Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District joins the program to speak about the CRD is doing in the coming weeks including the Hospital District’s Oak Bay Lodge redevelopment project. Plant also provides insight into the socially responsible investment goals that the CDR has set and how they hope to be able to set an explain for the region.

Dr. James Brander, Asia Pacific Professor in International Business and Public Policy, UBC Sauder School of Business speak to Adam about the on-going economic sanctions against Russia. Brander talks about Russia’s control on the supply of foreign currency and the affect of the sanctions on Russia. Afterwards the conversation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues as listeners are ab...

The show starts off by Adam acknowledging the surge in local gas prices and additional sanctions being placed on Russia by the United States notably pertaining to oil and gas. Adam continues in talking about how both Alberta and British Columbia are addressing the inflation of gas products. Open Lines are available towards the end of the hour in which listeners are able to chat to Adam about topic...

Ralph Evins, UVic researcher joins the program to talk to Adam about an on-going project that will help home owners save money and the climate. Evins speaks about the Heat Pump device and how important this technology is for keeping homes comfortable and this is a global effort. Open Lines continue between guests as listeners voice their opinions to Adam about topics covered throughout the show. D...

Adam talks to listeners as they speculates on a potential new trucker convoy that may be coming to Victoria legislature, the affects of social media’s unfiltered content may have on young individuals and pollutions caused by trucks. Jonny Morris , CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division joins the program to speak to Adam about how individuals’’ mental health is bei...

Jonny Morris , CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division joins the program to speak to Adam about how individuals’’ mental health is being affected by the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Morris provides some advice for adults who may need to have the conversations with young people about the horrific content they may be exposed to through media. 

Diamond Isinger, Provincial Commissioner of the Girl Guides of Canada speak to Adam about International Woman’s Day and what the Girl Guides program is doing to encourage young women. Isinger also emphasizes the role that parents and caregivers can play in connecting young women to programs and services and what can community members can do to support Girl Guides. Isinger also says that cook...

Ralph Evins, UVic researcher joins the program to talk to Adam about an on-going project that will help home owners save money and the climate. Evins speaks about the Heat Pump device and how important this technology is for keeping homes comfortable and this is a global effort. 

Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute joins the program to speak to Adam about a recent poll that showed that approximately 50% of Canadians are not capable of managing a sudden $1,000 expense. Korzinski acknowledges the role of inflation in creating challenges and concerns for Canadians. Open Lines continue between guests as listeners voices their opinions COVID-19 mandates, Vic...

Adam beings by speculating on the potential ties between the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and on-going protests and discontent among communities in North America. Open Lines continue as listeners chat with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council, international conflicts, COVID-19, B.C. liberal party’s Kevin Falcon, dining in restaurants, and the h...

Adam starts off the show by recapping a local politics story in which a Victoria City Councillor has requested a leave of absence for the committee of the whole for several weeks, which was approved by the council. Adam speculates on why the City Councillor did not provide a definite reason for his request and what that reason may be. Afterwards, the Open Lines are avliable for listeners to call i...

Monika Wieland-Shields, Orca Behavior Institute chats with Adam about a new born Orca calf that appears to be getting off to a healthy start. Wieland-Shields also speaks about the challenges faced by local Orcas such as lower food supplies and more large boats and ships in the area.

Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute joins the program to speak to Adam about a recent poll that showed that approximately 50% of Canadians are not capable of managing a sudden $1,000 expense. Korzinski acknowledges the role of inflation in creating challenges and concerns for Canadians. 

Adam kicks off the show by providing an update on yesterday’s breaking news pertaining to a local City Councillor and the City Council’s last meeting in which the council had a lengthy discussion on Victoria’s Twin City in Russia. Adam examines the audio clips from the meeting as Council attempts to come to an conclusion on whether Victoria should suspend ties with the Russian Tw...

Adam starts this hour by doing a recap of the previous headlines covered so far in show before opening up the call-in lines. Listeners speak to Adam about topics such as the Ukraine/Russia conflict, local government, the reality of war, and pop culture.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks to Adam about the upcoming Canadian Conservative Party Leadership contest. Cheffins makes notes of the important dates surrounding this contest as well as providing a bit of history of a few of the contestants that may have the best odds of winning the leadership. 

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks to Adam about the upcoming Canadian Conservative Party Leadership contest. Cheffins makes notes of the important dates surrounding this contest as well as providing a bit of history of a few of the contestants that may have the best odds of winning the leadership. Afterwards Adam examines some of the audio clips from the leg...

Doug McArthur, School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University joins the program to provide an understanding of the sanctions placed by nations worldwide in attempt to deter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. McArthur acknowledges Canada’s sanctions and the role those sanctions during the time of conflict as well as sharing how the Russia’s economy may be affected. Opens Lines are av...

The show starts off with Adam presenting breaking news that a Victoria City Councilor is involved with a privacy breach and that this councilor will be taking a leave of absence from Committee Of The Whole. Open Lines are available for listeners to call and chat with Adam about Victoria government. Adam obtains and plays audio clips from today’s Victoria City Council meeting in which the con...

Adam continues to examine the events transpired among Victoria City Council this morning. Afterwards, Open Lines are utilized by listeners, including former Colwood Mayor, to discuss their thoughts, opinions, and concerns pertaining to Victoria City Council. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment in which Adam...

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment in which Adam and Mulligan talk about notably legal proceedings. Mulligan provides insight into the legal perspective for the Ukraine/Russia conflict and how Canada’s legal protocol may address aspects such as crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

Doug McArthur, School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University joins the program to provide an understanding of the sanctions placed by nations worldwide in attempt to deter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. McArthur acknowledges Canada’s sanctions and the role those sanctions during the time of conflict as well as sharing how the Russia’s economy may be affected.

Andrey Pavlov, Professor of Finance at SFU's Beedie School of Business joins Adam in discussing the recent changes to Bank Of Canada’s interest rates, inflation, and how the global events could be attributing to the cost of living. Pavlov also notes that we might not be done seeing increases to interest rates and inflations. 

Open Lines are available for listeners to chat with Adam about various topics such as global politics, the Ukraine/Russia conflict, COVID-19 mandates, and the vitality of doing your own research. Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria joins the program to talk to Adam about how the pandemic has affected the tourism industry in Victoria. Nursey also emphasizes how determined the industry is...

Adam opens up the call in lines as listeners voice their thoughts and opinions on topics such as the still present opioid crisis, addiction, conspiracy theories, COVID-19 vaccinations, and the energy crisis and pipelines.