Tech Talk - Sep 14, 2024

Kyle Wilson, Colwood-based IT Specialist, Wikipedia Administrator, and a contributor to Business Insider, joins Alan for the September 14, 2024, edition of Tech Talk on CFAX 1070.

"It's about time!" Transit advocate reacts to creation of regional transit authority for the CRD

Todd Litman, President of Better Island Transit, joins the program to provide an update on the initiatives for frequent and affordable transit service on Vancouver Island. He also shares his thoughts on the Province's South Island Transportation Strategy progress report for September 2024 and the C…

Eby willing to pump brakes on BC Carbon Tax if feds remove obligation

Ryan speaks with CTV Vancouver legislative reporter Rob Buffam after Premier David Eby suddenly announced his willingness to scrap BC's Carbon Tax if the federal government removes the legal requirement to have one.

Stand Out Stories of the Week - Sep 13, 2024

Ryan is joined by producer Josh Hylden and news anchor Steve Young as they discuss the news items that stood out to them this week. 

Cardus research suggests solutions for Community Benefit Agreement issues

Cardus Work & Economics Program Director Renze Nauta joins the show to discuss his research on issues involving Community Benefit Agreements. 

Canadian Taxpayer Federation BC Director reacts to carbon tax backtrack

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to talk about B.C.’s consumer carbon tax.

Adam Stirling Hour 4 – September 13 – 2024

Our phone lines are filled with listeners who want to weigh in on local and provincial issues. Plus, Adam reacts to Victoria Police Chief speaking at Victoria City Council.

Victoria at Noon, September 13 2024

Prime Minister Trudeau suggests he won’t tip the scales in pilots’ labour dispute unless it becomes clear no negotiated agreement is possible. Plus, the City of Victoria is moving forward on upgrades to Royal Athletic Park and Centennial Square, and everything else you need to catch up on in Victor…

Adam Stirling Hour 3 – September 13 – 2024

Cardus Work & Economics Program Director Renze Nauta joins the show to discuss his research on issues involving Community Benefit Agreements. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to talk about B.C.’s consumer carbon tax. Adam also discusses what could be happe…

Adam Stirling Hour 2 – September 13 – 2024

Adam reacts to listener texts and open line callers. Listeners discuss labour unions as the pilots’ dispute heats up, the consumer carbon tax and more. Plus, Ron from Maryland calls in for pop culture Friday.