Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives joins Adam to examine the story that involves individuals pulling down the Captain James Cook statue last Canada Day. McCandless also provides his thoughts on the on-going protests in Ottawa. Open lines are available again for listeners to call in and voice their opinions and concerns...

Listeners continue to chat with Adam as they voice their thoughts, opinions, and concerns. Dan Reeve, Political Science Instructor at Camosun College joins Adam to talk about the newly elected B.C Liberal Party Leader, Kevin Falcon and speculate on how the party will proceed going forward.

Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives joins Adam to examine the story that involves individuals pulling down the Captain James Cook statue last Canada Day. McCandless also provides his thoughts on the on-going protests in Ottawa. 

Dan Reeve, Political Science Instructor at Camosun College joins Adam to talk about the newly elected B.C Liberal Party Leader, Kevin Falcon, and speculate on how the party will proceed going forward.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment of political analysis. Cheffins and Adam review the history of the B.C. Liberal and NPD parties and what that could mean for the upcoming race to determine new party leader. Adam shares his thoughts on a few of the candidates with Cheffins provides additional relevant information. Afterwards, Ada...

Adam starts the show by providing an update on the story regarding a local business owner’s attempts to seek police intervention during the Pro-Trucker Convoy protests and how the proper authorities are conducting an full investigation. Then Adam recaps and examines Victoria City Council’s most recent meeting in which they intended to conclude various on-going internal debates regardin...

Listeners are able to call in to chat with Adam regarding topics previously covered throughout the show notably the housing crisis, vaccine mandates, and local government.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment of political analysis. Cheffins and Adam review the history of the B.C. Liberal and NPD parties and what that could mean for the upcoming race to determine new party leader. Adam shares his thoughts on a few of the candidates with Cheffins provides additional relevant information

Adam kicks off today’s show be reviewing various news topics ranging from Victoria City Councillors, on-going protests in Ottawa, as well as Erin O’Toole being oust from the Canadian Conservative party. Adam askes listeners whether or not City Councillor Ben Issit  Listener utilize the call-in lines to provide their thoughts and perspectives on the housing issue, local government,...

Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association speaks to Adam about the illusion of “record” housing projects having started in 2021. Edge explains the process in which houses are built and acknowledges the distress that citizens may be feeling regarding the new housing projects. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawye...

Lorie Chortyk, General Manager of Communications, B.C. SPCA discuss with Adam the recording breaking year for the SPCA in helping animals. Chortyk expresses how vital volunteers and communities have been in helping the SPCA achieve in aiding animals across B.C. Adam chats to listeners who have called in to talk about the global pandemic. Franco Terrazzano, CTF speaks to Adam about the Canadian Con...

 Lorie Chortyk, General Manager of Communications, B.C. SPCA discuss with Adam the recording breaking year for the SPCA in helping animals. Chortyk expresses how vital volunteers and communities have been in helping the SPCA achieve in aiding animals across B.C.

Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association speaks to Adam about the illusion of “record” housing projects having started in 2021. Edge explains the process in which houses are built and acknowledges the distress that citizens may be feeling regarding the new housing projects

Call-in lines are open for listeners to discuss various topics with Adam that were covered throughout the show such as vaccination mandates, protests, and politics. 

Const. Markus Anastasiades, Saanich PD public information officer joins Adam to discuss Old Growth supporters blocking roads. Const. Anastasiades also shares details regarding an individual being struck by a pellet from a vehicle and whether there’s any connections between this event and several similar events in recent months. Call lines open up again for listeners to chat about various con...

Adam opens up the show by going over some of the recent events pertaining to the protest in Ottawa including extremely loud car horns and speculation on outcomes. Adam then acknowledges and discuss the reports showcasing the percentage of vaccinated individuals in Victoria B.C. Adam opens up the call line for listeners to voice their concerns and opinions on the vandalism of the Terry Fox statue,...

Const. Markus Anastasiades, Saanich PD public information officer joins Adam to discuss Old Growth supporters blocking roads. Const. Anastasiades also shares details regarding an individual being struck by a pellet from a vehicle and whether there’s any connections between this event and several similar events in recent months.

Rich Becker, general manager of the Steamship Grill and Starbucks talks to Adam about how Downtown Victoria business were subject to harassment from protesters in support of the Trucker Convoy and local police’s lack of response.  

Ann Chabert, territory manager, Canadian Blood Services speaks to Adam about how their inventory of donated blood is in need of more donations. Chabert notes upon how to donate blood and who is eligible to donate plasma.

Christina Gower, Psychiatric Liaison Nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital and petition organizer joined Adam to discuss the current concerns from B.C Nurses about the upcoming BC Nurses Union bargaining conference pulling hundreds of nurses out of an already strained healthcare system for this three day conference could impose significant challenges to the system. Gower makes note of the lack of reso...

Adam kicks off today’s show by recapping and examining Victoria City Council’s meeting yesterday. City Council attempts to reach a conclusion regarding the Victoria Police Department’s budget as well as considering the new staff role of Homeless Advocate.

Adam continues to examine Victoria’s City Council meeting regarding city funds and the safety of local parks. City Councilors also continue to debate the new staff position of Homeless Advocate and duties of this position. Adam then opens to lines allowing for listeners to call in to voice their opinions and concerns. Christina Gower, Psychiatric Liaison Nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital and...

The hour opens up with listeners calling in to discuss their opinions and concerns with Adam. Ann Chabert, territory manager, Canadian Blood Services speaks to Adam about how their inventory of donated blood is in need of more donations. Chabert notes upon how to donate blood and who is eligible to donate plasma. Later callers chat with Adam about a variety of topics that was covered throughout th...

Executive Director, BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, Jason Woywada  joins to discuss privacy breaches than pertain to local city councilors. Woywada and Adam make note of Ben Isitt’s recent apology for his involvement regarding at least one privacy breach.  

Adam opens up the call lines for listeners. Callers voice concerns about vaccine booster side-effects, the recent cross country protests, and the federal government.