Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Marg Gardiner, president, James Bay Neighbourhood Association, joined Adam to look back at the 24/7 camping in parks saga and the impact it had on those living nearby.

Adam took this hour to open the phone and take calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Constable Cam MacIntyre, Victoria Police Department, after Vic PD had to shut down a roadblock over the weekend because there were more impaired drivers than they were resourced to deal with. Adam also took calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the violence and crime in Victoria sheltering parks over the past year and a half. Also in this hour, Staff Sergeant Matt Waterman, a director, Victoria City Police Union, joined Adam to discuss Victoria's crime index rating and what has caused the massive spike in violent crime. 

Adam spoke with Constable Cam MacIntyre, Victoria Police Department, after Vic PD had to shut down a roadblock over the weekend because there were more impaired drivers than they were resourced to deal with.

Staff Sergeant Matt Waterman, a director, Victoria City Police Union, joined Adam to discuss Victoria's crime index rating and what has caused the massive spike in violent crime. 

In this hour, Dianne Whelan, traveler, filmmaker, writer, and multimedia artist, paddled into Victoria this past weekend, becoming the first person to complete the Trans Canada Trail. She joined Adam to talk about her six-year journey and the book and film she is making about it. Later, John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$, joined Adam to discuss why it’s time to stop wasting money and amalgamate the police focus in the region.

In this hour, Some BC residents are refusing to leave home during evacuation orders. Jean Strong, Information Officer, BC Wildfire Service, joined Adam to explain why this is a complicated situation with many choosing to do so to protect their property, whether from the fires themselves or from looters who take advantage of empty homes. Some may also decide to stay home to keep livestock safe. Adam also took calls from listeners.

John Treleaven, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$, joined Adam to discuss why it’s time to stop wasting money and amalgamate the police focus in the region.

Dianne Whelan, traveller, filmmaker, writer, and multimedia artist, paddled into Victoria this past weekend, becoming the first person to complete the Trans Canada Trail. She joined Adam to talk about her six-year journey and the book and film she is making about it.