Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Are we fretting about how ugly a parkade was? Adam explores key moments at Victoria council this week, and discusses development debates in the capital region. Plus, listeners call and text in, including sharing reflections on the anniversary of Sept.11, 2001.

Victoria council’s role in the planned redevelopment of the privately-owned Broughton Street Parkade is at issue as Adam explores current events. Listeners call and text in their thoughts on issues of the day. Saanich council candidate Kathleen Burton calls in during open lines.

Don’t miss out on the Western Painted Turtle context: Adam explores current events in the capital region, including 40 acres of public parkland becoming official in Langford after an agreement with Westhills Land Corp. Plus, the planned redevelopment of the Broughton Street Parkade in Victoria and more current debates. Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins to talk issues of the week.

Municipal contract decisions, the trade war, development and government spending are at issue as Adam explores local current events and listeners call and text in. Sasha Izard calls in during open lines.

Does the property tax framework have to change? Get in the loop on key moments at the CRD board with Adam, as he explores current issues and municipal governance challenges. Plus, Adam discusses municipal procurement ahead of a councillor motion coming before Victoria council aiming for the city to respond to the trade war.

Listeners weigh in on global current events as they ripple through B.C. and local politics. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking.

It’s official: the capital region is getting a development cost charge for it’s water supply service. Adam discusses local current events, including updates on Victoria council today and the latest on Stadacona Park playground reopening after restoration work following the fire. Plus, more analysis on political dynamics involving the trade war & Trump.

Listeners weigh in on issues of the day, including development debates, municipal politics and more.

Can (and should) the old Langford come back? Adam discusses local politics in Victoria, Langford and big-picture dynamics in the region as listeners call and text in their thoughts.

Could asset management make a billion-dollar difference over the decades? Adam explores current events, including council moments in Langford & Highlands, discourse in the aftermath of U.S. President Trump’s comments involving 9/11 and more.

The water system service development cost charge debate will end today as the CRD board considers its final approval. Adam discusses infrastructure, emergency preparedness and development issues in the region, including in Oak Bay as the Fire Chief the Single Egress Stairwell review.  

Different reflections on 9/11 arise in messaging from both U.S President Trump and Premier Eby amid the Canada-U.S. trade war. Adam discusses the economic issues and political discourse as listeners weigh in via open lines and text.

Too late to turn back? Find out what Adam says about the limits of modelling the economic impact of these many tariffs between the U.S. and Canada as he explores Premier Eby’s comments to the press today.

How long can we keep these counter-tariffs in place? Adam discusses the U.S. trade war and more economic issues. Plus, the latest on how B.C. and Premier Eby are responding to the situation.

Get in the loop on important current affairs in the region this week, including the latest on proposed development cost charges for the regional water supply service. Plus, analysis of political messaging from national leaders as the trade war ramps up with new Canadian retaliation.

Is trade bad? Adam explains why his answer is generally, “no.” U.S. president Donald Trump commented on trade with Canada and the midterms today. Adam explores the political messaging and discusses economic issues we are facing.

Pipeline and environmental politics are at issue at Victoria city hall. Adam explores the debate on municipal advocacy and discusses related issues with listeners calling and texting in.

Explore political dynamics ahead of the Abbotsford-Mission byelection as Adam reviews the latest. Plus, more key moments from Victoria council this week. Ron from Texas (formerly Maryland) calls in for pop culture Friday.

How seriously should we take the noise bylaw discourse? Get caught up on municipal affairs in Victoria, Langford and beyond with Adam as he explores key council moments. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins.