Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Lawson Health Research has been working with several Federal Government agencies to generate more accurate national numbers on homelessness across the country. Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Lawson Health Research, spoke with Adam Stirling about the work they are now doing in the Victoria area.

Adam spoke with Brian Sauvé, Director of the National Police Federation, about their call for meaningful bail reform in Canada. In addition to supporting Canadian premiers’ unanimous call for the Government of Canada to take ‘immediate action to strengthen Canada’s bail system’, the National Police Federation strongly advocates for governments at all levels to invest in policing and address the ro...

In the final hour of the show, Adam opened up the phone lines to hear listener's concerns about development in Langford.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Chris Chiew, President of the B.C. Pharmacy Association about how pharmacists can help fill the gap in primary care with the ability to renew prescriptions for patients in many situations. Later, British Columbia is adopting a “one-stop-shop” approach to housing-related permits to help speed up the approval process to build more homes. Rory Kulmala, president of Vanco...

British Columbia is adopting a “one-stop-shop” approach to housing-related permits to help speed up the approval process to build more homes. Rory Kulmala, president of Vancouver Island Construction Association, joined Adam to explain what these changes are and how it will help speed up the construction of new homes.

Adam spoke with Chris Chiew, President of the B.C. Pharmacy Association about how pharmacists can help fill the gap in primary care with the ability to renew prescriptions for patients in many situations.

In hour 2 of the program, Adam dived into the Langford Tre bylaw issue and external factors may have impacted the 2022 Langford election.

Adam opened up today's show by the Missing Middle Housing policy in the City of Victoria.

Adam begins the fourth hour of the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed on today’s show through texts and calls. Continued discussions on Langford and the tree protection bylaw.

Continued discussions on the Langford tree bylaw. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts. Rental conversions and “loopholes” Adam speaks to Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. They discuss the Strata Property Act that took effect November 24, rental conversions, and “loopholes”   Listeners weigh in through calls and texts during open lin...

Does Bill 36 give government power over your healthcare? Adam speaks with Dr. Joshua Greggain, President, Doctors of BC. They discuss the new Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36), and concerns that have been raised.   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines

Adam discusses the Langford tree bylaw.  Will there be adequate public consultation regarding this? We learn more about the Langford tree bylaw process. 

Adam speaks to Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. They discuss the Strata Property Act that took effect November 24, rental conversions, and “loopholes”

Adam speaks with Dr. Joshua Greggain, President, Doctors of BC. They discuss the new Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36), and concerns that have been raised.

Adam discusses lack of housing in BC, and the province’s plan to ease the crisis.  Adam discusses issue of the week with Mike Kozakowski from citified.ca during Friday Round Table. Langford tree bylaw, and population growth, missing middle, redevelopment, and more.

Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Surrey South MLA & Critic for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education. What action is BC Premier David Eby taking to address crime? Is it enough?

Adam was joined by John Alexander, Cox Taylor Barristers & Solicitors to discuss why Langford's tree bylaws are likely unenforceable, after council ignored required notice procedure  

Continued discussions on the war in Ukraine.  Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.

Public safety issues Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Surrey South MLA & Critic for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education. What action is BC Premier David Eby taking to address crime? Is it enough?   Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts during open lines. We hear a pop culture update from Ron in Maryland, and discussions on Canada’s purchase of F-35 fighter jets.  

Langford Tree Bylaws Adam speaks with John Alexander, Cox Taylor Lawyers It appears the Langford tree protection bylaw may likely be unenforceable.   Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show, through calls and texts.

Discussions on affordable housing in BC, and David Eby’s recently announced ”Rental Protection Fund” We listen to some of the announcement that took place this morning. Adam speaks with listeners through calls and texts

During the 3rd hour of the show Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Listeners weigh in on topics discussed today, though calls and texts.

Three-in-five Canadians want further development of nuclear power in the country Adam speaks with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds increasing support from Canadians for nuclear power.   Listeners weigh in during open lines.    Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Law...

Adam revisits a previous interview regarding, the administration of criminal justice system.  This interview was later discussed at legislative assembly. Discussions on the recent sentencing for the murder of a BC man.

Adam speaks with Jon Roe, Research Associate, Angus Reid Institute. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds increasing support from Canadians for nuclear power.