from over recent years that helps portray some of the potential motives from council members.

Adam spends sometime discussing the antics of a particular Victoria City Councilors as we examine and speculate upon their remarks regarding council’s relationships with local organizations and associations. Open Lines continues are listeners are able to express their perspectives and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council, atrocities occurring local parks, and pet fecal matter.