Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) chats with Adam about the rising of interest rates and inflation. Ogmundson notes than aspects of the 2022 Federal Budget plan are not going to have as much of an impact on the housing markets over the long term unless the supply can outweigh the demand.

Jennifer Rice, Emergency Management BC Parliamentary Secretary joins the program to speak with Adam about Tsunami Preparedness Week. Rice details the different terms in the line of communicating tsunami warnings and advisories with the public. Rice also stresses that the coast of B.C. is an area with some of the most seismic activity in Canada and communities should be prepared with high ground pr...

Open Lines are used by listeners to chat with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including exporting water, ‘authenticity’, bio-diesel, and challenges with housing. Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) chats with Adam about the rising of interest rates and inflation. Ogmundson notes than aspects of the 2022 Federal Budget plan are no...

Jennifer Rice, Emergency Management BC Parliamentary Secretary joins the program to speak with Adam about Tsunami Preparedness Week. Rice details the different terms in the line of communicating tsunami warnings and advisories with the public. Rice also stresses that the coast of B.C. is an area with some of the most seismic activity in Canada and communities should be prepared with high ground pr...

Donna Friedlander, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours joins the program to chat with Adam about the tourism season finally starting up in Victoria and the challenges they face over the last few years. Friedlander informs us that there are more tours being offered in different areas of the Greater Victoria Area, including in rural and seaside areas. Open Lines continue between guests as listeners express thei...

The show kicks off with Adam providing a recap of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visit to Victoria yesterday. Adam notes upon the Prime Minister’s attendance a Victoria City Hall as he met with Victoria Mayor, Lisa Helps and the Victoria Youth Advisory Council. Additionally, Adam acknowledge the group of protester that greeted the Prime Minister and how the size of the crowd compared to previ...

Andrew Wister, director, Gerontology Research Centre, SFU joins the program to chat with Adam about the COVID-19 pandemic caused a rise in loneliness and depression among older Canadians. Wister notes that as the pandemic has gone, training older Canadians to use new technology has become more prevalent, as it serves as a means of helping Canadians remain connected with friends and family. Open Li...

Andrew Wister, director, Gerontology Research Centre, SFU joins the program to chat with Adam about the COVID-19 pandemic caused a rise in loneliness and depression among older Canadians. Wister notes that as the pandemic has gone, training older Canadians to use new technology has become more prevalent, as it serves as a means of helping Canadians remain connected with friends and family. 

Donna Friedlander, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours joins the program to chat with Adam about the tourism season finally starting up in Victoria and the challenges they face over the last few years. Friedlander informs us that there are more tours being offered in different areas of the Greater Victoria Area, including in rural and seaside areas. 

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co talks with Adam about how people’s habits were very different on a day to day basis  during the pandemic and work-life balances became more complicated. Canseco also notes that youth are facing finical challenges as more necessary aspects of life are becoming more expensive and less accessible. 

Adam starts off the show by playing a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as  Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister joins the program for a discussion on various topics including the Federal Budget Plan, the COVID-19 Pandemic, the housing crisis, and international affairs. Adam speculates on aspects of Trudeau’s responses to Ferraby’s questions. Afterwards, Open Lines are available for...

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including international involvement with the Canadian housing market, military spending, and Prime Minster Trudeau’s visit to Victoria. Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, President, Doctors of BC joins the program to chat with Adam about the B.C. doctor shortage. Dr. Dosanjh acknowledges th...

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to chat with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including Beacon Hill Park, downtown patios, Victoria City Council, changes to infrastructure, speculating upon the local protests of the Prime Minister, and housing.

Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, President, Doctors of BC joins the program to chat with Adam about the B.C. doctor shortage. Dr. Dosanjh acknowledges that they are trying to bring new doctors into B.C. but also attempting to ensure that current doctors are able to continue to operate day to day comfortably.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science returns for the weekly Political Analyse segment with Adam. Professor Cheffins starts the segment by examining a recent poll that notes that the UCP and NDP parties are neck and neck  in Alberta. Next, Professor Cheffins provides the background details of Danielle Smith as she attempts a comeback to politics after several cont...

The show starts with Adam recapping yesterday’s Victoria City Council meetings as they manage to sail right through their agenda with seemingly ease. Adam then acknowledges some of the highlights from this week including the ‘Freedom Convoy’ departing Vancouver Island, a new tent city emerging near the grounds of Vic High, and the ongoing homelessness issue in the Greater Victori...

Open Lines continue as Adam chats with listeners about various topics covered throughout the show including fun facts in popular culture, federal budget plan, cruise ships intended to land in Victoria/James Bay, ICBC and A.I., rent and housing, and economic inflation. David Black, associate Professor of Communications and Culture, Royal Roads University joins the program to speak about the newly a...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science returns for the weekly Political Analyses segment with Adam. Professor Cheffins starts the segment by examining a recent poll that notes that the UCP and NDP parties are neck and neck  in Alberta. Next, Professor Cheffins provides the background details of Danielle Smith as she attempts a comeback to politics after several con...

David Black, associate Professor of Communications and Culture, Royal Roads University joins the program to speak about the newly announced Federal Budget plan. Professor Black acknowledges that though the plan highlight benefits for Housing and Military Defense but lack in addressing concerns with Pharmacare.   

Andrey Pavlov, professor, SFU Beedie School of Business joins the program to speak about what he is expecting to see announced during the 2022 Federal Budget. Professor Pavlov acknowledges that previous Liberal statements outline several good ideas but hopes that the housing crisis can be properly addressed through this year’s budget. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their tho...

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their opinions and concerns on various topics covered throughout the show including bicycle insurance, tent cities and the homeless issue in Victoria, and ICBC $110 rebate. A caller whom is on location at a new Tent City in Victoria chats with Adam about the local homeless issue and describes what the scene is like from inside this new camp.

Adam kicks off the show by providing an update on a story that occurred in Centre Town, Ottawa during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests as an apartment had been targeted for arson. This week information was released by the proper authorities suggesting that there are no indications that the suspects were involved in anyway with the convoy protest, Adam speculates upon this. Afterwards, Ada...

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their weekly segment Legally Speaking as the dynamic duo chats about notably legal proceedings. First, Mulligan outlines a Class Action lawsuit that involved a baby crib being recalled and lasts years. Secondly, Mulligan shares a legal proceeding that was out into motion due to protesters blocking a Tanker facilit...

Andrey Pavlov, professor, SFU Beedie School of Business joins the program to speak about what he is expecting to see announced during the 2022 Federal Budget. Professor Pavlov acknowledges that previous Liberal statements outline several good ideas but hopes that the housing crisis can be properly addressed through this year’s budget. 

Ian Tostenson, President, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association chats with Adam about the removal of the vaccine passports this week. Tostenson acknowledges that the passports were very useful during earlier parts of pandemic but aren’t as useful currently as other protocols are just as effective moving forward. Afterwards, Adam shares segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Adrian Dix...